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"Extreme" blue-green algae blooms in Lake Tuggeranong were a concern at the youth forum. Photo: Karleen Minney

Students' societal interest

Glenys Patulny

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

Eight candidates are in the running for the seat of Eden-Monaro in the 2019 federal election.

Labor draws top spot on Eden-Monaro ballot paper

Hannah Sparks

RESPECT: Marchers can wear their own or a relative's medals. Your own medals should be worn on the left hand side of your chest, over your heart.

For those who fell on foreign shores

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

Major parties top ballot draw

Robin Tennant-wood

Squid is the best bait right now (and very tasty!) Image supplied

Drop a line from country to coast

Adam Samios

"Extreme" blue-green algae blooms in Lake Tuggeranong were a concern at the youth forum. Photo: Karleen Minney

Students' societal interest

Glenys Patulny

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

Wollongong, NSW, dawn service in MacCabe Park. Photos: Robert Peet

50 special moments from dawn services across Australia

New-look: Canberra's Andrew Charter and Edwina Bone show off the Canberra Chill's new uniforms. Photo: Hockey ACT.

ACT Hockey reveal new identity

Zac Lowe

Dancing: Luke Macdonald is inviting Queanbeyan business owners to join Stars of Queanbeyan Dance for Cancer. Photo: supplied.

Dancing with the locals

Burney Wong

Plenty of options out at the coast

Adam Samios

New-look: Canberra's Andrew Charter and Edwina Bone show off the Canberra Chill's new uniforms. Photo: Hockey ACT.

ACT Hockey reveal new identity

Mid-air: Queanbeyan's Brett Fruend tackles Hayden Rapley. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Tigers start 2019 on perfect note

Zac Lowe

Duck and weave: Zac Patch on the field for Monaro during their semi-final clash against Illawarra in 2018, which the Colts won comfortably. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Colts fall short

Zac Lowe

Traditional: ANZAC biscuits.

Anzac biscuits in an hour

Craft beer makers are using ingredients like Tim-Tams or kangaroo in experimental brews

Tim Tam and Roo beer featured at festival

Melissa Meehan

A design for a new gender-neutral "gingerbread person" to be sold by a British supermarket chain.

UK chain to release 'gingerbread person'

Edd Dracott

Traditional: ANZAC biscuits.

Anzac biscuits in an hour

Eggs sold in NSW and Victoria are being recalled over possible salmonella contamination.

More eggs recalled over salmonella fears

GROWING UP: Will Howard, 4, and Max Lancaster, 5, with a jar of snow pea seedlings they germinated and grew at St Mary's Rainbow preschool. Picture: Emma Hillier

How to get kids to eat more veggies?

Jody Lindbeck

Bring your electricity bill down overnight

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There are so many benefits to seeking treatment for hepatitis C. Leading expert Dr Tuck Meng Soo explains what is involved.

The many benefits of seeking treatment

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Why you should make your next holiday a self-drive trip

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Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

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What is a gigabyte? Many people don't know what data usage is required for even the most common activities like streaming videos.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Emma Brown

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

RESPECT: Marchers can wear their own or a relative's medals. Your own medals should be worn on the left hand side of your chest, over your heart.

For those who fell on foreign shores

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

LOCAL HISTORY: Dr Jasper Wall dwarfed by the 1.6km Sydney University Molonglo telescope in 1998. Photo: Gary Schafer.

Look up for our heritage

Tim Overall, mayor

Wollongong, NSW, dawn service in MacCabe Park. Photos: Robert Peet

50 special moments from dawn services across Australia

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

nside the farrowing shed at Glasshouse Country Farms where 68 vegan activists staged a protest but raised alarm bells about biosecurity breaches (left) and Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack (right)

Coalition pledges to lock up militant activists

Mike Foley

Murray Darling Basin Plan protesters want to 'pause the plan'

Vivienne Jones

Change the 'shoulds' to something positive

John Malouff

A turn-off: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Oppostion Leader Bill Shorten have spent most of the time so far taking shots at each other about costings and impacts of their policies.

The campaign is not resonating with voters

John Hewson

PROFOUND: With his eyes shut and his hands raised and concert lights flashing, Morrison moved at speed - bumping off people like a dodgem car. Photo: AAP

SATIRE
Holy cow: Scott Morrison out-worshiped me

Mark Bode

Timing is key when it comes to getting the flu shot. Photo: Shutterstock.

When is the right time to get a flu shot?

Samara Ross

KALEIDOSCOPE: "Coming from Canada I found people here fearful to dress in colour," says Evelyn Roth, pictured in her Maslin Beach home. Photo: Naomi Giatas

The colourful world of recycling pioneer Evelyn Roth

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST HANG UP: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why do we keep falling for scams?

Samara Ross

Bill Shorten has suggested there be a leaders at the National Press Club in Canberra on May 8.

Shorten seeks third leaders' debate

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Two people have been arrested as part of a counter-terror operation in Melbourne.

Duo nabbed in Melbourne terror sting

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Bill Shorten says $77b in tax cuts will go to the highest-income earners under a Morrison government

High-income earners to reap $77b tax cuts

News Corp photographer Dylan Robinson was assaulted after a Fraser Anning event in Sydney.

Man charged after Anning press conference

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Senator Bernardi falsely claims Premier Andrews is outspending Clive Palmer on election advertising.

Bernardi's attack on Vic premier fails

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A judge has cited the Mad Hatter's tea party to describe some of Clive Palmer's claims.

Judge rejects Palmer's 'Mad Hatter' claims

Nicholas McElroy
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Historically preferences don't win or lose seats for the coalition says ABC poll expert Antony Green

Palmer preferences unlikely to help Libs

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Lucky Gattellari has faced a sentence hearing for conspiracy to defraud Ron Medich.

Gattellari's fraud plots doomed: lawyer

Jodie Stephens
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Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is expected to seal a deal with the LNP on preferences.

PM rules out policy deals with Palmer

Marnie Banger and Matt Coughlan
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Holstein senior champion, Tomargo Recluse Stanley Starbaby, SD. and EG. Chesworth, Tomargo Recluse, Dubbo. Pictured judge Marcus Young, Steve and Erika Chesworth, Dave Mayo and Brooke Allen.

Tomargo Recluse finally gets the gong in the Holsteins

Olivia Calver

The 7th Lighthorse Harden Regiment returning to the Lighthorse Memorial in Murrumburrah

Lighthorse support Anzac Day march in Harden and Jugiong | Photos

Stephen Burns

LEG ROOM: Supply and demand is the biggest factor in how airline tickets are priced.

Tips to getting the best bang for your airfares buck

Bungoolee Tours ... offering tag-along tours of Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberleys.

Your weekly travel inspiration

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

ON THE TILES: Do some reference checks on your tiler to make sure they are going to do a great job. Ask for some close up photos of their work - you don't get a second chance to get this right.

Simple ways to add value

Top steak recipe from australianbeef.com.au

Try this:Beef rib eye with spicy quinoa and bean salad

UNCERTAINTY?: Labor's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) rules may adversely affect assets bequeathed to us.

How will your capital gains be taxed under a new government?

Noel Whittaker