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Scott Morrison and the Liberals outgunned Labor. Picture: James Brickwood

The inside story of how the Liberals beat Labor at its own game

Latika Bourke
2hrs ago

Shadow Immigration Minister Richard Marles and Shadow Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese in discussion during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 4 February 2016. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Albo, Marles set to be ALP leadership team

Angus Livingston and Colin Brinsden
31m ago

Former Curtin bottleshop owners Michelle and Paul Cains with other local business owners and residents. The group say their residents association, which is currently protesting an approved redevelopment of the Curtin shops (background), doesn't represent their views. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Curtin community rallies against residents association's 'disgraceful' delaying tactics

Cassandra Morgan

Rohan Arnold.

Businessman Rohan Arnold pleads guilty to conspiracy to import 1.28 tonnes of cocain

Lucy Cormack
8m ago

Construction occupations registrar Ben Green, Building Quality Improvement Minister Gordon Ramsay, and building inspectors Tamara Blissenden and Bojan Sekara at the Ginninderry development, which is under construction in west Belconnen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New inspectors to crack down on dodgy builders

Blake Foden

Home borrowers set to receive $100,000 lending boost

Home borrowers set to receive $100,000 lending boost

Jessica Irvine and Kate Burke
2hrs ago

Ute drives off after accident that left another driver trapped in upside down car: police

Ute drives off after crash that left another driver trapped in upside down car: police

54m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is not expected to make major changes to his team of ministers.

Cabinet choices never easy: Birmingham

Colin Brinsden

Decision to protect tree strangles Manuka hotel development plan, owners say

Everest climbing season death toll now at 10 with overcrowding

Ivan Milat's nephew speaks about his 'favourite' uncle

More planners to oversee Canberra's growth

Scott Morrison and the Liberals outgunned Labor. Picture: James Brickwood

The inside story of how the Liberals beat Labor at its own game

2hrs ago

Australia's Steve Smith, right is congratulated by teammate Australia's Nathan Coulter-Nile after scoring 100 runs not out. Picture: AP

Smith's ton guides Aussies to England win

Lake Tuggeranong Sea Scouts Phoebe Cruickshank, Ricky Tobin, Benji Price and TJ Price, who have brought their water gear each week only to be let down by blue-green algae infested water. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Sea scouts land-bound because of blue-green algae plague

Elizabeth Gilbert's new novel is a witty romp. Picture: John Davis, Instagram

Eat, pray and find new love

The Brumbies have attracted modest crowds to their homes games this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Where are the fans? Brumbies feel pinch of record low crowd

Australia having the world's most deadliest snakes is largely a myth, the CSIRO says.

Australian snake myth busted

1hr ago

Albo, Marles set to be ALP leadership team

31m ago

NSW police detective Gary Jubelin resigns

37m ago

Everest sherpa sets record with 24 summits

46m ago

Bass in doubt again as vote count resumes

51m ago

Ute drives off after crash that left another driver trapped in upside down car: police

54m ago

People need certainty on tax: Birmingham

1hr ago

Scott Morrison and the Liberals outgunned Labor. Picture: James Brickwood

The inside story of how the Liberals beat Labor at its own game

2hrs ago

Anthony Albanese, a hero of Labor's Left, will lead significant soul-searching about the party's economic agenda. Picture: James Brickwood

Just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right: the challenges facing Anthony Albanese

Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has come under fire for Labor's weak position on Adani's proposed mine.

Premier says Adani mine decision likely within weeks

Federal Labor MP Mark Butler.

Labor digs in on climate change stance

Foreign Islamic State wives and children at the al-Hawl camp in Syria. Picture: Kate Geraghty

'Sick, wounded' children need urgent evacuation from Syrian camp, say families

David Wroe

Labor's Andrew Leigh, who has criticised the Greens' campaign strategy in the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Andrew Leigh blasts Greens over campaign strategy

Andrew Brown

Anthony Albanese has a second chance at the Labor leadership and he's not letting it go. Picture: Wolter Peeters

'Bleeds Labor': Why Albanese has left nothing on the table

Judith Ireland

Member for the new seat of Canberra Alicia Payne. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new member for Canberra is ready to be an advocate for the city

Jasper Lindell

Voters run scared from the Heffalump

OPINION
Voters run scared from the Heffalump

Ian Warden

Picture: Alamy

OPINION
Harassment of female runners needs to end

Jane Hollman

Where there's a will, there is a way

OPINION
Where there's a will, there is a way

Joanne McCarthy

The prickly pear has many benefits not well known in Australia, particularly its nutritional properties and use on non-productive lands. Picture: Alamy

Benefits of cactus a prickly subject

Caroline Gouws, PhD student, University of Canberra

Jackie Gillies is heading to Canberra for her Shine It Up Live tour. Picture: Supplied

Gillies' guide to shining up your life

Amy Martin

The National Museum of Australia's senior curator of Indigenous Knowledges, Caroline Edwards, with a series of eight life-sized figures created by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers from the remote central and western deserts. Picture: Karleen Minney

Showing the songline of Seven Sisters and a shape-shifter

Ron Cerabona

The prickly pear has many benefits not well known in Australia, particularly its nutritional properties and use on non-productive lands. Picture: Alamy

Benefits of cactus a prickly subject

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

Ron Cerabona

Dame Edna Everage ahead of her 2019 My Gorgeous Life tour. Picture: Supplied

The modern woman: There's still no one like the Dame

Amy Martin

Jack Wighton put his best foot forward for an Origin call-up. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Raiders star Wighton emerges as an answer to Freddy's dilemma

In doubt: Josh Hodgson. Picture: NRL

Hodgson suffers a suspected broken thumb in cruel blow

The Brumbies have attracted modest crowds to their homes games this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Where are the fans? Brumbies feel pinch of record low crowd

Lachlan McCaffrey made his comeback from a knee injury in Queanbeyan's big win against the Owls. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

McCaffrey, Penca make comebacks in White-out

Some sections of the Brumbies crowds have been empty this season.

