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1. Last total lunar eclipse until 2029: What you need to know to see it
2026-03-02 03:41:15
On Tuesday March 3, the Moon will pass directly through Earth's shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse. Best of all, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are in a prime position to watch the show. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to...
2. Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fires missiles
2026-03-02 01:38:07
Beirut is coming under attack from Israel after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border. Photo: AP PHOTO Israeli is striking targets of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militants across Lebanon, after the group ‌launched missiles and drones towards Israel in...
3. Department admits entire parliamentary IT network 'no longer' fit for purpose
2026-03-02 01:56:57
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) has admitted that the $100-million-plus parliamentary ICT network is "no longer fit for purpose" after revealing officials carried out 22 separate unauthorised searches of emails held by politicians and...
4. Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
2026-03-01 10:57:16
Israel has launched more strikes on Iran as fears of widespread instability in the Middle East grow. Photo: AP PHOTO Israel's military has launched a ‌broad wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran after its air force carried out a large-scale operation...
5. 'I just sank to the bottom': the first time Alesha suffered a seizure she almost drowned
2026-02-28 18:30:00
If it wasn't for her friends, Alesha Bennetts would've drowned. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All...
6. 'Call an extraordinary meeting': Transfer rift emerges from cocaine allegations
2026-02-27 07:29:26
Cocaine allegations are fuelling a rift among Canberra clubs over player transfer rules that could result in an extraordinary general meeting. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our website...
7. High school comedy featuring TikTok star fails to amuse
2026-02-27 05:17:19
How to Lose a Popularity Contest (PG, 102 mins, Binge) ⭐ How to Lose a Popularity Contest (PG, 102 mins, Binge) 1 star Anyone who's seen Netflix dramedy series Ginny and Georgia knows that Sara Waisglass, who plays theatre nerd neighbour Max in the show,...
8. A peek at the stunning new Australian War Memorial space nicknamed the 'lung'
2026-02-27 02:03:11
The director of the Australian War Memorial Matt Anderson calls the building's spacious new "Atrium" the building's "lung". It's a light place for visitors to breathe in after the darkness of the war exhibitions on either side. Subscribe now for...
9. 'Should have killed me': Inside Aaron's incredible journey to the Paralympics
2026-02-26 21:00:00
Aaron McCarthy from The Rock was officially named to the 2026 Australian Paralympic team representing Australia at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games. Pictures supplied With bated breath and crossed fingers, Aaron McCarthy's family sat huddled around a...
10. Steel offers apology for MyWay+ rollout, refers project for audit
2026-02-26 04:00:00
Transport Minister Chris Steel has offered his most extensive apology for the troubled roll out of a multimillion-dollar public transport ticketing system and will recommend an independent audit examine the project. Subscribe now for unlimited...
11. Box office Brumbies: wild records Super Rugby's entertainers are shattering
2026-02-24 04:35:48
The ACT Brumbies have made their best start to a season since the title-winning campaign of 2004, shattering records just two games into the season after being written off before a game had been played. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or...
12. Is your suburb an aged care hotspot? New data reveals the areas facing collapse
2026-02-22 20:00:00
An aerial drone view of Moffat Beach on the Sunshine Coast. Picture by Unsplash / Nicki Sarvari The 2026 Hotspot List The Informed Decisions report identifies these suburbs as facing the fastest surge in seniors (65+) between now and 2046: Queensland:...
13. If the law thinks those posters are illegal, then the law is 'a ass, a idiot'
2026-02-20 00:30:00
If the law thinks that the posters seized from the Dissent club in Canberra are antisemitic, then - to paraphrase Dickens - the law is 'a ass, a idiot'. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from...
14. Trump tells Board of Peace $A10bn raised for Gaza
2026-02-19 16:39:57
President Donald Trump speaks during a Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace. Photo: AP PHOTO US President Donald Trump has told the ‌first meeting of his Board of Peace that $US7bn ($A10bn) has been contributed to a Gaza reconstruction...
