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Blanche D'Alpuget and Bob Hawke together in 2013. Picture: Tim Bauer

'No fear of death': D'Alpuget breaks silence on Hawke's final days

Nick Bonyhady
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack speak with department secretaries around the cabinet table. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Morrison sends a pointed message to public service bosses

Sally Whyte

Five kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated $3 million street value, was seized from a Theodore home. Picture: Supplied

Canberra concreter hid $3 million of cocaine under bed, police allege

Alexandra Back

Pauline Hanson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

How will new government reach the magic number of 39 in the Senate?

David Wroe

Canberra Hospital.

Stabbed, shot and unhelpful: Man drives himself to Canberra Hospital

Peter Brewer

It's an old problem. Did these Sydney-siders understand the etiquette of the tram in 1950?

OPINION
Light rail etiquette: don't talk on the tram. Please!

Steve Evans

There are reports that British prime minister Theresa May will stand down on Friday.

British PM May 'expected to quit Friday'

Guy Faulconbridge

Anthony Albanese. picture: AAP

Albanese to become Labor leader as Chalmers pulls out of race

Eryk Bagshaw

The plan to put 40,000 tonnes of ACT food waste to good use

How and why Human Services' child support IT upgrade went so wrong

OPINION
Zed's social views are often out of step with most Canberrans, but he keeps getting elected

Blanche D'Alpuget and Bob Hawke together in 2013. Picture: Tim Bauer

'No fear of death': D'Alpuget breaks silence on Hawke's final days

2hrs ago

Geoffrey Rush outside the Federal Court in November. Picture: AAP

Geoffrey Rush wins record $2.9 million defamation payout

Canberra has been experiencing warmer than average temperatures in the last days of autumn. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Enjoy this warm spell while you can Canberra, it's not going to hang around much longer

The logistics and statistics behind the home of Canberra's tallest building

The logistics and statistics behind the home of Canberra's tallest building

National Gallery of Australia senior conservator David Wise with Claude Monet's Haystacks, midday. Picture: Karleen Minney

A chance to see Monet in a new light

Geoff Grey conducting the Canberra Wind Symphony. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

'American Taliban' released from prison

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Modi promises inclusive India after win

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'No fear of death': D'Alpuget breaks silence on Hawke's final days

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Quaedvlieg's girlfriend torn between relationship and law, court hears

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Right set for gains in European elections

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UK children's author Judith Kerr dies

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Blanche D'Alpuget and Bob Hawke together in 2013. Picture: Tim Bauer

'No fear of death': D'Alpuget breaks silence on Hawke's final days

2hrs ago

Roman Quaedvlieg arrives at the Downing Centre with his girlfriend, Sarah Rogers, and solicitor Bryan Wrench. Picture: JOEL CARRETT

Quaedvlieg's girlfriend torn between relationship and law, court hears

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

Tax cut fight looms as Labor casts doubt on plans to push through changes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack speak with department secretaries around the cabinet table. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Morrison sends a pointed message to public service bosses

The child support IT system has had problems for years. Picture: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

How and why Human Services' child support IT upgrade went so wrong

Sally Whyte

Anthony Albanese. picture: AAP

Albanese to become Labor leader as Chalmers pulls out of race

Eryk Bagshaw

Pauline Hanson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

How will new government reach the magic number of 39 in the Senate?

David Wroe

Labor's national secretary, Noah Carroll, is being blamed for the party's unsuccessful election campaign. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Dead as a dodo': Labor Party boss urged to go before knives are sharpened

Latika Bourke

Challenges are mounting for light rail

Challenges are mounting for light rail

The Canberra Times

Is listening to each other the answer to our problems?

Is listening to each other the answer to our problems?

Letters to the editor

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg meet with the RBA Governor Philip Lowe on Wednesday. Picture: AAP

OPINION
We had a chance to fix the housing crisis. The moment's now passed

Jess Irvine

Picture: Joe Armao

Where you can get a free beer in Canberra this weekend

The Art Girl Rising T-shirts that feature the names of Australian female artists. Picture: Supplied

Why you should learn to know her name

Amy Martin

Wicked Sisters (from left): Elaine Noon, Nikki-Lynn Hunter, Alice Ferguson and Lainie Hart. Picture: Imogen Thomas

REVIEW
Wicked Sisters is a strong, tough play

Alanna Maclean

Picture: Joe Armao

Where you can get a free beer in Canberra this weekend

Elaine Crombie and Ursula Yovich in Barbara and the Camp Dogs. Picture: Daniel Boud

The 'hard truths' that are bringing audiences to their feet

Amy Martin

Zoe Philpott in Ada.Ada.Ada. at the British Land Storey Club in May 2019. Picture: British Land

Ada.Ada.Ada. tells the story of an unsung computer pioneer

Ron Cerabona

Christian Lealiifano says he feels like he's back to his best as he chases a World Cup berth. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'I feel back to full health': Lealiifano's Wallabies call shock

Nick Cotric was in Blues camp last year. Is this a sign of things to come? Picture: NRL Photos

Blues bolter: Raiders star Cotric emerges as NSW contender

Raiders greats Jason Croker, Brett Hetherington, Luke Davico, Quentin Pongia, John Lomax and Brett Mullins during a recent catch-up.

