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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

Caitlyn McMahon

Pet owners in Canberra could face a yearly registration fee for their cats and dogs

Pet tax: ACT government canvasses annual animal registration

Katie Burgess

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Photo: AAP

Shorten under fire for dodging major election debates

David Crowe
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ACT public servants will move into Constitution Place next year, but the government wants more space. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT government on the hunt for more Civic office space

Katie Burgess

Sri Lankan navy soldiers keep guard outside St Anthony's Church in Colombo on Thursday after more suspicious items were found. Photo: AP

Sri Lanka warns of 'imminent' terror attacks, as death toll is revised down by 100

Rishabh R. Jain, Jon Gambrell

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Zed Seselja's campaign receives ballot-paper windfall

Doug Dingwall

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

Peter Brewer

Sri Lankan security forces stand at the site where a vehicle parked near St. Anthony's shrine exploded in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: AP

Sri Lankan bomber investigated for terrorism in Australia

Canberra Now: the hunt for new office space for government

Inner south suburbs set to be split in ACT electoral break-up

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

Joe Biden announces 2020 Presidential run

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

Nathan Hall with his well-travelled Morris Minor. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Out of Africa, a Morris Minor on a sentimental journey

Nick Kyrgios turned Good Samaritan in Canberra on Thursday.

Kyrgios lends a hand to stricken Canberra driver

Rose Stacey, 29, has battled insomnia disorder for 15 years. Photo: Louise Kennerley

Rose lies awake for hours at night, trapped in a never-ending cycle

Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

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The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Friday, April 26, 2019.

David Pope's view: Two sides of the same coin

Small plane tries to land, ends up in tree

16m ago

Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

23m ago

Labor vows more help for abused women

26m ago

Man who killed bystander jailed for 10yrs

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Shorten under fire for dodging major election debates

52m ago

Sniper debut at Melbourne dawn service

54m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Photo: AAP

Shorten under fire for dodging major election debates

52m ago

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

Sally Whyte

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

A priest conducts religious rituals during a mass burial for Easter Sunday bomb blast victims in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: AP

OPINION
The Sri Lankan attacks are uniquely senseless

Waleed Aly

Former US Secretary of State, and one-time presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. Photo: AP

OPINION
How America should respond to Mueller report

Hillary Clinton

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

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

John Hewson

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

James Slipper has returned to the Brumbies XV for their crucial clash against the Jaguares.

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar decides to sink the Slipper into Jaguares

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

Nick Kyrgios turned Good Samaritan in Canberra on Thursday.

Kyrgios lends a hand to stricken Canberra driver

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

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

Mature Wighton's evolution continues on and off field

David Polkinghorne

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

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

Bill Shorten is promising to make tackling family violence a national priority

Labor vows more help for abused women

26m ago

Mathew Russell has been jailed for shooting dead an innocent bystander on a Sydney street.

Man who killed bystander jailed for 10yrs

28m ago

A sniper was positioned at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance to watch over the Anzac Day service.

Sniper debut at Melbourne dawn service

54m ago

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is expected to seal a deal with the LNP on preferences.

Liberals close to Palmer preference deal

57m ago

Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison in Parliament House in August 2018. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Turnbull throws his support behind Morrison for election win

Evin Priest
2hrs ago

Sri Lankan security forces stand at the site where a vehicle parked near St. Anthony's shrine exploded in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: AP

Sri Lankan bomber investigated for terrorism in Australia

Rose Stacey, 29, has battled insomnia disorder for 15 years. Photo: Louise Kennerley

Rose lies awake for hours at night, trapped in a never-ending cycle

Kate Aubusson

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull with the man who replaced him, Scott Morrison, last year.

Turnbull throws support behind Morrison

Evin Priest

A piece of the propeller and one wheel fell to the ground, but the rest of the plane was intact.

Small plane tries to land, ends up in tree

16m ago

A piece of the propeller and one wheel fell to the ground, but the rest of the plane was intact.

Small plane tries to land, ends up in tree

16m ago

Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

23m ago

Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

23m ago

Mohamed Noor has testified in a US court about the events that led to Justine Damond's death.

Police officer who killed Damond testifies

1hr ago

Mohamed Noor has testified in a US court about the events that led to Justine Damond's death.

Police officer who killed Damond testifies

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ON THE TILES: Do some reference checks on your tiler to make sure they are going to do a great job. Ask for some close up photos of their work - you don't get a second chance to get this right.

Simple ways to add value

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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

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

Steers in the purebred steer competition at the 2019 Sydney Royal Show during the live judging. Photo by Rachael Webb.

Trade steers miss specifications with rise in pH, meat colour

Steers in the purebred steer competition at the 2019 Sydney Royal Show during the live judging. Photo by Rachael Webb.

Trade steers miss specifications with rise in pH, meat colour

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

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

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.

Your weekly travel inspiration

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!