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Luxury Canberra offices leased by the public service for $158 million just three years ago now sit half-empty.
The offices were leased to accommodate 750 public servants but the Industry Department has confirmed there are just 358 working there now.
- Australians Khaled Sharrouf and Mohamed Elomar, who have shocked the nation and the world with their bloody exploits with the Islamic State terror group, have reportedly been killed in Iraq.
- A female Duntroon cadet has told a court her alleged rapist must have seen the "terror in my eyes" after pinning her down in his dormitory on ANZAC Day last year.
- Construction of Canberra's light rail line will see more than 860 trees removed from the planned route's footprint, including Northbourne Avenue, Hibberson Street, and around a new city terminus and a depot at Mitchell.
- The Abbott government is weighing tougher emissions reduction targets for the post-2020 period in a move that would restore Australia to the international mainstream on climate change policy and challenge the Prime Minister's reputation as a global warming denier.
- A popular and fit physical education teacher at Mary MacKillop College has died suddenly, leaving a husband and two young children behind and her school community in mourning.
- The first Australian to be charged under the nation's counter-terrorism laws claimed Muslim Australians who disagree with Liberal Party politicians are "justified" in joining the Islamic State on Monday night's Q&A.
Former Wallabies captain Ben Mowen thinks Henry Speight's tackle didn't deserve a red card and the six minutes the ACT Brumbies winger was sent off for is a big enough penalty.
Speight was cited for a dangerous tackle and lifting on Cape Town Stormers captain Juan de Jongh.
He will face a SANZAR disciplinary hearing on Tuesday at 4pm in a bid to be cleared to play the Wellington Hurricanes in the Super Rugby semi-final on Saturday.
- Nick Kyrgios has parted ways with coach Todd Larkham less than a week before Wimbledon. Kyrgios announced the split via a statement on social media Tuesday morning.
- Joey Leilua hasn't played a game for the Canberra Raiders, but prop David Shillington thinks he's already made an impact on their backline as they prepare to play the New Zealand Warriors.
- Matildas and Canberra United goalkeeper Lydia Williams has practised the move throughout her career, but she never expected its first execution would help knock Brazil out of a World Cup.
- Queensland's rugby league community will farewell a man who "lived for" the game, after Sunshine Coast Falcons prop James Ackerman died in hospital after being injured in a tackle on Saturday.
- Parramatta's bid to re-negotiate key terms of Kieran Foran's contract signals the beginning of the end for Eels coach Brad Arthur
- US Open champion Jordan Spieth is only 21 years old, but it appears he may already wield considerable influence in the golf community.
7:58am: Be careful if you're travelling through Nicholls - there's been a crash at Temperley Street and Sue Geh Circuit.
Drive safely on your commute and let us know if you see any traffic problems on the roads via @canberratimes, but only when its safe to do so.
Country music fans! Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are playing at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena. Cost: From $112 via Ticketek.
Discover the magic of black truffles at The Truffle Festival Canberra Region - learn from celebrity chefs and truffle experts, join a truffle hunt, take a cooking class, or indulge in truffle dishes at local restaurants, cafes and wineries. At various venues until August 16.
Australian photographer Rod McNicol analyses the passing of time through the photographic portrait in Life and time: Portraits by Rob McNicol. At the National Portrait Gallery until August 23. Free.
Isobel Carroll with a framed photo of her brother, Samuel. Photo: Kelly Gladwin
When gorgeous Isobel Carroll was born in February, her parents, Andrew and Nicole, of Forde, were flooded with emotions.
There was pure joy for the safe arrival of their daughter and still the deepest grief for their son Samuel, who had died just over a year earlier, at a day old.
There is still no explanation for Samuel's death – a bonny boy weighing 4.38 kilos who was born at 40 weeks after a complication-free pregnancy.
The upcoming SIDS and Kids' Red Nose Day will support Samuel's familiy and families of all children tragically lost.
Communities@Work director of social programs Kim Bool and chief executive Lynne Harwood surrounded by clothing for sale. Photo: Graham Tidy
For those living on the poverty line and the unemployed, winter in Canberra can be a particularly difficult time of the year.
For some families, the elderly or those doing it tough, a large gas or electricity bill could leave them unable to put food on the table, according to Lynne Harwood from not-for-profit organisation Communities@Work.
Today: Mostly sunny. Min -1, Max 15.
Wednesday: Rain at times. Min 4 Max 14.
Thursday: Cloudy. Min 3, Max 15.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Min -1, Max 14.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Min -2, Max 14.
Sunday: Sunny. Min -3, Max 14.
Monday: Possible shower. Min -2 Max 13.
