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Denser suburbs leads to better housing affordability

Denser suburbs leads to better housing affordability

Housing affordability could be worse without the reduction of land sizes across Australian capital cities, new research shows.

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Liberal MP Bridget Archer and independent senator David Pocock have been recognised for their leadership and courage in politics.

Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes

Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes

Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes

Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes

The ACT Brumbies are dealing with a lengthy injury list, forcing them to switch their plans ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.

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Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

The Close the Gap campaign has released its 2024 report, making 22 recommendations and focusing on Indigenous strength.

Red-hot Hosking happy for bench job on Whitehead return

Red-hot Hosking happy for bench job on Whitehead return

After two of the best games of his NRL career, Canberra's Zac Hosking won't complain if he is shifted to the bench to get Elliott Whitehead back in the side.

Raiders mar Benji's head coach debut with dominant win

Raiders mar Benji's head coach debut with dominant win

Canberra have moved to 2-0 for the NRL season after claiming a 32-12 win against the Wests Tigers, marring Benji Marshall's first game as the Tigers' coach.

Garside headlines record Australian Olympic boxing team

Garside headlines record Australian Olympic boxing team

Australia has announced a 12-fighter contingent to compete at the Paris Olympics, including the first Indigenous and Muslim women to represent the nation.

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Out-of-form Brumbies to 'keep chipping away' in NZ trip

Out-of-form Brumbies to 'keep chipping away' in NZ trip

Out-of-form Brumbies to 'keep chipping away' in NZ trip

Out-of-form Brumbies to 'keep chipping away' in NZ trip

The ACT Brumbies might have a 2-1 Super Rugby Pacific record, but coach Stephen Larkham knows just how much improvement his side will need to find.

Axed Cotric has future in 'special' Raiders side: Ricky

Axed Cotric has future in 'special' Raiders side: Ricky

Axed Cotric has future in 'special' Raiders side: Ricky

Axed Cotric has future in 'special' Raiders side: Ricky

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says hot competition for spots in his side could help them reach new levels this NRL season.

Benji bites back at work ethic claim as Tigers coach

Benji bites back at work ethic claim as Tigers coach

Benji bites back at work ethic claim as Tigers coach

Benji bites back at work ethic claim as Tigers coach

Benji Marshall has rejected a report questioning his work ethic before he has even coached an NRL game, admitting he is annoyed and disappointed by it.

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty

Raiders No.7 and Mununjali man Jamal Fogarty says Spencer Leniu's racial slur was "poor", and wants society to learn more about the impacts of racism.

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Portrait painter Ralph Heimans, who has painted Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Mary of Denmark, is holding his first major exhibition in Australia.

Alleged fry pan-wielding uni stabber pleads not guilty

Alleged fry pan-wielding uni stabber pleads not guilty

Alleged fry pan-wielding uni stabber pleads not guilty

Alleged fry pan-wielding uni stabber pleads not guilty

Alex Ophel, 24, is accused of repeatedly stabbing two women and bashing other students over the head with a frying pan at ANU.

New Raider Smithies extends Canberra's British empire

New Raider Smithies extends Canberra's British empire

New Raider Smithies extends Canberra's British empire

New Raider Smithies extends Canberra's British empire

New recruit Morgan Smithies has already made an impact with Canberra and is relishing the chance to test himself against one-time idol John Bateman.

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'Disappointing' Brumbies bounce back to thwart Force

The ACT Brumbies are back in the Super Rugby Pacific's winners' circle, getting out of an early 14-0 hole to beat the Western Force 22-19 in Canberra.

White prepares for emotional Brumbies return with Force

Western Force halfback Nic White is set to make his first appearance at Canberra's GIO Stadium on Saturday against his former side the ACT Brumbies.

Baffled Larkham looking for answers from his Brumbies

The ACT Brumbies have conceded their most points in a game since 2017 with a hammering from the Chiefs and now coach Stephen Larkham is looking for improvement.

Canberra speedster Savage wants to shine in wing role

Canberra's Xavier Savage has fought his way back into his club's NRL side with a huge pre-season and a switch from fullback to a wing.

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Raiders coach backs teen to produce some Strange magic

Canberra will deploy a new halves pair in their season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday night, when they will be out to avenge last year's finals defeat.

NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest

NRL clubs are expected to apply to be part of next year's Las Vegas games, possibly within the next fortnight, although TV figures showed minimal US interest.

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers will play a role in tracking invasive species as part of a multi million dollar investment to protect Australia's biosecurity.

Future uncertain as Raiders stalwarts enter new season

Canberra duo Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papali'i could be heading into their final NRL season, as a new generation of Raiders continue to stake their claim.

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

Teenage star Hollingsworth posts Olympic 800m time

Australian teen star Claudia Hollingsworth has taken a giant stride towards the Paris Olympics with a blistering 800m win at the Canberra Track Classic.

Carli chasing Olympic mark at Canberra Track Classic

Some of the nation's leading athletes hope to use the quick track at the Australian Institute of Sport to hit top speed at the Canberra Track Classic.

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