Canberra ACT news, sport and weather | The Canberra Times

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott conceding defeat on Saturday night. Picture: AAP

Government urged to make use of Abbott's 'immense talents'

Scott Desmond, manager of Caltex Independent in Fyshwick. Mr Desmond says the idea small servos are making $800,000 in profit per year is 'laughable'. Picture: Karleen Minney.

'Total insanity': Small servos outline why they can't lower petrol prices

Broadcaster Alan Jones appeared on Q&A on Mondayt night. Picture: ABC

Alan Jones revels in Q&A's free kicks but there is no clear path ahead

36m ago

Bradley Gill with Samaritan House dog, Charli. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The difference a dog makes in a stressful situation

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

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

David Pope's view: Morrison's miracle

1hr ago

OPINION
Change makes kilogram worth the weight

17m ago

PM, treasurer meet on economy ahead of RBA

6m ago

Alan Jones revels in Q&A's free kicks but there is no clear path ahead

36m ago

Joko Widodo wins Indonesia's election

1hr ago

David Pope's view: Morrison's miracle

1hr ago

Man climbs Eiffel Tower, won't come down

1hr ago

Broadcaster Alan Jones appeared on Q&A on Mondayt night. Picture: ABC

Alan Jones revels in Q&A's free kicks but there is no clear path ahead

36m ago

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott conceding defeat on Saturday night. Picture: AAP

Government urged to make use of Abbott's 'immense talents'

Outgoing Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and shadow treasurer Chris Bowen. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Massive swings against Labor in franking credit seats

Labor frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Labor's climate policies 'hurt its chances' in the bush

Tanya Plibersek has ruled out a tilt at the Labor leadership. Picture: AAP

Labor Left rallies behind Albanese as Plibersek pulls out

Michael Koziol

Tanya Plibersek and Julia Gillard during question time in parliament in 2012. Picture: Andrew Meares

Julia Gillard to back Tanya Plibersek in Labor leadership race

Judith Ireland

Labor's Katy Gallagher, at the Belconnen Labor Club on Saturday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Labor's agenda 'busy and crowded', Gallagher says

Andrew Brown

Independent candidate for Wentworth Dr Keryn Phelps speaks. Picture: AAP

Kerryn Phelps to concede Sydney seat of Wentworth to Liberal's Dave Sharma

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

The intention of the legislation is not to penalise dog owners that keep them in an apartment or backyard.

Animal laws clouded by hyperbole and misinformation

Chris Steel

Bill Shorten concedes defeat on stage with his wife Chloe on election day. Picture: AAP

OPINION
Labor's bitter campaign lesson

Sean Kelly

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

Head to the Southern Pie-lands

Karen Hardy

Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

A table just for one: the rise of solo dining

Karen Hardy

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

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

Head to the Southern Pie-lands

James Scott, left and Brendan Kelly in The Woman in Black. Picture: Elizabeth Avery Scott

REVIEW
Atmospheric and tragic Gothic chiller

Alanna Maclean

Joel Hutchings, Julia Walker and Louiza Blomfield in rehearsals for The World Goes 'Round.

REVIEW
Smashing tribute show done with great skill

Alanna Maclean

Canberra Raiders rookie Hudson Young is determined to prove he belongs in the NRL. Picture: NRL Photos

Rookie Raiders belong in big time, despite criticism

Canberra product and rising basketball player Chima Moneke will set his sights on a new deal in Europe. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bye bye Boomers: Moneke stays abroad

Israel Folau has decided not to appeal his sacking but may still take legal action. Picture: Louise Kennerley

Sacked Folau blasts RA's code of conduct process

Canberra Raiders duo Jack Wighton and Nick Cotric could come into the fold for the NSW Blues. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Canberra star Wighton 'made for State of Origin', says Williams

Josh Mann-Rea has had an operation to repair his knee, but his career is still in the air. Picture: AAP

Brumbies hooker Mann-Rea's knee repaired to aid recovery

Chris Dutton

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts as Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) looks on following the Raptors' win game three of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals in Toronto on Monday (AEST). Picture: AP

Leonard steps up in double overtime to keep Raptors alive

Cooper Cronk will retire this year.

