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Stephenie Rodriguez and her WanderSafe Beacon. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

This Canberra mum has created a device for anyone who felt unsafe at night

Amy Martin

Bill Shorten, pictured with wife Chloe, conceded defeat on the night of the election. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

OPINION
With hindsight, yes, the election does make sense

Jack Waterford

George Pell will appeal convictions for sexually abusing two boys but won't appeal his sentence.

Pell won't appeal child abuse sentence

Karen Sweeney
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The ACT government has identified eight areas where 90 per cent of urban infill could occur.

The areas in Canberra flagged for intense urban infill

Katie Burgess

Uber drivers' experience highlights the dead-end job prospects facing more Australian workers

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Uber drivers highlight the dead-end job prospects facing more Australian workers

Peter Holtum, Greg Marston

Geoffrey Rush has been awarded damages of $2.9 million after suing Nationwide News and a journalist.

Wilson case raised as Rush appeal begins

Sarah McPhee
1hr ago

Labor's new leadership team, Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles, will be confirmed on Thursday.

Albanese promises to hold PM to account

Angus Livingston, AAP Senior Political Writer
1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces his ministry during a press conference at Parliament House on Sunday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

PM takes public service under own wing in reshuffle

Jasper Lindell

'Egg girl' pleads guilty to drug charge

Ex-cop sued for defamation after Facebook post

Rise in executive staff levels since health split

Post-election call remains strident for smoking campaign

Stephenie Rodriguez and her WanderSafe Beacon. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

This Canberra mum has created a device for anyone who felt unsafe at night

The Raiders have continued to welcome big crowds this season. Picture: Jay Cronan

OPINION
Why Raiders can fill Canberra Stadium, but not Brumbies

More than 20 centimetres of snow fell overnight at Perisher. Picture: Perisher Ski Resort/Twitter

Snow on the way for ACT, with large falls already hitting slopes

David Speers is said to be moving on from Sky News.

Sky's David Speers expected to take pay cut for ABC job

Josh Papalii is back in Queensland colours. Picture: AAP

Raiders trio set for an Origin showdown

Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet Sheridan officiate the ceremony marking the start of Reconciliation Day. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Amid the pouring rain, fires of Reconciliation prevail

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Responses to Victoria's budget

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This Canberra mum has created a device for anyone who felt unsafe at night

19m ago

Jack Wighton reveals his motivation in Blues call-up

19m ago

Band of rookies face a major test as Raiders left depleted

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Albanese promises to hold PM to account

1hr ago

North Korea: US' John Bolton a 'warmonger'

1hr ago

Anthony Albanese is expected to be the only nominee for Labor leader when the deadline passes on Monday. Picture: AAP

Albanese under pressure to promote more women, as Marles looks set to be deputy

Senator Arthur Sinodinos will be Australia's next US ambassador. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Sinodinos tapped for US role as Trump raises questions over Australia

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces his ministry during a press conference at Parliament House on Sunday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

PM takes public service under own wing in reshuffle

Scott Morrison and the Liberals outgunned Labor. Picture: James Brickwood

Inside story of how the Liberals beat Labor at its own game

Anthony Albanese, a hero of Labor's Left, will lead significant soul-searching about the party's economic agenda. Picture: James Brickwood

Just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right: the challenges facing Anthony Albanese

Michael Koziol

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

David Wroe

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

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

Nicole Hasham, Dana McCauley

The 1980s were the golden age for Canberra's nightlife

The 1980s were the golden age for Canberra's nightlife

Letters to the editor

Mutitjulu elder Rolley Mintuma and Pat Anderson from the Referendum Council with a piti holding the Uluru Statement from the Heart in May 2017. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

OPINION
Chance for Morrison to give a voice to the quietest Australians of all

Stan Grant

Canberra women can stay longer in hospital

Canberra women can stay longer in hospital

The Canberra Times

Puttin' on the Ritz features songs by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter among others. Picture: Supplied.

Celebrating great songs of Hollywood and Broadway's past

Ron Cerabona

Jackie Gillies is heading to Canberra for her Shine It Up Live tour. Picture: Supplied

Gillies' guide to shining up your life

Amy Martin

The prickly pear has many benefits not well known in Australia, particularly its nutritional properties and use on non-productive lands. Picture: Alamy

Benefits of cactus a prickly subject

Caroline Gouws, PhD student, University of Canberra

Puttin' on the Ritz features songs by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter among others. Picture: Supplied.

