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City Services Minister Chris Steel, who unveiled the ACT government's new dog strategy on Friday.

Owners face new fines under ACT dog strategy

Andrew Brown

Labor's Andrew Leigh, who has criticised the Greens' campaign strategy in the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Andrew Leigh blasts Greens over campaign strategy

Andrew Brown

US President Donald Trump says he wants an investigation into Australia's role in the "Russia hoax".

Trump raises Aust role in 'Russia hoax'

Peter Mitchell, AAP US Correspondent
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Canberra real estate industry leaders are optimistic after the coalition's election win.

Coalition win a reprieve for ACT housing market: industry

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Spinal muscular atrophy drug Zolgensma will cost more than $US2 million for each one-off treatment.

World's most expensive drug costs $US2m

John Miller and Caroline Humer
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Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of French Open for second-straight year

Sara Zelenak died nearly instantaneously in the London Bridge attacks, an inquest has heard.

Aussie's spine severed in London attacks

Martin Silk

The ACT government's Hyundai's Nexo fuel cell cars will be powered by hydrogen produced in Fyshwick. Picture: Peter Brewer

Canberra is getting hydrogen cars and a fuelling station

Peter Brewer

Labor digs in on climate change stance

UK PM Theresa May announces her resignation plans

ACT Education Minister's son suspended over school fight

'Sick, wounded' children need urgent evacuation from Syrian camp, say families

City Services Minister Chris Steel, who unveiled the ACT government's new dog strategy on Friday.

Owners face new fines under ACT dog strategy

David Speers. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Rocked by Speers' defection, Sky News may delay his move to ABC

An image from a video provided by the Economic Development Directorate showing a proposed 30,000 seat stadium on the site of the current Civic pool.

NRL says marquee content on table if Canberra builds stadium

Allan Alaalatoa. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Things could get dire' Brumbies send crowd warning

Artist's impression of the new Ralph Lauren store at Canberra Outlet. Picture: supplied.

Canberra Outlet lands new high-end stores

David Pope's view: Agenda under construction

David Pope's view: Agenda under construction

UK press scorns departing PM's Brexit fail

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Ex-Honduran pres probed over drug money

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World's most expensive drug costs $US2m

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ALP's Neumann still has plenty to give

2hrs ago

Fed judge blocks Mississippi abortion ban

2hrs ago

Trump raises Aust role in 'Russia hoax'

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Federal Labor MP Mark Butler.

Labor digs in on climate change stance

Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has come under fire for Labor's weak position on Adani's proposed mine.

Premier says Adani mine decision likely within weeks

Labor's Andrew Leigh, who has criticised the Greens' campaign strategy in the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Andrew Leigh blasts Greens over campaign strategy

Foreign Islamic State wives and children at the al-Hawl camp in Syria. Picture: Kate Geraghty

'Sick, wounded' children need urgent evacuation from Syrian camp, say families

Anthony Albanese has a second chance at the Labor leadership and he's not letting it go. Picture: Wolter Peeters

'Bleeds Labor': Why Albanese has left nothing on the table

Judith Ireland

Member for the new seat of Canberra Alicia Payne. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new member for Canberra is ready to be an advocate for the city

Jasper Lindell

Labor leader contender and member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese speaks to the media in Sydney on Thursday. Mr Albanese is set to become Labor's next leader. Picture: AAP

'Conflict fatigue': Albanese rises with a message for the suburbs

David Crowe, Eryk Bagshaw

Blanche D'Alpuget and Bob Hawke together in 2013. Picture: Tim Bauer

'No fear of death': D'Alpuget breaks silence on Hawke's final days

Nick Bonyhady

Policy challenges await Albanese

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Policy challenges await Albanese

Michelle Grattan

Harbingers of change too cocky

OPINION
Harbingers of change too cocky

Ian Warden

We have to adapt for a strong economy

OPINION
We have to adapt for a strong economy

Crispin Hull

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

Ron Cerabona

Dame Edna Everage ahead of her 2019 My Gorgeous Life tour. Picture: Supplied

The modern woman: There's still no one like the Dame

Amy Martin

The National Museum of Australia's senior curator of Indigenous Knowledges, Caroline Edwards, with a series of eight life-sized figures created by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers from the remote central and western deserts. Picture: Karleen Minney

Showing the songline of Seven Sisters and a shape-shifter

Ron Cerabona

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

Picture: Joe Armao

Where you can get a free beer in Canberra this weekend

The Art Girl Rising T-shirts that feature the names of Australian female artists. Picture: Supplied

Why you should learn to know her name

Amy Martin

The Brumbies celebrate a Tevitai Kuridrani, left, try in the first half against teh Bulls. Picture: AAP

Kuridrani makes Brumbies train leave station with vital win

Allan Alaalatoa. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Things could get dire' Brumbies send crowd warning

An image from a video provided by the Economic Development Directorate showing a proposed 30,000 seat stadium on the site of the current Civic pool.

