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Pub Choir's Waveney Yasso and Astrid Jorgensen perform at Brisbane City Hall with 2800 singers on December 20, 2018. Photo: Jacob Morrison

Just add beer: Pub Choir brings singing to the masses

Kyle Mackey-Laws
1hr ago

Route for driverless bus trial planned for Belconnen retirement village. Photo: ACT government

The future is here: driverless bus plans for Belconnen village

Dan Jervis-Bardy
1hr ago

Liberal candidate Kate Ashmor has attracted controversy for her views on the quality of public schools.

Liberals feel the anger of public schools after candidate's gaffe

Latika Bourke
55m ago

Sam Oliver has won his defamation case over NIne Network reporting after he was cleared of assault.

Sam Oliver awarded $100,000 over Nine News 'coward punch' broadcast

Margaret Scheikowski
1hr ago

The Fitzroy River in WA's Kimberley region. Photo: Environs Kimberley

Murray-Darling mistakes drive water future across Australia

Hamish Hastie
38m ago

Halle Matthews and Stella-Rae Burns are co-tenants of a share house who save on rent by sharing their bedroom. Photo: Joe Armao

To save on rent, they don't just share a roof, but a bedroom

Caitlyn McMahon

Pet owners in Canberra could face a yearly registration fee for their cats and dogs

Pet tax: ACT government canvasses annual animal registration

Katie Burgess

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Photo: AAP

Shorten under fire for dodging major election debates

David Crowe
2hrs ago

ACT government on the hunt for more Civic office space

Islamic group behind Sri Lanka bombing: PM

2hrs ago

Sri Lanka warns of 'imminent' terror attacks, as death toll is revised down by 100

Target to close Queanbeyan store

1hr ago

Pub Choir's Waveney Yasso and Astrid Jorgensen perform at Brisbane City Hall with 2800 singers on December 20, 2018. Photo: Jacob Morrison

Just add beer: Pub Choir brings singing to the masses

1hr ago

Millie Hayes won a short film competition and has now quit her job in the public service to follow a career in film and advertising. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Quitting the public service, and nine-to-five, to follow a dream

Jess Cetiner, 25, said a lower interest rate could enable her to buy a property of better value. Photo: James Brickwood

Lower interest rate would offer an incentive for first home buyers

59m ago

Nathan Hall with his well-travelled Morris Minor. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Out of Africa, a Morris Minor on a sentimental journey

Rose Stacey, 29, has battled insomnia disorder for 15 years. Photo: Louise Kennerley

Rose lies awake for hours at night, trapped in a never-ending cycle

The facts and figures behind the 2019 federal election

1hr ago

NRL player pleads guilty to Bondi assault

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Man arrested after Anning press conference

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Murray-Darling mistakes drive water future across Australia

38m ago

Massive fines for feeding Qld dingoes

40m ago

Etihad bomb plot jury begins deliberating

54m ago

Liberals feel the anger of public schools after candidate's gaffe

55m ago

The facts and figures behind the 2019 federal election

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Photo: AAP

Shorten under fire for dodging major election debates

2hrs ago

After his nomination for an ACT Senate seat, the eligibility of conservative Shane Van Duren is been called into question by legal experts. Photo: Megan Gorrey

Challenge likely over Anning candidate's Senate eligibility

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Zed Seselja's campaign receives ballot-paper windfall

Coalition billboard in Rockhampton showing Bill Shorten in an image some say is misleading.

'Worse than GetUp': Coalition slammed over 'misleading' Adani billboard

Dana McCauley

Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Martin Parkinson has had to get involved in the election campaign this year. Photo: Rohan Thomson

A month-long morning tea? Caretaker period a hive of activity

Sally Whyte

Ben Rushton, who is running for Bean for the Great Australian Party, rolls the barrel at the declaration of candidates in Canberra on Wednesday, surrounded by Electoral Commission staff. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Barrels and blindfolds: ACT's federal candidates declared

Sally Whyte

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe.

