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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

NEWS

Higgins to donate $200k book deal proceeds

Higgins to donate $200k book deal proceeds to charity
Lawyers for ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have questioned Brittany Higgins about allegedly evolving evidence and a book deal made regarding her rape claim.

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Man facing court on historic grooming charges

Man facing court on historic grooming charges
A 43-year-old Greenway man is facing court, charged with historic sexual and grooming offences.

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Grace's 140km Centenary Trail run for Gaza

Grace's 140km run for Gaza
Australian National University student, Grace Danielson, will tackle the 140km Centenary Trail on December 2 to raise money for UNICEF Australia's Gaza Crisis Appeal.

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More ACT senators, more for the left

More ACT senators, more for the left
Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment, says ADRIAN BEAUMONT.

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Over-the-counter cannabis on the horizon

Over-the-counter cannabis on the horizon
Australians may be able to buy cannabis pain relief without a prescription in about 12 months with final clinical trials underway for a dissolvable tablet.

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Man dies from Casuarina Sands rafting incident

Man dies from Casuarina Sands rafting incident
A 23-year-old man of Pakistani origin has died following an incident at Casuarina Sands earlier on Sunday. 

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'Sabotage risk' from extreme weather

'Sabotage risk' from extreme weather
Extreme weather seasons are putting Australia’s energy systems more at risk of sabotage, the government’s annual Climate Change Statement warns.

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Laws stripping citizenship pass lower house

Laws stripping terrorists' citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.

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Flood rescues as Australia's east soaked

Flood rescues as Australia's east soaked by storms
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have wreaked havoc across eastern Australia with two people rescued after their car was swept away in floodwaters and others from a NSW home.

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SPORT

Maguire: No guarantees for NSW players

No guarantees for current Blues as NSW lock in Maguire
Michael Maguire has been confirmed as the next NSW State of Origin men's coach on a multi-year deal.

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FEATURES

Freed detainee adapts to ankle-bracelet life

Freed detainee adapts to ankle-bracelet life
A newly released stateless refugee is slowly rebuilding his life but with an ankle monitor and curfews, he feels held back from fully adjusting.

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Winds of a religious war know no boundaries

Winds of a religious war know no boundaries
"Biden’s fate is blowing in a much fiercer wind than confronted either of his high-wire predecessors. The chances of his reaching his goal is diminishing with every television news feed from the Gaza Strip," writes ROBERT MACKLIN.

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DINING

'Belissima' comfort food at affordable prices

'Belissima' comfort food at affordable prices
Bella Vista in Belconnen focuses on what it has been doing exceptionally well over the decades, which is to serve "belissima" comfort food at affordable prices, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Not-so-merry 'Christmess' is a winner

Not-so-merry 'Christmess' is a big-screen winner
'Christmess' is undoubtedly one of the best Christmas films to emerge – from anywhere – in recent years, says ARI MATTES.

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Half a century on, Tempo isn't slowing

Half a century on, Tempo isn't slowing
In the first of an occasional series reminding us what makes Canberra such a beautiful place to live, NOEL BEDDOE gets a fond insight into some of the backstage antics of the 50-year-old Tempo Theatre group.

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No matter the price, it's giving that's important

No matter the price, it's giving that's important
COLIN STEELE reviews two books with a seasonal theme. One reflects on how gifts are an integral part of human society, the other is a classic story of Christmas – a 'luxury' edition of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

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This week's digital edition

IT’S one thing to talk about global warming and quite another thing to do something about it, as well-known Gundaroo potter Ian Jones has been discovering. HELEN MUSA has the story on Page 6.

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