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Brothers, Peter (left) and Paul Cartwright are proposing part of their family's land to be sold and developed to effectively double the size of Sutton. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Closing the gate after 150 years - and it could mean Sutton doubles in size

Finbar O'Mallon

The ACT Property Council says the ACT government needs to lower the cost of land if it wants developers to deliver cheaper housing.

Cut land prices for cheap housing: property boss

Katie Burgess
Daniel Burdon

Cotter Dam. Photo: Supplied

ACT govt rejects call to send water levy directly to infrastructure

Finbar O'Mallon

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

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Ashes to ashes: The way we remember our dead is changing

Sherryn Groch

Picture: Peter Rae

Unit prices slashed across Canberra as market downturn hits home

Lucy Bladen

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

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

David Wroe

Canberrans will be paying about an extra $22 a year for their water supply from July 1. Picture: Brook Mitchell

Canberra households to face higher water bills from July 1

Daniel Burdon

Re-polling at CMAG: Four ACT independent candidates secured enough votes to receive Australian Electoral Commission payments. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ACT candidates clean up on automatic payments from electoral commission

Katie Burgess

Sydney apartment complex evacuated after 'movement'

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Why Labor and the Senate crossbench should block Coalition's tax package

Treasurer can stimulate, keep surplus: ALP

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ACT police release CCTV of ram-raid robberies

Brothers, Peter (left) and Paul Cartwright are proposing part of their family's land to be sold and developed to effectively double the size of Sutton. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Closing the gate after 150 years - and it could mean Sutton doubles in size

Matildas captain Sam Kerr told haters and critics to "suck on it" after Australia claimed a comeback victory over Brazil. Picture: Claude Paris

OPINION
Bring on the critics of women's sport - a new era is dawning

Business owners, from left, John-Paul Romano, who runs the Inner South Canberra Business Council, Caphs Cafe and Bar owner Manuel Notaras, Patissez cafe co-owner Anna Petridis, and Manuka Newsagency owner Matt Nobbs, have signed a letter calling for the tree to be removed. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Manuka businesses want tree removed to allow 'revitalising' development

Melissa and Allan Mengelkamp with Garrett at home in Gordon. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Garrett is a little fighter - but he needs our help

Charlie Winter says he punched a shark repeatedly to save his daughter's life in North Carolina.

Dad tells how he punched a shark to save his daughter

British Prime Minister Theresa May and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison met in December 2018. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

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Climate change is a bigger threat than national security or trade tension

Treasurer can stimulate, keep surplus: ALP

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Vic Libs urged to unite at state council

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Hong Kong urged to delay extradition bill

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Fake money found in Gold Coast drug raid

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A lift in agency power needs voter backing

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Brazilians strike over pension overhaul

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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

Despite being the focus of targets from Labor and the Coalition, the public service's executive level is again growing. Picture: Belinda Pratten

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Classification creep? Return of the public service's middle managers

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

We can afford a stadium, if not the best one

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We can afford a stadium, if not the best one

The Canberra Times

A rebuilt stadium would suit some of us much better

A rebuilt stadium would suit some of us much better

Letters to the editor

CFMEU secretary John Setka leaving the ACTU offices on Thursday after a meeting with ACTU secretary Sally McManus. Picture: Jason South

OPINION
Labor and the unions must deal with Setka

Michelle Grattan

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

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

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

REVIEW
Glass glyphs and neon tubes full of mysterious meaning

Kerry-Anne Cousins

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

Engaging exhibition that challenges

Floriade head gardener Andrew Forster working on the Indigenous flowerbed in preparation for this year's Floriade. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

An Indigenous first at Floriade

Ron Cerabona

Peter Vandermark, Chateaux deaux Brut, Spritzig, Gelee in 3 Sculptors, 3 Spaces at Strathnairn. Picture: Supplied

From jazz tunes to Bloomsday events

Ron Cerabona

Folau Faingaa (Tonga), Allan Alaalatoa (Samoa), Rory Arnold (Maori), Scott Sio (Niue) and Tevita Kuridrani (Fiji) honour their heritage. Picture: Karleen Minney.

