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1. Coles sobers up over liquor unit for more supermarkets
2026-08-25 03:26:52
Coles to open around 45 new supermarkets after posting a net profit of $1.1 billion. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's second-biggest supermarket chain is making a major investment in its store network, opening dozens of new grocery stores and...score:0.594, 2026-08-25 07:04:18
2. Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
2026-08-24 20:00:02
A study has analysed fuel imports for power plants, generators, boats and cars in Pacific countries. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's Pacific neighbours could save almost $1 billion a year by swapping fossil fuel imports for renewable energy -...score:0.609, 2026-08-24 23:28:58
3. ACT second jurisdiction to join federal gun buyback
2026-08-22 01:02:49
The ACT is the second jurisdiction after NSW to join the Commonwealth's gun buyback scheme. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
The ACT has become the latest jurisdiction to sign on to a federal gun buyback scheme.
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4. Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns
2026-08-21 04:33:52
New standards set national rules for development decisions involving major environmental issues. Photo: Lisa Martin/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's first environmental standards, designed to toughen protections and tighten offset rules, have drawn a mixed...score:0.617, 2026-08-21 07:59:43
5. Racing NSW and Pony Club NSW join forces with landmark partnership agreement
2026-08-20 23:04:00
From left: Jane Frankum (Director of Education, Pony Club NSW), LaToyah James (Equimillion Executive Officer), Claire Martin (President, Pony Club NSW), Dr. Carly Garling (Chief Veterinary and Equine Welfare Officer, Racing NSW) and Renee Delicata...score:0.55, 2026-08-21 02:25:34
6. Tick of approval for Big Build royal commission
2026-08-20 17:30:03
A royal commission into the $100 billion Big Build program will investigate corruption. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
A corruption-busting barrister long critical of government inaction to tame a state's rogue CFMEU has endorsed the sweeping scope of a...score:0.605, 2026-08-20 20:50:24
7. Nominations now open for Equimillion 2026
2026-08-20 09:39:50
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Nominations are now open for Equimillion 2026, with Australia's richest event exclusively for retired Thoroughbred racehorses returning to the Sydney International Equestrian Centre from Friday 2...score:0.583, 2026-08-20 13:15:52
8. Decision on $20b Papua LNG project due by year-end
2026-08-19 03:58:24
Papua LNG would be Papua New Guinea's second operational LNG project. Photo: Ilya Gridneff/AAP PHOTOS
A final decision on a long-delayed $20 billion gas project in Papua New Guinea will be made by the end of the year, one of the companies involved in the...score:0.614, 2026-08-19 07:24:24
9. AI powers growing threat to Australia's energy networks
2026-08-18 03:42:25
There are warnings the nation's power grid is vulnerable to fast-evolving AI-powered attacks. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's energy system faces a growing cyber threat as criminals weaponise artificial intelligence technology to launch more...score:0.619, 2026-08-18 07:07:16
10. Likely deal looms for contentious gambling reforms
2026-08-17 22:30:47
The reforms will clamp down on betting ads on television, in stadiums and on jerseys. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Online users will be able to opt out of betting ads while inducements will be cut as part of a tentative deal between the major...score:0.624, 2026-08-18 02:04:00
11. States urged to back 'nation-leading' data centre plan
2026-08-17 05:00:55
One state will offer fast-tracked assessments for data centres if they comply with safeguards. Photo: Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS
Data centre builders accessing one state's fast-tracked planning regime will help fund public water and energy reserves as...score:0.62, 2026-08-17 08:20:50
12. Shooters want gun-free zone in Victorian election
2026-08-16 19:00:00
Anthony Albanese's national gun buyback has just one signed-up state: Chris Minns' NSW. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS
Victorians shooters have a message for any political parties contemplating an election campaign chase for city votes by signing...score:0.603, 2026-08-16 22:15:10
13. Deal agreed on post-Bondi attack gun buyback scheme
2026-08-16 05:33:25
NSW is the first state to sign up to the federal government's national gun buyback scheme. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
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14. 'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer
2026-08-14 07:37:52
NDIS reforms appear set to pass, despite strong opposition from disability groups and some MPs. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Controversial changes to the NDIS appear set to pass federal parliament, despite significant concerns the overhaul goes "too far,...score:0.614, 2026-08-14 11:00:29
15. Drug possession charge against property developer Jaime Farrelly dismissed
2026-08-13 19:30:00
Canberra property developer Jaime Farrelly has had one of a series of charges against him dismissed.
