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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCaring? Compassion? How good are those funny neighbours across the ditch?

Jenna Price

Australia's deputy high commissioner to the United Kingdom Matthew Anderson has been appointed director of the Australian War Memorial. Picture: Michael Masters, AUSPIC/DPS

UPDATEDAustralian War Memorial has a new director

Katie Burgess
57m ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took his dog Dilyn to the polling station on election day.

British election exit polls suggest big swing to Conservatives

Steve Evans
2hrs ago

A military helicopter departs Whakatane airport for the recovery operation.

Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

Ben McKay
16m ago

The Australian-American Memorial was silhouetted in smoke haze on Monday morning. The smoke haze returned on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDBushfire smoke haze returns to Canberra

Andrew Brown

Extra federal funding will allow annual lease periods for firefighting aircraft to be extended.

Morrison responds to pressure over NSW bushfires

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch

A malfunction in all parking meters has made parking free across Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Free parking across Canberra after meters go down

Andrew Brown
1hr ago

The Australian Signals Directorate has a new director-general. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

New Australian Signals Directorate boss announced

Doug Dingwall
27m ago

Government accused of election stunt over extra Anzac Day holiday

Records reveal the government contractors not paying tax

SUBSCRIBERWhy we need some proactive thinking on the environment

Jetstar offers flight refunds due to pilot strike

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCaring? Compassion? How good are those funny neighbours across the ditch?

Matthew Curtis and his sculpture wall, which shimmers and changes colour at night. Picture: Karleen Minney

The sculpture that shimmers and changes in the twilight

Women's rugby league champion Katrina Fanning with her first Test jersey. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The Australian of the Year finalists and the items that tell a thousand words

Marnus Labuschagne celebrated his third Test century on Thursday night. Picture: Getty Images

Three tons in a row for Labuschagne

World No.200 Thanasi Kokkinakis will launch his summer at the Canberra International. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERKokkinakis to kickoff summer campaign in Canberra

David Pope's view: Tackling the new normal ...

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Tackling the new normal ...

'Toxic loyalty' in Victoria Police slammed

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Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

16m ago

NSW coroner finds boy's death preventable

17m ago

'Farm rescue' group gifted $35,000 by Palaszczuk government

27m ago

New Australian Signals Directorate boss announced

27m ago

SUBSCRIBERFFA open to capital's involvement in 2023 World Cup

27m ago

How a gamer's paradise meets feeling of luxury

REVIEWHow a gamer's paradise meets feeling of luxury

Bernadette Chua

APT is ready to resume operations in Myanmar in September. Picture: Shutterstock

Voyager returns with $140 million facelift

Explore Travel

These amazing natural limestone structures stand as high as 3.5 metres and were formed about 25,000 to 30,000 years ago. Picture: Shutterstock

Explore the ancient wonderland in our own backyard

Bernadette Chua

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Records reveal the government contractors not paying tax

Records reveal the government contractors not paying tax

Services Australia secretary Renée Leon. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Public servants to vote on pay rises before Services Australia overhaul

Extra federal funding will allow annual lease periods for firefighting aircraft to be extended.

Morrison responds to pressure over NSW bushfires

Voters line up at Old Parliament House on election day. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT independents paid out thousands from election

Kate Davis told the royal commission about the best care her mother received, and when it fell short. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERAged care staff 'woefully ill-prepared' for dying patients

Sally Whyte

Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell in 2018. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'Sorry not enough': Veterans push on with compensation claim

Adrian Rollins

Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week announced a major overhaul of the public service. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERAPS shake-up is a sign the government has lost its way

Nicholas Stuart

The Australian Signals Directorate has a new director-general. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

New Australian Signals Directorate boss announced

Doug Dingwall
27m ago

Prime Minister's change of position welcome

Prime Minister's change of position welcome

The Canberra Times

Chinese president Xi Jinping during a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in October. Picture: Getty Images.

SUBSCRIBERCohesion across ministries needed in dealing with China

Michael Shoebridge

A firefighter back-burns scrubland close to Mt Beauty. Indigenous Australians have burned the bush regularly for thousands of years. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERWhy we need some proactive thinking on the environment

Jenny Stewart

Clare Belfrage, A Measure of Time, collection of works, 2018. Picture: Brenton McGeachie

REVIEWSerene response to rhythms of life

Kerry-Anne Cousins

Women's rugby league champion Katrina Fanning with her first Test jersey. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The Australian of the Year finalists and the items that tell a thousand words

Amy Martin

Christopher Nailer. Picture: Supplied

Litbits: Poetry and games

Ron Cerabona

Clare Belfrage, A Measure of Time, collection of works, 2018. Picture: Brenton McGeachie

REVIEWSerene response to rhythms of life

Russell Brand coming to Canberra in February

Enjoy the Christmas spirit on Friday in Charnwood.

Carols in the Carpark at Charnwood

The FFA and NZF have submitted a joint bid for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERFFA open to capital's involvement in 2023 World Cup

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World No.200 Thanasi Kokkinakis will launch his summer at the Canberra International. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERKokkinakis to kickoff summer campaign in Canberra

Marnus Labuschagne celebrated his third Test century on Thursday night. Picture: Getty Images

Three tons in a row for Labuschagne

Canberra United defender Jessie Rasschaert carries her son Tristan onto the field before her W-League debut. Picture: Michael Daniel Photography

SUBSCRIBERRasschaert ready for W-League redemption

Wests Tigers' Josh Reynolds has been charged by police over an alleged domestic violence incident.

