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Abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 caused chaos behind the scenes in Canberra

A newspaper photo saved by a trusted stenographer shows the behind-the-scenes drama of Edward VIII's abdication unfolding in his dominion Down Under.



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Asian house geckos are all over your home, and there's not much you can do about it

They're small, feisty and loud and chances are, you have several living in your home. Asian house geckos are one of the most successful invasive species in Australia, and biologists are concerned they're spreading from suburbia into bushland. Curious Brisbane investigates.




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North Queensland Cowboys beat Canterbury Bulldogs in Townsville Stadium's NRL finale

The North Queensland Cowboys has ended the Canterbury Bulldogs' finals hopes with a 15-8 victory in the final NRL match at Townsville Stadium.




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Queensland youth justice staff sacked amid corruption scandal

Six staff members within Queensland's Youth Justice Department are sacked amid dozens of substantiated cases of corruption that include criminal behaviour, inappropriate conduct and using excessive force.




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Animal lovers chasing glimpse of rare species fuel tourism boom but can create headaches

Discoveries of rare animals are sparking mini tourism booms in remote Australia, but they're also causing some headaches for Aboriginal rangers and their conservation efforts.




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Alice Springs mental health ward procedures had 'significant impact' on deaths of two men

An inquest into the deaths of Linden Kunoth and Jordan Allen, who died by suicide, finds that neither man should have been granted leave from the Alice Springs mental health ward.




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Agriculture Department stands by water buybacks, amid claims of scandal and calls for an inquiry

The Agriculture Department is standing by a controversial water buyback deal worth $80 million, which Labor leader Bill Shorten says is a "scandal" worthy of inquiry.




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The 'watergate scandal' is still as clear as mud in a drought

Labor is intent on pushing the so-called "watergate scandal". What exactly it is alleging is about as clear as the water flowing through the Menindee Lakes, writes Kath Sullivan.




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Microlight flown by uncle crashes into Lake Eildon, killing Melbourne woman Kathleen Canavan

Relatives are mourning the death of a 23-year-old Melbourne woman who died on Saturday when a microlight flown by her uncle crashed into the waters of Lake Eildon in central Victoria.



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Cancer patient 'showbag' could be rolled out nationally

A care package for people diagnosed with cancer could be rolled out nationally after its success in a regional community.



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Chair of Albury Wodonga Cancer Foundation Jenny Jensen



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Anglican bishop's wish to bless same-sex marriages to be put to a vote

Before he retires, Bishop John Parkes in north-east Victoria is pushing for same-sex marriages to be blessed by the Anglican Church.




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Same-sex marriages to receive blessings in Wangaratta Anglican Diocese

A north-east Victorian Anglican diocese has voted to bless same-sex marriages, a move that may provoke a crisis in the church.




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Gay Anglican priests fight to get church blessing of their same-sex marriage

A significant move by the Anglican Church to bless the marriage of two gay priests at a ceremony this week has been postponed due to a legal challenge.



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One quarter of world's pigs killed by African swine fever as disease spreads to South Korea

The deadly march of pig-killing African swine fever is continuing, with one quarter of the world's pigs now dead, according to meat and livestock analysts.




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Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre



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Volunteer 'cancer pals' make a difference to Albury Wodonga patients by raising funds and awareness

Eighteen months after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Regan Lions is fundraising as a way of saying thanks to the centre where she had some of her treatment.



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Kialla man Thomas Baksh drank 'up to 40 cans of alcohol' before crash that killed son

A father who was on his L-plates drank "up to 40 cans of alcohol" before getting behind the wheel pleads guilty to causing the death of his son.




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The Country Liberal Party has confirmed seven candidates for the 2020 election, so who are they?

A mayor, an electrician and a prison manager will try to help the Country Liberal Party claw back some seats in next year's NT election.



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Biosecurity detector dogs sent to Darwin in response to African swine fever threat

Sniffer dogs are being urgently flown to northern Australia to try and stop a disease that has wiped out around 20 per cent of the world's pig population from coming onto Australian shores.







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Race for African swine fever vaccine as disease kills estimated 200 million pigs globally

African swine fever is believed to have first emerged early last century, but due to a lack of commercial interest no vaccine was developed. Now the world is racing to find a way to stop the spread of the disease.




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NT writer, director and actor Trisha Morton-Thomas on travelling to Cannes Film Festival

From Crocodile Dundee to Baz Luhrmann's Australia, Northern Territory landscapes have featured on the international stage, but it has been mainly 'outsiders' who have had the resources to produce films in the Territory.






