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Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

John Malouff

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

Restrictions introduced for villages

Restrictions introduced for villages

Cr Tim Overall, mayor

FRIENDLY: Willie is the complete package - a handsome dog who loves people and other dogs.

Willie's the way to go, for sure

The bus network will be discussed at the coming WCCC meeting.

Busy night planned at Weston Ck

Tom Anderson, chair

BRIGHTEN UP: Climb a mountain and get up close to an amazing variety of flowering natives, such as the delightful alpine shaggy pea. Photo: Steve Taylor

Hills are alive with blooms

Brett McNamara

TORTUROUS JOURNEY: Senate assistant Daniel Jones (Adam Driver) is dogged in his pursuit of justice, when no one else is interested.

Intelligence in question in exposé

Stefan Kussy

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

John Malouff

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

Fish out to play all across the region

Fish out to play all across the region

Adam Samios

Planks and side planks are far better exercises for strengthening your core than sit-ups or crunches. Photo supplied.

It's never really crunch time

Phil Mayne

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Adam Samios

Fish out to play all across the region

Fish out to play all across the region

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Adam Samios

Lexi Hamilton, Hannah Dunn and Jackie Parry have all been drafted to AFLW sides. Photo, Phil Mayne

Three Queanbeyan Tigerettes step up to the national scene

Burney Wong

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, 1888, will be on display at the National Gallery of Australia in 2020. Picture: Supplied

Van Gogh's Sunflowers coming to Australia

Sally Pryor

Jimmy Hoffa (played by Al Pacino), left, and Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) in The Irishman. Picture: Netflix US.

Long movies? Give us a break

Ron Cerabona

Matt Preston has fallen in love with vegetables. Picture: Mark Roper

More than just vegetables

Karen Hardy

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, 1888, will be on display at the National Gallery of Australia in 2020. Picture: Supplied

Van Gogh's Sunflowers coming to Australia

Corn and chorizo salad. Picture: Bec Hudson

A food adventure around the world

Christmas hams are likely to hurt the hip pocket this year, after swine fever decimated pig stocks.

Christmas ham prices may soar in Australia

Christine McGinn

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

The amazing Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Soak up the spicy scents on this amazing tour

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

Strata Community Association ACT president Chris Miller, who has welcomed the ACT government's plans to overhaul the rules governing high-rise living. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Groups welcome ACT's 'fairer' strata laws

Dan Jervis-Bardy

An example of the type of inflatable adventure park, which is planned for Lake Burley Griffin this summer. Picture: National Capital Authority

Lake Burley Griffin inflatable adventure park given the green light

Cassandra Morgan

Strong population growth in Canberra is helping the territory's economy. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra's economy booming thanks to population growth, housing market

Daniella White

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

John Malouff

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Jen Walker

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

STAYING WELL: Oliver Liyou maintains his role as a valued member of his family and professional community.

Veterinarian finds time to heal himself

Jamie Brown

The highly-skilled team of 135 McGrath Breast Care Nurses are provided to patients across Australia by the McGrath Foundation, free of charge and without referral.

Think in pink this October

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

Many interesting celestial features can be seen with the naked eye or through binoculars at the new reserve. Photo: Adeltritus

Murray River lookout one of the best spots in world to see the night sky

ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

NURSE-IN: Protest organiser Erin Killion with her six-week-old daughter Susie-Jean at the Honeysuckle office of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Picture: Phoebe Moloney

'Naps and renewables': Mothers hold sit-in at NSW government office

The healthy farm practices of producers like Edwina Beveridge, from Blantrye Farms near Young in NSW, are being highlighted in a campaign by Australian Pork.

REAL AUSTRALIASome work harder, while others live high on the hog

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

UP IN SMOKE: Maybe Scott Morrison would agree it is time to it is time to burst some bubbles and clear the air. Photos: Jacob McArthur

REAL AUSTRALIAEnough bluster, clear the air and do something

Jacob McArthur

The sorting machine in action.

Australia's only Nespresso pod recycling centre

Stuart Thomson

Ignored: Businesses and households are no longer waiting for the government to lead on climate change. Picture: Shutterstock

Australia not waiting for government action

John Hewson

Having a baby may kick-start your business

OPINIONHaving a baby may kick-start your business

Steve Enticott

A power of the past: At what cost to the future do we continue to mine coal?

OPINIONCoal: a dubious friend now a deadly enemy

Steve Biddulph

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

Jock Palfreeman remains unable to return to Australia following his release from a Bulgarian prison.

Palfreeman in legal limbo over travel ban

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Energy Minister Angus Taylor is discussing future energy needs with his state counterparts.

Energy ministers target reliable supply

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Sixty bushfires still burning in NSW have generated more smoke haze for Sydney.

Sydney in darkness as NSW fires burn

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The NSW government has revealed the CBD light rail project cost $1.3 billion more than projected.

Sydney light rail costs blow out to $2.9b

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Deputy Premier Jackie Trad will face an ethics committee over the Woolloongabba house purchase.

Trad to face ethics committee on Qld home

Robyn Wuth
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ASIC has won its Federal Court case against Dover and Terry McMaster.

ASIC wins civil case against advice firm

Megan Neil

Smoke haze across Sydney combined with thunderclouds to plunge the city into early darkness.

Sydney plunged into afternoon darkness

Heather McNab

The fire danger rating in Victoria for Friday has been downgraded to high in the north of the state.

More bushfire risk ahead for Victoria

Marnie Banger

Fraser Old (left) and Ian Lowrey (right) show the PickeX plastic extension made of recycled PVC that will instantly raise the height of a picket fence to visitors Debbie and Graham Higham, Kamaroo Angus, Trunkey Creek.

PickeX raises fences to new heights

Mark Griggs

Lee White of Llandillo Beef with some steers, which were processed on-farm through the portable processing plant, Provenir. Photo: Rachael Webb

Stock go nuts for chestnut, almond ration

Lucy Kinbacher

The Oxley Highway is in need of serious repair. Photo: RMS

UPDATED: Myriad roads closed in north, Pacific Hwy closed

Daniel Pedersen

Don't let a short timeframe get in the way of immersing yourself in stunning Singapore. Picture: Shutterstock

Singapore: How to spend 24 hours in The Lion City

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AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

Our team took blood samples, four DNA samples and imbedded two GPS tracking devices while myself and eight others worked hard to keep the animal upright. Photos: Scott McRae

Combining conservation with wanderlust

Scott McRae

STRIKING: The facade is exceptionally low maintenance and durable, in part using galvanised corrugated steel as the predominant external cladding, primarily for its superior durability and recyclability. Photos: Nic Granleese.

The innovative house that can be recycled

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, 1888, will be on display at the National Gallery of Australia in 2020. Picture: Supplied

Van Gogh's Sunflowers coming to Australia

Sally Pryor

Where is it going? It pays to be careful about how you bequest your assets.

Plan carefully to control how your assets are divided