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Geocon tell ACT Greens to focus on gangs and gun violence - not light rail 'semantics'

Geocon tell Greens focus on gangs, gun violence - not light rail 'semantics'

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Tanya Plibersek has ruled out a tilt at the Labor leadership. Picture: AAP

Labor Left rallies behind Albanese as Plibersek pulls out

Michael Koziol

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on election night. Picture: AAP

OPINION
Why the opinion polls were always wrong and how we should have spotted it

Kirsten Lawson

Re-elected Eden Monaro MP Mike Kelly with his supporters at the Queanbeyan Leagues Club on Saturday night. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Kelly declares victory in Eden-Monaro after tight contest

Hannah Sparks

Bill Shorten and wife Chloe return home after a disastrous election result. Picture: AAP

Labor lost on a crusade for fairness - what does that say about us?

David Crowe

ACT Police arrest a man who allegedly attempted to carjack a woman at Kambah Shops. Picture: Facebook

No bail for man trapped by bystanders after alleged Kambah carjackings

Elliot Williams

Anyone caught drink- or drug-driving in NSW will immediately lose their licence for three months.

Tough new drink-driving regime begins in NSW

Heather McNab

Therapy alpacas Mimosa, who died in March in the attack, and Hercules with co-founder Nil Lantzke. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Investigation into deadly mauling of alpaca suspended

Finbar O'Mallon

Nationals say grassroots play held seats

Outer suburban voters decisive in a 50:50 nation

Police search for missing 11-year-old girl

Kerryn Phelps concedes defeat in Wentworth, congratulates Liberal's David Sharma

Geocon tell ACT Greens to focus on gangs and gun violence - not light rail 'semantics'

Geocon tell Greens focus on gangs, gun violence - not light rail 'semantics'

Israel Folau will never play for the Wallabies or Waratahs again. Picture: AAP

Folau contract torn up as appeal window closes

O'Connor man Tristan Skinner, who has just signed up to rent his car out through Car Next Door, a platform that recently expanded to Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

Car-sharing counters 'incredibly stupid' ownership system

Canberran Gabbie Links has lupus and is hopeful new research will lead to better treatments. Picture: Jamila Toderas

When a common illness can land you in intensive care

NEW: Nurses Rachael Mundy, Gracie Youd, Kate Critsilis, Tegan Bonner, Melanie Hill, Alice Holloway, Jenna Schumann, present the car to Miss Bonner whose car was stolen.

Workmates chip in to replace nurse's stolen car in 24 hours

Scott Morrison celebrates his win with wife Jenny and their daughters Lily and Abbey. Picture: James Brickwood

ANALYSIS
What the Coalition win means for Canberra

OPINION
Anti-feminist women have a long history in the United States

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Head to the Southern Pie-lands

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Zoo helps save endangered tree kangaroos

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A man's 'miracle' can also be a warning

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Animal laws clouded by hyperbole and misinformation

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Demand rises for homeless services in city's south

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Outgoing Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and shadow treasurer Chris Bowen. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Massive swings against Labor in franking credit seats

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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott conceding defeat on Saturday night. Picture: AAP

Government urged to make use of Abbott's 'immense talents'

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Labor frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Labor's climate policies 'hurt its chances' in the bush

Tanya Plibersek has ruled out a tilt at the Labor leadership. Picture: AAP

Labor Left rallies behind Albanese as Plibersek pulls out

Tanya Plibersek and Julia Gillard during question time in parliament in 2012. Picture: Andrew Meares

Julia Gillard to back Tanya Plibersek in Labor leadership race

Judith Ireland

Labor's Katy Gallagher, at the Belconnen Labor Club on Saturday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Labor's agenda 'busy and crowded', Gallagher says

Andrew Brown

Independent candidate for Wentworth Dr Keryn Phelps speaks. Picture: AAP

Kerryn Phelps to concede Sydney seat of Wentworth to Liberal's Dave Sharma

Scott Morrison Bill Shorten. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer, Alex Ellinghausen

How the Coalition pulled off a miracle as Labor's momentum fell apart - and why no one noticed

Michael Koziol

Kangaroos are exceptions to the new sentience rules

Kangaroos are exceptions to the new sentience rules

Letters to the editor

This election result makes Canberra feel like even more of an outlier

This election result makes Canberra feel like even more of an outlier

The Canberra Times

Bill Shorten concedes defeat on stage with his wife Chloe on election day. Picture: AAP

OPINION
Labor's bitter campaign lesson

Sean Kelly

Simbu the Goodfellow's tree kangaroo with senior wildlife keeper Brendan Sheean at the National Zoo and Aquarium. Picture: Karleen Minney

Zoo helps save endangered tree kangaroos

Andrew Brown
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Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

A table just for one: the rise of solo dining

Karen Hardy
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Sample the delights of the Southern Highlands during Pie Time. Picture: Adam McGrath

Head to the Southern Pie-lands

Karen Hardy
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Simbu the Goodfellow's tree kangaroo with senior wildlife keeper Brendan Sheean at the National Zoo and Aquarium. Picture: Karleen Minney

Zoo helps save endangered tree kangaroos

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James Scott, left and Brendan Kelly in The Woman in Black. Picture: Elizabeth Avery Scott

REVIEW
Atmospheric and tragic Gothic chiller

Alanna Maclean
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Joel Hutchings, Julia Walker and Louiza Blomfield in rehearsals for The World Goes 'Round.

