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A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer shields her face during extremely gusty conditions during a bushfire in Bawley Point on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Friday could be 'even worse' on coast

Doug Dingwall
Lucy Bladen

ACT RFS volunteers battling the North Black Range bushfire. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

North Black Range fire roars across the landscape

Elliot Williams

Prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to make an announcement today. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

APS overhaul: 18 departments down to 14, five secretaries sacked

Sally Whyte
Adrian Rollins

A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer works to battle a bushfire on Murramaranf Road in Bawley Point on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bushfire front hits Bawley Point

Doug Dingwall

Axel Sidaros, who has been found guilty of attempted murder, outside court. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERCanberra man found guilty of attempted murder after bikie firefight

Cassandra Morgan

Hospital department to be overhauled following review

SUBSCRIBERHospital department to be overhauled following review

Daniella White

A bushfire jumps Willinga Lake at Bawley Point on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDSouth Coast fire upgraded to emergency, properties in danger

Andrew Brown
Doug Dingwall
Lucy Bladen

The North Black Range fire near Braidwood on Thursday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDNorth Black Range bushfire downgraded

Elliot Williams
Lucy Bladen

SUBSCRIBERToday's department shake-up is just the beginning

'I call on her to apologise': Taylor demands apology from Naomi Wolf

Total fire ban declared in Canberra as severe winds forecast

OPINIONPut down those narwhal tusks: running towards danger is never a good idea

A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer shields her face during extremely gusty conditions during a bushfire in Bawley Point on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Friday could be 'even worse' on coast

Canberra United goalkeeper Sham Khamis made five saves in their loss to Brisbane Roar but couldn't stop this effort. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCanberra character not enough in W-League loss to Brisbane

There will be a Harry Potter marathon on this weekend. Picture: Warner Brothers

Five things to do this weekend

Television presenter Scott Cam was appointed National Careers Ambassador in October.

TV tradie Scott Cam's government pay packet revealed

The Royal Hotel's award-winning rib eye, with chips and salad. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWA right royal piece of steak

Rare chance to beat China at its own game

REAL AUSTRALIARare chance to beat China at its own game

Putin offers US to extend key nuclear pact

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UAE sack ex-Socceroos coach Van Marwijk

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Online sales lead big Black Friday spend

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Assisted dying laws win for WA government

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Jetstar pilots decide on Christmas strike

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Stifling temps as Qld infernos continue

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Substance as well as style in chic city retreat

REVIEWSubstance as well as style in chic city retreat

Sheriden Rhodes

DREAM: What a way to arrive in Budapest - on this luxurious river cruise ship.

Enter now: win a $27,000 European river cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

How cooking is becoming a key part of cruise life

How cooking is becoming a key part of cruise life

Explore Travel

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Prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to make an announcement today. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

APS overhaul: 18 departments down to 14, five secretaries sacked

Scott Morrison has ducked questions about embattled Liberal MP Gladys Liu.

Morrison ducks questions about Gladys Liu

The latest retail spending data suggests the Australian economy remains sluggish.

Consumers keep a tight hand on their money

Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie heads Parliament's intelligence and security committee. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Revoke automatic citizenship loss laws, intelligence committee urges

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Lambie's secret national security deal helps scrap Medevac laws

Katie Burgess
Sally Whyte

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Coalition to press reset on union-busting bill

Katie Burgess

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCompany linked to National Relay Service provider accused of targeting elderly residents

Katie Burgess

Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Philip Gaetjens said the Government's changes would reduce "bureaucratic congestion" and support a "laser-like" focus on service delivery. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Jobs expected to go in govt's mega-department reforms

Adrian Rollins

It just doesn't make sense to can the Murray Darling Plan

It just doesn't make sense to can the Murray Darling Plan

Letters to the editor

PISA results prompt a valuable debate

PISA results prompt a valuable debate

The Canberra Times

In an era when labour productivity is not feeding through to real wages, employers have the capability to pay the super guarantee while not impacting wage increases. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONBoosting the superannuation guarantee: we are all in this together

Stephen Anthony

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas party this weekend. Picture: Shutterstock.

Christmas extravaganza this weekend

Inside the kaleidoscope Christmas tree in Garema Place.

Canberra's new Christmas tree

Jenni Kemarre Martiniello. Picture: Matt Bedford

Litbits: Lots of poetry is on this week

Ron Cerabona

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas party this weekend. Picture: Shutterstock.

Christmas extravaganza this weekend

Thirsty Merc: Band members Matt Smith, Phil Stack and Rai Thistlethwayte have an extensive tour through March 2020.

Thirsty Merc national tour fuels summertime desires

Jim Kellar

Mervyn Bishop's photograph of prime minister Gough Whitlam pouring soil into the hand of traditional landowner Vincent Lingiari in 1975. Picture: Courtesy Josef Lebovic Gallery, Sydney

Bubbles, Belonging and circus

Ron Cerabona

Canberra United goalkeeper Sham Khamis made five saves in their loss to Brisbane Roar but couldn't stop this effort. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCanberra character not enough in W-League loss to Brisbane

CEO Raelene Castle says details of Rugby Australia's settlement with Israel Folau are confidential.

