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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
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Deeper in debt, but where's the money gone?

Deeper in debt, where's the money gone?

The ACT faces annual interest payments of nearly $600 million on a staggering projected deficit of $16 billion and still Andrew Barr, as treasurer, keeps borrowing. So where's the money gone? JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED think they know… 

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NEWS

'Inspector vomited not once, but three times'

'The inspector vomited not once, but three times' 
A water leak in single-mother Danielle’s Melba public-housing home has caused “countless” power surges, resulting in her losing three fridges, two kettles, a bread maker and a vacuum cleaner since moving in four years ago.

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Lehrmann called Higgins 'good looking'

Higgins called 'good looking' weeks before alleged rape
Bruce Lehrmann referred to Brittany Higgins as "good looking" and asked her to stay at a pub for drinks a few weeks before her alleged rape, a court has heard.

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Agreements reached on GST, health and NDIS

Agreements reached on GST, health and NDIS
Anthony Albanese has struck deals with the states and territories on extra health funding, the GST carve-up and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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Heat alert as states brace for scorching days

Heat alert as states brace for scorching days
High temperatures are forecast for many parts of Australia with heatwave warnings for the ACT and most states.

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Service for those struggling with Christmas

Sharon's service for those struggling with Christmas
Sharon Jacobs was ordained in February and has made it her mission to put her own mark on Tuggeranong Uniting Church’s “Blue Christmas” service.

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Economy weakens as households stretched

Economy weakens as households stretched thin
Australia's economy hit a wall in the September quarter, recording weaker-than-expected quarterly growth and sinking deeper into a per capita recession.

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Posties put parcels first as letter deliveries cut

Posties put parcels first as letter deliveries cut
Letters will only be delivered every second day with Australia Post revamping its workflow to focus on parcel purchases as Aussies turn to online shopping.

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Berry bans mobiles from public schools

Berry bans mobiles from public schools
The ACT government will restrict the use of  mobile phones and other personal communication devices in public schools from next year.
 

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Bail varied for officer charged over taser death

Bail varied for officer charged over taser death
A police officer accused of fatally tasering a woman at a nursing home in NSW has had his bail conditions varied after facing a new charge of manslaughter.

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FEATURES

Once ex-detainee laws are passed, what then?

Once the ex-detainee laws are passed, what then?
The Albanese government’s announcement tsunami has been overshadowed by the crisis over ex-detainees, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.

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No, seriously, how will history applaud me?

No, seriously, how will history applaud me?
Having gone the distance in the political ring all these years, ANDREW BARR-BRAWLER says it's time to reflect on his legacy.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Ancient Egyptians, up close and personal 

Ancient Egyptians, up close and personal 

"Discovering Ancient Egypt”, coming soon to the National Museum, is an exhibition with a difference, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.

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Marble ‘droplets’ of express blood, sweat, tears

‘Droplets’ of marble express blood, sweat and tears
An unusual new contemporary artwork crafted in marble  has arrived for installation at the Australian War Memorial to represent the “blood, sweat and tears” of service people and their families, reports HELEN MUSA.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Mel's super puzzle keeps getting worse

Mel's super puzzle keeps getting worse
Another real-life example from GAIL FREEMAN's accounting practice. This is a sponsored post.

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Lots of inspiration for terrific Christmas gifts

Lots of inspiration for terrific Christmas gifts
This week “CityNews” rounds up some of the best Christmas gift options for Canberrans this holiday season.

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This week's digital edition

SHARON Jacobs was ordained in February, and has made it her mission to put her own mark on Tuggeranong Uniting Church’s “Blue Christmas” service, she tells reporter LILY PASS.

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