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Joe Biden has launched his third White House run.

Joe Biden announces 2020 Presidential run

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Nick Kyrgios turned Good Samaritan in Canberra on Thursday.

Kyrgios lends a hand to stricken Canberra driver

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350.

Passengers asked for help as captain incapacitated on flight from Australia

Anzac Parade incorporates the striking red floor made from Canberras iconic red bricks crushed into gravel. Photo: Karleen Minney

The story behind Canberra's Anzac Parade

Get inspired by 1950s fashion and The Dressmaker. Sarah Snook, Amanda Woodhams and Hayley Magnus in The Dressmaker. Photo: Ben King

Five things to do this weekend

Vietnam veteran, Greg Kennett, with an album of his time during the war. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

For some, the memory of war never goes away

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The Sri Lankan attacks are uniquely senseless

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How America should respond to Mueller report

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

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

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Challenge likely over Anning candidate's Senate eligibility

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Out of Africa, a Morris Minor on a sentimental journey

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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

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

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

Former senator Rod Culleton at the High Court of Australia during the 2016 hearing that led to his disqualification. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Ex-One Nation senator referred to police over 'false declaration'

David Crowe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison meets with members of the Australian Defence Force at Robertson Barracks in Darwin. Photo: AAP

Liberals promise veterans wellbeing centre

Katina Curtis

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Folau, de Belin and Betts: Three sports stars and Australian social values

John Warhurst

Where is the contest of ideas? Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten. Photos: Dominic Lorrimer/Alex Ellinghausen

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Far from a contest of ideas, this campaign withers to irrelevance

John Hewson

Jon Stanhope announces accessible buses in 2009. Photo: Graham Tidy.

Lack of accessible buses for the ACT's disabled a disgrace

Letters to the Editor

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

Nick Kyrgios turned Good Samaritan in Canberra on Thursday.

Kyrgios lends a hand to stricken Canberra driver

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

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

Mature Wighton's evolution continues on and off field

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

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

The new Parramatta Stadium has been an instant hit. Canberra risks falling behind if it doesn't get its own. Photo: James Brickwood

Calls to get Civic Stadium back on track

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

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

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Greens Senator Di Natale inflated the impact on emissions of methane leaks from gas production.

Di Natale misfires on gas emissions claim

Thousands have lined the streets of Sydney's CBD to mark Anzac Day celebrations.

NSW rises early and honours the fallen

A Phillip Island man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found in Melbourne's CBD.

Accused killer's health aired in Vic court

The Australian Heritage Hotel is just one of hundreds of venues where Anzac Day two-up is played.

Two-up an Anzac tradition for youngsters

Laura Polson

A man has faced court accused of murdering a Geelong woman in little Bourke St in Melbourne.

Accused faces court for Melbourne killing

Christine McGinn

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has laid a wreath at the Anzac Day dawn service in Darwin.

Shorten halts campaign to honour Anzacs

Daniel McCulloch

Some 16,000 serving and ex-ADF personnel marched along Sydney's Elizabeth Street.

Anzac march a double day of remembrance

Heather McNab

Protesters glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange building.

Protesters take aim at finance in London

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Protesters glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange building.

Protesters take aim at finance in London

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Joe Biden has launched his third White House run.

Joe Biden announces 2020 Presidential run

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Joe Biden has launched his third White House run.

Joe Biden announces 2020 Presidential run

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Trump has denied ordering his former White House counsel to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Trump denies demanding Mueller sacking

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Trump has denied ordering his former White House counsel to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Trump denies demanding Mueller sacking

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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

Journey from the public service to filmmaking

Amy Martin
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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.

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Emma Northey displays her maiden ewes with dad, Paul and Sally Stockman during the West Wyalong Merino ewe competition.

WOOL's her passion

Emma Northey displays her maiden ewes with dad, Paul and Sally Stockman during the West Wyalong Merino ewe competition.

WOOL's her passion

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

Brown Swiss champion senior female, Benleigh Marshall Sasha, Mr R. and R. J. Wake, Benleigh, Whittingham via Singleton. Pictured Gavin Wake, Whittingham and judge Lachlan Fry, Brunswick, Western Australia.

Benleigh sweeps up in the Brown Swiss ring

Brown Swiss champion senior female, Benleigh Marshall Sasha, Mr R. and R. J. Wake, Benleigh, Whittingham via Singleton. Pictured Gavin Wake, Whittingham and judge Lachlan Fry, Brunswick, Western Australia.

Benleigh sweeps up in the Brown Swiss 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.

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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!