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Liberal MP Tim Wilson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose the election

Eryk Bagshaw and Mathew Dunckley
2hrs ago

Labor's David Smith, Andrew Leigh, and Alicia Payne at the Belconnen Labor Club on Saturday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ANALYSIS
The interesting shifts in how Canberrans voted

Sally Whyte

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and US President Donald Trump exit the room after their meeting while attending the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday 30 November 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The expert who predicted Trump, Brexit - and Scott Morrison

Max Koslowski

Chief Minister Andrew Barr, has said he will not quit despite previously suggesting he would if the Coalition took office.

Canberra's light rail plans hurt by election result, but Barr not going anywhere

Finbar O'Mallon

Chris Bowen, Anthony Albanese, Tanya Plibersek are likely Labor leadership contenders, while Tony Burke is said to be considering running. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Obligation to keep fighting': Labor faces an open field leadership contest

Stephanie Peatling

Scott Morrison, with wife Jenny, was sharp and effective in this election campaign by making himself a small target and turning every question into a personal contest against Bill Shorten. Picture: David Gray/Bloomberg

OPINION
The parallel with 1993 is inescapable and accurate

David Crowe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will have more women to choose from for his new ministry and cabinet.

Morrison set to refresh ministry, cabinet

Marnie Banger

The election result returning the Morrison government has been called "a massive polling failure".

'Massive polling failure': experts

Angus Livingston

OPINION
Election result delivers a lesson of pragmatism

Libs still hopeful of surprise win, but Kelly clings to Eden-Monaro

Roberts close to Senate return, but Anning is gone and Clive isn't looking good

Liberal MP Tim Wilson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose the election

2hrs ago

Senator Zed Seselja, who celebrated the Coalition's election win with a barbecue at his home on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Liberals toast a federal election win for the ages

2hrs ago

Gretel Burgess with Pepe the pug, who wanted to be carried the rest of the way at the RSPCA Million Paws walk on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Just beautiful': dog walk big hit for Canberrans

Kate Miller-Heidke of Australia, left, performs the song "Zero Gravity" during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final. Photo: AP

Kate-Miller Heidke soars at 64th Eurovision, but falls short of win

Antony Green

Shades of Hillary v Trump as TV pundits left reeling

Mrs Petrov at Mascot Airport escorted by two Soviet officals. Picture: William Carty - courtesy ScreenSound Australia.

Kingston Hotel has been playing its part in Australian politics

Labor may need a rethink on climate policy

10m ago

Domenici double gives Olympic a boost

10m ago

Phelps, Sharma on knife-edge in Wentworth

24m ago

Gungahlin claim another big scalp in a Raiders Cup upset

1hr ago

Labor close to claiming second NT seat

1hr ago

Close race in Boothby in SA election count

1hr ago

Liberal MP Tim Wilson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose the election

2hrs ago

Labor's David Smith, Andrew Leigh, and Alicia Payne at the Belconnen Labor Club on Saturday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ANALYSIS
The interesting shifts in how Canberrans voted

Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro Fiona Kotvojs, who says she could still win the seat despite trailing Mike Kelly with 75 per cent of the vote counted. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Libs still hopeful of surprise win, but Kelly clings to Eden-Monaro

Chris Bowen, Anthony Albanese, Tanya Plibersek are likely Labor leadership contenders, while Tony Burke is said to be considering running. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Obligation to keep fighting': Labor faces an open field leadership contest

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and US President Donald Trump exit the room after their meeting while attending the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday 30 November 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The expert who predicted Trump, Brexit - and Scott Morrison

Max Koslowski

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten accompanied by Chloe Shorten, concedes defeat. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

OPINION
Election result delivers a lesson of pragmatism

Jacqueline Maley

Antony Green

Shades of Hillary v Trump as TV pundits left reeling

Neil McMahon

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts.

Roberts close to Senate return, but Anning is gone and Clive isn't looking good

Zach Hope

Bad campaign behaviour damages democracy

OPINION
Bad campaign behaviour damages democracy

Blake Foden

Evidence backs kangaroo culling

Evidence backs kangaroo culling

Letters to the editor

Result a rejection of Labor's big picture

Result a rejection of Labor's big picture

The Canberra Times

Gretel Burgess with Pepe the pug, who wanted to be carried the rest of the way at the RSPCA Million Paws walk on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Just beautiful': dog walk big hit for Canberrans

Finbar O'Mallon

Sammy J has been working in comedy since he was 19. Picture: Supplied

Sammy J is partying like never before

Ron Cerabona

What is was like to go clubbing in '90s Canberra

OPINION
What is was like to go clubbing in '90s Canberra

Bree Element

Gretel Burgess with Pepe the pug, who wanted to be carried the rest of the way at the RSPCA Million Paws walk on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Just beautiful': dog walk big hit for Canberrans

Anna Bradshaw, who plays Rapunzel in Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends, hosted a skating class with young Canberrans.

Canberra gets taste of Disney magic

Amy Martin

SOUL SEARCHING: Abby Dobson released crowdfunded album It's Okay Sweetheart last October.

