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12/10/2025

More than 300 people joined a pro-Palestinian rally in Canberra today, marching from Civic Square to Parliament House.

The rally came amid a tentative ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Hamas, and was one of dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrations held across the country.

"We know this ceasefire is only the beginning. Until there is a liberated Palestine this movement is only starting," Diana Abdel-Rahman from the Palestine Action Group Canberra said.

"Until there is justice, this movement continues."

Rana Tayara grew up in Lebanon and says she doesn't trust that Israel won't break the latest ceasefire.

"They call it a peace deal, there's no peace in the ruins of Gaza," she told the crowd.

"There is no peace ... when the hungry and the displaced are told to be grateful for a pause in their destruction."

The crowd marched from Civic Square across Commonwealth Bridge to Parliament House.

11/10/2025

Don't have time to cook most nights? These easy meals serve up to eight people and can get you through the week.

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Don't have time to cook most nights? These easy meals serve up to eight people and can get you through the week.

11/10/2025

More than 6,000 gifts are made each year by the charity Good Omen Goodeze.

For patients like Zyan, these knitted toys are more than fun — they’re therapeutic.

More than 6,000 gifts are made each year by the charity Good Omen Goodeze. For patients like Zyan, these knitted toys are more than fun — they’re therapeutic.

10/10/2025

If you're worried about microplastics, is it safe to wash plastic containers and other utensils in the dishwasher, given the use of heat and detergents? We asked two experts.

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If you're worried about microplastics, is it safe to wash plastic containers and other utensils in the dishwasher, given the use of heat and detergents? We asked two experts.

10/10/2025

Independent senator David Pocock has been kicked out of a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns that a gambling industry peak body was listed as a corporate sponsor.

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The former star Wallabies player turned independent senator was kicked out of the social sports club after raising concerns about its links to the gambling industry.

10/10/2025

Former military lawyer David McBride has failed in his last-ditch attempt to overturn his conviction for stealing and sharing classified material with journalists, after the High Court refused to hear the case.

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The former military lawyer was sentenced to five years and eight months in jail after sharing classified material with journalists in a case that has raised debate about whistleblower laws.

09/10/2025

Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has been suspended without pay from his role as CEO of the Cultural Facilities Corporation while he faces charges for grooming a teenager.

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Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has been suspended from his role as CEO of the Cultural Facilities Corporation while he faces charges for grooming a teenager.

09/10/2025

Georgia Gunew is all too familiar with the combination of adrenaline, excitement and nerves that come with skiing at high speeds down mountains.

The fact she has a blind spot in the centre of her vision and sees in "low resolution" makes it all the more challenging.

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It takes a combination of precision and bravery to ski down the snowy mountains. Georgia Gunew does it all with limited vision, her guide and a "pop-star" style headset.

09/10/2025

An outing to a Canberra lake turned tragic in mere minutes for Miranda and her dog Scout.

According to a vet, the kelpie, who loved to swim, was likely exposed to toxic blue-green algae at Lake Ginninderra.

Reporting by Ruby Thomas via ABC Canberra.

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09/10/2025

The Australian Catholic University used artificial intelligence technology to accuse about 6,000 students of academic misconduct last year.

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An Australian university has accused thousands of its students of cheating with artificial intelligence. The problem? Many have done nothing wrong.

09/10/2025

BREAKING: Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has faced the ACT Magistrates Court today, charged with grooming a teenage boy.

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Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has faced the ACT Magistrates Court, charged with grooming a teenage boy.

08/10/2025

Ravi Sood was 70 years old when he first picked up a barbell 🏋🏾‍♂️

Twelve years, a heart attack, and a national record later, the now-82-year-old is travelling to South Africa to represent Australia at the World Masters Powerlifting Championships.

"This is my dream come true," Mr Sood said.

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