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1. Rumer Willis tests after dad Bruce's dementia diagnosis
2026-08-25 02:57:04
Rumer Willis has bee assessed for her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Photo: AP PHOTO
Rumer Willis has undergone genetic testing to assess her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease as she takes a more proactive approach to her health following...score:0.653, 2026-08-25 06:33:50
2. 'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music
2026-08-25 01:41:06
Peking Duk's Adam Hyde (left) has backed the move to ban AI-generated music from the ARIA charts. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Music will need to be "substantially human made" in order to qualify for Australia's main music chart, in an industry bid to...score:0.637, 2026-08-25 05:02:36
3. Call to cut energy bill premium to ease cost of living
2026-08-23 17:31:36
Consumer and business groups say people are being slugged too much to support power infrastructure. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Consumer, small business and social sector groups are calling for a rethink of rates being paid by energy users to cover the...score:0.641, 2026-08-23 21:09:37
4. Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group
2026-08-21 19:00:40
The chair of a conservative lobby group has denied allegations of a "Liberal Party stack", despite having senior party figures including a previous prime minister among the organisation's ranks.
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5. Two-year extension on home support program for elderly
2026-08-20 04:11:54
Elderly provided a lifeline with basic services under home care covered until 2029. Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS
Labor has vowed to keep the first port of call for older Australians entering the aged care system operating, less than a year before it...score:0.636, 2026-08-20 07:41:29
6. Tax-free physio could save millions, ease health issues
2026-08-19 20:00:51
Exercise physiologists have made a pitch for their services to be GST free. Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS
A little-known form of allied health could save the government millions of dollars in healthcare costs annually, according to advocates campaigning...score:0.631, 2026-08-19 23:34:06
7. Widow tax loophole fixed in parliament after NDIS deal
2026-08-19 05:33:52
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a deal to close a loophole is the government delivering on its promises. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
A tax loophole disadvantaging widowed investors has been closed following an agreement between the major parties.
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8. 'Quite wrong': minister hits out at GST deal criticism
2026-08-18 08:21:51
The Productivity Commission has recommended scrapping a deal that gives one state extra GST money. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
A federal minister has criticised calls to scrap Western Australia's GST deal, labelling it as wrong.
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9. 'You are failing us': veteran concern over health cap
2026-08-18 02:56:38
Julie-Ann Finney, embracing Nationals MP Michael McCormack, fears more veterans will suffer. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Veteran advocacy groups have accused the federal minister as letting them down over a proposed cap for their health care.
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10. 'Enormous' mental health toll for women with endo
2026-08-17 20:00:46
New research draws a link between physical health conditions and poorer mental health for women. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Women living with endometriosis or ovarian cysts with a hormone imbalance are also experiencing high rates of depression,...score:0.64, 2026-08-17 23:32:35
11. Latest Spider-Man swings into the $US2 billion club
2026-08-17 00:26:00
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the fourth time Tom Holland has played the superhero in a solo film. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has smashed through the $US2 billion ($A2.8 billion) barrier at the worldwide box office.
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12. Dolly Parton, 80, cancels appearance on doctor's orders
2026-08-15 01:40:14
Dolly Parton has apologised to fans after cancelling an appearance at Dollywood. Photo: AP PHOTO
Dolly Parton has been forced to pull out of a major appearance at her Dollywood theme park after her doctor ordered her not to travel as she continues to...score:0.64, 2026-08-15 05:15:26
13. 'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown
2026-08-14 01:58:47
The federal government and coalition are edging closer to a deal on gambling reform. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Inducements from gambling companies to keep people having a punt are excessive and should be stopped, the prime minister says.
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14. Senior Liberal accused of going off-script on migration
2026-08-12 23:55:50
Andrew Bragg is declining to say whether Angus Taylor viewed his speech before it was delivered. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
A senior Liberal frontbencher is refusing to reveal whether party leader Angus Taylor pre-approved a controversial speech in...score:0.647, 2026-08-13 03:35:17
15. Trump says plane change in Turkey was due to threat
2026-08-12 05:42:11
Donald Trump was smuggled into another plane via a catering truck due to an assassination threat. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey in July at the direction of the US Secret Service, but he says the plane he...score:0.66, 2026-08-12 08:50:32
16. Meghan says daughter Lilibet makes her feel 'brave'
2026-08-08 04:30:21
Meghan Markle has answered questions from children to promote the documentary Cookie Queens. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
The Duchess of Sussex says Princess Lilibet helps her feel brave, opening up about how she considered motherhood a...score:0.661, 2026-08-08 08:07:25
17. Madonna, Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
2026-08-07 21:23:58
Music producer William Orbit, who won two Grammys for his work with Madonna, has died aged 69. Photo: AP PHOTO
Grammy Award-winning producer William Orbit has died aged 69, his family and friends have confirmed.
