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Liberal MP Tim Wilson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose the election

Eryk Bagshaw and Mathew Dunckley

Labor's David Smith, Andrew Leigh, and Alicia Payne at the Belconnen Labor Club on Saturday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ANALYSIS
The interesting shifts in how Canberrans voted

Sally Whyte

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and US President Donald Trump exit the room after their meeting while attending the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday 30 November 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The expert who predicted Trump, Brexit - and Scott Morrison

Max Koslowski

Chief Minister Andrew Barr, has said he will not quit despite previously suggesting he would if the Coalition took office.

Canberra's light rail plans hurt by election result, but Barr not going anywhere

Finbar O'Mallon

Chris Bowen, Anthony Albanese, Tanya Plibersek are likely Labor leadership contenders, while Tony Burke is said to be considering running. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Obligation to keep fighting': Labor faces an open field leadership contest

Stephanie Peatling

Scott Morrison, with wife Jenny, was sharp and effective in this election campaign by making himself a small target and turning every question into a personal contest against Bill Shorten. Picture: David Gray/Bloomberg

OPINION
The parallel with 1993 is inescapable and accurate

David Crowe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will have more women to choose from for his new ministry and cabinet.

Morrison set to refresh ministry, cabinet

Marnie Banger

The election result returning the Morrison government has been called "a massive polling failure".

'Massive polling failure': experts

Angus Livingston

OPINION
Election result delivers a lesson of pragmatism

Libs still hopeful of surprise win, but Kelly clings to Eden-Monaro

Roberts close to Senate return, but Anning is gone and Clive isn't looking good

Liberal MP Tim Wilson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose the election

Senator Zed Seselja, who celebrated the Coalition's election win with a barbecue at his home on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Liberals toast a federal election win for the ages

Gretel Burgess with Pepe the pug, who wanted to be carried the rest of the way at the RSPCA Million Paws walk on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Just beautiful': dog walk big hit for Canberrans

Kate Miller-Heidke of Australia, left, performs the song "Zero Gravity" during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final. Photo: AP

Kate-Miller Heidke soars at 64th Eurovision, but falls short of win

Antony Green

Shades of Hillary v Trump as TV pundits left reeling

Mrs Petrov at Mascot Airport escorted by two Soviet officals. Picture: William Carty - courtesy ScreenSound Australia.

Kingston Hotel has been playing its part in Australian politics

Bank staff flagged Trump accounts: paper

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S. African tourists injured in Egypt blast

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Chelsea Flower Show displays Kate's design

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Trump blasts Republican's impeachment call

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US conducts navy exercises in Arabian Sea

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Tax cuts, ministry on Morrison agenda

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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten accompanied by Chloe Shorten, concedes defeat to Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday night. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Pollsters 95 per cent unsure how they got it wrong

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?

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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and wife Jenny speak on Sunday after winning the federal election. Picture: AAP

Outer suburban voters decisive in a 50:50 nation

Prime Minister Scott Morrison watches Cronulla play Manly in the NRL on Sunday. Picture: John Veage

Morrison prepares for tax plan as he waits on election count

David Crowe, Fergus Hunter

Tanya Plibersek and Anthony Albanese will both contend for the Labor leadership. Photos: Edwina Pickles/Dominic Lorrimer

Plibersek to run against Albanese, amid Labor 'bewilderment' over election loss

Judith Ireland

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

OPINION
Labor's bitter campaign lesson

Sean Kelly

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

Sally Whyte

Bad campaign behaviour damages democracy

OPINION
Bad campaign behaviour damages democracy

Blake Foden

Evidence backs kangaroo culling

Evidence backs kangaroo culling

Letters to the editor

Result a rejection of Labor's big picture

Result a rejection of Labor's big picture

The Canberra Times

Gretel Burgess with Pepe the pug, who wanted to be carried the rest of the way at the RSPCA Million Paws walk on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Just beautiful': dog walk big hit for Canberrans

Finbar O'Mallon

Sammy J has been working in comedy since he was 19. Picture: Supplied

Sammy J is partying like never before

Ron Cerabona

What is was like to go clubbing in '90s Canberra

OPINION
What is was like to go clubbing in '90s Canberra

Bree Element

Gretel Burgess with Pepe the pug, who wanted to be carried the rest of the way at the RSPCA Million Paws walk on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Just beautiful': dog walk big hit for Canberrans

Anna Bradshaw, who plays Rapunzel in Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends, hosted a skating class with young Canberrans.

Canberra gets taste of Disney magic

Amy Martin

SOUL SEARCHING: Abby Dobson released crowdfunded album It's Okay Sweetheart last October.