NRL says marquee content on table if Canberra builds stadium

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton will honour his heritage during the NRL's Indigenous round.

Comment: It's time to broaden sport's push for reconciliation

Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of French Open for second-straight year

Liam Lupton is set to don Eastlake's first indigenious jersey of his own design. Picture: Supplied

'The proudest moment of my life', Eastlake's Lupton says

Mitch Terpstra

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says the Raiders have huge expectations of themselves. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Good teams can't have a week off': Raiders rise for a test

Caden Helmers

Canberra Raiders player Josh Papalii and sister Crystal.

My inspiration: Crystal Papalii follows brother Josh's footsteps

Caden Helmers

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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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Bill Shorten is urging all Labor supporters to get behind the new party leadership team.

ALP's Neumann still has plenty to give

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The Tasmanian seat of Bass is no longer on the AEC's too-close-to-call list.

Bass no longer on AEC 'in doubt' list

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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas will introduce new taxes to offset a fall in stamp duty revenue.

Property taxes to grow in Vic budget

Victoria's royal commission in the use of police informers has get an extra year to report findings.

More time for 'impossible' Lawyer X report

David Speers. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Rocked by Speers' defection, Sky News may delay his move to ABC

Michael Lallo

PM Scott Morrison will announce the post-election line-up of his team of ministers this weekend.

PM Morrison weighs ministry replacements

Paul Osborne

Adani will know by June 13 if Queensland's environment department will approve its plans.

Adani's upbeat but still has more hurdles

Liza Kappelle

Essendon man Bryner Menchavez has been missing for almost a month.

Concerns over Vic man missing for weeks

Christine McGinn

UK papers were not kind to British Prime Minister Theresa May after her resignation announcement.

UK press scorns departing PM's Brexit fail

25m ago

UK papers were not kind to British Prime Minister Theresa May after her resignation announcement.

UK press scorns departing PM's Brexit fail

25m ago

Former Honduras president Porfirio Lobo is being investigated over allegations of money laundering.

Ex-Honduran pres probed over drug money

1hr ago

Former Honduras president Porfirio Lobo is being investigated over allegations of money laundering.

Ex-Honduran pres probed over drug money

1hr ago

Spinal muscular atrophy drug Zolgensma will cost more than $US2 million for each one-off treatment.

World's most expensive drug costs $US2m

1hr ago

Spinal muscular atrophy drug Zolgensma will cost more than $US2 million for each one-off treatment.

World's most expensive drug costs $US2m

1hr ago

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Tap into that all-important grey matter | Trending

Linley Wilkie

The imposing facade of Retford Park's main house, complete with tower. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

A voyeuristic peek behind the doors of James Fairfax's country estate

Tim the Yowie Man

Stegbar's latest double glaze series, Alumiere, is designed to require minimal framing.

How to keep your heating bills down

The imposing facade of Retford Park's main house, complete with tower. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

A voyeuristic peek behind the doors of James Fairfax's country estate

Tim the Yowie Man

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

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

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

Presenting John Dowie's portrait bust to her majesty the Queen at the Lodge, 1988.

Take 5: The Larrikin we loved

@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

Limousin Australia Business and Operations manager Mardi Cook, Leanne Toll, Toll Cattle Co, Wongarbon, and Charmaine and Dean Kesby, Tamworth.

See who was at the Capitalise on Carcase conference in Armidale

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Limousin Australia Business and Operations manager Mardi Cook, Leanne Toll, Toll Cattle Co, Wongarbon, and Charmaine and Dean Kesby, Tamworth.

See who was at the Capitalise on Carcase conference in Armidale

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The grand champion ram from Harewood White Dorper Stud, Rocky Forest, Bathurst with Diana Stewart, Harewood and judge, Graeme Budd, Old Munbilla, Coutts Crossing via Grafton.

Harewood ram again grand champion in the White Dorpers

The grand champion ram from Harewood White Dorper Stud, Rocky Forest, Bathurst with Diana Stewart, Harewood and judge, Graeme Budd, Old Munbilla, Coutts Crossing via Grafton.

Harewood ram again grand champion in the White Dorpers

The grand champion ewe from Nomuula with judge, Graeme Budd, Old Munbilla, Coutts Crossing, Cherilyn Lowe and Joanna Dixon, Nomuula, Moonbi and Jessica Huckel and Tamsyn Henry, Dubbo College Delroy.

Whynot and Nomuula Dorpers impress

The grand champion ewe from Nomuula with judge, Graeme Budd, Old Munbilla, Coutts Crossing, Cherilyn Lowe and Joanna Dixon, Nomuula, Moonbi and Jessica Huckel and Tamsyn Henry, Dubbo College Delroy.

Whynot and Nomuula Dorpers impress