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16. Energy giant isn't sweating after warmer winter
2026-08-13 04:09:18
Origin Energy has dusted itself off from July's data breach debacle with strong earnings. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
One of the warmest starts to winter on record prompted fewer people to turn on their heaters, but Australia's biggest energy retailer...score:0.6, 2026-08-13 07:38:09
17. 'Journalism matters': tech giants to share media money
2026-08-13 00:47:51
The news bargaining incentive pushes companies like Facebook to pay for publishers' content. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Australian media companies will receive a greater slice of tech giants' revenue under a government bid to secure the journalism...score:0.623, 2026-08-13 04:05:36
18. Milder weather impacts profit for major energy retailer
2026-08-12 01:11:31
AGL generates and sells electricity and gas to residential and business customers. Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS
Lower customer power usage due to milder weather, alongside softer energy prices and higher gas supply costs, has fed into a dip in...score:0.615, 2026-08-12 04:47:21
19. Households to bear the brunt of sluggish productivity
2026-08-11 17:31:29
No interest rate hike, but it wasn't all good news for consumers in the latest RBA assessments. Photo: Joanna Kordina/AAP PHOTOS
Mortgage holders may have been spared more rate pain by the Reserve Bank but Australia's chronically weak productivity growth...score:0.607, 2026-08-11 21:11:38
20. 'Long overdue' NDIS watchdog urged as reforms loom
2026-08-10 01:47:12
A disability advocate is calling for the sector to have an inspector general. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
One of the architects of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has called for extra oversight of the program similar to that of Australia's...score:0.646, 2026-08-10 05:09:40
21. 'Confident': Labor seeking deal on gambling reforms
2026-08-09 23:04:03
The federal government is hopeful a compromise can be reached on gambling law reforms. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
A deal to pass gambling ad reforms could still be struck in the next sitting fortnight, according to the health minister, with changes...score:0.629, 2026-08-10 02:37:57
22. House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump
2026-08-09 05:19:41
Home owners are worried about their ability to achieve their desired prices in a falling market. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Would-be home buyers hoping to snag a bargain could face a shortage of options during the usually busy spring sales season...score:0.614, 2026-08-09 08:56:51
23. Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders
2026-08-09 02:00:00
Economists are forecasting that the Reserve Bank will leave Australia's cash rate on hold. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Mortgage holders will likely be able to breathe a sigh of relief with the Reserve Bank largely tipped to keep interest rates on...score:0.614, 2026-08-09 05:24:31
24. 'Simple fix': doctors plead to modernise assisted dying
2026-08-08 22:30:02
Since 2019, most terminal patients in Australia have been allowed to end their lives voluntarily. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Dr Joanna Czerwinski's patient had been vomiting for five days straight before she was able to end their life.
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25. All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record
2026-08-06 07:19:46
Australian shares have traded at record highs for a second day as miners rally. Photo: Paul Braven/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's share market has set a second record high in as many days as gold stocks rally on hopes global energy supply disruptions will soon...score:0.572, 2026-08-06 10:32:19
26. Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times
2026-08-06 06:43:08
Solar panel and battery installations are slashing bills but also driving up consumer complaints. Photo: Simon Dallinger/AAP PHOTOS
Australian households need stronger protection against unscrupulous installers and complex renewable energy contracts, the...score:0.623, 2026-08-06 10:01:46
27. Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads
2026-08-06 06:49:10
Stadiums and player jerseys are also captured by Labor's legislation, should it pass. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS
Labor's offer to negotiate contentious gambling reforms has reignited calls for the government to commit to a full ban on betting...score:0.604, 2026-08-06 10:01:45
28. National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers
2026-08-06 03:52:56
The consumer watchdog is creating new standards for the sale of electric bikes and scooters. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
A nationwide crackdown on high-speed e-bikes will seek to close regulatory loopholes for dodgy retailers after years of rising...score:0.61, 2026-08-06 07:29:35
29. We need a detailed gas phase-out plan to ensure the vulnerable aren't left behind
2026-08-05 19:30:00
Many Canberrans will have reasonably recent memories of a time when the government was spruiking natural gas as the cleanest and most efficient source of energy.