The simple life with Abby Dobson

LISA ROCKMAN

Sydney FC celebrate winning the A-League grand final. Picture: AAP

Sydney FC shatter the Glory in A-League grand final shootout

Sebastian Kris feels like an NRL player following his debut for the Canberra Raiders. Picture: NRL Photos

Raiders youngster Kris redefines toothless

Corey Horsburgh is one of the Raiders rookies firing on the big stage. Picture: AAP

Comment: Raiders brace for weight of expectation

Pete Samu, right, and Rob Valetini will likely compete for a Wallabies World Cup spot. Picture: Terry Cunningham.

Brumbies' finals bid to help reignite Samu's World Cup tilt

Belconnen United's Izach Clements, left, attempts to shutdown Canberra Olympic's Stephen Domenici. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Domenici double gives Canberra Olympic a much-needed boost

Chris Dutton

Gungahlin players celebrated another slender win over the Blues. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Gungahlin claim another big scalp in a Raiders Cup upset

Caden Helmers

Waratahs' Tolu Latu is in hot water. Picture: AP

Latu to front RA integrity unit over drink-driving charge

Georgina Robinson

Canberra export George Timotheou has signed with the Schalke 04 under-23 team and made his Bundesliga debut last weekend.

Canberra junior takes giant Bundesliga step

Chris Dutton

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

One of the first things PM Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will focus on is tax cuts.

Tax cuts, ministry on Morrison agenda

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Actor Geoffrey Rush speaks outside the Supreme Court in Sydney after winning his defamation case.

Rush defamation case back in Sydney court

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Senior Labor figures will meet to begin the formal process of choosing Bill Shorten's replacement.

Senior Labor figures to meet on leadership

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

Alleged new mum rapist to face Vic court

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More than four in five Australians believe medicines aren't subsidised quickly enough.

Australians want cheaper medicines quicker

Marnie Banger
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Eating more sugar and calories has upped obesity levels, slowing Australia's life expectancy rates.

Obesity weighing down on life expectancy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is short of the 76 seats needed to form a majority in parliament.

Morrison closes in on majority

Paul Osborne

Liberal Dave Sharma says his battle for Wentworth against Kerryn Phelps is too close to call.

Phelps, Sharma on knife-edge in Wentworth

Perry Duffin

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

Bank staff flagged Trump accounts: paper

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

Bank staff flagged Trump accounts: paper

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A bus carrying 25 South African tourists near Egypt's Giza Pyramids has been hit by an explosion.

S. African tourists injured in Egypt blast

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A bus carrying 25 South African tourists near Egypt's Giza Pyramids has been hit by an explosion.

S. African tourists injured in Egypt blast

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Kate has drawn on her childhood memories to create a garden at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show.

Chelsea Flower Show displays Kate's design

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Kate has drawn on her childhood memories to create a garden at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show.

Chelsea Flower Show displays Kate's design

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Steve Lee, above, had a facetime call with Oprah. Main picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberran's 'inspiring' video call from Oprah

Amy Martin

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Kate Miller-Heidke of Australia, left, performs the song "Zero Gravity" during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final. Photo: AP

Kate-Miller Heidke soars at 64th Eurovision, but falls short of win

Michael Idato

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

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

Cartoonist Geoff Pryor remembers Bob Hawke

Sally Pryor

Steph Davidson and her mother Mikki.

A little big of elegance

Jamila Toderas

David McMurdo (centre) with Shirley Adkins, President of the Royal federation of Aero Clubs Australia and Ted Butcher, Chairman of the Civic aviation authority board, 1993.

CANBERRA'S AERO CLUBS

Winter crop species like oats and triticale have a good range of varieties with excellent tolerance to soil acidity. Even within species like wheat and barley some varieties have been release with good tolerance.

Choose tolerant species for acidic soils

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Winter crop species like oats and triticale have a good range of varieties with excellent tolerance to soil acidity. Even within species like wheat and barley some varieties have been release with good tolerance.

Choose tolerant species for acidic soils

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Cameron, Tony and Janet Gall, "Wilson's Creek" Uralla with their award for best fleece in the New England region, presented by Wayne McMahon, Australian Yarn Company.

Night of awards for super fine wool growers

Cameron, Tony and Janet Gall, "Wilson's Creek" Uralla with their award for best fleece in the New England region, presented by Wayne McMahon, Australian Yarn Company.

Night of awards for super fine wool growers

Hughie Coulton, Tallangatta, Warialda Rail, claimed the reserve grand champion fleece and champion single novice fleece of the Warialda show.

Warialda show overcomes drought worries

Hughie Coulton, Tallangatta, Warialda Rail, claimed the reserve grand champion fleece and champion single novice fleece of the Warialda show.

Warialda show overcomes drought worries