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Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

Karen Hardy

Former public service commissioner Andrew Podger. Picture: Melissa Adams

Public servants scramble to prepare briefs for new Morrison ministry

Dana McCauley

A second envelope with unidentified powder was sent to Green senator Sarah Hanson-Young in Adelaide.

Alarming envelopes sent to Hanson-Young

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Vote counting continues while Prime Minister Scott Morrison has already secured majority government.

Morrison secures 76 seats for majority

Paul Osborne

Anthony Albanese is running again for the Labor leadership, after missing out in 2013.

Albanese may just lead Labor to victory

Don Woolford

Israel Folau faced a Rugby Australia code of conduct hearing on May 5 over his Instagram post. Picture: AAP

RUPA to conduct 'faith and beliefs review' in wake of Folau sacking

Tom Decent

RBA governor Philip Lowe in Brisbane on Tuesday. Picture: Attila Csaszar

RBA set to take rates to new low amid calls for government action

Shane Wright

An artist impression of the redevelopment of Dickson's Section 72. Source: ACT government

What Canberra's inner north needs to cope with growth

Dan Jervis-Bardy

OPINION
Tanya, I would gladly retire from my career to help care for your kids

Gungahlin building site stop work notices lifted after three months

UPDATED
Chris Bowen to face off against Anthony Albanese in race to lead Labor after election loss

Students relocated off campus after vandals hit Lyneham High

Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

The female wombat joey with a severe case of mange that was cornered in Sophie Boyson's backyard in Gordon on Friday. The joey, which had also been hit by a car, had to be euthanised because of the severe mange. Picture: Sophie Boyson

Mange-infected wombat a sign of 'national disaster'

British chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain is reportedly calling in administrators.

Jamie Oliver's restaurants in trouble

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Pressed octopus terrine with black lavosh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEW
Parlour a beacon on a cold night

Jon and Daenerys had a fatal meeting in Monday's finale. Picture: HBO

SPOILERS
'Hacky, cliched': fans and critics react to Game of Thrones finale

Broadcaster Alan Jones appeared on Q&A on Mondayt night. Picture: ABC

Jones revels in Q&A's free kicks but there is no clear path ahead

Man threw chair at London Bridge attackers

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Jamie Oliver's restaurants in trouble

1hr ago

Alarming envelopes sent to Hanson-Young

2hrs ago

Fatal crash 62 seconds after pursuit began

2hrs ago

Public servants scramble to prepare briefs for new Morrison ministry

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Sri Lanka marks month since bombings

19:09PM

Former public service commissioner Andrew Podger. Picture: Melissa Adams

Public servants scramble to prepare briefs for new Morrison ministry

After the election, some Australians are finding NZ very attractive. Mauao Mount Maunganui in New Zealand. Picture: Shutterstock

NZ immigration website traffic surges after Coalition victory

Jenna Price is serious about her offer to support Tanya Pilbersek with childcare. Picture: Luis Enrique ascui

OPINION
Tanya, I would gladly retire from my career to help care for your kids

Treasury spokesman Chris Bowen and infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese are both contenders for the Labor leadership. Picture: Andrew Meares

UPDATED
Chris Bowen to face off against Anthony Albanese in race to lead Labor after election loss

Tax cuts for 10 million workers in doubt as Morrison concedes delay to Parliament

Tax cuts for 10 million workers in doubt as Morrison concedes delay to Parliament

David Crowe

Broadcaster Alan Jones appeared on Q&A on Mondayt night. Picture: ABC

Jones revels in Q&A's free kicks but there is no clear path ahead

Neil McMahon

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

Massive swings against Labor in franking credit seats

Eryk Bagshaw

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

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

Fergus Hunter

Arrogant franking credit policy cost Labor the election

Arrogant franking credit policy cost Labor the election

Letters to the editor

Now a fitting time to review pre-polling

Now a fitting time to review pre-polling

The Canberra Times

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the party faithful at the Coalition campaign launch. Picture: AAP

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

Joanne McCarthy

Geoff Grey conducting the Canberra Wind Symphony. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

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

Head to the Southern Pie-lands

Karen Hardy

Meagan Nguyen at Akiba restaurant. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why solo dining is on the rise in Canberra

Karen Hardy

Geoff Grey conducting the Canberra Wind Symphony. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do this weekend

Pressed octopus terrine with black lavosh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEW
Parlour a beacon on a cold night

Kirsten Lawson

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

REVIEW
Atmospheric and tragic Gothic chiller

Alanna Maclean

Israel Folau has not appealed the termination of his RA contract.

