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Productivity is the buzzword of the week, but we’re not making the most of half the workforce

Productivity is the buzzword at this week’s economic reform roundtable in Canberra. It’s about how effectively we turn our time, skills and resources into goods and services. Who wouldn’t want to get more done with less?

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Passion for the Raiders a Stuart family affair

Jed Stuart has his father's passion for Canberra but that doesn't mean he'll take it to heart if Savelio Tamale bumps him from the NRL side ahead of finals.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien and industry chief Andrew McKellar’s tax and red tape wishlists

Business, union, community representatives and experts have gathered in Canberra to grapple with some of Australia’s most intractable problems: how to make us a more productive, sustainable and resilient country.

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Former Pro-democracy Hong Kong Lawmaker Granted Asylum In Australia

Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who remain jailed.

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Broncos celebrate Brigginshaw's 50th with big win

Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has celebrated an NRLW milestone match in grand style, while Cronulla and Canberra also recorded wins in round seven.

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Why the working week – and what we get out of it – has perplexed Australian governments for more than 100 years

On August 19, a group of advocates and experts will converge on Canberra for an economic roundtable. “Productivity,” announced Treasurer Jim Chalmers, is to be the event’s “primary focus”.

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Raiders' late bloomer Fogarty is still pinching himself

Canberra's Jamal Fogarty never thought he'd play more than a handful of NRL games, much less be in position to challenge for a premiership.

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'I love Canberra': Papalii hopes for new Raiders deal

Veteran prop Josh Papalii has confirmed a change of heart on his playing future, admitting he wants to remain with Canberra in 2026.

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Star Giants forward no certainty to return

GWS have cruised to a 54-point win over struggling North Melbourne in Canberra, but could be without gun forward Jesse Hogan for another week.

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Roosters roll on in NRLW as Broncos receive a big scare

Brisbane's Romy Teitzel scored 16 points to lead the NRLW season points-scorers list as her team battled to beat Canberra while Sydney Roosters stay unbeaten.

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'He'll play for Australia': Stuart's not-so Strange tip

Veteran coach Ricky Stuart has made a huge call, declaring his 20-year-old Raiders five-eighth ready to fill a play-making role for NSW and Australia.

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Raiders partying like it's 1990 after downing Manly

A try-scoring hat-trick from exciting young five-eighth Ethan Strange has thrust Canberra back to the top of the NRL ladder with a 28-12 win over Manly.

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Foreign interference can be hidden in plain sight. Here’s how countries use ‘sharp power’ in Australia

Last week, Australian authorities arrested a woman for foreign interference. The Chinese citizen and Canberra resident is just the third person ever charged under our foreign interference laws.

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North forward ruled out, Kangas pick two debutants

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has put star forward Nick Larkey on ice for the rest of the season ahead of the Kangaroos' trip to Canberra.

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'Do or die' - Sea Eagles target ladder-leading Raiders

Canberra will host Manly in crucial match on Friday night as both teams aim to get back on a winning track.

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Russia fights edict Canberra embassy a security threat

Diplomatic tensions between Australia and Russia are playing out in the High Court after a new embassy in Canberra was denied by the federal government.

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I Ranked Which Australian Cities Have The Best & Worst Coffee, So Just Try And Fight Me

Yep, and it's based on nothing but my own opinion. Fight me.

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Turbo back at No.1 for Manly as Souths get boost

Manly have moved Tom Trbojevic back to his preferred fullback spot as Brandon Smith makes a return for South Sydney and Latrell Mitchell looms large.

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Fogarty in the eyes of Manly ahead of must-win clash

Prop Siua Taukeiaho and winger Reuben Garrick know why Canberra have been the benchmark side of the season ahead of their clash on Friday.

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Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddhists

A Chinese woman has appeared in the ACT magistrates court on Monday accused of foreign interference, by allegedly covertly collecting information about a Canberra Buddhist association.

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Knights roll on, celebrate home Magic Round with a win

The Knights have gone third on the NRLW ladder after proving too strong for Canberra on the final day of Magic Round in Newcastle.

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Seibold to 'have think' after surprise Trbojevic switch

Manly coach Anthony Seibold has defended the decision to move Tom Trbojevic back to fullback mid-game after more than a month starting him in the centres.

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Roosters' season has a pulse with vital win over Manly

In wet and wild conditions, the Sydney Roosters have nabbed a vital 20-4 defeat of Manly, one of their biggest rivals for a place in the NRL finals.

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Dragons weather wind, rain and top-placed Raiders

St George Illawarra have snapped Canberra's nine-game winning streak, keeping their faint finals hopes alive and blowing open the NRL's minor premiership race.

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Ricky Stuart laughs off Canberra's slow starts

Ricky Stuart has laughed off Canberra's recent habit of starting games slowly, only to completely blow their opposition away after half-time.

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