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30. Power play: national law could curb data centre demands
2026-08-05 06:51:17
One of the 162 data centres operating in Australia, and there's many more on the way. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
Data centres should be forced to supply additional renewable energy to operate in Australia with a national law needed to ensure they...score:0.617, 2026-08-05 10:11:37
31. Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees
2026-08-05 04:46:50
Jetstar is introducing a new charge for passengers with carry-on luggage. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Charging passengers for overhead baggage could backfire on Jetstar, with the low-cost carrier accused of a cash grab.
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32. Servos warned with $100m fine as fuel prices to spike
2026-08-02 22:21:04
Fuel prices are on the rise with the federal government's full excise kicking back in. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Motorists will be stung with higher petrol prices and higher food costs, adding a sting in household budgets, as servos are put on...score:0.628, 2026-08-03 01:40:26
40. The jobs market is holding steady, what does that mean for my mortgage?
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score:0.622, 2026-07-23 10:01:51
44. New Optus and TPG tower proposed for Burns Club golf course
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score:0.587, 2026-07-18 22:59:07
50. 'It's really exciting': The Forage food festival announces new northside location for August
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score:0.543, 2026-07-15 09:23:02
60. Tribunal would consider freezing pay for top public servants if it decides on cuts
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score:0.622, 2026-06-30 23:01:11
67. New plan for landmark tower scraps apartments for short-stay accommodation
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score:0.623, 2026-06-25 22:56:25
82. Budget gives first home buyers a boost, but investors feel the pain
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score:0.626, 2026-06-10 11:50:45
89. Canberra auctions sales reach seven-year low as buyers 'wait and see'
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score:0.611, 2026-06-03 22:56:46
105. ACT government directorate to cut more than 100 jobs to manage 'budget pressures'
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score:0.612, 2026-05-28 12:35:19
110. Unqualified CIT students learning to fix electric vehicles using hire cars
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score:0.593, 2026-05-27 09:16:40
113. CIT advertised deputy position weeks before CEO's misconduct was revealed
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score:0.609, 2026-05-26 22:39:14
115. Brumbies set to make major contract call as 'dangerous' showdown looms
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score:0.595, 2026-05-26 07:26:01
141. Beyond the interest rate: strategic mortgage broking for Canberra investors
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score:0.566, 2026-05-12 07:57:41
147. Supporters cheer after corrections officer cleared of assault charge
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score:0.592, 2026-05-08 05:11:02
149. George Harcourt Inn third Gold Creek Village property to hit the market
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score:0.604, 2026-05-07 04:53:35
151. ACT rejects independent inquiry into police watchhouse mistreatment
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score:0.61, 2026-05-06 22:48:35
158. 'Mayhem': corrections officer accused of assault during allegedly unlawful strip search
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score:0.598, 2026-05-04 22:42:09
163. 'Really incredible': The AIS tech giving an Olympic gold medallist the edge
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score:0.606, 2026-05-02 08:25:27
171. Geocon undertakes to fix dozens of defects in tower project
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score:0.589, 2026-04-29 22:38:59
174. New wastewater data shows concerning drug trend taking hold in ACT
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score:0.613, 2026-04-29 15:32:53
187. Federal government spends $18.5 million on non-government school construction
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score:0.608, 2026-04-23 05:21:36
195. Shane Rattenbury resigns: what happens next for the ACT Greens
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score:0.61, 2026-04-20 22:37:50
196. 'Excited' Brumbies get taste of Canberra's potential future in debut match for $630m NZ stadium
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score:0.604, 2026-04-20 11:28:18
202. Bolstered Defence APS to be key in 'dangerous and unpredictable era'
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score:0.613, 2026-04-16 08:02:22
213. Two more agencies confirm voluntary redundancy processes underway
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score:0.6, 2026-04-12 22:44:33
226. Climate change department confirms hiring freeze, voluntary redundancies
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score:0.61, 2026-04-06 06:40:54
