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    KEEPING UP THE ACT
    Andrew Leigh uses the ACT government's economic call in powers to take over KEEPING UP THE ACT to explain how the brilliant ACT economy works...

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    NEWS

    AFL 'unapologetic', secret drug test allegations

    AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations
    The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

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    MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

    MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests
    Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.

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    Double demerit penalties start on Thursday

    Double demerit penalties start on Thursday
    Double demerits will be in place from Thursday to Monday for all speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, riding without a helmet and mobile phone offences.

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    Assange deserves 'humane and fair treatment'

    Assange deserves 'humane and fair treatment': Labor
    The Australian government needs to continue to pressure US officials on the case of Julian Assange, one of his lawyers says.

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    Labor deportation laws blocked, off to inquiry

    Labor deportation laws blocked, off to inquiry
    Laws Labor is trying to ram through parliament to give the immigration minister stronger powers to deport detainees have been held up and sent to an inquiry.

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    Monthly CPI holds steady, in line with forecasts

    Monthly CPI holds steady, in line with RBA forecasts
    The monthly headline consumer price index indicator increased 3.4 per cent annually in February in a softer-than-expected result.

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    Splendour in the Grass cancelled for 2024

    Splendour in the Grass cancelled for 2024
    Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled, disappointing Kylie Minogue fans after the singer was announced as the annual musical festival's exclusive headliner.

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    Emma flew with wheelchair – it was a mistake

    Emma flew with her wheelchair – it was a mistake
    Unable to find a flight to take her wheelchair from Canberra to Sydney, Emma Weatherley says this highlights the discrimination people with a disability face.

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    Women's silent vigil seeks peace for Palestine

    Women's silent vigil seeks peace for Palestinians
    A weekly silent vigil in front of the Australian War Memorial aims to pressure the parliament to do more in trying to stop Israel's attack on the Palestinian people.

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    Police awards racist: NT corruption watchdog

    Elite police awards racist: NT corruption watchdog
    A corruption watchdog has found evidence to support allegations that the Northern Territory's elite police unit handed out racist award certificates.

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    Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

    Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'
    In times of emergency and danger, some people run towards the screams. The 2024 Australian Bravery Decorations recognise 89 people who have shown selflessness.

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    SPORT

    Goodwin steals show as Aus thumps Lebanon

    Goodwin steals show as Socceroos thump Lebanon
    Australia have moved a step closer to qualifying for a sixth-straight FIFA World Cup after easing past Lebanon in Canberra, with winger Craig Goodwin the star.

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    FEATURES

    Can the Liberals get momentum under Lee?

    Can the Liberals get momentum under Lee?
    "The Green Shed decision was yet another to add to the long list of government announcements lacking transparency. But also yet another where the Opposition let that happen in far too much silence," writes columnist ANDREW HUGHES.

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    ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

    Rabble-rousers to sing protest songs at festival

    Rabble-rousers to sing protest songs at folk festival
    There's arts aplenty over Easter. Here's taste of what's in store in this week's Artsweek column by HELEN MUSA.

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    Good news and better news for young buyers

    Good news and better news for young buyers
    Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN offers pragmatic advice to a young couple wanting to buy his parents' house.

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    This week's digital edition

    "Over 20 years, there's been a 300% increase in rates compared to a lousy 30% decrease in conveyancing duty. No wonder you're feeling the pinch." MICHAEL MOORE says the ACT government's tax grab is taking Canberrans for a ride.

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