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Jean Geue outside her Aranda home, which is one of the last Mr Fluffy homes in the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Remaining Mr Fluffy home owners could stay put: ACT government

Blake Foden

An ACT Legislative Assembly committee has recommended the ACT pass a bill to legalise cannabis. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Cannabis-related crimes rise in areas around Canberra

Blake Foden

Engineers say the Mascot Towers situation was evidence change was needed in the construction sector.

Mascot Towers remains vacant after cracks

Luke Costin
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Branden Kuah says tiny homes are energy-efficient and easy to construct. Picture: Dean Sewell

Morrison government's bid to grow tiny home industry

Judith Ireland

Anti-Adani protesters gathered Saturday outside the Indian High Commission in Canberra, with a smaller group also staging an event at the country's consulate in Sydney. Picture: Bob Brown Foundation

'Gearing up': Anti-Adani action to expand and spread, green groups say

Peter Hannam, Tony Moore

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was labelled a 'loser' by US President Donald Trump during his UK visit.

Trump calls for new London mayor

Emma Bowden
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A scheme to help reduce the trauma associated giving evidence in court is being introduced in the ACT.

ACT children to be supported giving evidence to police, courts

Kimberley Le Lievre

Picture: Peter Rae

Unit prices slashed across Canberra as market downturn hits home

Lucy Bladen

Kerr reveals online slur was behind remarks after Brazil win

Labor: Coalition more interested in fighting over tax cuts than passing them

Closing the gate after 150 years - and Sutton could double in size

Cut land prices for cheap housing: property boss

Jean Geue outside her Aranda home, which is one of the last Mr Fluffy homes in the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Remaining Mr Fluffy home owners could stay put: ACT government

Bald Archy founder Peter Batey has died after his car went off the road in regional NSW. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Unthinkable': Bald Archy Prize founder dies on rural NSW road

Runaway winners: The Brumbies charged into the finals with a big win against the Queensland Reds. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Brumbies beat Reds to gallop into Super Rugby finals

Canberra tennis players Jack McDermott (left) and Alex Baker. Picture: Supplied

Up-and-coming stars glow bright on the tennis court

The Belted Galloway steer in the public foyer of the Batemans Bay Police Station. Photo: South Coast Police District.

Applying for bale: Steer visits police station after breaking free

Canberra Times journalist Sherryn Groch carries her father's ashes inside her necklace. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Mascot Towers remains vacant after cracks

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Trump calls for new London mayor

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Notre Dame holds first mass since fire

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Branden Kuah says tiny homes are energy-efficient and easy to construct. Picture: Dean Sewell

Morrison government's bid to grow tiny home industry

Australian intelligence agencies could be used more offensively on domestic networks.

Intelligence agency could be used for 'offensive cyber' operations in Australia

Former prime minister Paul Keating speaks during the state memorial service for former prime minister Bob Hawke at the Sydney Opera House on Friday. At left, Blanche D'Alpuget and Sophie Taylor-Price speak, and a video of Bob Hawke. Pictures: Alex Ellinghausen

A farewell befitting Australia's brilliant larrikin leader

Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

Defence spending is again the focus of an audit report. Picture: Andrew Taylor

Defence struggles to follow money: audit report

Sally Whyte

Huawei Australia chair John Lord on the front lawn of Parliament House yesterday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

We're here to stay, says Huawei in face of ban

Canberra-based parliamentarian and member for Fenner Dr Andrew Leigh. Picture: AAP

Small businesses an opportunity for Labor says Leigh

Shane Wright

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher.

Huawei ban won't impact on rollout of 5G: Minister

Fergus Hunter

Is there stamina for sustained reading?

OPINION
Is there stamina for sustained reading?

Ian Warden

Tarnya Davis.

OPINION
Making love count in today's world

Tarnya Davis

We need to guide more young women into engineering

OPINION
We need to guide more young women into engineering

Dr Bianca Capra

My grandfather was one of Australia's first 'natives only' gardeners - except for roses. Grandpa said roses didn't count. Picture: Craig Sillitoe

Roses, roses, roses - all for free

Jackie French

Reidsdale truffle farmer Kate Marshall and dachshund-cross-labradors Shadow and Oz, who have started harvesting truffles for the 2019 season. Picture: Karleen Minney

The hunt for truffles is on across the Canberra region

Rebecca Mayo, Bound by Gorse, 2017 in Unfinished Business at Canberra Contemporary Art Space Gorman Arts Centre. Picture: Supplied

Engaging exhibition that challenges

Sasha Grishin

My grandfather was one of Australia's first 'natives only' gardeners - except for roses. Grandpa said roses didn't count. Picture: Craig Sillitoe

Roses, roses, roses - all for free

G.W. Bot, Glass Glyphs - Glyph Song (detail), 2019, courtesy of the artist and Beaver Galleries, in Glass Glyphs at Canberra Glassworks. Picture: Brenton McGeachie

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Glass glyphs and neon tubes full of mysterious meaning

Kerry-Anne Cousins

Tipsy Bull and Hopscotch on Lonsdale Street, Braddon. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Braddon venues' noise battle dismissed by tribunal - but it's not over yet

Jasper Lindell

Runaway winners: The Brumbies charged into the finals with a big win against the Queensland Reds. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Brumbies beat Reds to gallop into Super Rugby finals

Capital Football's FFA Cup qualifier was nearly thrown into disarray by fog. Picture: David Jordan (Capital Football)

Fog can't stand between Cooma and the FFA Cup shootout glory

Taniela Tupou got sent to the sin bin after a shoulder charge on Christian Leallifano. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Red card or play on? Tongan Thor's collision conundrum

Michaela Day celebrates with teammates after the first of her two goals. Photo David Jordan