Celebrating great songs of Hollywood and Broadway's past

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

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

Ron Cerabona

Josh Papalii is back in Queensland colours. Picture: AAP

Raiders trio set for an Origin showdown

Nick Cotric looms as a massive chance to make a debut in sky blue. Picture: NRL Photos

Raiders duo Cotric and Wighton picked for Blues in Origin I

NSW Blues debutant Jack Wighton wants to make his two daughters proud. Picture: AAP

Jack Wighton reveals his motivation in Blues call-up

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The Raiders have continued to welcome big crowds this season. Picture: Jay Cronan

OPINION
Why Raiders can fill Canberra Stadium, but not Brumbies

Christian Lealiifano, Irae Simone and Tevita Kuridrani.

Simone looks to spark Brumbies in run to Super Rugby finals

Caden Helmers

Cooma Tigers' Darren Bailey, left, celebrates their first goal. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Cooma slip up as Canberra salvage a draw on home soil

Lucie Bertoldo

The Sharks celebrate a try in the second half. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Sharks go back-to-back to bite Warriors in battle of Belconnen

Lucie Bertoldo

Sebastian Kris looms as a chance to make an NRL return. Picture: NRL Photos

Band of rookies face a major test as Raiders left depleted

Caden Helmers
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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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Victoria's Treasurer hands down a budget that spends on health and transport and keeps a surplus.

Responses to Victoria's budget

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Stephenie Rodriguez and her WanderSafe Beacon. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

This Canberra mum has created a device for anyone who felt unsafe at night

19m ago

Labor's new leadership team, Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles, will be confirmed on Thursday.

Albanese promises to hold PM to account

1hr ago

New Labor leader Anthony Albanese has slammed the naming of two current senators for overseas posts

Foreign gigs for senators 'arrogant': ALP

1hr ago

Geoffrey Rush has been awarded damages of $2.9 million after suing Nationwide News and a journalist.

Wilson case raised as Rush appeal begins

Sarah McPhee
1hr ago

Samantha Knight's mother Tess Knight isn't satisfied pedophile Michael Guider is safe for release.

NSW pedophile goes back on guilty plea

Luke Costin
1hr ago

Former teacher Vincent Henry Reynolds has pleaded guilty to dozens of child sexual abuse offences.

Vic man admits decades of sex offending

Amber Wilson
1hr ago

Barnaby Joyce is pushing the government to get on with backing a coal-fired power station.

Albanese calls for unity on energy policy

1hr ago

John Bolton has been called a "warmonger" and "defective human product" by North Korea.

North Korea: US' John Bolton a 'warmonger'

1hr ago

John Bolton has been called a "warmonger" and "defective human product" by North Korea.

North Korea: US' John Bolton a 'warmonger'

1hr ago

US White House adviser John Bolton met Taiwan's national security chief David Lee this month.

Taiwan, US officials hold rare meeting

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US White House adviser John Bolton met Taiwan's national security chief David Lee this month.

Taiwan, US officials hold rare meeting

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US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are on a four-day trip to Japan.

Trump meets new Japan Emperor Naruhito

2hrs ago

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are on a four-day trip to Japan.

Trump meets new Japan Emperor Naruhito

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In the latest global rankings report by Ookla, Australia has dropped to number 62 in the ranking of household speeds.

Tech Talk: Frustrated with slow NBN? Try mobile

Mathew Dickerson

Vote for your favourite fish shop

Vote for your favourite fish shop

Berry: An arty, food-oriented town.

A Berry fine destination for a foodie escape

John Rozentals

Berry: An arty, food-oriented town.

A Berry fine destination for a foodie escape

John Rozentals

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

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

Clare Freeman and Matthew Lord

Pre-poll hunger attack

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

Year 9 and 10 Lake Cargelligo Central School agriculture students with purebred White Suffolk lambs that will be part of their paddock-to-plate venture. Photo: Rachael Webb

Home grown food at Lake Cargelligo

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Year 9 and 10 Lake Cargelligo Central School agriculture students with purebred White Suffolk lambs that will be part of their paddock-to-plate venture. Photo: Rachael Webb

Home grown food at Lake Cargelligo

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Judge, Roweena Sweeney, Nundoon stud, Mendooran, supreme Border Leicester (ram) from New Armatree stud, Armatree, held by Mitchell Carlow, and grand ewe shown by Cherie Pagan, Cooinda stud, Gilgandra.

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Judge, Roweena Sweeney, Nundoon stud, Mendooran, supreme Border Leicester (ram) from New Armatree stud, Armatree, held by Mitchell Carlow, and grand ewe shown by Cherie Pagan, Cooinda stud, Gilgandra.

Life memberships

2hrs ago

Virtual reality technology is enabled Ekka visitors to immerse themselves in the story of Australias beef. - Photos: Kelly Butterworth.

AuctionsPlus to launch virtual reality sale by 2020

Virtual reality technology is enabled Ekka visitors to immerse themselves in the story of Australias beef. - Photos: Kelly Butterworth.

AuctionsPlus to launch virtual reality sale by 2020