RBA under pressure to cut interest rates days out from election

Shane Wright

A priest conducts religious rituals during a mass burial for Easter Sunday bomb blast victims in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: AP

OPINION
The Sri Lankan attacks are uniquely senseless

Waleed Aly

OPINION
To get elected, be high on mongrel and low on Pollyanna

Jenna Price

Former US Secretary of State, and one-time presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. Photo: AP

OPINION
How America should respond to Mueller report

Hillary Clinton

Robert Downey Jr. in a scene from Avengers: Endgame. Photo: AP

Endgame is now breaking records

Jake Coyle

Toad Heffernan and Mandy Stone at home on the South Coast with their twins Lenny and Layla. Photo: Supplied

Mandy stars in autumn Birdsnest campaign

Megan Doherty

Anna Vidot moved ABC Radio Canberra's Drive program this year. Photo: Supplied

ABC Radio Canberra listeners tuning out

Robert Downey Jr. in a scene from Avengers: Endgame. Photo: AP

Endgame is now breaking records

Craig Glover and Samuel Johnson are teaming up again for a charity golf day in Canberra for the Love Your Sister Foundation. Photo: Supplied

Samuel Johnson on his way to Canberra

Megan Doherty

In Avengers: Endgame, from left: Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Captain America/Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), and War Machine/James Rhodes (Don Cheadle). Photo: Film Frame/Marvel Studios 2019

Stan Lee's last cameo is in Avengers: Endgame

Christina Schoellkopf

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart's Brookvale spray is a timely reminder for the Green Machine not to let up. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt

Blast from the past to inspire Raiders at Brookvale

James Slipper has returned to the Brumbies XV for their crucial clash against the Jaguares.

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar decides to sink the Slipper into Jaguares

John Bateman will have his first runner in the Federal race at Thoroughbred Park on Friday. Photo: Simon Bullard

A second John Bateman raids Canberra

Nick Kyrgios turned Good Samaritan in Canberra on Thursday.

Kyrgios lends a hand to stricken Canberra driver

Brumbies' lock Rory Arnold was hard to contain as he charged down the Stormers' defence in Cape Town.

Lock holds key to reclaiming Cup berth

Lucie Bertoldo

Adelaide Crow Rhiannon Metcalfe, right, contests a mark in round 1 of the AFLW on February 3, 2018. Photo: AAP

Metcalfe re-signs with Adelaide Crows for 2020 AFLW season

Jasper Lindell

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton is growing into his new role. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Mature Wighton's evolution continues on and off field

David Polkinghorne

ASADA CEO David Sharpe launched the Parents' Guide to Support Clean Sport as a parent.

ASADA boss calls on parents to help reinforce messages

David Polkinghorne

Give your future a head start with the GRIFFIN Accelerator program

There's a new way to travel between Canberra and Sydney

HERO: Mark Donaldson VC's courage under fire saved lives in Afghanistan. On ANZAC Day, he will be honoured by the Australian War Memorial when he delivers a first hand account of his bravery.

"We don't leave anyone behind": Donaldson's courage under fire embodies the ANZAC spirit

There are so many benefits to seeking treatment for hepatitis C. Leading expert Dr Tuck Meng Soo explains what is involved.

The many benefits of seeking treatment

Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

Ready for a cool change?

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What is a gigabyte? Many people don't know what data usage is required for even the most common activities like streaming videos.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Emma Brown

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Timing is key when it comes to getting the flu shot. Photo: Shutterstock.

When is the right time to get a flu shot?

Samara Ross

KALEIDOSCOPE: "Coming from Canada I found people here fearful to dress in colour," says Evelyn Roth, pictured in her Maslin Beach home. Photo: Naomi Giatas

The colourful world of recycling pioneer Evelyn Roth

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST HANG UP: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why do we keep falling for scams?

Samara Ross

Michael Chee Kam has pleaded guilty to common assault and will be sentenced next month.