Day's night secures Cup for brilliant Belconnen

Royals' Douglas Lancaster celebrates his hat-trick with teammates. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Sir Lancaster scores hat-trick on Royals debut in win over Wests

Lucie Bertoldo

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton is relaxed about his Origin chances. Picture: AAP Image/Rohan Thomson

Wighton only has Sunday on his mind ahead of Origin selection

David Polkinghorne

Tuggeranong's Ngarima Low being tackled just shy of the tryline. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Big Dan is Kilian it for the Tuggeranong Bushrangers

David Polkinghorne

Brumbies back-rower David Pocock could return for the Wallabies sooner than anticipated. Picture: Stuart Walmsley (Rugby Australia)

Pocock may return early in Rugby Championship

Darren Walton

Australian feel: Campbell 5's fifth and final stage, The Parade, is designed around indoor-outdoor living to make the most of the surrounds and the lifestyle that goes with it. Distinctly Australian elements at The Parade include engineered Spotted Gum floors as a daily reminder of the country's natural beaty.

Creating a truly liveable new Canberra community

The Skills Checkpoint Program can assist those aged 45 to 75 to upskill or transition into a new position or career.

VERTO proudly support older Australians to stay in the workforce

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

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

Kathryn Carter

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Tom Sebo

LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

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Engineers say the Mascot Towers situation was evidence change was needed in the construction sector.

Mascot Towers remains vacant after cracks

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Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is "playing games" with tax cuts and the economy.

Tax plan split would help economy now: ALP

Victorian leader Michael O'Brien will address the Liberals state council meeting in Melbourne.

Review into Vic Liberals election loss due

Posters are stuck to poles and windows throughout Byron Bay, asking for any new information and sharing photos of a smiling young Theo who has been missing for two weeks. Picture: Danielle Smith.

'People always turn up in Byron': Backpacker Theo Hayez still missing

Margaret Radmore is terminally ill and wants to access Victoria's new voluntary assisted dying laws. Picture: Eddie Jim

'I choose not to suffer': Margaret's choice to be one of the first Victorians to access assisted dying

Melissa Cunningham

Anti-Adani protesters gathered Saturday outside the Indian High Commission in Canberra, with a smaller group also staging an event at the country's consulate in Sydney. Picture: Bob Brown Foundation

'Gearing up': Anti-Adani action to expand and spread, green groups say

Peter Hannam, Tony Moore

Missing 22-year-old man Baranaba Gai was last seen on Napier Street in Fitzroy North, Melbourne.

Vic man missing for more than two months

Christine McGinn

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet says Tuesday's budget will focus on reducing back office costs.

Public sector cuts expected in NSW budget

Luke Costin

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam has sidestepped questions over whether she should quit.

HK leader Carrie Lam delays unpopular bill

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam has sidestepped questions over whether she should quit.

HK leader Carrie Lam delays unpopular bill

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan was labelled a 'loser' by US President Donald Trump during his UK visit.

Trump calls for new London mayor

1hr ago

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was labelled a 'loser' by US President Donald Trump during his UK visit.

Trump calls for new London mayor

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Worshippers wore hard hats for Notre Dame Cathedral's first mass since a devastating blaze in April.

Notre Dame holds first mass since fire

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Worshippers wore hard hats for Notre Dame Cathedral's first mass since a devastating blaze in April.

Notre Dame holds first mass since fire

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Why wait for the afterlife to experience your idea of heaven?

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Creating a heaven here on earth

Karen Hardy

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Do women get a run for their money?

Amy Martin

Create your dream reading nook | Trending

Create your dream reading nook | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Calthorpes' House, a museum since 1986, is a treasure trove of early 20th century life in Canberra's suburbs. Photo: ACT Historic Places

A look inside a suburban treasure

Tim the Yowie Man

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

Planning your next holiday? Check out these deals

John Rozentals

TRADITIONAL DRESS: Travel writer Jac Taylor after a spontaneous makeover in Shuzenji, central Japan. Photo: Supplied

Spontaneous makeovers in Japan, bar fights in Dublin and cycling Belgium: these solo travellers have seen it all

Dayle Latham

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Rowan Cowley

University of Melbourne Associate Professor Peter van Wijngaarden (left) with CERA's Dr Xavier Hadoux.

Simple eye test could soon detect early signs of Alzheimer's

Geraldine Cardozo

Vicki Gordon of Sydney, David Sullivan of Kingston and Helen Ulcoq of Kingston. Pictures: Amy Martin

Crowds witness music and narrative fusion

Pipe Major William Brown (left) and Pipe Sergeant William Brown, father and son. 1975

Scottish Fun

Wally Bell of Dunlop and Noni Cragg of Sydney. Pictures: Amy Martin

While you were sleeping, aMBUSH was exhibiting

Competiton was strong for the Riverina Wool hogget ram of the 2019 show

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Competiton was strong for the Riverina Wool hogget ram of the 2019 show

Hay Sheep Show

The champion and reserve champion Dorset Horn rams from Redline, West Wyalong with Kyle Sturgess, Redline, judge Daryl Dixon, Ashbank, Dubbo and Scott Mitchell, Rene, Culcairn.

Redline rams stand out in the Dorset Horns

The champion and reserve champion Dorset Horn rams from Redline, West Wyalong with Kyle Sturgess, Redline, judge Daryl Dixon, Ashbank, Dubbo and Scott Mitchell, Rene, Culcairn.

Redline rams stand out in the Dorset Horns

WE GOAT THIS: Billie Johnstone with her son Jeremy.

Goat a blackberry problem?

WE GOAT THIS: Billie Johnstone with her son Jeremy.

Goat a blackberry problem?