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Mate vs mate: Canberra origins rekindled in Lions clash

Mate vs mate: Canberra origins rekindled in Lions clash

Old Canberra schoolboys teammates Ryan Lonergan and Mack Hansen will line up on opposing sides when the ACT Brumbies take on the British and Irish Lions.

Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers

Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers

Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers

Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers

A former Brumby will reunite with some old friends while a pair of brothers will play together professionally for the first time when the Lions visit Canberra.

Hat-trick hero helps Raiders pip Dragons, top NRL table

Hat-trick hero helps Raiders pip Dragons, top NRL table

Hat-trick hero helps Raiders pip Dragons, top NRL table

Hat-trick hero helps Raiders pip Dragons, top NRL table

Canberra have held off a gallant and depleted St George Illawarra, thanks largely to the efforts of zippy fullback Kaeo Weekes.

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This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week

This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week

As NAIDOC Week celebrates 50 years of "strength, vision and legacy" artists are calling for Indigenous culture to be valued every day of the year.

Josh Papalii could play against Raiders in 2026

Josh Papalii could play against Raiders in 2026

Canberra great Josh Papalii has left open the possibility of continuing in the NRL next year at another club as he prepares to make a call on his future.

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

An expert suggests Australia ditches its piece-meal approach to foreign policy in favour of a coherent strategy, as the US shakes up international relations.

Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal

Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal

A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

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Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra will host the NBL Blitz in August at the renovated AIS Arena, nearly 40 years after the defunct Cannons won the last of their three titles.

'We got lucky': Coach shocked by Knights star's injury

'We got lucky': Coach shocked by Knights star's injury

'We got lucky': Coach shocked by Knights star's injury

'We got lucky': Coach shocked by Knights star's injury

The Newcastle Knights are delighted to have welcomed home one of their star players who suffered a lacerated kidney in last Saturday's NRL win in Perth.

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Anthony Albanese says Donald Trump's views in the Middle East "pretty clear" when the US president swore during comments on a ceasefire.

Slight increase in mortgage holders behind on payments

Slight increase in mortgage holders behind on payments

Slight increase in mortgage holders behind on payments

Slight increase in mortgage holders behind on payments

Data has revealed a small rise in the number of mortgages in arrears, but experts say the rate has stayed contained despite cost-of-living pressures.

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Ratepayers will cop a $250 levy to help plug a health funding shortfall in the ACT budget, which also included investment in housing and cost-of-living relief.

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

Governments must self-reflect and begin to work in new ways with Indigenous organisations if they want to close the gap in health, a report has found.

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

As he readies his first budget, ACT Treasurer Chris Steel warns the territory's finances are unsustainable without a health funding boost from the Commonwealth.

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Tigers insist Fainu remains long-term five-eighth

Wests Tigers appeared to have a selection dilemma with the emergence of Heath Mason but Benji Marshall still sees Latu Fainu as his long-term five-eighth.

Wallabies great heralds arrival of new superstar

Joe Roff was the star of the victorious 2001 Wallabies and believes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has the skills and swagger to be Australia's leading man in 2025.

Researchers taking the wind out of cyclone devastation

Australian researchers believe aerosols maybe the key to disrupting the formation of and ultimately taming killer tropical cyclones before they come ashore.

Brumbies have earned belief for Super semi: Larkham

Coach Stephen Larkham says the Brumbies will rely more on hard-won confidence than emotion in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs.

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Raiders lose star winger for up to three months

Canberra have been dealt a seismic blow with winger Savelio Tamale to miss at least 10 weeks, potentially opening the door for Jed Stuart to make his NRL debut.

Brumbies better prepared for Super title push: Hooper

With the core of their team in their fourth Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, Tom Hooper says the Brumbies have been building towards an elusive trophy.

Brumbies ace credits Wallabies legend for Super charge

Noah Lolesio says he's taken huge strides as a playmaker and thanks his coach as the Brumbies look to make Super Rugby history.

Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths

Josh Papalii and Ethan Strange scored two tries apiece as the Raiders moved to the top of the ladder with a 36-12 win over South Sydney in miserable conditions.

Set pieces key to Brumbies snapping Super finals hoodoo

Executing set pieces will go a long way to breaking the ACT Brumbies' curse of losing Super Rugby semi-finals in New Zealand, says coach Stephen Larkham.

Fitness watch for star Giant ahead of huge Lions clash

After losing to Port Adelaide, Greater Western Sydney face the daunting task of taking on Brisbane at the Gabba with a cloud over Toby Greene's fitness.

Finals still the dream for Power under Hinkley

After a gutsy win over GWS, Port Adelaide and under-pressure coach Ken Hinkley are daring to dream they can still make the AFL finals.

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