Wests Tigers star charged by NSW Police

Pamela Whaley

Tim Southee was keen to help New Zealand earn an edge against Australia in the Test in Perth.

Mr Nice Guy turns mean in Perth Test

Justin Chadwick

Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council chairwoman Katrina Fanning says it's important to discuss whether the national anthem has a place at the NRL All Stars game. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERFanning anthem talk

David Polkinghorne

Pete Samu will be hoping for a Wallabies clean slate next year. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies dominate team of the year as new Wallabies coach awaits

Chris Dutton

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

THE GOOD OLD DAYS: Long before Monash, Oxley and Gowrie, there was Wanniassa. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A6135, K9/6/81/5

The four houses that define your Canberra childhood

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

Vantage Strata named Canberra's leading strata management experts

Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

Medieval cities of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

DISCOVERY: Encouraging curiosity and creativity instils confidence and interest in learning.

Intervene early for a life of learning

Jen Walker

The culture in Victoria Police was "toxic" when Nicola Gobbo was an informer, an inquiry has heard.

'Toxic loyalty' in Victoria Police slammed

9m ago

A coroner has praised Michelle Degenhardt who campaigned for an inquest into her son Luca's death.

NSW coroner finds boy's death preventable

17m ago

A vegan group connected to the invasion of the Carey Brothers abattoir at Yangan in April has been granted $35,000 by the Palaszczuk government. Picture: Nakita Leach

'Farm rescue' group gifted $35,000 by Palaszczuk government

27m ago

Hardware hub: The Melt founder Trent Bagnall, left, with Ampcontrol chief executive officer Rod Henderson and Dantia chief executive Peter Francis.

Nation's first industrial prototyping lab The Melt to spark innovation smarts

27m ago

Josh Frydenberg is on the cusp of achieving the long-awaited political goal of a budget surplus.

Frydenberg to offer surplus, little else

Colin Brinsden
28m ago

Damion Flower's bail application has been refused by the NSW Supreme Court.

Racehorse owner Flower denied bail

Steve Zemek
41m ago

Three survivors of the New Zealand eruption are being treated at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital.

Three NZ volcano survivors treated in Vic

Benita Kolovos and Ulises Izquierdo
43m ago

It is expected all six bodies recovered so far from a New Zealand volcano will be Australians.

Six bodies likely to be Australians: Payne

Tracey Ferrier
44m ago

A military helicopter departs Whakatane airport for the recovery operation.

Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

16m ago

A military helicopter departs Whakatane airport for the recovery operation.

Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

16m ago

The UK looks Brexit bound after an exit poll predicted a comfortable majority for the Conservatives.

UK Brexit bound on back of Tory majority

36m ago

The UK looks Brexit bound after an exit poll predicted a comfortable majority for the Conservatives.

UK Brexit bound on back of Tory majority

36m ago

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage says his election tactics prevented a hung parliament.

Farage defends UK election tactics

1hr ago

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage says his election tactics prevented a hung parliament.

Farage defends UK election tactics

1hr ago

Christopher Nailer. Picture: Supplied

Litbits: Poetry and games

Ron Cerabona

ACCESSORISE: A very cool smartwatch for girls and boys is a practical gift that keeps on giving.

Our top 21 Christmas toys for kids

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

Simple things missed in care

Simple things missed in care

Cheryl Field

Edith Cowan University's Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith shares her insights into Alzheimer's disease on the Body of Knowledge podcast.

What can you do to avoid Alzheimer's disease?

Geraldine Cardozo

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Eileen Wood

Vicky Darling orders a drink at the Royals Football Club bar at the frolic. Her squadron of barmen are (from left) Paul Brown, Andy Dalton and Dave Williams. (1992)

Flashback Friday: Eat drink and be merry

Picture by @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

James Miller and Stephen Routley from Melbourne with Nick Hocking of Queanbeyan.

Socials: Canberra Canoe Club Challenge

Elesa Kurtz

Peter and Helen Kirkbride, Baddaginnie, Victoria with their pen of 26 Angus steers weighing 369kg which sold to repeat buyer for $1150.

PTIC cows at Wodonga hit $1620, steers to $1350

Peter and Helen Kirkbride, Baddaginnie, Victoria with their pen of 26 Angus steers weighing 369kg which sold to repeat buyer for $1150.

PTIC cows at Wodonga hit $1620, steers to $1350

Enter your school for a trip to Sydney Royal

Enter your school for a trip to Sydney Royal

Enter your school for a trip to Sydney Royal

Enter your school for a trip to Sydney Royal

Powerpoint presentation by Professor Ken Baldwin at the National Renewables in Agriculture conference and expo held in Wagga Wagga.

Renewable energy in agriculture: grid or off-grid?

Powerpoint presentation by Professor Ken Baldwin at the National Renewables in Agriculture conference and expo held in Wagga Wagga.

Renewable energy in agriculture: grid or off-grid?