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'Practical things': Terms of reference revealed for bushfires royal commission

Scott Morrison's royal commission on the bushfires will focus on land clearing, building standards and rules, and whether to boost the power of the federal government in preparing for natural disasters and responding to them.
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Letter 'influenced' giving child back to abusive dad

Subscriber only: A coronial inquest into the death of Canberra boy Bradyn Dillon resumed this week. 

Businessman sentenced to 27 years' jail

A prominent Canberra region businessman who admitted to conspiring to import 1.28 tonnes of cocaine has been sentenced.

Teenager refused bail in alleged murder case

The fingerprint of a teenager charged with murder was allegedly found on tape binding the victim's wrists, police told a court.

Hospital moves to slash nurses' overtime pay

Canberra Hospital insists changes to nurse overtime payments are not a cost-cutting measure.

Builders call for VET cuts to be reversed

The ACT's building lobby has called for the reversal of cuts to vocational education subsidies, fearing they could damage the economy.

A spike in injuries from New Year's resolutions

If you've been feeling a bit sore in places that shouldn't be as a result of a short-lived New Year's resolution, you're not the only one.

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Injury and illness force Brumbies changes

Subscriber only: First it was the mumps. Then injury. But the Brumbies won't make excuses as they aim to break their NZ drought.

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Go around the world, check out a stage show, try an obstacle course with a difference, shop at a fashion market or have a late out at the NGA.

Coronavirus puts seafood sector at risk

A potentially deadly human virus spreading rapidly was the last thing our drought and fire-affected producers needed. 

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