REVIEW
Smashing tribute show done with great skill

Alanna Maclean

Canberra Raiders rookie Hudson Young is determined to prove he belongs in the NRL. Picture: NRL Photos

Rookie Raiders belong in big time, despite criticism

Canberra product and rising basketball player Chima Moneke will set his sights on a new deal in Europe. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bye bye Boomers: Moneke stays abroad

Israel Folau has decided not to appeal his sacking but may still take legal action. Picture: Louise Kennerley

Sacked Folau blasts RA's code of conduct process

Canberra Raiders duo Jack Wighton and Nick Cotric could come into the fold for the NSW Blues. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Canberra star Wighton 'made for State of Origin', says Williams

Josh Mann-Rea has had an operation to repair his knee, but his career is still in the air. Picture: AAP

Brumbies hooker Mann-Rea's knee repaired to aid recovery

Chris Dutton

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts as Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) looks on following the Raptors' win game three of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals in Toronto on Monday (AEST). Picture: AP

Leonard steps up in double overtime to keep Raptors alive

Cooper Cronk will retire this year.

Retiring Cronk draws praise from Raiders playmaker

Caden Helmers

Josh Hazlewood was left out of Australia's World Cup squad. Picture: AAP

Langer defends Hazlewood's World Cup snub

Ian McCullough

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

Tanya Plibersek has declined a run for the Labor leadership against Anthony Albanese.

Chalmers 'considering' Labor leadership

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Scott Morrison looks likely to be in charge of a majority government with at least 77 seats.

Morrison set to win parliament majority

Vivian Frederick Deboo is appealing against his jail sentence for sex crimes against children.

SA pedophile appeals sex crimes sentence

Closing arguments are being made in the fraud trial of former Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli.

Ex-Ipswich mayor awaits fraud trial fate

WA Premier Mark McGowan is accused of 'crab-walking' away from Labor's federal defeat.

McGowan 'crab walking' from election role

Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese has linked the franking credits policy to the election loss.

Cloud over Labor's franking credit plans

Marnie Banger

Zynal Javid Khan allegedly followed a 22-year-old woman for more than a kilometre then raped her.

Man denies raping new mum in Melbourne

Amber Wilson

PM Scott Morrison will have an uphill battle to repeal asylum seeker medical evacuation laws.

Morrison faces roadblock on refugee bill

Daniel McCulloch

Deutsche Bank staff said they flagged some transactions of the Trump Organization but were ignored.

Trump rejects claims over Deutsche Bank

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Deutsche Bank staff said they flagged some transactions of the Trump Organization but were ignored.

Trump rejects claims over Deutsche Bank

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma is seeking a stay of prosecution on charges of corruption.

South Africa's former leader Zuma in court

Former South African President Jacob Zuma is seeking a stay of prosecution on charges of corruption.

South Africa's former leader Zuma in court

Narendra Modi's party is expected to win India's general election but the question is by how much.

India's BJP preparing for return to power

Narendra Modi's party is expected to win India's general election but the question is by how much.

India's BJP preparing for return to power

Bradley Gill with Samaritan House dog, Charli. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The difference a dog makes in a stressful situation

Amy Martin
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Where it started: The 1979 Racecam innovation was celebrated on a stamp in 2004.

Tech Talk: The evolution of dashcams

Mathew Dickerson

SORE SPOT: Too many Australians tend to put up with pain, particularly back pain, rather than seeking treatment.

A right pain in the ... back

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

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

Suitcase Rummage - New Acton

Jamila Toderas
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From left, Brenna Wilkinson of Campbell, Aimie Wilkinson of Wright, and Carolyn Cuello of Murrumbateman.

Cocktails for a Cause - Badger and Co.

Jamila Toderas

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

Cartoonist Geoff Pryor remembers Bob Hawke

Sally Pryor

Queensland Police generic, crime scene, police tape

Police charge man after uncovering $80,000 farm fraud

Queensland Police generic, crime scene, police tape

Police charge man after uncovering $80,000 farm fraud

Shauna and Bill Graham of Bongongo Angus, Coolac with grandson Teddy Murphy and Sean McMullen of Boambolo Pty Ltd, Yass who bought two of the top priced bulls for $11,000 each.

Bongongo Angus bulls average $7528

Shauna and Bill Graham of Bongongo Angus, Coolac with grandson Teddy Murphy and Sean McMullen of Boambolo Pty Ltd, Yass who bought two of the top priced bulls for $11,000 each.

Bongongo Angus bulls average $7528

Pete Comiskey, Nebo, Queensland, with his winner's cheque from the Gold Buckle campdraft. Photo: Supplied

Queensland's Pete Comiskey wins $100,000 gold buckle

Pete Comiskey, Nebo, Queensland, with his winner's cheque from the Gold Buckle campdraft. Photo: Supplied

Queensland's Pete Comiskey wins $100,000 gold buckle