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Model in ACT government ads raped escorts in fraudulently funded sex romp

Subscriber only: The man who ripped off and raped escorts during a fraudulently funded sex romp will spend at least 16 months behind bars.

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MP leaves Parliament for coronavirus test

Brisbane MP Terri Butler has been forced to leave Parliament House hours into the first sitting day in months.

'My first experience of sex was sexual abuse'

Subscriber only: A woman who was raped by her school teacher as a teenager still has flashbacks more than 13 years later.

Quarantine for MPs 'dangerous', Senate told

The Senate President says state and territory COVID-19 quarantine requirements are undermining parliamentary democracy.

Canberra continues its coronavirus-free run

Today marked the 45th day since a new COVID-19 infection was diagnosed in the territory.

Ex-PM John Howard taken to hospital

Former prime minister John Howard has been taken to hospital via ambulance in Sydney after visiting a doctor.

ACT's jobless rate has halved since virus peak

Treasury has warned that Victorian stage 3 and 4 lockdowns will lead to a deterioration in labour market conditions in coming months.

Sport

Papalii's big heart key to his land-speed record

Subscriber only: Phar Lap's massive heart became a national treasure and now Josh Papalii's could become equally revered.

Who is worth $37m? Why are CEOs paid so well?

Opinion: If you're offended by the high rates of chief executive pay there are things you can do, writes Elizabeth Sheedy.

'Hard to put into words': White's new era begins

Subscriber only: The pure adrenaline of a demolition of the NSW Waratahs made Nic White feel like he'd never left.

Australia need to diversify more than trade partners

Opinion: The future global economy will require innovation Australia hasn't yet embraced, writes Jared Mondschein.

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