Two wills, two wives and a $2 million estate
"She trusted Mike to do what they had decided."
Queanbeyan man dies after south coast bike crash
A 48-year-old Queanbeyan man crashed his motorcycle.
Telstra forced to apologise after free data slows network
It was Telstra's way to say sorry, but led to another apology.
Bob Ellis dies, aged 73
Reports writer and commentator has died after cancer battle.
Will PM wish he called early election?
The PM's honeymoon feels like a distant memory.
Secret son? A mum's fears
A now-deleted photo makes Natalie think she has a third child.
Jensen dumped by party after ballot
It's third time unlucky for Liberal MP Dennis Jensen.
Questions over freedom for children
The government says no children in mainland detention.
Dead body found in Bruce bushland
ACT police investigate identity of body discovered yesterday.
Father charged over gay son's death
Prosecutors in LA have charged a 69-year-old man with a hate crime.
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Giants take down Cats for first time
The Giants have scored their first win over Geelong at a sold-out Manuka Oval.
Property
World's best homes built into cliffs
Instead of building up, these creative designers have come up with concepts that extend into the earth.
Home auction market remains robust
Restored and rising confidence driving buyer and seller activity in Canberra.
ACT News
Group pushes for ACT cannabis dispensary
Supporters of cannabis for medicinal use are pushing forward with plans to establish a dispensary in the ACT.
Planning gurus tips on a liveable city
Vancouver is routinely voted into the top five most liveable cities in the world - so what's its secret?
ACT business owners upbeat but wary
Canberra business owners have expressed confidence in their future but admitted broader concerns.
Bushwalker collapsed while hiking in Namadji
A 49-year-old man has collapsed while walking in the Namadgi National Park.
Public Service News
Lloyd's warning to public servants
Public service Commissioner issues warning to underperforming staff.
ATO managers takes swipe at union
Close to 21,000 public servants have been presented with a new pay deal. But that's not all.
Immigration criticises screening plan
Department distances itself from calls to provide a greater role in stopping dangerous building products entering country.
Federal Politics
Fleece unleashes moth plague
Health Minister Sussan Ley has unwittingly unleashed a plague of moths in Parliament ...
'The Murdoch of Afghanistan'
The company paid more than $1.6 million to promote Immigration Minister Peter ...
Time's up, Tony: poll shows majority want Abbott to retire
While many people believe the former prime minister is trying to make a comeback, ...
Turnbull gets lesson in federation
Analysis "Utter humiliation" was how a Labor insider described ...
Unrepentant terrorists could be held indefinitely
Jailed terrorists who still pose a risk when their prison terms expire could be held ...
Surprise standout in COAG conga line
Analysis An unlikely star emerged on the COAG stage on Friday.
Comment
We all lose when you cut the CSIRO
With the savage cuts to the organisation's public good research, CSIRO's lofty ambition now appears to be abandoned.
Today's cartoon from Pat Campbell
A selection of published work from The Canberra Times artist.
Don't play politics with transport
Voters should think twice before accepting politicians' promises of a transport infrastructure bonanza.
Business
Banks must sell wealth arms - Brogden
One time spokesman John Brogden now reckons they need to act on conflicts of interest and flawed pay policies.
Nine wooed Fairfax over $3.3b merger
Nine made approach in late January to explore deal.
It's the insta-float, start-up eyes ASX
Social media company reveals plans to list on the Australian Stock Exchange by mid-May.
Bank concerns may trim ASX gains
Investors set to start busy week on a positive note.
Hey Malcolm, it's the revenue, stupid
Which is worse, more tax or a budget that never balances?
Caltex directors filling up their super
Profits at the pump are bringing super rewards to the board
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ExecutiveStyle
Ten of the best Beemers ever made
Commemorate a century of BMW brilliance with 10 of the most iconic models.
12 light beers you'll want to drink
Many new low alcohol beers are finally competitive for taste and enjoyment.
Money
Is it still worth buying bank shares?
Increasing bad debt provisions, dividends under threat and falling share prices are giving long-term big-bank shareholders pause to think.
Small Business
Outsourcing odd jobs
From testing happy hour beer pricing to arranging translators in other countries, small businesses are jumping into the sharing economy to get the job done.
The Roxy factor
PR Queen Roxy Jacenko has built a $13 million business all while playing out her private life in the public sphere.
