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Good morning, Canberra. There could be a thunderstorm asthma event on the first day of summer in the capital. Here’s what’s making news.

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Subscriber only: Australia's public service grew 2.5 per cent in the 12 months to June 30. But who are our public servants?
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Plans for final stage of Lyneham project lodged

Subscriber only: JWLand has proposed a $97 million development for the third stage of its mega Northbourne Ave site in Lyneham.

Disinformation is the name of the game for China

Analysis: All nations will need a transparency strategy to combat state-backed disinformation campaigns, writes Harley Dennett.

ANU replaces pen, paper with 600 QR codes

People will be asked to scan a unique QR code every time they access a floor on a building, lecture theatre, residence or businesses.

Canberra Show cancelled for first time in 77 years

Crowd restrictions, departed staff and logistical problems have forced organisers to cancel the event for the first time since World War II.

Self-defence 'an obvious issue' in attempted murder

Subscriber only: Hooded intruders captured on home CCTV shooting at a naked former bikie boss may have opened fire in self-defence.

Auditor-General says audit office should move

Subscriber only: Australian Auditor-General Grant Hehir has floated the idea of his office being a parliamentary department.
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Where have all the true conservatives gone?

Public Sector Informant: The right must renew its desire to protect institutions, human rights and education, writes Andrew Podger.

Scott takes legal action against NSW Police

Subscriber only: Canberra Raiders centre Curtis Scott could receive a six-figure payout over his 'unlawful' Australia Day arrest.

Raku is a perfectly curated Japanese meal

Food and Wine: Review: Her dinner at Raku was one of the most impeccably crafted meals Natasha Shan enjoyed this year. 

We are in fact all 'real Australians'

Opinion: Labor is again preparing to tie itself in knots to please constituencies which may or may not exist, writes John Quiggin.

Times Past

The Department of External Territories ceased to exist, The Canberra Times reported 47 years ago. The article was titled "An era is dead and buried". More than 350 past and serving officers attended a wake at the ANU Students Union. READ MORE
 
 
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