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Richardson supermarket owner Marinos Haridemos and his daughter Stephanie, 21, who grew up in the store. Photo: Megan Doherty

Farewell to Richardson supermarket, stalwart of the community

Megan Doherty
1hr ago

Counter-terror police have arrested a man in North Melbourne. Photo: Seven News

BREAKING
Counter-terror police arrest man in Melbourne

Tammy Mills
1hr ago

Liberal candidate Kate Ashmor has attracted controversy for her views on the quality of public schools.

Liberals feel the anger of public schools after candidate's gaffe

Latika Bourke

Route for driverless bus trial planned for Belconnen retirement village. Photo: ACT government

The future is here: driverless bus plans for Belconnen village

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Sam Oliver has won his defamation case over Nine Network reporting after he was cleared of assault.

Sam Oliver awarded $100,000 over Nine News 'coward punch' broadcast

Margaret Scheikowski
1hr ago

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Crews battle fire at Reid apartment complex

Andrew Brown

The driver was found allegedly more than four times the legal limit.

Driver caught more than four times the limit on Anzac Day

Andrew Brown

Jess Cetiner, 25, said a lower interest rate could enable her to buy a property of better value. Photo: James Brickwood

Lower interest rate would offer an incentive for first home buyers

Natassia Chrysanthos

Murray-Darling mistakes drive water future across Australia

To save on rent, they don't just share a roof, but a bedroom

Pet tax: ACT government canvasses annual animal registration

Shorten under fire for dodging major election debates

Richardson supermarket owner Marinos Haridemos and his daughter Stephanie, 21, who grew up in the store. Photo: Megan Doherty

Farewell to Richardson supermarket, stalwart of the community

1hr ago

Pub Choir's Waveney Yasso and Astrid Jorgensen perform at Brisbane City Hall with 2800 singers on December 20, 2018. Photo: Jacob Morrison

Just add beer: Pub Choir brings singing to the masses

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

Quitting the public service, and nine-to-five, to follow a dream

Mix 106.3 breakfast presenter Kristen Henry with her fiance Iain Davidson at their Canberra reception ahead of their wedding in New Zealand next weekend.

Kristen Henry to marry next weekend in New Zealand

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

The facts and figures behind the 2019 federal election

Sri Lankans urged to avoid holy sites

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Judge rejects Palmer's 'Mad Hatter' claims

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Gattellari's fraud plots doomed: lawyer

37m ago

PM stands for coal alongside Qld candidate

38m ago

Coalition's $15m 'no Collingwood handout'

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Counter-terror police arrest man in Melbourne

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The facts and figures behind the 2019 federal election

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

Shorten under fire for dodging major election debates

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

Dana McCauley

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

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

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

Jenna Price

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

OPINION
How America should respond to Mueller report

Hillary Clinton

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

Raiders co-captain Jarrod Croker is on track to become the club's longest-serving skipper. Photo: Grant Trouville/NRL Photos

Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker's career keeps going like a broken record

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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

Raiders forward Ryan Sutton's family is never far from his mind. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Family inspiring Raider Ryan Sutton

1hr ago

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

Capitals star Kelly Wilson has left the club. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Capitals target Leilani Mitchell as star guard heads home

Caden Helmers

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

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

A judge has cited the Mad Hatter's tea party to describe some of Clive Palmer's claims.

Judge rejects Palmer's 'Mad Hatter' claims

35m ago

Lucky Gattellari has faced a sentence hearing for conspiracy to defraud Ron Medich.

Gattellari's fraud plots doomed: lawyer

37m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison supported Queensland candidate Ken O'Dowd's campaign coal message.

PM stands for coal alongside Qld candidate

38m ago

Collingwood President Eddie McGuire says the federal funding wasn't a handout.

Coalition's $15m 'no Collingwood handout'

47m ago

Counter-terror police have arrested a man in North Melbourne. Photo: Seven News

BREAKING
Counter-terror police arrest man in Melbourne

Tammy Mills
1hr ago

Sam Oliver has won his defamation case over Nine Network reporting after he was cleared of assault.

Sam Oliver awarded $100,000 over Nine News 'coward punch' broadcast

Margaret Scheikowski
1hr ago

Suspended Logan mayor Luke Smith and seven councillors have been charged by the CCC.

Qld mayor, councillors charged by CCC

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appeared relaxed on the campaign trail this week.

Relaxed Morrison confident in his pitch

Katina Curtis
1hr ago

As Sri Lanka continues to mourn the dead, authorities revised the number of dead to 250.

Sri Lankans urged to avoid holy sites

32m ago

As Sri Lanka continues to mourn the dead, authorities revised the number of dead to 250.

Sri Lankans urged to avoid holy sites

32m ago

Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

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Prince William visits Al Noor Mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

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Protesters in Bogota threw stones and other objects at police, who responded by firing tear gas.

Colombia anti-govt protests turn violent

Protesters in Bogota threw stones and other objects at police, who responded by firing tear gas.

Colombia anti-govt protests turn violent

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

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

Quitting the public service, and nine-to-five, to follow a dream

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

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

PM rules out policy deals with Palmer

38m ago

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

PM rules out policy deals with Palmer

38m ago

Holstein senior champion, Tomargo Recluse Stanley Starbaby, SD. and EG. Chesworth, Tomargo Recluse, Dubbo. Pictured judge Marcus Young, Steve and Erika Chesworth, Dave Mayo and Brooke Allen.

Tomargo Recluse finally gets the gong in the Holsteins

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Holstein senior champion, Tomargo Recluse Stanley Starbaby, SD. and EG. Chesworth, Tomargo Recluse, Dubbo. Pictured judge Marcus Young, Steve and Erika Chesworth, Dave Mayo and Brooke Allen.

Tomargo Recluse finally gets the gong in the Holsteins

1hr ago

The 7th Lighthorse Harden Regiment returning to the Lighthorse Memorial in Murrumburrah

Lighthorse support Anzac Day march in Harden and Jugiong | Photos

The 7th Lighthorse Harden Regiment returning to the Lighthorse Memorial in Murrumburrah

Lighthorse support Anzac Day march in Harden and Jugiong | Photos

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.

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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!