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Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

Karen Hardy

An artist impression of the redevelopment of Dickson's Section 72. Source: ACT government

What Canberra's inner north needs to cope with growth

Dan Jervis-Bardy
1hr ago

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
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The notices were issued to building site in Gungahlin back in March. Picture: Nic Walker

Gungahlin building site stop work notices lifted after three months

Andrew Brown
38m ago

Volunteer Keith Oyston with incoming Rotary Club of Tuggeranong president Georgie Fowler at the shelter for homeless men. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Demand rises for homeless services in city's south

Sally Whyte

Lyneham High School was hit by vandals on election night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Students relocated off campus after vandals hit Lyneham High

Sherryn Groch

Protesters march to the Alabama Capitol to protest a law passed last week making abortion a felony in nearly all cases with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. Picture: AP

OPINION
Anti-feminist women have a long history in the United States

Nicole Hemmer

Salim Mehajer leaves Cooma Correctional Centre in Cooma. Picture: AAP

'He approached us': Salim Mehajer to 'tell his story' to 60 Minutes

Andrew Hornery
1hr ago

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

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

Woman found after NSW Hunter dance party

44m ago

Light rail to Woden delayed to 2025: Barr

Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

Pressed octopus terrine with black lavosh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEW
Parlour a beacon on a cold night

Niki Lauda at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix. Picture: AP

Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70

1hr ago

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

Brumbies and Wallabies legend George Smith retires

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

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

David Pope's view: Morrison's miracle

Labor may be led by the Albo to victory

13m ago

Suburban MP seeks Labor leadership

14m ago

Why was a 'royal love child' in court?

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Footy friendships turn to Vic scam despair

23m ago

Ex-Qld council boss in committal hearing

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Gungahlin building site stop work notices lifted after three months

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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

1hr ago

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

2hrs ago

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

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

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

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

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

Neil McMahon

Outgoing Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and shadow treasurer Chris Bowen. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Massive swings against Labor in franking credit seats

Eryk Bagshaw

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott conceding defeat on Saturday night. Picture: AAP

Government urged to make use of Abbott's 'immense talents'

Fergus Hunter

Labor frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Labor's climate policies 'hurt its chances' in the bush

Nicole Hasham

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

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

Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

Karen Hardy

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

Pressed octopus terrine with black lavosh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEW
Parlour a beacon on a cold night

Kirsten Lawson

James Scott, left and Brendan Kelly in The Woman in Black. Picture: Elizabeth Avery Scott

REVIEW
Atmospheric and tragic Gothic chiller

Alanna Maclean

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

2hrs ago

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

Brumbies and Wallabies legend George Smith retires

Niki Lauda at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix. Picture: AP

Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70

1hr ago

Canberra product and rising basketball player Chima Moneke will set his sights on a new deal in Europe. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bye bye Boomers: Moneke stays abroad

Canberra Raiders rookie Hudson Young is determined to prove he belongs in the NRL. Picture: NRL Photos

Rookie Raiders belong in big time, despite criticism

Caden Helmers

Josh Mann-Rea has had an operation to repair his knee, but his career is still in the air. Picture: AAP

Brumbies hooker Mann-Rea's knee repaired to aid recovery

Chris Dutton

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

Time to axe finals: Brosque

Dominic Bossi

Israel Folau has decided not to appeal his sacking but may still take legal action. Picture: Louise Kennerley

Sacked Folau blasts RA's code of conduct process

Georgina Robinson

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

2hrs ago

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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Ken Wyatt is tipped to become minister for indigenous affairs in the new Morrison ministry.

Minister optimistic about indigenous voice

9m ago

Anthony Albanese is running again for the Labor leadership, after missing out in 2013.

Labor may be led by the Albo to victory

13m ago

Chris Bowen is running for ALP leader against Anthony Albanese, who is considered the favourite.

Suburban MP seeks Labor leadership

14m ago

Simon Charles Dorante-Day claims Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are his parents.

Why was a 'royal love child' in court?

21m ago

Douglas Johnston and his wife Maureen scammed Magpies AFL club members out of more than $800,000.

Footy friendships turn to Vic scam despair

23m ago

Ex-Ipswich council chief executive Jim Lindsay is facing a committal hearing on a corruption charge.

Ex-Qld council boss in committal hearing

Warren Barnsley
30m ago

Kate Delaney, 23, has been found safe after being reported missing from a Hunter Valley dance party.

Woman found after NSW Hunter dance party

Dominica Sanda
44m ago

Senior Constable Frederick Tse said he had "no choice" but to shoot an armed man running at police.

NSW fatal shooting officer had 'no choice'

Luke Costin
45m ago

Joanne Ufer and Jacinda Ardern attended the gathering at the mine's entrance on May 3.

NZ authorities re-enter mine disaster site

42m ago

Joanne Ufer and Jacinda Ardern attended the gathering at the mine's entrance on May 3.

NZ authorities re-enter mine disaster site

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There's been a post-election surge in Australians toying with the idea of moving to New Zealand.

Post-election surge in Aussies mulling NZ

46m ago

There's been a post-election surge in Australians toying with the idea of moving to New Zealand.

Post-election surge in Aussies mulling NZ

46m ago

President Trump says China will make a deal "because they're getting killed with the tariffs".

Fears US and China digging in on trade

2hrs ago

President Trump says China will make a deal "because they're getting killed with the tariffs".

Fears US and China digging in on trade

2hrs ago

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

Caring for your pet in cold weather

RSPCA
1hr ago

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

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Parents usually face the decision over religious, family or cultural tradition reasons. There is a significant emotive element - people feel strongly in favour or against.

Reasons you might consider circumcision

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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

2hrs ago

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-old.

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

Zoe Hayes, Girgarre, Victoria. Photo supplied.

First Australian European Young Breeders School team announced

1hr ago

Zoe Hayes, Girgarre, Victoria. Photo supplied.

First Australian European Young Breeders School team announced

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on election night. Picture: AAP

Why the opinion polls were always wrong and how we should have spotted it

2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on election night. Picture: AAP

Why the opinion polls were always wrong and how we should have spotted it

2hrs ago

WINS AND LOSSES: Barnaby Joyce didn't win every contest in the 2019 federal election. Photo: Gareth Gardner 180519GGD17

Battle of the booths shows where it was won for Barnaby

WINS AND LOSSES: Barnaby Joyce didn't win every contest in the 2019 federal election. Photo: Gareth Gardner 180519GGD17

Battle of the booths shows where it was won for Barnaby