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What went wrong for Labor? Canberrans explain why they switched their vote

What went wrong for Labor? Canberrans explain why they switched their vote

Steve Evans

Clive Palmer spent tens of millions of dollars on advertising his party's federal election campaign. Picture: AAP Image/Kelly Barnes

Push for cap on political spending after Palmer's $60m outlay

Max Koslowski

Labor Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Henson Park Oval in Sydney, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Anthony Albanese is running for the position of Labor leader, putting him in contest with colleague Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

Albanese firms as likely ALP leader as Bowen bows out

Michael Koziol

Chris Bowen (R) has pulled out of the Labor leadership race with Anthony Albanese (L).

Wong takes swipe at Shorten as she backs Albanese for Labor leadership

Daniel McCulloch and Marnie Banger

Picture: Adam McLean

Car dumped in Canberra after 50km pursuit across NSW

Peter Brewer

CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood addressing a protest. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Public sector union says there's no mandate for more job cuts

Sally Whyte

Scott Morrison's win has left many people angry. Picture: AAP

OPINION
So your side lost? Just accept it gracefully

Aubrey Perry

Vote counting continues while Prime Minister Scott Morrison has already secured majority government.

Morrison secures 76 seats for majority

Paul Osborne

Nationals set to confirm leadership team

Not everyone is happy about plans for an inflatable aqua park in Lake Burley Griffin

Monarchists explain why there's nothing wrong with our coat of arms

What went wrong for Labor? Canberrans explain why they switched their vote

What went wrong for Labor? Canberrans explain why they switched their vote

A burst water main sends a geyser of water into the air at Wanniassa.

Captain Cook Jet? No, it's Wanniassa's new water feature

Game of Thrones has broken its own record as the most-watched show in subscription television history. Picture: HBO

Game of Thrones finale: Two bloopers have fans fuming

The show employs a diverse cast and producer Jeffrey Sellers said they are committed to continuing that in Australia. Picture: Joan Marcus

Hamilton to premiere in Australia

Sample the delights of the Southern Highlands during Pie Time. Picture: Adam McGrath

Head to the Southern Pie-lands

Jarrad could see his fingers begin to slip, as his effort to save his dog went badly wrong

Jarrad could see his fingers begin to slip, as his effort to save his dog went badly wrong

Nationals meet to firm up leadership

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Vic police blame oversight for missing doc

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Killer in Vic court for decade-old murder

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Qld govt to thrash out timeline on Adani

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Native title for most of WA's Kimberley

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Theresa May's leadership in the balance

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Labor's David Smith at the Belconnen Labor Club on Saturday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bean there, done that: The case of the rogue political signage

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Liberal MP Sussan Ley. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Morrison under pressure to promote women to cabinet

Clive Palmer spent tens of millions of dollars on advertising his party's federal election campaign. Picture: AAP Image/Kelly Barnes

Push for cap on political spending after Palmer's $60m outlay

Victorian Justice Party senator Derryn Hinch in Sydney on May 3. Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Could Derryn Hinch rise from the dead a second time?

Labor Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Henson Park Oval in Sydney, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Anthony Albanese is running for the position of Labor leader, putting him in contest with colleague Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

Albanese firms as likely ALP leader as Bowen bows out

Michael Koziol

CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood addressing a protest. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Public sector union says there's no mandate for more job cuts

Sally Whyte

What went wrong for Labor? Canberrans explain why they switched their vote

What went wrong for Labor? Canberrans explain why they switched their vote

Steve Evans

Liberal Party federal director Andrew Hirst (centre), with former prime minister Tony Abbott, is being credited with the Coalition's election win. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Very tight, very deliberate': Internal Liberal polling showed Coalition win

Latika Bourke

The Morrison government did not win a landslide

The Morrison government did not win a landslide

The Canberra Times

Labor must be fiscally responsible if it wants to win government

Labor must be fiscally responsible if it wants to win government

Letters to the editor

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen told self-funded retirees to "vote against us" if they didn't like Labor's policy on dividend imputation. They did. Picture: AAP

OPINION
Deciphering the election outcome

Nicholas Stuart

Jimmy Barnes is coming to Canberra. Picture: Jason South

Jimmy Barnes tour to include Canberra

Keanu Reeves, left, and Anjelica Huston in a quieter scene from John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Picture: Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate via AP

Keanu just keeps right on killing

Ron Cerabona

From left: Madeline Calder (as Ermengarde, Horace's niece), Aaron Sims (Ambrose Kemper), Janelle McMenamin (Dolly Levi), Tony Falla (Horace Vandergelder), Demi Smith (Irene Molloy) and Will Collett (Cornelius Hackl) in Hello, Dolly!. Picture: Kaitlyn Boyé

A chance to say hello again, Dolly!

Ron Cerabona

Jimmy Barnes is coming to Canberra. Picture: Jason South

Jimmy Barnes tour to include Canberra

Jimmy Barnes ahead of his Shutting Down Your Town tour. Picture: Jesse Lizotte

Jimmy Barnes coming to a Canberra stage

Linda Chen with her persimmon fruit tree, glowing in the afternoon sun. Picture: Jamila Toderas

A Chinese garden in the middle of O'Connor

Susan Parsons

David Pocock is struggling to overcome a calf strain, which has derailed his Super Rugby season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

World Cup or Super Rugby? Pocock's injury concern puts season in doubt

The Brumbies want people to jump on board their Super Rugby finals bandwagon. Picture: AAP

Brumbies hope finals battle gives rugby some good news

The Raiders say they aren't satisfied with honourable losses this year. Picture: NRL Imagery

Raiders refuse to settle on being 'close enough'

Josh Papalii, centre, will be one of Queensland's key forwards in the State of Origin opener on June 5. Picture: AAP

Papa puts Raiders form ahead of Maroon mission

Heather Garriock, John Aloisi and Cheryl Salsibury and kids at the launch of Optus Sports FIFA Women's World Cup gifting announcement. Picture: Supplied.