RUPA wants 'clear parameters' for expressing player views

Jahrome Brown, left, and Andy Muirhead at Mount Stromlo high school on Tuesday before their indigenous round. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why the first indigenous Wallaby helps inspire Muirhead

Joe Tapine was expected to miss up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury, but could be back after just five.

Tapine back seven weeks early to bolster Raiders

Israel Folau faced a Rugby Australia code of conduct hearing on May 5 over his Instagram post. Picture: AAP

RUPA to conduct 'faith and beliefs review' in wake of Folau sacking

Should Sam Burgess been sent to the sin bin? The NRL says probably. Picture: AAP Image/Rohan Thomson

Should Sam Burgess have been sin-binned? Probably, NRL say

Chris Dutton

Goodbye to a great: George Smith has officially ended his career.

Brumbies and Wallabies legend George Smith retires

Chris Dutton

Alex Brosque celebrates Sydney FC's grand final win with his family. Picture: AAP

Time to axe finals: Brosque

Dominic Bossi

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

Georgina Robinson

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

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

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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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A second envelope with unidentified powder was sent to Green senator Sarah Hanson-Young in Adelaide.

Alarming envelopes sent to Hanson-Young

2hrs ago

A coroner has found police couldn't be criticised for their actions during a fatal car pursuit.

Fatal crash 62 seconds after pursuit began

2hrs ago

Relief for lower income earners may not be available by tax time, but it may happen retrospectively.

New tax cuts priority but timing unclear

An anaesthetist who examined a patient's rectum without consent says he did so reluctantly.

No consent for rectal exam by anaesthetist

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is facing demands for more regional MPs in her cabinet.

Qld cabinet needs regional shake up: MPs

Sonia Kohlbacher

Two men and a woman are being hunted by police after a violent crash on a NSW highway.

Murder warrants after fatal NSW crash

Perry Duffin

Trevor Tolputt died at Lake St Clair in Tasmania while walking the Overland Track alone.

Dead Tas bushwalker made 'poor decisions'

Ethan James

Vic police legal team denies withholding material from the Royal Commission into use of informers.

Cops deny withholding info from commission

Amber Wilson

Gerard Vowls fought back against the London Bridge terror attackers, throwing glasses at them.

Man threw chair at London Bridge attackers

17m ago

Gerard Vowls fought back against the London Bridge terror attackers, throwing glasses at them.

Man threw chair at London Bridge attackers

17m ago

British chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain is reportedly calling in administrators.

Jamie Oliver's restaurants in trouble

1hr ago

British chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain is reportedly calling in administrators.

Jamie Oliver's restaurants in trouble

1hr ago

Sri Lankan Catholic women cry outside a church hit by a bomb attack in Colombo a month ago.

Sri Lanka marks month since bombings

Sri Lankan Catholic women cry outside a church hit by a bomb attack in Colombo a month ago.

Sri Lanka marks month since bombings

Dogs love their walks, and provided they are physically able to, should have at least one good walk a day.

How to make walkies wonderful for both of you

RSPCA

You might notice your pets getting extra cuddly as the cool weather sets in.

Caring for your pet in cold weather

RSPCA

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

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

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.

Take 5: Suitcase Rummage - New Acton

Jamila Toderas

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

Paul Alchin, Christie and Hood, Dubbo knocks down the pen of crossbred lambs sold on behalf of the Shanks family, Shanks Farms, Dubbo. The tops of the Shanks family lambs made $270/hd for a run of 223 lambs and the second cut made $253.60/hd for a run of 93 lambs.

Lamb price keep climbing

Paul Alchin, Christie and Hood, Dubbo knocks down the pen of crossbred lambs sold on behalf of the Shanks family, Shanks Farms, Dubbo. The tops of the Shanks family lambs made $270/hd for a run of 223 lambs and the second cut made $253.60/hd for a run of 93 lambs.

Lamb price keep climbing

Researchers have found mice are not fans of lentils, meaning mice bait will be more effective in cereal crops, like wheat and barley.

What mice want on the menu

Researchers have found mice are not fans of lentils, meaning mice bait will be more effective in cereal crops, like wheat and barley.

What mice want on the menu

Jason Hartin of Hartin Schute Bell, selling at a Narromine store sale.

Total selloff to $141 for Merinos

Jason Hartin of Hartin Schute Bell, selling at a Narromine store sale.

Total selloff to $141 for Merinos