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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

Plibersek rules herself out of race for Labor leadership

Michael Koziol and Judith Ireland
33m ago

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

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
2hrs ago

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
2hrs ago

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

The Nationals look set to hold 16 seats in the House of Representatives.

Nationals say grassroots play held seats

1hr ago

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

14m ago

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

53m ago

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

How much of my brain do I use? And ... can I boost it?

How much of my brain do I use? And ... can I boost it?

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

Canberra star 'made for State of Origin'

5m ago

Taipei promotes 'Made in Taiwan' expertise

9m ago

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

14m ago

Plibersek rules herself out of race for Labor leadership

33m ago

Plibersek not contesting Labor leadership

34m ago

Tax cuts priority for re-elected Morrison

36m ago

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

Plibersek rules herself out of race for Labor leadership

33m ago

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Matt Wade

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

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

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

Smashing tribute show done with great skill

Alanna Maclean

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

REVIEW
Atmospheric production of a tragic Gothic chiller

Alanna Maclean

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

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

Smashing tribute show done with great skill

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

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

Bree Element

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

Sammy J is partying like never before

Ron Cerabona

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

Independent MP Kerryn Phelps has conceded defeat in the seat of Wentworth to Liberal Dave Sharma.

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

14m ago

Tanya Plibersek and Anthony Albanese are both contesting the Labor leadership ballot.

Plibersek not contesting Labor leadership

34m ago

Tax cuts and help for home buyers are the first priorities for the reelected coalition government.

Tax cuts priority for re-elected Morrison

36m ago

The Nationals look set to hold 16 seats in the House of Representatives.

Nationals say grassroots play held seats

1hr ago

Manslaughter accused Reece Watherston says he punched a man's face because he was scared.

'I was scared': SA manslaughter accused

Kathryn Bermingham
1hr ago

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

Ex-Ipswich mayor's charges 'irrelevant'

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas now has to factor coalition victory into upcoming state budget.

Federal poll result to impact Vic finances

Kaitlyn Offer
1hr ago

"The department is inscrutably putting photos of kids onto public social media pages and public school websites," Wollongong mother Carmel said. Photo: Wayne Taylor

NSW public schools' ultimatum to students over big events

Pallavi Singhal
1hr ago

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen says her country can take advantage of the US-China trade war.

Taipei promotes 'Made in Taiwan' expertise

9m ago

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen says her country can take advantage of the US-China trade war.

Taipei promotes 'Made in Taiwan' expertise

9m ago

A second attempt is being made to re-enter Pike River mine, where an explosion killed 29 men in 2010

NZ mine disaster site re-entry restarted

1hr ago

A second attempt is being made to re-enter Pike River mine, where an explosion killed 29 men in 2010

NZ mine disaster site re-entry restarted

1hr ago

Google will suspend business with Huawei requiring transfer of hardware, software and tech services.

Google suspends some business with Huawei

2hrs ago

Google will suspend business with Huawei requiring transfer of hardware, software and tech services.

Google suspends some business with Huawei

2hrs ago

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

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

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, Brenna Wilkinson of Campbell, Aimie Wilkinson of Wright, and Carolyn Cuello of Murrumbateman.

Cocktails for a Cause - Badger and Co.

Jamila Toderas
35m ago

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 bit of elegance

Jamila Toderas

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

1hr ago

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

1hr ago

Lake Pamamaroo pictured in April is almost dry near Menindee. The Pastoralists Association of West Darling wants a complete shake-up of the Barwon-Darling water sharing agreement.

Wilcannia may get a Darling flow soon but 'water sharing a failure'

Lake Pamamaroo pictured in April is almost dry near Menindee. The Pastoralists Association of West Darling wants a complete shake-up of the Barwon-Darling water sharing agreement.

Wilcannia may get a Darling flow soon but 'water sharing a failure'

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Qld, Vic and SA buyers push prices at Inverell

File picture.

Qld, Vic and SA buyers push prices at Inverell