227. Is the fuel crisis threatening ACT's waste collection services?
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score:0.627, 2026-04-04 08:42:01
230. Extreme levels of blue-green algae found at Lake Burley Griffin
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score:0.61, 2026-04-02 07:35:45
232. Labor signed a pact with Anthropic. Here's what it means for the APS
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score:0.624, 2026-04-01 22:29:16
242. Allegations surrounding CIT CEO have 'blown up in a public space': Opposition Leader
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score:0.603, 2026-03-26 08:33:42
245. 'Need to escalate': Libs call for scrutiny as govt pushed on CIT CEO hiring
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score:0.616, 2026-03-24 21:34:12
251. Senior execs sign off on APS-wide mobility and redeployment project
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score:0.625, 2026-03-22 22:29:28
270. ACT emergency services warning system not tested before 2025-26 bushfire season
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score:0.619, 2026-03-14 22:30:47
279. Should carpenters have to hold a license? ACT gov opens industry consultation
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score:0.615, 2026-03-10 22:17:07
281. ACIC to be stripped of 'extraordinary' dark web hacking powers
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score:0.613, 2026-03-07 21:54:04
287. 'You were only promoted because you were a female': Krissy Barrett speaks on her experience after Broderick review
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score:0.628, 2026-03-05 22:18:30
293. Eslake review proves policy failures to blame for the ACT debt crisis
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score:0.596, 2026-03-04 21:59:27
296. Halting infrastructure projects would be 'catastrophic' despite debt, inquiry hears
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score:0.618, 2026-03-03 06:58:40
303. Extra kangaroo features on new $1 coin to celebrate 60 years of decimal currency
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score:0.608, 2026-02-27 04:45:15
307. Fourteen people access voluntary assisted dying in first three months
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score:0.608, 2026-02-26 04:55:06
312. What you need to know about the changes to mobile phone and seatbelt cameras
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score:0.619, 2026-02-25 03:31:48
319. Public service wages are growing faster than those in the private sector - it's likely good for the government
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score:0.617, 2026-02-20 03:56:20
321. Respected independent economist appointed to review ACT's finances
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score:0.605, 2026-02-19 21:51:46
322. Findings loom in long-awaited, politically charged corruption probe
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score:0.61, 2026-02-19 21:51:46
329. Cyber security report card: Legacy systems exposed to modern hacking threats
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score:0.577, 2026-02-17 22:14:19
335. Rattenbury stands by 'incompetent' claim against Labor minister
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score:0.614, 2026-02-17 04:59:16
355. Review announced of tiny Treasury agency responsible for dealing with government debt
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score:0.599, 2026-02-10 08:51:59
357. Heartfelt wish comes true: boy battling brain cancer meets his hero
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score:0.606, 2026-02-10 06:50:25
359. Toyota's game-changing EV plan exposed: New patents show Toyota is working on a revolutionary design that could change its future 2026 Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X and Geely EX5 rivals
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score:0.599, 2026-02-09 04:56:24
360. An award-winning Airbnb is on the market. But there's a catch
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score:0.614, 2026-02-09 01:20:03
361. Labor rejects proposed veto powers over $15m consultancy contracts
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score:0.603, 2026-02-08 22:17:07
378. Fresh start? That back-to-school feeling is for adults, too
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score:0.598, 2026-02-01 21:45:54
384. Rugged 4WD's Aussie-tuned special boost: 2026 Ineos Grenadier Black Edition unveiled in Australia as revamped rival to Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series and Land Rover Defender
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score:0.576, 2026-01-29 10:03:13
385. The empire strikes back at China! 2026 BMW iX3 electric SUV almost sold out as demand explodes for Xiaomi YU7, Volvo EX60 and Mercedes-Benz GLC EV rival, but a production increase will help shorten wait times
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score:0.587, 2026-01-29 06:30:43
388. Car brands to give us what we want! Fewer screens and more physical buttons in future cars from Volkswagen and Audi as push back against cars such as the 2026 Tesla Model 3, Zeekr 7X and Geely EX5
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score:0.604, 2026-01-28 04:43:12
389. Chinese brand XPeng has big Australian plans and this is how it would alter its Australia set-up to bring new models like the 2026 Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9-rivalling G9 and Zeekr 009-rivalling X9 sooner as growing pains mount