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Paralysed fisho back hauling in bites thanks to sons' Candoo attitude

Fishos are renowned for not letting much get in the way of their passion for wetting a line, and the Kerec family is no exception.




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Former Canberra journalist James Waugh granted bail over beheading threat allegations

A former journalist accused of threatening to behead Christians on his front lawn, allegedly in response to the Christchurch attacks, is released from custody.




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Bondi Beach mural artist returns to Canberra with new exhibition showcasing works inspired by controversy

The artist behind a controversial mural vandalised at Bondi Beach says he hopes his new exhibition makes people think critically, and question what is happening around them.




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Canberra man jailed after sexually assaulting ex-partner, putting revenge porn in child's schoolbag

A Canberra man who sexually assaulted his former partner before creating nude posters of the woman and threatening to distribute them is jailed for at least 18 months.




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Canberra's kerbside pickup service for bulky waste to be rolled out to all residents by 2025

A service available to many Australians will finally be provided to Canberrans, with the ACT Government hoping a kerbside collection service starting next year will help to curb illegal dumping in the territory's national parks.




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Canberra man allegedly killed ex-partner's dog with shovel after a bad day at work

A Canberra man who allegedly killed his ex-partner's dog with a shovel an act captured by security cameras in the woman's backyard, according to police is refused bail.




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Canberra wines 'punch well above their weight' as region's reputation grows and awards pour in

If you were to ask someone to name the best wine regions in the country, they would probably say the Hunter or the Barossa Valley but there is a new competitor on the scene.




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Canberra Raiders ruin Paul Gallen's Cronulla farewell, Tigers beat Dragons to stay in finals hunt

The Tigers still have finals aspirations after a convincing win over the Dragons, after the Canberra Raiders knocked off the Cronulla Sharks in golden point in Paul Gallen's farewell home match.




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University of Canberra lecturer who raped student loses fight to skip sex offender program

A former Canberra law lecturer serving time for sexual offences against several students loses his battle with prison authorities, who want him to undertake a course for sex offenders.




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Breast cancer survivor microchips breast prosthesis to collect data on recovery

From smart watches to exercise monitors and devices that correct your posture, wearable tech is everywhere and now cancer survivor Kathy Reid has invented a smart breast.




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Canberra boy Bradyn Dillon begged not to be sent back into the care of father, who later killed him

The mother of murdered Canberra boy Bradyn Dillon recounts to the ACT Coroner the moment her son begged not to be sent back to the custody of the man who would eventually beat him to death.




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Former Canberra school teacher convicted a second time over 1979 abuse of student

Garry Marsh, 73, pleads guilty to indecently assaulting a student while he coached him in rugby union at Canberra's St Edmund's College in 1979, and will spend two years behind bars.




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Canberra doctor told woman she almost bled to death after alleged brutal rape by Robert Sirl

A woman was allegedly raped so violently by a man she met in a shared laundry that she was lucky to survive, the ACT Supreme Court has heard. WARNING: This story contains graphic content.




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Bradyn Dillon's mother says Canberra family 'fell through the cracks' before his murder

The mother of Bradyn Dillon, who was brutally murdered by his father Graham Dillon in 2016, receives an apology from ACT Government lawyers for failing to protect the child.




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Canberra man pleads guilty to manslaughter over bashing that saw man found dead on doorstep

A second man pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Bobby Allan, who died on a neighbour's doorstep after being beaten and robbed in the Canberra suburb of Rivett.




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Canberra builders could face further crackdowns as ACT seeks 'highest quality buildings in Australia'

Directors of building companies responsible for substandard works in Canberra could be held personally responsible for defects, under new laws proposed by the ACT Government.




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Canberra construction site shut down after man falls several metres from scaffolding

A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after falling from a height of several metres at a Canberra worksite, and landing on materials that may have "exacerbated" his injuries.




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Video shows car heading wrong way on Canberra's Tuggeranong Parkway

Police are investigating dashcam footage, taken on one of Canberra's busiest roads, that shows a car travelling in the wrong direction of the dual-carriageway Tuggeranong Parkway.



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Canberra cafe owner Brendan Baker jailed for 13 years over drug offences

A Canberra cafe owner who used social media to show off flashy cars and brag about his apparent success is jailed for drug trafficking in the ACT Supreme Court.