Retiring Cronk draws praise from Raiders playmaker

Caden Helmers

Josh Hazlewood was left out of Australia's World Cup squad. Picture: AAP

Langer defends Hazlewood's World Cup snub

Ian McCullough

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

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

Big break: Don't be frustrated by the 'one that got away'. You need never miss an opportunity due to lack of funds or limited cash flow again as LendingPro can help you secure the loan you need.

Your next business opportunity

Advertiser content

SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

A company that cares

Advertiser content

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

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

Jill Hogan, Advertiser Content

Re-elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison will turn his mind to economic matters on Tuesday.

PM, treasurer meet on economy ahead of RBA

6m ago

Vote counting continues with Prime Minister Scott Morrison expected to form a majority government.

Counting continues amid close contests

Salim Mehajer is expected to be released from Cooma jail but he will be facing fresh charges.

Salim Mehajer to walk from NSW prison

NSW farmer Anika Molesworth insists now is the time to address the impacts of climate change.

NSW farmer urges action as award opens

Anthony Albanese is, so far, the only Labor MP to say he will stand for the party leadership.

Potential Labor leaders weigh up options

Marnie Banger

Re-elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison will turn his mind to economic matters on Tuesday.

PM gets back to business on economy

Marnie Banger

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is facing pressure to make a decision on the Adani mine.

Qld govt under pressure to make Adani call

Sonia Kohlbacher

Douglas Johnston and his wife Maureen scammed Collingwood Football Club members out of $815,000.

Vic man in court over $800K Ponzi scheme

Incumbent president Joko Widodo (C) has won Indonesia's election with a comfortable margin.

Joko Widodo wins Indonesia's election

1hr ago

Incumbent president Joko Widodo (C) has won Indonesia's election with a comfortable margin.

Joko Widodo wins Indonesia's election

1hr ago

The Eiffel Tower has been closed after a man climbed almost to the top and refused to come down.

Man climbs Eiffel Tower, won't come down

1hr ago

The Eiffel Tower has been closed after a man climbed almost to the top and refused to come down.

Man climbs Eiffel Tower, won't come down

1hr ago

Huawei's CFO lives in a swank home while two Canadians are held in solitary confinement.

Huawei CFO's house arrest no Chinese cell

1hr ago

Huawei's CFO lives in a swank home while two Canadians are held in solitary confinement.

Huawei CFO's house arrest no Chinese cell

1hr ago

Bradley Gill with Samaritan House dog, Charli. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The difference a dog makes in a stressful situation

Amy Martin

Where it started: The 1979 Racecam innovation was celebrated on a stamp in 2004.

Tech Talk: The evolution of dashcams

Mathew Dickerson

SORE SPOT: Too many Australians tend to put up with pain, particularly back pain, rather than seeking treatment.

A right pain in the ... back

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

Marc Peters of Bungendore examines the 30-year-old magpie nest he found in a blue gum after it blew down during a recent storm. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

Feathered opportun-nests at it again

Tim the Yowie Man

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-old.

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

Queensland Police generic, crime scene, police tape

Police charge man after uncovering $80,000 farm fraud

Queensland Police generic, crime scene, police tape

Police charge man after uncovering $80,000 farm fraud

Shauna and Bill Graham of Bongongo Angus, Coolac with grandson Teddy Murphy and Sean McMullen of Boambolo Pty Ltd, Yass who bought two of the top priced bulls for $11,000 each.

Bongongo Angus bulls average $7528

Shauna and Bill Graham of Bongongo Angus, Coolac with grandson Teddy Murphy and Sean McMullen of Boambolo Pty Ltd, Yass who bought two of the top priced bulls for $11,000 each.

Bongongo Angus bulls average $7528

Pete Comiskey, Nebo, Queensland, with his winner's cheque from the Gold Buckle campdraft. Photo: Supplied

Queensland's Pete Comiskey wins $100,000 gold buckle

Pete Comiskey, Nebo, Queensland, with his winner's cheque from the Gold Buckle campdraft. Photo: Supplied

Queensland's Pete Comiskey wins $100,000 gold buckle