Folau deal cost Rugby Australia less than trial, says Castle

Canberra Capitals recruit Olivia Epoupa has a big role to play this week. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERCapitals collide with former star Wilson in key WNBL clash

Ryan Lonergan hopes to step up for the 2020 season. Picture: Sagi Biderman

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies serve tea before selection battle

Canberra goalkeeper Talei Forrest is representing Australia at an under-21s hockey series. Picture: Ned Dawson

Playing for keeps: Forrest dreams big with Jillaroos

Lucie Bertoldo

Zach Wilson scored his first home run of the season. Picture: SMP Images

Nathans homers Cavalry to ABL victory

Lucie Bertoldo

Adam Scott had a tough start to the Australian Open, finishing the day at four-over.

Australian Open hopes not yet up in smoke, insists Scott

Evin Priest

Flounder are prevalent in the south coast estuaries and will happily take a soft plastic lure meant for a flathead.

First days of summer a story of fire and ice across region

Ben Caddaye

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

THE GOOD OLD DAYS: Long before Monash, Oxley and Gowrie, there was Wanniassa. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A6135, K9/6/81/5

The four houses that define your Canberra childhood

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

Vantage Strata named Canberra's leading strata management experts

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Sponsored content

Black Friday sales are becoming more popular in Australia, with online spending leading the way.

Online sales lead big Black Friday spend

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Laws allowing assisted dying in Western Australia will be voted in the lower house on Tuesday.

Assisted dying laws win for WA government

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A decision will soon be announced whether Jetstar pilots will take industrial action this Christmas.

Jetstar pilots decide on Christmas strike

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Firefighters in Queensland are on alert as severe fire conditions are expected this weekend.

Stifling temps as Qld infernos continue

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Milton Orkopoulos was convicted of dozens of offences including supplying drugs and child sex.

Ex-Labor MP Orkopoulos parole decision due

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A new railway service will run from Adelaide to Brisbane, via Victoria and the NSW coast.

New train leaves Adelaide for Brisbane

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Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to argue the Liberals use economic uncertainty to spread fear.

Liberals do well in economic panic: Labor

Matt Coughlan

NSW Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell says the NAPLAN test is not meeting education needs.

Govt report shows shortfalls of NAPLAN

Hannah Higgins

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to extend the START treaty with the US.

Putin offers US to extend key nuclear pact

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Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to extend the START treaty with the US.

Putin offers US to extend key nuclear pact

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Nancy Pelosi has announced impeachment charges will be filed against President Trump.

Trump impeachment to go head, says Pelosi

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Nancy Pelosi has announced impeachment charges will be filed against President Trump.

Trump impeachment to go head, says Pelosi

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Nth Korea Deputy Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui rebuked US President Trump over his name calling.

N Korea warns over Trump's name calling

Nth Korea Deputy Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui rebuked US President Trump over his name calling.

N Korea warns over Trump's name calling

Jenni Kemarre Martiniello. Picture: Matt Bedford

Litbits: Lots of poetry is on this week

Ron Cerabona

Canberra bus stop socks by InIteration. Picture: Supplied

11 ways to give the gift of Canberra this Christmas

Amy Martin

HANG IN THERE: Check out Gemma Patford's top 10 tips for decorating your Christmas tree in a way that celebrates your signature style.

How to decorate a tree with your personal style

Purple Our World and World Pancreatic Cancer Day chair Jessica Abelsohn with her mum Rochelle Goulburn at Jessicas wedding, just four months before Rochelle died from pancreatic cancer.

Do you know the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Geraldine Cardozo

GOLDEN OLDIES: See veteran entertainers (l-r) Max Gillies, Normie Rowe and Tony Barber in Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember.

Yes, you are having another Senior Moment

Geraldine Cardozo

Edgars Mission provides its rescued farm animals with everything they need from a warm coat to a set of wheels.

Make it your mission to visit this sanctuary for rescued farm animals and weary travellers

Sue Preston

Four year old Simon Rice of Holt is thrilled at his new look during the face-painting workshop at Sunday in the park at Commonwealth park in 1988.

Sunday Funday

Picture by @dion_georgopoulos

Instagrammers of Canberra

Dr Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial. Awarded for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual.

About Town: Canberra Tourism's night of nights

Paul Chapman, Mode Imagery

Multi champion woolhandler Racheal Hutchinson of Gilgandra with her children (who are helping the volunteers penning sheep) Sasha, 7, Conrad, 10, and Maverick, 11.

Fleeced for national accolades

Multi champion woolhandler Racheal Hutchinson of Gilgandra with her children (who are helping the volunteers penning sheep) Sasha, 7, Conrad, 10, and Maverick, 11.

Fleeced for national accolades

Jon Wright at the 2010 NSW Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial mid-term field day at Teys, Jindalee Feedlot. He has tested 1400 bulls for feed efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.

Beef must stop ignoring its large CO2 footprint

Jon Wright at the 2010 NSW Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial mid-term field day at Teys, Jindalee Feedlot. He has tested 1400 bulls for feed efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.

Beef must stop ignoring its large CO2 footprint

Norco farms win 7c/l milk pay bonus from Coles after ACCC inquiry

Norco farms win 7c/l milk pay bonus from Coles after ACCC inquiry

Norco farms win 7c/l milk pay bonus from Coles after ACCC inquiry

Norco farms win 7c/l milk pay bonus from Coles after ACCC inquiry