The bond of Raiders' toughest duo - Lomax and Pongia

Nathan Cleary celebrates during the Panthers' win over the Eels. Picture: NRL Imagery

Will Cleary's effort for plucky Panthers be enough for Blues?

DJ Taumoepeau will fight for the XFC heavyweight title against Justin Tafa on Friday night. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

From sleeping in cars to shooting for the stars

Caden Helmers

Goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been selected for her fourth World Cup. Picture: Aleksander Jason Kostadinoski

Fourth time's the charm for Matildas No.1 Williams

Lucie Bertoldo

Folau Faingaa has scored 10 tries so far this season to be Super Rugby's leading try-scorer. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bold Brumbies vow to embrace finals-run pressure

Chris Dutton

The Raiders say they aren't satisfied with honourable losses this year. Picture: NRL Imagery

Raiders refuse to settle on being 'close enough'

Chris Dutton

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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Scott Morrison(R) is visiting disaster-hit areas of Queensland on his first trip since the election.

Morrison visits flood-hit Queensland farms

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Bob Hawke didn't get to cast his vote in the federal election despite wanting to, his widow has said

No final election vote for Bob Hawke

The federal election contest remains close in three lower house seats as vote counting continues.

Three close seats as vote count rolls on

Australian actor Geoffrey Rush has been awarded almost $3 million in a defamation payout.

Geoffrey Rush gets $2.9m defamation payout

Raymond James' daughter Tracy James had urged for triple-killer Berwyn Rees to remain behind bars.

NSW triple killer Rees' parole overturned

Luke Costin

Sarah Jane Chisholm Rogers has been accused of self-centred regret.

'Tension with law' for ex-ABF boss's lover

Luke Costin

About 93.5 per cent of WA's Kimberley region will now have native title recognition.

Native title for most of WA's Kimberley

Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein has flagged $544 million more for health services over four years.

Tasmania forecast to return to net debt

Ethan James

John Walker Lindh has walked free from prison after serving 17 years of a 20-year sentence.

'American Taliban' released from prison

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John Walker Lindh has walked free from prison after serving 17 years of a 20-year sentence.

'American Taliban' released from prison

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Incumbent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition is likely to increase its majority.

Modi promises inclusive India after win

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Incumbent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition is likely to increase its majority.

Modi promises inclusive India after win

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Nigel Farage's Brexit Party will likely be a big winner in European elections this week.

Right set for gains in European elections

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Nigel Farage's Brexit Party will likely be a big winner in European elections this week.

Right set for gains in European elections

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The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

NOBLE GRAPE: Considered one of the six noble varieties that grows around the world, Chardonnay expresses itself perfectly in many different climates.

It's International Chardonnay Day (yes, really)

Linda Lambrechts

If you are planning to travel cashless, make sure you always have a back-up card.

Hints for travelling without cash

Noel Whittaker

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

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

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

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

@karleenminneyphotographer: The inflation of the Vincent Van Gogh hot air balloon.

Take 5: Instagrammers of The Canberra Times

From left: Adi Matters of Higgins, Ellen Kerslake of Jerrabomberra, Muzi Wen of Giralang, and her daughters Nari, 4, and Ara, 7 months.

Take 5: 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

Festival organiser and founder, Anne Baker.

Grey nomads put the White Cliffs Music Festival on the map

Festival organiser and founder, Anne Baker.

Grey nomads put the White Cliffs Music Festival on the map

Duri farmers Di Sanderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Matthew Laird and Julie and Kevin Aitken oppose a new irrigation bore near their properties. Photo: Rachael Webb

Duri water bore battle fury

Duri farmers Di Sanderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Matthew Laird and Julie and Kevin Aitken oppose a new irrigation bore near their properties. Photo: Rachael Webb

Duri water bore battle fury

Wool, like this super fine fleece from Tarrangower, east of Armidale, is made with sun, soil, water and sheep but apparently it is worse for the environment than oil-based polypropylene.

Natural fibres undersold

Wool, like this super fine fleece from Tarrangower, east of Armidale, is made with sun, soil, water and sheep but apparently it is worse for the environment than oil-based polypropylene.

Natural fibres undersold