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score:0.602, 2026-01-28 02:10:38
390. 'Drowning': Experts warn Home Affairs lacks resources for effective hate-listing regime
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score:0.607, 2026-01-27 21:36:50
391. ‘Blatant scaremongering’: Electric car maker Polestar slams industry lobby group’s stance on EVs and claims it won’t rejoin until it changes its tune on government emissions regulations and low-emission vehicles
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score:0.597, 2026-01-27 19:36:03
392. Wine bottles to join ACT's expanded 10c container refund scheme
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score:0.631, 2026-01-26 22:19:42
397. Real Tesla Cybercab spotted in the wild with tweaks as Tesla forges ahead with driverless taxi plans in 2026
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score:0.599, 2026-01-23 04:00:26
398. 'I'll take that': High-performance electric cars in Australia from Polestar on the wish list to go up against the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance, BYD Seal Performance, Porsche Taycan, Audi RS e-tron GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
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score:0.591, 2026-01-23 01:28:46
401. Your next Toyota could be up to 30 per cent garbage: Why your 2026 Toyota RAV4, Camry or Corolla will be made of old cars
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score:0.563, 2026-01-21 08:58:40
404. How much senior bureaucrats are earning this financial year
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score:0.606, 2026-01-19 21:33:13
410. 'Not feasible': ACT pushes on with border move despite council opposition
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score:0.609, 2026-01-16 04:15:03
422. Digital access key to student participation as back to school costs add up
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score:0.621, 2026-01-10 21:49:26
438. Defence public servants lodge record number of psych claims
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score:0.623, 2025-12-28 21:39:30
443. 'Starts at the top': Pocock says 'toxic workplaces' a factor in surge in psych claims
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score:0.623, 2025-12-26 22:09:23
454. Why there is little information available about year 12 results in 2025
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score:0.612, 2025-12-17 04:00:09
476. ANU future on standby: university will prepare for all outcomes of regulator's review
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score:0.606, 2025-12-09 21:51:42
477. Two-month manhunt for wanted fugitive ended in fatal crash
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score:0.612, 2025-12-09 21:51:40
498. Department of Agriculture under fire in Senate estimates for travel expense documentation
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score:0.609, 2025-12-02 21:44:08
511. Defence Minister Richard Marles announces sweeping overhaul of his department
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score:0.611, 2025-12-01 06:26:43
513. Conservatives win back Libs positions as power couple emerges
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score:0.614, 2025-11-29 08:38:53
527. Volvo drops safety tech it said could reduce serious crashes by up to 20 per cent
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score:0.583, 2025-11-24 03:44:25
532. The ACT and Queensland's economies are beating the rest of the nation
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score:0.608, 2025-11-21 03:46:04
535. Global firms EY and JLL to move into new City Hill office development
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score:0.617, 2025-11-20 05:47:56
536. First residents expected to move into new Geocon development within weeks
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score:0.598, 2025-11-19 06:53:49
559. Meta to face millions of dollars in higher taxes if it refuses to pay for news in Australia
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score:0.614, 2025-11-13 04:20:22
560. 'Reliant on persuasion': ANU denies ignoring regulator's 'strong' request
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score:0.623, 2025-11-13 03:59:48
566. Triple the interest expenses, $4 million in admin fees, and a 23 per cent fee hike
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score:0.602, 2025-11-12 03:49:28
572. Community housing joins development fast-track under Greens' changes
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score:0.619, 2025-11-09 21:47:45
575. The unwritten contract Radford College just tore up with its parents
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score:0.61, 2025-11-07 21:46:08
584. Work starts on biggest changes to ACT sewerage charges in 20 years
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score:0.611, 2025-11-06 06:00:50
585. Tea, biscuits and life-saving moments: Driver Reviver program marks milestone
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score:0.609, 2025-11-05 23:14:36
589. Australian emissions loophole sees BYD import excess stock to get credits – report
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score:0.615, 2025-11-05 04:52:40
595. Do you have big ideas for Acton? Now is your chance to share them
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score:0.618, 2025-11-04 04:19:28
596. Toyota targeting 40-year lifespan for its solid-state batteries
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score:0.623, 2025-11-04 00:13:22