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Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal, triggering global concern

Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal, triggering global concern

Donald Trump has made a decision that will have repercussions for the entire world.

  • by Rachel Olding

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News: Generic image of the National Gallery of Australia, in Parkes, Canberra. 5th of February 2014. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Parliamentary Triangle parking fees jacked up as jobs cut from archives, library

The National Capital Authority increases parking fees to maintain our treasures.

  • by Katie Burgess
The established parties, which receive large sums of public money to finance their campaigns, are controlled by professional, "whatever it takes" politicians.

The good news, Canberra, is there isn't much bad news in the budget

The rash of new government projects means good times for the ACT economy.

  • by Markus Mannheim
Human Services cuts loom, Coalition muscles up security

Human Services cuts loom, Coalition muscles up security

Funding and staffing cuts, outsourcing and a bolstering of security agencies await public servants.

  • by Doug Dingwall, Sally Whyte
Lawyer alleges big payment to Trump attorney from Russian oligarch
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Lawyer alleges big payment to Trump attorney from Russian oligarch

Michael Cohen allegedly received $US500,000 from a Russian billionaire.

Ministerial diaries show who meets with ACT ministers

Ministerial diaries show who meets with ACT ministers

Andrew Barr meets big Chinese developers in January.

  • by Kirsten Lawson
Who, when and how much: Income tax cuts explained

Who, when and how much: Income tax cuts explained

Workers should not expect to see savings immediately flowing into their pay packets come July 1.

  • by Jessica Irvine
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Is ScoMo Santa or the budget surplus grinch?

All the earlier talk that Treasurer Scott Morrison was going to deliver a "Santa Claus" budget was quite wrong.

Peter Hartcher
    Peter Hartcher

    Scott Morrison makes a personal appeal to voters

    When a Treasurer starts with a quiz, you can take it to the bank that he's got the answers rehearsed.

    Tony Wright
      Tony Wright

      Budget realities: longer-term questions left unanswered

      In effect, this 2018 federal is banking on good times continuing.

      Stephen Bartos
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        Business

        Budget 2018: The winners and losers in business

        Budget 2018: The winners and losers in business

        Craft brewers are among the winners in Scott Morrison's 2018 budget.

        • by Clancy Yeates & Patrick Hatch

        Small business

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        Entertainment

        Get set for another excellent adventure: Reeves, Winter to reprise Bill and Ted

        Get set for another excellent adventure: Reeves, Winter to reprise Bill and Ted

        Party on, dudes.

        • by Nathanael Cooper
        Nine countries cut in semi-final as Eurovision competition tightens

        Nine countries cut in semi-final as Eurovision competition tightens

        The tough first semi-final was loaded with some of this year's strongest contenders, including strong performances from Israel, Cyprus and Estonia.

        • by Michael Idato

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        Smarter living

        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        How to make the best of the home we have, for the time we have it.

        • by Carolyn Tate
        A few hours of work on the weekend can leave a cloud over the rest of the weekend.

        Money can buy happiness if you spend it on experiences, time or others

        How would you spend $20 for the biggest payoff in happiness? What did you actually spend your last $20 on?

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Sport

        Folau shows no signs of silence with another controversial post

        Folau shows no signs of silence with another controversial post

        Just weeks after saying gays would go to hell unless they repented their sins, Israel Folau has posted another link to a video with anti-homosexual themes.

        • by Phil Lutton
        ACT Brumbies rule out Cooper lifeline to Super Rugby

        ACT Brumbies rule out Cooper lifeline to Super Rugby

        The ACT Brumbies say they won't pursue Quade Cooper as a recruitment option after the playmaker was exiled to Queensland club rugby.

        • by Chris Dutton