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

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

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

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 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.

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Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths' finals hopes

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

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

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.

Immortal Meninga hopes to breathe new life into Raiders

Immortal Meninga hopes to breathe new life into Raiders

The Canberra Raiders are thrilled at the return of club legend Mal Meninga, whom they hope will be an extra drawcard for recruiting and retaining players.

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Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists

Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists

Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists

Australia's ailing environment needs $7.3 billion a year to claw its way back to health but scientists say that's cheap and doing nothing will cost much more.

'Dystopian scenario' of AI music over human tunes

'Dystopian scenario' of AI music over human tunes

'Dystopian scenario' of AI music over human tunes

'Dystopian scenario' of AI music over human tunes

AI technology is moving so quickly that its algorithms could soon drive listeners to AI-made music, over songs written by human artists.

Lucky win saves Raiders from fans' frosty reception

Lucky win saves Raiders from fans' frosty reception

Lucky win saves Raiders from fans' frosty reception

Lucky win saves Raiders from fans' frosty reception

It may have been ugly, but Canberra's 20-18 win over the Warriors was due reward for their fans who turned up in the biting cold after four straight losses.

Raiders scrape past Warriors to end home losing streak

Raiders scrape past Warriors to end home losing streak

Raiders scrape past Warriors to end home losing streak

Raiders scrape past Warriors to end home losing streak

Jamal Fogarty's boot saved a lacklustre Raiders side from a fifth straight home defeat as they beat the Warriors 20-18 in Canberra.

No need to reset to fix Raiders' ailing season: Stuart

No need to reset to fix Raiders' ailing season: Stuart

No need to reset to fix Raiders' ailing season: Stuart

No need to reset to fix Raiders' ailing season: Stuart

If Canberra fall to the Warriors on Friday, it would be their longest winless run at home since 2014 and a swingeing blow to their finals chances.

Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders' season

Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders' season

Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders' season

Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders' season

Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking return from injury against the Warriors in a much-needed boost for a Canberra side struggling to keep their NRL season alive.

Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits

Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits

Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits

Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits

As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.

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Freedom Ride protest remembered six decades on

Two plaques have been unveiled in Sydney, one in honour of Charles Perkins and the other marking the Freedom Ride protest he led across regional NSW in 1965.

AFP officer charged with perjury, perverting justice

Trent Madders has been suspended from duty from the Australian Federal Police after being charged with perjury and other offences dating back to 2019 and 2020.

Alleged university stabber committed to stand trial

Alex Ophel has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court after allegedly stabbing two students at the Australian National University.

Brumbies secure in RA takeover, Wallabies hit Melbourne

Rugby Australia could take ACT Brumbies games away from the capital to places like Melbourne, where the Wallabies on Saturday will chase rare back-to-back wins.

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Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

A worker from the Australian Federal Police has been suspended from duty and charged with attempted murder after a violent incident.

Raiders' NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights

Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders.

Raiders' defence has 'turned the corner': Ricky Stuart

Canberra made big strides with their defence last week with coach Ricky Stuart hopeful the side has put a leaky fortnight behind them.

Face the music and back proven festivals, inquiry told

Supporting grassroots music festivals with long track records rather than one-off events will help Australia's live music industry, a hearing has been told.

Backyard chickens in latest Canberra bird flu detection

Chickens in the backyard of a Canberra home are the latest to test positive to a strain of bird flu that has sparked mass culls and egg shortages.

'Sooky' Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return

Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle.

Would you show Facebook your ID? The govt wants to know

A $6.5 million age-assurance technology trial will test whether it can prevent teens accessing social networks and whether adults are willing to use it.

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