NRL player pleads guilty to Bondi assault

13m ago

NewsCorp photographer Dylan Robinson had his shirt ripped open following a confrontation.

Man arrested after Anning press conference

19m ago

The Fitzroy River in WA's Kimberley region. Photo: Environs Kimberley

Murray-Darling mistakes drive water future across Australia

38m ago

Child attack leads to new fines of up to $10000 for tourists who feed dingoes on Fraser Island.

Massive fines for feeding Qld dingoes

40m ago

The jury is deliberating in the trial of two Sydney brothers accused of plotting to blow up a plane.

Etihad bomb plot jury begins deliberating

Margaret Scheikowski
54m ago

Liberal candidate Kate Ashmor has attracted controversy for her views on the quality of public schools.

Liberals feel the anger of public schools after candidate's gaffe

Latika Bourke
55m ago

QLD Dr seeks right of reply to allegations aired in parliament by Opposition MP Ros Bates

Qld surgeon seeks reply to accusations

Sonia Kohlbacher
56m ago

Jess Cetiner, 25, said a lower interest rate could enable her to buy a property of better value. Photo: James Brickwood

Lower interest rate would offer an incentive for first home buyers

Natassia Chrysanthos
59m ago

Protesters in Bogota threw stones and other objects at police, who responded by firing tear gas.

Colombia anti-govt protests turn violent

1hr ago

Protesters in Bogota threw stones and other objects at police, who responded by firing tear gas.

Colombia anti-govt protests turn violent

1hr ago

A piece of the propeller and one wheel fell to the ground, but the rest of the plane was intact.

Small plane tries to land, ends up in tree

2hrs ago

A piece of the propeller and one wheel fell to the ground, but the rest of the plane was intact.

Small plane tries to land, ends up in tree

2hrs ago

Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

2hrs ago

Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

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ON THE TILES: Do some reference checks on your tiler to make sure they are going to do a great job. Ask for some close up photos of their work - you don't get a second chance to get this right.

Simple ways to add value

Millie Hayes won a short film competition and has now quit her job in the public service to follow a career in film and advertising. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Quitting the public service, and nine-to-five, to follow a dream

Amy Martin

LEG ROOM: Supply and demand is the biggest factor in how airline tickets are priced.

Tips to getting the best bang for your airfares buck

NSW exporters now have access to Vietnam, one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. Graphic uses photos supplied by the NSW Government and New World.

Aussie company stakes its jerky claim in Asia

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NSW exporters now have access to Vietnam, one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. Graphic uses photos supplied by the NSW Government and New World.

Aussie company stakes its jerky claim in Asia

10m ago

Steers in the purebred steer competition at the 2019 Sydney Royal Show during the live judging. Photo by Rachael Webb.

Trade steers miss specifications with rise in pH, meat colour

Steers in the purebred steer competition at the 2019 Sydney Royal Show during the live judging. Photo by Rachael Webb.

Trade steers miss specifications with rise in pH, meat colour

Kangawarra Socks 4389, Reg Cochrane Pastoral P/L, Kangawarra, Pyree. Pictured Thomas and Cathy Cochrane and Brooke Allen.

Quality despite low numbers in the Illawarra ring

Kangawarra Socks 4389, Reg Cochrane Pastoral P/L, Kangawarra, Pyree. Pictured Thomas and Cathy Cochrane and Brooke Allen.

Quality despite low numbers in the Illawarra ring

LEG ROOM: Supply and demand is the biggest factor in how airline tickets are priced.

Tips to getting the best bang for your airfares buck

Bungoolee Tours ... offering tag-along tours of Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberleys.

Your weekly travel inspiration

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

Community affairs officer Helen Shilkin and MP Dee Margetts at an exhibition opening. 1996

Flashback Friday: Caring communities in Canberra

@jamilatoderas: Afro Moses, a multi-award-winning artist from Ghana.

Take 5: Instagrammers of The Canberra Times

Fox Helmholtz of Macgregor, and Helen Armstrong of Braddon.

Take 5: Headspace Canberra Turns 10!