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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

Two-party preferred swings by polling place, based on preliminary results. Source: Australian Electoral Commission

Great wall of Hindmarsh - the political line that divides a city

Scott Hannaford

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
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The ACT government and National Capital Authority will explore the feasibility of replacing Commonwealth Avenue Bridge with a new structure. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge could be replaced with new structure

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Bill Shorten has lobbied MPs to drum up support for candidates other than his rival Anthony Albanese. Picture: AAP

'It's weird': Shorten stuns colleagues as he lobbies against Albanese

Michael Koziol

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

Morrison secures 76 seats for majority

Paul Osborne

Former public service commissioner Andrew Podger. Picture: Melissa Adams

Public servants scramble to prepare briefs for new Morrison ministry

Dana McCauley

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

Wong backing Albanese for Labor leadership

Post Tony Abbott to the Vatican, says former deputy PM

Feed-in tariff scheme may have been paid the wrong rate for solar electricity

Treasurer challenges Labor to pass full tax cut

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

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

Hamilton to premier in Australia

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Jamie Christie packs up his corflutes on Tuesday after polling well as an independent in Bean in Saturday's federal election. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Jamie is Canberra's most successful independent in recent memory

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 Australian fans fuming

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

A Chinese garden in the middle of O'Connor

Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

Queensland man in court on terror charges

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Papa puts Raiders form ahead of Maroon mission

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Cliff ledge backflip slammed as 'ludicrous'

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Qld hit-and-run accused awaits fate

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I feel normal again: Border teenager is thriving on new CF drug

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Thug charged at the cops while awaiting sentence for attack on paramedics

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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

2hrs ago

Bill Shorten has lobbied MPs to drum up support for candidates other than his rival Anthony Albanese. Picture: AAP

'It's weird': Shorten stuns colleagues as he lobbies against Albanese

Two-party preferred swings by polling place, based on preliminary results. Source: Australian Electoral Commission

Great wall of Hindmarsh - the political line that divides a city

Jamie Christie packs up his corflutes on Tuesday after polling well as an independent in Bean in Saturday's federal election. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Jamie is Canberra's most successful independent in recent memory

Then prime minister Tony Abbott (left) with former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer in 2015. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Post Tony Abbott to the Vatican, says former deputy PM

Fergus Hunter

Former public service commissioner Andrew Podger. Picture: Melissa Adams

Public servants scramble to prepare briefs for new Morrison ministry

Dana McCauley

After the election, some Australians are finding NZ very attractive. Mauao Mount Maunganui in New Zealand. Picture: Shutterstock

NZ immigration website traffic surges after Coalition victory

Jenna Price is serious about her offer to support Tanya Pilbersek with childcare. Picture: Luis Enrique ascui

OPINION
Tanya, I would gladly retire from my career to help care for your kids

Jenna Price

Arrogant franking credit policy cost Labor the election

Arrogant franking credit policy cost Labor the election

Letters to the editor

Now a fitting time to review pre-polling

Now a fitting time to review pre-polling

The Canberra Times

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the party faithful at the Coalition campaign launch. Picture: AAP

A man's 'miracle' can also be a warning

Joanne McCarthy

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

Jimmy Barnes announces Canberra show

1hr ago

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

Geoff Pryor: Young, Unemployed School-Leaver Waiting for the Invisible Hand of the Labour Market, in The Canberra Times, January 14, 1997 in Inked: Australian Cartoons at the National Library of Australia. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Cartoon exhibition will make you think

Sasha Grishin

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

Jimmy Barnes announces Canberra show

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Geoff Grey conducting the Canberra Wind Symphony. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

Simbu the Goodfellow's tree kangaroo with senior wildlife keeper Brendan Sheean at the National Zoo and Aquarium. Picture: Karleen Minney

Zoo helps save endangered tree kangaroos

Andrew Brown

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

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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

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

Jahrome Brown, left, and Andy Muirhead at Mount Stromlo high school on Tuesday before their indigenous round. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why the first indigenous Wallaby helps inspire Muirhead

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

RUPA wants 'clear parameters' for expressing player views

Chris Dutton

Joe Tapine was expected to miss up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury, but could be back after just five.

Tapine back seven weeks early to bolster Raiders

Chris Dutton

Israel Folau faced a Rugby Australia code of conduct hearing on May 5 over his Instagram post. Picture: AAP

RUPA to conduct 'faith and beliefs review' in wake of Folau sacking

Tom Decent

Should Sam Burgess been sent to the sin bin? The NRL says probably. Picture: AAP Image/Rohan Thomson

Should Sam Burgess have been sin-binned? Probably, NRL say

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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AFP Assistant Commissioner Ian McCartney says a Brisbane man's support for IS was tangible.

Queensland man in court on terror charges

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Screenshot of the man backflipping at Boroka Lookout in the Grampians. Source: @ErinMooney72 (Twitter)

Cliff ledge backflip slammed as 'ludicrous'

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Andre-Shane Moorby has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing injury in an alleged hit-run.

Qld hit-and-run accused awaits fate

16m ago

MIRACLE DRUG: Cystic fibrosis sufferer Tyson Hubbard with his mother Lillian and the drug which has changed his life. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

I feel normal again: Border teenager is thriving on new CF drug

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Orion Harding outside court.

Thug charged at the cops while awaiting sentence for attack on paramedics

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Annastacia Palaszczuk is visiting Mackay after Labor's federal electoral wipe-out there.

Premier visits central Qld after election

Warren Barnsley and Liza Kappelle
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Sayaka Nakamoto with daughter Mira, 5, wearing their face masks at their home in Altona. Photo: Luis Enrique Ascui.

Can wearing a face mask help prevent the spread of flu? We ask the experts

Melissa Cunnigham
1hr ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has met with APRA deputy chairs Helen Rowell and John Lonsdale in Sydney.

Treasurer meets with bank regulators

Paul Osborne
1hr ago

Protests in Jakarta turned violent late Tuesday and continued during the night.

Protesters, police clash over Jokowi win

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Protests in Jakarta turned violent late Tuesday and continued during the night.

Protesters, police clash over Jokowi win

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US businesses in China say they are experiencing non-tariff barrier retaliation.

US lobby: China trade retaliation rising

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US businesses in China say they are experiencing non-tariff barrier retaliation.

US lobby: China trade retaliation rising

1hr ago

Donald Trump wants the USMCA passed by US Congress before any infrastructure bills.

Trump: USMCA first, then infrastructure

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Donald Trump wants the USMCA passed by US Congress before any infrastructure bills.

Trump: USMCA first, then infrastructure

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

It's goodbye to brick

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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

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

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

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

Cartoon depicting Prime Minister Bob Hawke, by former Canberra Times cartoonist Geoff Pryor

Cartoonist Geoff Pryor remembers Bob Hawke

Sally Pryor

Luke Evans, Julie McDonald, Shannon Landmark, and Platinum Primary Producers chairman Shane McManaway, Allflex.

'We couldn't separate them'

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Luke Evans, Julie McDonald, Shannon Landmark, and Platinum Primary Producers chairman Shane McManaway, Allflex.

'We couldn't separate them'

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Shoalhaven Starches will process a consignment of high protein Canadian wheat. Photo: Manildra Group

Wheat cash markets firmer

2hrs ago

Shoalhaven Starches will process a consignment of high protein Canadian wheat. Photo: Manildra Group

Wheat cash markets firmer

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China's soybean imports more than doubled in the decade to 2017, reaching 94 million tonnes.

Swine Fever adds further burden to oilseeds

China's soybean imports more than doubled in the decade to 2017, reaching 94 million tonnes.

Swine Fever adds further burden to oilseeds