The simple life with Abby Dobson

LISA ROCKMAN

Sebastian Kris feels like an NRL player following his debut for the Canberra Raiders. Picture: NRL Photos

Raiders youngster Kris redefines toothless

Corey Horsburgh is one of the Raiders rookies firing on the big stage. Picture: AAP

Comment: Raiders brace for weight of expectation

2hrs ago

Pete Samu, right, and Rob Valetini will likely compete for a Wallabies World Cup spot. Picture: Terry Cunningham.

Brumbies' finals bid to help reignite Samu's World Cup tilt

2hrs ago

Gungahlin players celebrated another slender win over the Blues. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Gungahlin claim another big scalp in a Raiders Cup upset

1hr ago

Waratahs' Tolu Latu is in hot water. Picture: AP

Latu to front RA integrity unit over drink-driving charge

Georgina Robinson

Canberra export George Timotheou has signed with the Schalke 04 under-23 team and made his Bundesliga debut last weekend.

Canberra junior takes giant Bundesliga step

Chris Dutton

Cody Walker was imperious for the Bunnies against the Raiders. Picture: NRL Imagery

Walker's on fire: Blues hopeful stars as Souths edge Raiders

Caden Helmers

Giants players Kristiana Manu'a (left) and Caitlin Bassett celebrate following their win over the Firebirds. Picture: AAP

Giants stay in touch with top four after downing Firebirds

Damien Stannard
2hrs ago

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

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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There's a new way to travel between Canberra and Sydney

There's a new way to travel between Canberra and Sydney

Jill Hogan, Advertiser Content

Liberal Dave Sharma says his battle for Wentworth against Kerryn Phelps is too close to call.

Phelps, Sharma on knife-edge in Wentworth

24m ago

Long-serving Labor MP Warren Snowdon looks to have held his Northern Territory seat.

Labor close to claiming second NT seat

1hr ago

The result in SA's Boothby is set to go down to the wire, with Liberal's Nicolle Flint even.

Close race in Boothby in SA election count

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison thanked Australians outside his church following his election victory.

Morrison gives thanks after miracle win

1hr ago

Bill Shorten is confident the Labor Party will learn from the weekend's shock election defeat.

Labor sets out to learn from painful loss

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says income tax cuts are a priority of the re-elected Morrison government.

Income tax cuts priority for Morrison govt

Paul Osborne
2hrs ago

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says Labor's Adani position hurt its campaign in Queensland.

Adani mine stance costly for Labor: Greens

Kathryn Bermingham
2hrs ago

Cheering crowds have welcomed returning PM Scott Morrison to a football match in Cronulla.

Morrison mobbed by fans at Sharks game

Perry Duffin
2hrs ago

The Swiss have voted on a bill to tighten gun laws to conform to European Union regulations.

Switzerland votes on gun law

2hrs ago

The Swiss have voted on a bill to tighten gun laws to conform to European Union regulations.

Switzerland votes on gun law

2hrs ago

Narendra Modi is seeking re-election for another five years.

Final voting underway in Indian elections

Narendra Modi is seeking re-election for another five years.

Final voting underway in Indian elections

Twenty five people were shot dead at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, in November 2017.

Texas massacre church opens new sanctuary

Twenty five people were shot dead at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, in November 2017.

Texas massacre church opens new sanctuary

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Kate Miller-Heidke of Australia, left, performs the song "Zero Gravity" during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final. Photo: AP

Kate-Miller Heidke soars at 64th Eurovision, but falls short of win

Michael Idato

A paved courtyard is a great option for creating a flat, stable platform to define your space. It can transition from an entertaining area, to a kids' play space, to a place of relaxation for empty nesters.

Renovate instead of relocate

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

Marc Peters of Bungendore examines the 30-year-old magpie nest he found in a blue gum after it blew down during a recent storm. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

Feathered opportun-nests at it again

Tim the Yowie Man

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

Cartoon depicting Prime Minister Bob Hawke, by former Canberra Times cartoonist Geoff Pryor

Cartoonist Geoff Pryor remembers Bob Hawke

Sally Pryor

Steph Davidson and her mother Mikki.

A little big of elegance

Jamila Toderas

David McMurdo (centre) with Shirley Adkins, President of the Royal federation of Aero Clubs Australia and Ted Butcher, Chairman of the Civic aviation authority board, 1993.

CANBERRA'S AERO CLUBS

Cameron, Tony and Janet Gall, "Wilson's Creek" Uralla with their award for best fleece in the New England region, presented by Wayne McMahon, Australian Yarn Company.

Night of awards for super fine wool growers

Cameron, Tony and Janet Gall, "Wilson's Creek" Uralla with their award for best fleece in the New England region, presented by Wayne McMahon, Australian Yarn Company.

Night of awards for super fine wool growers

Hughie Coulton, Tallangatta, Warialda Rail, claimed the reserve grand champion fleece and champion single novice fleece of the Warialda show.

Warialda show overcomes drought worries

Hughie Coulton, Tallangatta, Warialda Rail, claimed the reserve grand champion fleece and champion single novice fleece of the Warialda show.

Warialda show overcomes drought worries

Minnamurra Norton N134 fetched $11,000 top money with breeders and buyers from NSW, Victoria and New Zealand.

Minnamurra Speckle Park bulls sell to four states - ave $5704

Minnamurra Norton N134 fetched $11,000 top money with breeders and buyers from NSW, Victoria and New Zealand.

Minnamurra Speckle Park bulls sell to four states - ave $5704