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18. No panic buying or bowser rage despite fuel price surge
2026-08-07 17:30:48
Petrol prices are on the rise after the federal government decided not to continue excise discounts. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
The scrapping of fuel tax discounts and rising oil prices are yet to lead to panic buying or reports of driver frustration...score:0.642, 2026-08-07 20:59:15
19. Coles to offshore hundreds of jobs in Accenture deal
2026-08-07 04:29:20
Coles confirmed it will outsource office jobs in a deal with consultancy Accenture. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
Hundreds of Coles workers will be made redundant, redeployed or retrained in an offshoring deal with professional services outfit...score:0.633, 2026-08-07 07:49:51
20. War readiness probed for first time since World War II
2026-08-06 04:45:11
An inquiry will look at how civil society could contribute to security, Richard Marles says. Photo: Lloyd Jones/AAP PHOTOS
Australia will examine how society can prepare for the impacts of war for the first time since World War II amid growing concern...score:0.643, 2026-08-06 08:00:05
21. Organ in Germany to play one composition until 2640
2026-08-06 04:10:47
Slow music: a crowd listens to a chord change at the John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt. Photo: AP PHOTO
A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world's slowest concert. It has been playing the same piece of music by composer John Cage...score:0.628, 2026-08-06 07:29:34
22. Meta's AI model hacks another company during testing
2026-08-06 00:20:40
Meta's Muse AI model breached an unidentified company's systems and made changes. Photo: AP PHOTO
Meta has confirmed one of its AI models hacked another company during cybersecurity testing, after an error by its testing partner gave the model...score:0.645, 2026-08-06 03:26:34
23. Mercy for grandmother who burnt home of 30 years to the ground
2026-08-05 04:19:01
A 69-year-old grandmother who reduced her home of three decades to ashes after being evicted has been sentenced.
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24. Terror probe as extremist group claim credit for attack
2026-08-04 17:31:36
Police are investigating an arson attack with a far-left extremist group claiming responsibility. Photo: HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
A far-left extremist group is believed to be behind an arson attack on a suburban defence manufacturer.
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25. French, UK teams rescue 157 migrants after boat fire
2026-08-04 17:27:27
French officials say there have been 160 successful crossing attempts by migrant boats this year. Photo: AP PHOTO
French and UK teams have rescued 157 migrants who were trying to cross the English Channel after the engine of their boat caught fire,...score:0.64, 2026-08-04 20:46:02
26. Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival
2026-08-03 21:01:07
A sold-out crowd of 15,000 music lovers will brave fuel prices to drive to the Mundi Mundi Bash. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
Soaring fuel prices can't stop the music as a sold-out crowd of 15,000 prepares to get motoring for Australia's biggest outback concert...score:0.626, 2026-08-04 00:29:28
27. 'This is not normal', fires raging in Washington state
2026-08-02 03:47:43
About 4000 people are fighting more than a dozen fires throughout Washington state. Photo: AP PHOTO
Wildfires across more than 100,000 hectares in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations and power outages in the Spokane area.