Taking on the world
In a digital world where borders are increasingly irrelevant there's still a benefit in opening overseas offices.
Video
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Rescuers look for survivors under rubble of collapsed bridge
RAW VISION: Rescuers search for survivors of a collapsed Kolkata flyover while relatives gather outside city hospital awaiting information about missing family members.
Entertainment
Batman v Superman poised to crash
It set a record on its US opening weekend, but the bad reviews may be about to catch up with Batman v Superman.
Melissa McCarthy: Out of the cave, men
Actor/writer Melissa McCarthy doesn't get Hollywood's obsession with bland female characters.
Canberra Life
Container village to be 'reactivated'
The ACT government has engaged a Canberra startup to "reactivate" the Westside Acton Park.
Day out leaves plenty of tails to tell
Aussie, American, English and French bulldogs came together for the Running of the Bulldogs fun day in Tuggeranong.
Purple army unites in Canberra
Hundreds walked or jogged in solidarity with friends, relatives and others battling cancer at the North Canberra Relay for Life.
Lifestyle
Wendi Deng dating Putin: reports
Two weeks ago Rupert Murdoch's ex-wife was spotted with hunky violinist and underwear model Charlie Siem.
Lululemon calls Beyonce a copycat
But has to apologise profusely after upsetting her fans.
Johansson's role to balance gender
While getting hold of Bill Murray took a lot of hard work for Jon Favreau.
Would you wear a H&M wedding dress?
If they ever build time machines, there are several things I would like to tell 28-year-old me.
Prince Charles takes George gardening
One day, the Prince of Wales's beloved green Highgrove estate is likely to pass into the hands of his grandson Prince George.
Stefani's 'anger' over husband's nanny affair
"I went through a real period of anger, but I felt like this song was almost like a forgiveness song," she explained. "It's admitting, I used to love you and now I don't."
Good Food
Weekly meal planner
An easy, cheesy 10-minute dinner and a Sicilian-style beef feast for the weekend.
Cosmorex wins coffee roaster award
Canberra roaster's blend beats 658 entries to be named Australia's best brew.
Eat your way around the world
From pho to eclairs to shakshuka, re-create your favourite holiday meals with these recipes.
Daily Life
17 unbelievable sexist double standards
Thankfully, these awesome people are making the effort to shut them down.
13 unconvincing on-screen romances
All fizzle, no sizzle in these film flops we wouldn't recommend watching on your next date night.
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Traveller
Thai resort just keeps getting better
Treasure your time here, because they don't make hotels like this anymore.
Can travel friendships last?
I envisage days lazing by the beach and nights partying with my new pal. But things turn ugly.
A lake so beautiful it's supernatural
Its stunning beauty has made this place a holiday favourite for more than 2000 years.
Don't feel sorry for millennials who can't afford mortgages
Millennials choose to travel rather than save for a house.
Technology
Hello, this is the future calling ...
Technology-assisted 'enlightened' jobs of the future could widen social inequality.
Oculus Rift: first Australian review
Finally, I understand understand why Facebook pumped $2b into this technology.
The firm that cracked the iPhone
Little-known company at the centre of legal tussle stumbled into security almost by accident.
Why Valve lost against the ACCC
Valve’s defence against accusations of breaching consumer law hinged upon two claims.
Man jailed for sending ex a gun emoji
Frenchman sentenced to three months prison in the first ruling of its kind.
Rats: another reason not to sleep on trains
A man has captured the moment a large rat crawls all over a sleeping man on a train
Drive
Revealed: Tesla's C-Class fighter
The long-awaited third model from American electric car brand has been unveiled.
Driverless race car revealed
First look at radical self-driving racing car.
Shorty's Classic Cars: Land Rover Defender
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider video review
Italian brand's baby drop-top is fast, fun and flawed.
Ram 2500 Laramie video review
We put Ram's massive ute to work.
Sport
Giants leave Cats licking wounds
The GWS Giants have withstood a torrid Geelong fightback to record one of the club's biggest victories in their short history.
Pocock cited for neck grab
David Pocock could be facing some time on the sidelines.
Raiders tipped for Origin
An immortal is backing two Raiders players for Origin this year.
Windies on top of the world
Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor lift West Indies to glory.
