Good morning Canberra and happy new year. It'll be a hot and hazy start to 2020 in the ACT with a top of 35 degrees expected. Here's what's making headlines. |
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South Coast towns have been left devastated by fires that ravaged regional NSW all the way from Nowra to the Victorian border. |
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Utility providers warn parts of the fire-ravaged NSW South Coast will be without telecommunications and power for days. |
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Thick smoke blanketing Canberra is likely to remain well into Wednesday, authorities say |
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The driver of the truck involved in a deadly accident at the Green Valley bushfire has paid tribute to Samuel McPaul, who died at the scene. |
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The restrictions for P-platers is one of a few rule and fee changes rolled out in the new year in Canberra. |
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High temperatures and strong winds are expected to ease slightly today, before conditions likely deteriorate later in the week. |
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The Attorney-General's department was afraid plans to tail suspected welfare cheats would target innocent people, cabinet papers reveal. |
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Subscriber only: Australia's longest-serving treasurer shares some of the credit for his signature economic reform with the APS. |
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Opinion: Imagine a single policy that could boost our economy, create an additional 12,000 jobs, and support regional communities. |
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Subscriber only: Andrew Barr says it makes sense for Canberra to become the home of the Australian rugby league team. |
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NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, Olympics, cricket, basketball and tennis - let's gaze into Canberra sport's crystal ball and see if this is "our year". |
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Subscriber only: Canberra coach Paul Goriss has called on the fans to pack AIS Arena - just like they did for the WNBL championship series. |
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She's already got the speed, but Canberra United star Simone Charley says she might need to get sharper elbows as well. |
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| Times Past Canberra is certainly no stranger to wild weather, however on New Year's Day in 2007 it was a particularly violent storm that caused a surprising scene for residents in and around Chisholm. One 16-year-old resident reported mud and hail one metre deep in her street - forcing her to cancel her New Year's Eve plans. READ MORE |
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