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Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders' full-time captain

Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders' full-time captain

With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.

Matilda Heyman shuns overseas offers, stays at Canberra

Matilda Heyman shuns overseas offers, stays at Canberra

Matilda Heyman shuns overseas offers, stays at Canberra

Matilda Heyman shuns overseas offers, stays at Canberra

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has opted not to head overseas in favour of staying at A-League Women club Canberra United.

Raiders captain's NRL career over after guilty plea

Raiders captain's NRL career over after guilty plea

Raiders captain's NRL career over after guilty plea

Raiders captain's NRL career over after guilty plea

Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead has almost certainly played his last game in the NRL after accepting a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Brandon Smith.

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Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs

Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs

Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.

How Savage love salvaged Raiders flyer's NRL career

How Savage love salvaged Raiders flyer's NRL career

Canberra Raiders winger Xavier Savage is enjoying his most successful NRL season yet, but he almost found himself without a club before Christmas.

Raiders stun Cleary-less Panthers to keep season alive

Raiders stun Cleary-less Panthers to keep season alive

Xavier Savage has starred and captain Elliott Whitehead was in tears as Canberra produced their best performance of the season to upset premiers Penrith.

Artist puts High Vis glare on Australia's colonisers

Artist puts High Vis glare on Australia's colonisers

In an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, works by artist Joan Ross use lurid colours to talk back to colonial paintings.

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Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals

Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals

Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals

Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals

Corey Horsburgh is back in the Canberra fold, named to play in his first NRL game since round five despite holding contract talks with rival clubs.

'Disappointed dad' Stuart right to fire up: Raiders

'Disappointed dad' Stuart right to fire up: Raiders

'Disappointed dad' Stuart right to fire up: Raiders

'Disappointed dad' Stuart right to fire up: Raiders

Canberra second-rower Hudson Young says his side needs to be mentally tougher after "embarrassing" coach Ricky Stuart in their capitulation to North Queensland.

No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.

Exercise key to skip surgery for common knee condition

Exercise key to skip surgery for common knee condition

Exercise key to skip surgery for common knee condition

Exercise key to skip surgery for common knee condition

As the understanding of a common degenerative joint disease shifts, doctors are calling for a rethink of how the condition is treated and discussed.

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

Doctors say Australians must grasp the vast range of health threats fossil fuels pose and pressure politicians to dump them as quickly as possible.

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

A Tom Trbojevic try-scoring double has all but ended Canberra's NRL finals hopes, as a masterful Sea Eagles attacking display cemented Manly's top-eight status.

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Cronulla have stunned Canberra with a second half comeback to extend their winning start to the NRLW season, while the Sydney Roosters beat the Tigers.

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Horsburgh could still play for Raiders in NRL: Stuart

Coach Ricky Stuart has left the door ajar for Corey Horsburgh to return to Canberra's NRL squad, despite the fiery prop requesting a release from his contract.

Museum faces fine after child burnt by plasma globe

A science museum has been charged over an incident in which a child was allegedly burned when touching a plasma globe after using hand sanitiser.

Local hero Green caps stunning GWS comeback over Hawks

After trailing for the majority of the game, GWS have mounted an unlikely fourth-quarter comeback to stun top-eight rivals Hawthorn in Canberra.

T-shirts, caps and togs: Papa to bring up 300 in style

Josh Papalii just wants two points from the Raiders' round 22 trip to Canterbury, but his teammates are focused on making his 300th NRL game a special occasion.

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Late penalty try gives Knights NRLW win over Raiders

Two-time reigning NRLW champions Newcastle and 2023 grand finalists Gold Coast are again looking like the teams to beat in 2024.

Raiders have 'opened people's eyes': NRLW coach

Canberra are in for a litmus test when they host Newcastle in round two of the NRLW season, as Gold Coast eye a bumper crowd against Wests Tigers.

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

The National Gallery of Australia has bought a significant artwork by Paul Gauguin, during its exhibition of works by the controversial painter.

Online gamblers bet big as reforms remain handicapped

Online gambling has "exponentially increased", a new report shows, as anti-gambling campaigners double-down on calls to reform the industry.

Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths' finals hopes

Canberra have crushed South Sydney 32-12 at home to all but end the Rabbitohs hopes of making the NRL top eight.

Raiders unfazed by NRL's toughest finals run-in

Canberra face the toughest opposition of any team vying for an NRL finals berth in the last seven rounds but are confident of a late-season resurgence.

Third homophobic assault of men lured via dating app

Police are investigating three separate incidents in which men were lured to empty lots before being assaulted by a group of masked assailants in Canberra.

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