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28. Man and police officer kicked in the head, leaving 'quite graphic' injuries
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score:0.629, 2026-07-31 23:01:21
31. Alleged retirement village burglar restrained after court outburst
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score:0.616, 2026-07-31 07:47:54
32. The huge, noisy generator that has been running 24/7 in a Canberra street
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score:0.631, 2026-07-31 06:47:16
37. 'It's just fabulous': beloved and wacky Canberra event returns after hiatus
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score:0.632, 2026-07-29 22:51:08
41. How one woman's idea is set to change the lives of a generation of students
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score:0.64, 2026-07-27 00:28:26
48. 10 reasons to nominate someone for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards
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score:0.62, 2026-07-21 03:41:00
51. Man accused of sexually assaulting staff at Canberra doughnut shop
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score:0.635, 2026-07-17 09:31:27
64. Canberra schools report 'sharp implements' and threats in separate alerts last week
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score:0.634, 2026-07-08 22:59:06
78. Raiders down Dragons as Ricky praised for 'brutal call' and touching moment
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score:0.631, 2026-06-28 09:39:12
79. 'Bringing multiculturalism to the south': South.Point hosts performances, pollies and people at AUSINDIA Fair
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score:0.628, 2026-06-28 05:06:20
94. Former director of public prosecutions appointed as new ACT Supreme Court judge
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score:0.631, 2026-06-19 03:30:25
95. Using AI for interior design: it's a helpful tool with a few hidden traps
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score:0.62, 2026-06-18 10:16:39
98. 'You are somebody': Dance Nation hits the stage in Canberra, empowering 800 students
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score:0.641, 2026-06-17 22:38:27
101. 'We don't do stunts': Pauline Hanson's NPC speech crashed by protest banner
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score:0.635, 2026-06-17 06:52:49
102. Big Splash hits the market with real estate agent appointed
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score:0.616, 2026-06-16 22:48:17
125. Jury fails to reach verdicts for man accused of stealthing two sex workers
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score:0.625, 2026-06-03 05:12:17
129. Seafaring dog's island adventure ends in a jet-ski rescue and some sore paws
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score:0.631, 2026-06-02 04:53:56
131. How much the govt expects to spend on the Northside Hospital
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score:0.629, 2026-06-01 22:18:53
136. Agency reports itself to watchdog after estimating $1.8 million in underpayments
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score:0.621, 2026-05-27 05:13:30
161. Owner's plea fails after her dangerous dog attacked neighbour and dachshund
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score:0.62, 2026-05-15 07:15:32
162. Senior Tax Office public servant picked as APS Commissioner
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score:0.647, 2026-05-14 10:00:44
169. 'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': young investors barely helped by capital gains tax discount
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score:0.63, 2026-05-12 13:25:14
171. More community meetings for ANU as council members keep resigning
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score:0.643, 2026-05-12 06:56:58
172. Canberra nightlife 'worse now' than ever as venues battle anti-social behaviour
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score:0.63, 2026-05-12 05:25:43
177. To help their kids buy a house, this family is selling their own
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score:0.648, 2026-05-08 06:41:53
178. Does an 86-year-old still miss their mum? I decided to ask
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score:0.627, 2026-05-08 06:11:22
182. Surprise alpine snowstorm blankets Far South Coast commute to Canberra
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score:0.623, 2026-05-07 05:23:56
190. ACT public school teachers vote to strike after months of bargaining
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score:0.651, 2026-05-04 05:27:34
198. A helpful guide to winterising the pool using the traffic-light system
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score:0.621, 2026-04-30 10:18:26
207. Queanbeyan man arrested after mid-air biting attempt, aggression on flight to Perth
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score:0.649, 2026-04-27 06:11:39
209. ACT govt should ban character references for all rapists: committee
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score:0.626, 2026-04-24 23:22:57
211. 'I've done everything I wanted': why a top restaurateur is closing shop
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score:0.653, 2026-04-24 11:43:49
215. ACT Health services scrambling to fix payroll error leaving nurses without pay
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score:0.645, 2026-04-23 07:23:26
245. A marathon for his mum aims to ease the journey for cancer patients
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score:0.635, 2026-04-06 22:53:11
253. 'Underwhelming, confusing': Greens criticise ACT govt public transport relief
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score:0.613, 2026-04-02 02:32:43
257. 'Investigation ongoing': Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's car stolen in Canberra
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score:0.643, 2026-04-01 04:16:09
258. Young entrepreneur reconnecting 'people left behind' by technology
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score:0.637, 2026-04-01 02:44:36
264. Ex-Canberra Raider 'uncooperative, hostile' during latest drink driving incident
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score:0.639, 2026-03-30 21:56:00
267. 'Least the government can do': ACT Greens call for free public transport again
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score:0.654, 2026-03-30 08:16:03
268. Owner of property where alleged police killer was shot had been away for months
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score:0.654, 2026-03-30 08:16:03
270. Canberra bus timetables to change again in effort to stop buses arriving early
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score:0.631, 2026-03-30 04:12:31
276. More Canberra servos report no petrol, diesel as shortages continue
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score:0.635, 2026-03-27 04:50:03
280. DFAT officer suspended from duty following child abuse material charges
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score:0.632, 2026-03-26 03:59:13
283. Driver who allegedly fled fatal crash scene identified, set to be charged
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score:0.651, 2026-03-24 04:52:47
285. Head of ACT's energy network resigns after era of 'unprecedented change'
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score:0.654, 2026-03-23 07:37:20
296. Ditching sleek and going cosy: Why wallpaper is defining design in 2026
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score:0.628, 2026-03-19 09:22:41
317. Wanted alleged drug trafficker found hiding at Whitsundays' Hideaway Bay
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score:0.642, 2026-03-13 08:31:12