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    NEWS

    No change in interest rate, price pressures ebb

    No change in interest rates as price pressures ebb
    Mortgage holders have been granted another month of interest rate relief after the Reserve Bank of Australia left monetary policy unchanged, as expected.

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    Coalition support clears path for new tax cuts

    Coalition support clears path for reworked tax cuts
    Despite lambasting the government for weeks over its broken election promise, the coalition appears poised to accept changes that would broaden tax cuts.

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    Greens too slow to report Davis allegations

    Greens rapped: too slow to report Davis allegations
    The ACT Greens have been criticised for not being faster in reporting sexual misconduct allegations against former MLA and colleague Johnathan Davis.

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    Toric taskforce ticks off its 400th apprehension

    Toric taskforce ticks off its 400th apprehension
    A 35-year-old man from Phillip, became Operation Toric's 400th apprehension when he was arrested on Thursday, in relation to 37 charges following a prolonged investigation. 

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    King Charles' tour in doubt after cancer scare

    King Charles' tour in doubt after cancer scare
    King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, throwing a planned visit to Australia in doubt, as men are reminded of an important health message.

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    Club to build affordable rentals in Phillip

    Club to build affordable rentals in Phillip
    The Canberra Southern Cross Club and Community Housing Canberra will construct 70 affordable rental homes as part of a 140-unit Build‑to‑Rent development in Phillip.

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    'Misgivings' about Roberts-Smith not fatal

    'Misgivings' about Roberts-Smith not fatal
    The rejection of evidence from Ben Roberts-Smith and his military colleagues should not have strengthened claims he engaged in war crimes, a court has heard.

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    Aus doubles down on support for jailed writer

    Australia doubles down on support for jailed writer
    It's unlikely Australian Yang Hengjun, who received a suspended death sentence in China, can successfully appeal the decision, an international law expert says.

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    Child care and pre-school costs surge

    Child care and pre-school costs surge
    Child care and early education fees have soared, with parents paying nearly 40 per cent more for pre-school programs than they had the previous year.

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    Thousands of sheep, cattle remain in limbo

    Thousands of sheep, cattle on ship remain in limbo
    It remains unclear what will happen to sheep and cattle on the MV Bahijah off Perth after authorities rejected a bid to send the livestock to Israel.

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    Mint set marks the succession to King Charles

    Mint set marks the succession to King Charles
    The Royal Australian Mint is commemorating the succession from the Queen to King Charles with its limited 2024 Six-Coin Uncirculated Year Set. 

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    Simon seeks new horizons for people on bikes

    Simon seeks new horizons for people on bikes
    If Canberra keeps growing at its current rate, it's at risk of becoming a congested, car-based city, says Pedal Power's Simon Copland. 

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    FEATURES

    Powerful start to election-year Assembly race

    Powerful start to election-year Assembly race
    "At this stage, early in the election year, the threat is coming from potential crossbenchers. It remains to be seen what will be offered by the Liberals," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.

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    Summernats: cut the tosh and count the costs

    Summernats: cut the tosh and count the costs
    The speeding, roaring, and risk-taking on the tracks and burnout pads at EPIC have a lot to answer for as hoons loom loudly in many other places, says letter writer SUE DYER, of Downer.

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    ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

    Engaging guitarist, for the musically curious

    Engaging guitarist, one for the musically curious
    "Derek Gripper is a South African guitarist who presented an intriguing and engaging concert that seamlessly blended JS Bach and the music of Mali," writes reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD.

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    Gaul's life-and-death production of Magic Flute

    Gaul's life-and-death production of Magic Flute
    BILL STEPHENS reviews Opera Australia's summer season production of Mozart's The Magic Flute.

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    Theatrical ode to queer life in 7 monologues

    Theatrical ode to queer life in seven monologues
    Serendipitously coinciding with the Mardi Gras season in Sydney, ACT Hub has its counterpart in a new production of the show, Queers.

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    This week's digital edition

    New Zealand-bound, HUGH SELBY was sitting on the plane when he realised he'd been stung in a currency exchange at the airport. It didn't stop there…

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