What this special jersey means to the Brumbies' stars

Canberra Raiders centre Nick Cotric might only miss one NRL game and Origin II. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Cotric will miss Origin II but the news isn't all bad for Raiders

Matildas captain Sam Kerr told haters and critics to "suck on it" after Australia claimed a comeback victory over Brazil. Picture: Claude Paris

OPINION
Bring on the critics of women's sport - a new era is dawning

Tevita Kuridrani believes the Brumbies are building something special. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Kuridrani sets his sights on building something special

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart credited Jarrod Croker's goal kicking for the win over the Sharks. Picture: AAP Image/Rohan Thomson

Underrated Croker proving the difference for Green Machine

David Polkinghorne

Gungahlin Bulls players Nic Mead, Bradley Scholes and captain Rourke O'Sullivan model the replica jersey of their 1999 premiership that they'll auction off to raise money for Menslink. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Gungahlin Bulls turning tragedy into something good

David Polkinghorne

The Cooma Tigers are hoping claim their maiden Federation Cup title when they take on Canberra FC on Saturday.

Look out, Canberra FC - it's Tigers time in FFA Cup qualifier

Lucie Bertoldo

Belconnen United captain Lauren Keir and her Woden-Weston counterpart Cassia McGlashan ahead of the Federation Cup final at Deakin Stadium. Picture: David Jordan (Capital Football)

Woden-Weston out to end Blue Devils' Federation Cup reign

Jakob Gisik

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.

Join us on Northern Lights cruise

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told a UK business audience the government will stick to its budget plans.

Treasurer can stimulate, keep surplus: ALP

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Robert Clark has been re-elected president of the Victorian Liberals at the party's state council.

Vic Libs urged to unite at state council

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Police say $10,000 in counterfeit notes was discovered during a raid on a Gold Coast property.

Fake money found in Gold Coast drug raid

The Australian Signals Directorate reportedly wants greater power to tackle domestic cyber crime.

A lift in agency power needs voter backing

Residents of an apartment building in Sydney have been forced to leave their homes.

Sydney apartment complex evacuated after 'movement'

Luke Costin

Protesters say they will continue nonviolent protests against Adani's newly-approved coal mine.

Protests to continue as Adani gets to work

Prime Minister Scott Morrison can appoint a coalition MP as House speaker and still hold a majority.

Vote count done, coalition in box seat

Paul Osborne

Anti-Adani protests will continue in Canberra on Saturday after the company's Qld mine was approved.

Anti-Adani protests continue in Canberra

Paul Osborne

Hong Kong's Cabinet have joined calls to delay extradition legislation that has spurred protests.

Hong Kong urged to delay extradition bill

Hong Kong's Cabinet have joined calls to delay extradition legislation that has spurred protests.

Hong Kong urged to delay extradition bill

Brazilians have protested over pension and budget cuts amid discontent over an economic downturn.

Brazilians strike over pension overhaul

Brazilians have protested over pension and budget cuts amid discontent over an economic downturn.

Brazilians strike over pension overhaul

Charlie Winter says he punched a shark repeatedly to save his daughter's life in North Carolina.

Dad tells how he punched a shark to save his daughter

Charlie Winter says he punched a shark repeatedly to save his daughter's life in North Carolina.

Dad tells how he punched a shark to save his daughter

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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

A 120-metre long sculpture of the 17th-century London skyline is set alight in a retelling of the story of the Great Fire of London in 1666, in London, 2016. PIcture: AP/Frank Augstein

A convincing tale of power and ambition

Anna Creer

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

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

Artistic director and pianist Wendy Lorenz from Conder.

Carnival of the Animals

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?

PETA's ad featuring a foam lamb which sparked uproar nation-wide (LEFT) and QCL's response with James (Boogie) Ferguson (RIGHT), who was shearing lambs at Richmond Downs, Roma, this week.

Sorry PETA ... but this is a lamb!

PETA's ad featuring a foam lamb which sparked uproar nation-wide (LEFT) and QCL's response with James (Boogie) Ferguson (RIGHT), who was shearing lambs at Richmond Downs, Roma, this week.

Sorry PETA ... but this is a lamb!