Canberra contenders to become host city of 2023 World Cup

Lucie Bertoldo

Scott Sio will make Canberra home until at least the end of 2022 after signing a new deal.Picture: Stuart Walmsley/RUGBY.com.au

'I want to win a title': prop Sio signs new Brumbies deal

Chris Dutton

Jarrad could see his fingers begin to slip, as his effort to save his dog went badly wrong

Jarrad could see his fingers begin to slip, as his effort to save his dog went badly wrong

Chris Dutton

Israel Folau has not appealed the termination of his RA contract.

RUPA wants 'clear parameters' for expressing player views

Chris Dutton

The team at Griffin Legal seek smarter and more efficient ways to provide high quality practical solutions for their clients.

Griffin Legal is the modern law firm you've been looking for

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Community support key for Brumbies as they charge towards the finals

Community support key for Brumbies as they charge towards the finals

The magical Christmas markets of Austria and Germany ensure travellers will be spoilt for choice and able to stock-up on gifts to bring home to surprise loved ones.

European Christmas market magic

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FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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Candidates have until Friday to nominate to replace Michael Daley as leader of NSW Labor.

No nominations for NSW Labor leader

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The federal election contest remains close in three lower house seats as vote counting continues.

Three close seats as vote count rolls on

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Queensland MP Jim Chalmers is weighing a tilt at the Labor leadership after Chris Bowen withdrew.

Chalmers weighing up Labor leadership bid

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The Nationals are expected to keep Michael McCormack as party leader at a meeting in Canberra.

Nationals meet to firm up leadership

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Victoria Police blamed an oversight for its failure to provide a document to the royal commission.

Vic police blame oversight for missing doc

Karen Sweeney
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A Supreme Court jury found Ali Chaouk guilty of murdering Mohammed Haddara at Altona North in 2009.

Killer in Vic court for decade-old murder

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has intervened to order a deadline for Adani approvals.

Qld govt to thrash out timeline on Adani

Nicholas McElroy
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About 93.5 per cent of WA's Kimberley region will now have native title recognition.

Native title for most of WA's Kimberley

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Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May says she believes in what she is doing.

Theresa May's leadership in the balance

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Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May says she believes in what she is doing.

Theresa May's leadership in the balance

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Donald Trump was upset Democrats discussed impeaching him before a White House meeting.

Trump lashes out after 'cover-up' claim

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Donald Trump was upset Democrats discussed impeaching him before a White House meeting.

Trump lashes out after 'cover-up' claim

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A Conservative Party MP has called for Theresa May to stand down from the prime minister's role.

UK's May 'should stand down without delay'

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A Conservative Party MP has called for Theresa May to stand down from the prime minister's role.

UK's May 'should stand down without delay'

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Nic Langenberg (left) with 104-year-old Dorothy Yeomans at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Watch this shark glide by 104-year-old Dorothy

Geraldine Cardozo

New homes: According to research from James Hardie, young home builders are now leaving brick boredom behind

It's goodbye to brick

Dogs love their walks, and provided they are physically able to, should have at least one good walk a day.

How to make walkies wonderful for both of you

RSPCA

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

@karleenminneyphotographer: The inflation of the Vincent Van Gogh hot air balloon.

Take 5: Instagrammers of The Canberra Times

From left: Adi Matters of Higgins, Ellen Kerslake of Jerrabomberra, Muzi Wen of Giralang, and her daughters Nari, 4, and Ara, 7 months.

Take 5: Suitcase Rummage - New Acton

Jamila Toderas

From left, Brenna Wilkinson of Campbell, Aimie Wilkinson of Wright, and Carolyn Cuello of Murrumbateman.

Cocktails for a Cause - Badger and Co.

Jamila Toderas

Kenny's Creek Bara G721 SV sold for $24,000 to the Connolly family of Redbank Angus Stud, Cowra. Pictured: Sam Burton Taylor, Kenny's Creek, Boorowa, Shaun and Alexander Connolly and Tim Woodham of Landmark, Wagga Wagga.

Kenny's Creek females sell to $24,000

Kenny's Creek Bara G721 SV sold for $24,000 to the Connolly family of Redbank Angus Stud, Cowra. Pictured: Sam Burton Taylor, Kenny's Creek, Boorowa, Shaun and Alexander Connolly and Tim Woodham of Landmark, Wagga Wagga.

Kenny's Creek females sell to $24,000

While sheep numbers have declined in the west, overall livestock production has held up due to increases in numbers of goats traded, says Greg Seiler, Landmark Bourke.

Western agistment calls

While sheep numbers have declined in the west, overall livestock production has held up due to increases in numbers of goats traded, says Greg Seiler, Landmark Bourke.

Western agistment calls

Minnamurra Norton N134 fetched the $11,000 top money with breeders and buyers from NSW, Victoria and New Zealand.

Bulls sell to four states

Minnamurra Norton N134 fetched the $11,000 top money with breeders and buyers from NSW, Victoria and New Zealand.

Bulls sell to four states