15. Mega gallery: See the pics of the Raiders' stylish launch as massive sponsor talks begin
2026-02-19 05:03:11
There's still a year to run on their current deal, but plans are already in place to "Up the Lifts". Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper...
16. ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr pushes for 'fair share' as GST stoush heats up
2026-02-18 18:30:00
Chief Minister Andrew Barr is ramping up his push for the ACT to receive a bigger slice of the nation's $100 billion GST revenue ahead of the 2026 Census, which could ensure a higher - and more accurate - estimate of the territory's...
17. The carpenter still finding ways to honour his anonymous donor 26 years on
2026-02-18 03:11:39
Andrew Perrin will attempt his 25th Cronulla Shark Island Swim on February 22, marking more than 20 years living with a donated heart valve. Picture by Anna Warr Andrew Perrin knew early on something wasn't quite right about his heart. Subscribe now for...
18. 'Devastated': Another Canberra star's season suddenly over before it began
2026-02-17 01:00:00
The superstitious crowd might think someone has put a curse on Canberra's AFL stars. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords,...
19. Talent shortage threatens major federal digital overhaul
2026-02-16 18:30:00
The federal government's $9.7 billion digital transformation agenda is approaching a critical delivery "cliff", underpinned by a workforce crisis that has 71 per cent of agencies warning talent shortages are a high risk to projects. Subscribe now for...
20. 'Close to incompetent': Greens' frustrations with Labor laid bare in members' meeting
2026-02-16 18:30:00
Frustration among Greens MLAs has grown to near boiling point with the party's leader telling members one Labor minister was "frankly close to incompetent" and the deputy leader said three ministers probably deserved to be dumped from cabinet. Subscribe...
21. Should ACT teachers be limiting students 'screentime' in the classroom?
2026-02-15 18:30:00
Intentional and quality screen time use at home and in the classroom is important, according to University of Canberra associate professor Kate Highfield. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from...
22. 'Tears were shed': What makes this Canberran trio's international call-up so special
2026-02-15 18:30:00
The ACT has a long and proud hockey history, but it's been a decade between the last and latest born-and-bred Canberran being selected in the Hockeyroos, and the breakthrough is set to inspire a whole new generation from the region. Subscribe now for...
23. How an outstretched paw soothed a terrified cancer patient
2026-02-14 18:30:00
Black Labrador Lachie senses distress in human beings - and then he soothes the stress down. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper...
24. Efforts to save pilot 'heroic' but poor risk management contributed to death: coroner
2026-02-13 18:30:00
A territory coroner has praised those involved in the rescue efforts of a pilot in Antarctica but found that inadequate reconnaissance and poor risk management contributed to his death. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue...
25. Mask are everywhere now - but they leave one group behind
2026-02-10 19:21:33
Face masks have become as ubiquitous as hand sanitiser since the COVID-19 pandemic, but their prominence has left one group behind. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our website & app The...
26. APS Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer in tears over his retirement
2026-02-10 03:51:52
Outgoing Australian Public Service Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer has broken down in tears while thanking his colleagues and senators in a public statement. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles...
27. Wall Street advances, tech bounces further off losses
2026-02-09 22:46:00
Investors on Wall Street went for bargains in markets beaten down last week. Photo: AP PHOTO The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose solidly after a shaky ‍start, as technology stocks found their footing following last week's AI-sparked selloff, while investors...
28. New northside hospital project threatens endangered species, proposal says
2026-02-08 20:05:24
Building Canberra's new $1 billion northside hospital could impact nearly 13 hectares of nesting and foraging habitat for an endangered species. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our...
29. The little-known Parliament workshop where centuries-old skills are preserved
2026-02-08 18:30:00
Maintaining the furniture at Parliament House is a bit like repainting the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just as the final section is finished, it's time to start the job all over again. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue...
30. Trump won't apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes
2026-02-07 04:26:51
Politicians criticised a video posted on Truth Social featuring a clip of Barack Obama as an ape. Photo: AP PHOTO US President Donald Trump has condemned but did not apologise for a video on his social media account ‍depicting Democratic former President...
