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Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

The female wombat joey with a severe case of mange that was cornered in Sophie Boyson's backyard in Gordon on Friday. The joey, which had also been hit by a car, had to be euthanised because of the severe mange. Picture: Sophie Boyson

Mange-infected wombat a sign of 'national disaster'

British chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain is reportedly calling in administrators.

Jamie Oliver's restaurants in trouble

Pressed octopus terrine with black lavosh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEW
Parlour a beacon on a cold night

Jon and Daenerys had a fatal meeting in Monday's finale. Picture: HBO

SPOILERS
'Hacky, cliched': fans and critics react to Game of Thrones finale

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

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

Potential for Iran attacks 'put on hold'

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May's 'new deal' to break Brexit deadlock

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Ukraine leader's decree for snap election

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More Australians accessing palliative care

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OPINION
Deciphering the election outcome

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Send Abbott to the Vatican: Tim Fischer

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

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

Send Abbott to the Vatican: Tim Fischer

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

Former public service commissioner Andrew Podger. Picture: Melissa Adams

Public servants scramble to prepare briefs for new Morrison ministry

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

Treasury spokesman Chris Bowen and infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese are both contenders for the Labor leadership. Picture: Andrew Meares

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Chris Bowen to face off against Anthony Albanese in race to lead Labor after election loss

Michael Koziol

Tax cuts for 10 million workers in doubt as Morrison concedes delay to Parliament

Tax cuts for 10 million workers in doubt as Morrison concedes delay to Parliament

David Crowe

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

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

Geoff Grey conducting the Canberra Wind Symphony. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

Karen Hardy

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

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

Karen Hardy

Jarrad Teka and his dog Raho both fell 12 metres down rocks and a waterfall at Ginninderra Falls earlier this year. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

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

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

RUPA wants 'clear parameters' for expressing player views

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

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

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

Goodbye to a great: George Smith has officially ended his career.

Brumbies and Wallabies legend George Smith retires

Chris Dutton

Alex Brosque celebrates Sydney FC's grand final win with his family. Picture: AAP

Time to axe finals: Brosque

Dominic Bossi

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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More Australians are spending their final days in hospital palliative care, a report has found.

More Australians accessing palliative care

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A second envelope with unidentified powder was sent to Green senator Sarah Hanson-Young in Adelaide.

Alarming envelopes sent to Hanson-Young

A coroner has found police couldn't be criticised for their actions during a fatal car pursuit.

Fatal crash 62 seconds after pursuit began

Relief for lower income earners may not be available by tax time, but it may happen retrospectively.

New tax cuts priority but timing unclear

An anaesthetist who examined a patient's rectum without consent says he did so reluctantly.

No consent for rectal exam by anaesthetist

Sarah McPhee

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is facing demands for more regional MPs in her cabinet.

Qld cabinet needs regional shake up: MPs

Sonia Kohlbacher

Two men and a woman are being hunted by police after a violent crash on a NSW highway.

Murder warrants after fatal NSW crash

Perry Duffin

Trevor Tolputt died at Lake St Clair in Tasmania while walking the Overland Track alone.

Dead Tas bushwalker made 'poor decisions'

Ethan James

Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says threats from Iran in the Middle East remain high.

Potential for Iran attacks 'put on hold'

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Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says threats from Iran in the Middle East remain high.

Potential for Iran attacks 'put on hold'

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Prime Minister Theresa May has set out her new deal for Britain's departure from the European Union.

May's 'new deal' to break Brexit deadlock

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Prime Minister Theresa May has set out her new deal for Britain's departure from the European Union.

May's 'new deal' to break Brexit deadlock

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Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree setting early elections for July 21.

Ukraine leader's decree for snap election

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Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree setting early elections for July 21.

Ukraine leader's decree for snap election

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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

You might notice your pets getting extra cuddly as the cool weather sets in.

Caring for your pet in cold weather

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

Paul Alchin, Christie and Hood, Dubbo knocks down the pen of crossbred lambs sold on behalf of the Shanks family, Shanks Farms, Dubbo. The tops of the Shanks family lambs made $270/hd for a run of 223 lambs and the second cut made $253.60/hd for a run of 93 lambs.

Lamb price keep climbing

Paul Alchin, Christie and Hood, Dubbo knocks down the pen of crossbred lambs sold on behalf of the Shanks family, Shanks Farms, Dubbo. The tops of the Shanks family lambs made $270/hd for a run of 223 lambs and the second cut made $253.60/hd for a run of 93 lambs.

Lamb price keep climbing

Researchers have found mice are not fans of lentils, meaning mice bait will be more effective in cereal crops, like wheat and barley.

What mice want on the menu

Researchers have found mice are not fans of lentils, meaning mice bait will be more effective in cereal crops, like wheat and barley.

What mice want on the menu

Jason Hartin of Hartin Schute Bell, selling at a Narromine store sale.

Total selloff to $141 for Merinos

Jason Hartin of Hartin Schute Bell, selling at a Narromine store sale.

Total selloff to $141 for Merinos