OPINION
Comment: Brumbies need to find their own Viking clap

Chris Dutton

Australia's Steve Smith, right is congratulated by teammate Australia's Nathan Coulter-Nile after scoring 100 runs not out. Picture: AP

Smith's ton guides Aussies to England win

Ian McCullough

Allan Alaalatoa. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Things could get dire': Brumbies send crowd warning

Caden Helmers

Tuggeranong United celebrate after Regan Walsh scores. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Tuggeranong takes Devils by horns

Lucie Bertoldo

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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Shadow Immigration Minister Richard Marles and Shadow Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese in discussion during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 4 February 2016. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Albo, Marles set to be ALP leadership team

31m ago

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin has reportedly resigned from NSW Police.

NSW police detective Gary Jubelin resigns

37m ago

The Liberal's Bridget Archer is still slightly ahead of Labor in the seat of Bass.

Bass in doubt again as vote count resumes

51m ago

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham is keeping the pressure on Labor to back income tax cuts.

People need certainty on tax: Birmingham

1hr ago

Police are still trying to identify a woman whose body was found in a north Melbourne park.

Mystery of woman's body in Melbourne park

Kaitlyn Offer
1hr ago

Australia having the world's most deadliest snakes is largely a myth, the CSIRO says.

Australian snake myth busted

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Transport Minister Andrew Constance and Premier Gladys Berejiklian have opened Sydney's Metro line.

Sydney's driverless Metro line opens

Jodie Stephens
1hr ago

Simon Birmingham, with Indonesia Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita, wants the trade deal finalised.

Busy agenda for trade ahead: Birmingham

Colin Brinsden
2hrs ago

Nepalese veteran Sherpa guide Kami Rita has climbed Mount Everest a record 24 times.

Everest sherpa sets record with 24 summits

46m ago

Nepalese veteran Sherpa guide Kami Rita has climbed Mount Everest a record 24 times.

Everest sherpa sets record with 24 summits

46m ago

Europeans are voting to choose a replacement for President Jean-Claude Juncker.

Europeans vote, with EU future in balance

2hrs ago

Europeans are voting to choose a replacement for President Jean-Claude Juncker.

Europeans vote, with EU future in balance

2hrs ago

US President Donald Trump says he trusts North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to keep his promise.

Trump: not disturbed by NKorea missiles

2hrs ago

US President Donald Trump says he trusts North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to keep his promise.

Trump: not disturbed by NKorea missiles

2hrs ago

Berry: An arty, food-oriented town.

A Berry fine destination for a foodie escape

John Rozentals
1hr ago

Home borrowers set to receive $100,000 lending boost

Home borrowers set to receive $100,000 lending boost

Jessica Irvine and Kate Burke
2hrs ago

Most Aussies over 50 are enjoying active - if not adventurous - sex lives. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINION
Having the best sex of your life over 50

Karen Hardy

Berry: An arty, food-oriented town.

A Berry fine destination for a foodie escape

John Rozentals
1hr ago

The imposing facade of Retford Park's main house, complete with tower. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

A voyeuristic peek behind the doors of James Fairfax's country estate

Tim the Yowie Man

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

Presenting John Dowie's portrait bust to her majesty the Queen at the Lodge, 1988.

Take 5: The Larrikin we loved

@karleenminneyphotographer: The inflation of the Vincent Van Gogh hot air balloon.

Take 5: Instagrammers of The Canberra Times

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

Steve and Amanda (right) Conley, Gotta Rock stud, Yerong Creek, with the reserve and champion South Suffolk rams, and judge Deva Weitman (centre) of Blue Rock Suffolk stud, Romsey, Victoria.

Gotta Rock stars in South Suffolk show

59m ago

Steve and Amanda (right) Conley, Gotta Rock stud, Yerong Creek, with the reserve and champion South Suffolk rams, and judge Deva Weitman (centre) of Blue Rock Suffolk stud, Romsey, Victoria.

Gotta Rock stars in South Suffolk show

59m ago

The champion and reserve champion rams from Tattykeel, Oberon with Ross Gilmore, Tattykeel, judge Jamie Ramm, Bobar stud, Braidwood and James Gilmore, Tattykeel.

Tattykeel dominate the Aussie Whites

1hr ago

The champion and reserve champion rams from Tattykeel, Oberon with Ross Gilmore, Tattykeel, judge Jamie Ramm, Bobar stud, Braidwood and James Gilmore, Tattykeel.

Tattykeel dominate the Aussie Whites

1hr ago

Talkook ram is named Best Border Leicester of the show. Pictured with Robert Anderson, Talkook, Crookwell, Roger Fletcher, Fletcher International Exports, Kylie Anderson, Talkook and judge, Ian Carr, Castle Camps, Willalooka, South Australia.

Back to the glory days for Talkook

Talkook ram is named Best Border Leicester of the show. Pictured with Robert Anderson, Talkook, Crookwell, Roger Fletcher, Fletcher International Exports, Kylie Anderson, Talkook and judge, Ian Carr, Castle Camps, Willalooka, South Australia.

Back to the glory days for Talkook