31. 'Small number of surgeons' blamed for Canberra's surgery backlog
2026-02-06 18:30:00
The ACT government says long waiting lists for a small number of surgeons in some specialties are to blame for elective surgery backlogs. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save 30% All articles from our website &...
32. One sheep, one missing tooth, and one unforgettable Idol audition
2026-02-06 01:21:11
Art Cooper taking his Jackie Howe singlet from the sheep yards of western Queensland to the Australian Idol audition stage in Sydney. Pictures supplied. Not many musicians auditioning for Australian Idol would be able to say they'd had a front tooth...
33. 'Crisis levels': ACT govt forced into sport infrastructure review
2026-02-05 05:27:23
The ACT government was avoiding a long-term sporting infrastructure plan, but the Legislative Assembly has forced its hand with the first step towards one. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Holiday Offer All articles...
34. Clive Palmer says Steve Bannon 'lied', confirms late night phone call about his ads
2026-02-04 04:18:25
Billionaire Clive Palmer has given his side of the story about a late night phone call with then Trump strategist Steve Bannon in 2019, revealed in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files release. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue...
35. Canberra's MAFS bride says she's 'not ready to throw in the towel'
2026-02-04 01:12:00
She was left waiting at the aisle for her groom who then chewed gum throughout her vows, but Canberra public servant Mel Akbay says viewers won't see her "throw in the towel" during her time on Married at First Sight. Subscribe now for unlimited...
36. Should I have done things differently, dear readers?
2026-01-30 18:00:00
I shall be telling this with a sigh Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Holiday Offer All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites...
37. 'Issue with pest management': why Canberra venues are being shut for health breaches
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38. Resources tipped to win another wild earnings season
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39. The stats that show the NRL's controversial rule change won't work
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40. BYD preparing to smash Tesla into oblivion: Tesla lost the EV sales battle in 2025 - and it could lose the war in 2026 as the 2026 BYD Atto 1, Atto 2, Sealion 8, Denza B5 and B8 arrive to bolster the Chinese brand's range and Tesla gets no new cars
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41. S&P 500, Nasdaq down as tech AI budgets trigger flight
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42. The ACT govt should ask itself why the Greens-Liberal alliance is happening
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43. Pretti seen scuffling with US agents days before death
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44. Giant national honours backlog means Aussies are dying before they're recognised
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45. 'Reputational damage': Radford College board exodus after controversial fee hike
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46. 'Mistakes were made': court doubts jail's competency in detecting drugs on body scans
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47. 'Not acceptable': Ombudsman blasts Services Australia for knowingly breaking the law
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48. Is this lack of key technology leaving ACT students behind other states?
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49. UFOs are out, work-from-couch is in for bureaucrats
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50. 'Not a prey source': Shark expert debunks myths after four attacks in 48 hours
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51. 'I'm proud of what we've done in 12 months': shock resignation of St Edmund's College principal
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52. From sparks to barks: why this former electrician returned to the family farm
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53. 'Hobbled' Special Ks dumped from AO by countrymen
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54. Drones and lights to create memorable few nights over Lake Burley Griffin
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55. This former Canberra star is in line for shock Test debut ... for France?
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56. Reuse old homes in missing middle plans to protect ACT heritage, architects say
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57. 'Cult of forgetfulness': these rallies make a call we must resist
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58. The clock is ticking for Big Splash's mystery new owners
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59. Gus' Place to return to Bunda Street address, hotel developer announces
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60. Liberals' Mark Parton says 'extreme ideas' discussed 'jokingly' with the Greens
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61. Barr confident big developers mean quality in town centre overhauls
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62. 'It could get messy': Special Ks dare to dream of second Australian Open title
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63. ADHD treatment bottleneck as GPs race to play catch-up
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64. More ANU med students staying in Canberra - but not for reputation or pay
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65. Authorities defend warnings ahead of record floods
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66. How fidget spinners and protein snacks helped transform this workplace
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67. Hundreds raise flags and 'pro-democracy' slogans at Iranian embassy in Canberra
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68. 4000km, 6 days and $50k: Illawarra physio's role in a record-breaking cross-country cycle attempt
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