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Dan and Scarlett Conroy with their newborn Johnathon, who was delivered in a hospital car park. Picture: Supplied

'Don't drop him': Canberra hockey star delivers baby in car park

Lucie Bertoldo

Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra renters face high asking prices

Lucy Bladen

Alistair Coe

'Very curious': Libs say EPIC stadium would be a bad idea

Daniella White

Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

'Upsetting' claims: Possibly thousands of healthy racehorses sent to slaughterhouse

The UN has criticised Australia's robo-debt and cashless welfare card systems.

'Avoid stumbling zombie-like into a digital welfare dystopia': UN scolds Aust robo-debt, cashless welfare

Finbar O'Mallon
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel says there's been "significant movement" in Brexit talks.

No deal yet reached on Brexit: Merkel

The future of Canberra Stadium is still in the air. Picture: Karleen Minney.

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Civic preferred for Raiders, Brumbies, but roof could cook grass

Chris Dutton
David Polkinghorne

Brendan Nelson has defended donations to the Australian War Memorial from weapons companies. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

War Memorial goes dark on donations

Sally Whyte

Territory apologises to Aboriginal girl who was isolated for two months at Bimberi

CBA says sorry for banking system outage

Trump resort to host next year's G7 summit

Turkey agrees with US to halt Syria attack

Dan and Scarlett Conroy with their newborn Johnathon, who was delivered in a hospital car park. Picture: Supplied

'Don't drop him': Canberra hockey star delivers baby in car park

Access denied: The family of Ivan Milat say they have not been kept informed of his deteriorating health. Picture: Sylvia Liber

'We want to say goodbye': Brother's fury as Ivan Milat reportedly enters his final days

Newcastle Herald reporter Donna Page.

Walkley finalist nods for ACM journalists

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Raiders prop Ryan Sutton is using finals omission as a kick up the bum. Picture: NRL Imagery

NRL finals omission a 'kick up the arse'

The Canberra Times cartoonist Pat Campbell, who is pictured with his Walkley finalist cartoon 'Christchurch Fern'. Picture: Karleen Minney

Pat's response to massacre earns place on Walkley shortlist

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Friday, October 18, 2019.

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David Pope's view: Skywhale comes up Trumps

Warnings for Victorian waste plants

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McLean loses fight against Racing Victoria

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Cheika-Jones rivalry to hit a crescendo

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Walkley finalist nods for ACM journalists

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How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

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Gel blaster fake firearm popular among criminals

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Peter Dutton is standing by claims war veterans want refugee medical evacuation laws scrapped.

Dutton stands by veteran medevac claims

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Nova Peris with her portrait. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Nova Peris portrait unveiled

The UN has criticised Australia's robo-debt and cashless welfare card systems.

'Avoid stumbling zombie-like into a digital welfare dystopia': UN scolds Aust robo-debt, cashless welfare

2hrs ago

Senator Katy Gallagher and Rex Patrick in the Senate in happier times in July. On Thursday, Senator Patrick told her she desperately needed better negotiating skills. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Gallagher attacked over education deal

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

New energy projects on track for end-of-year

Rob Harris

Prime Minister Scott Morrison usually sticks to his talking points.

Tempers fray amid pressure of parliament

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

Brendan Nelson has defended donations to the Australian War Memorial from weapons companies. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

War Memorial goes dark on donations

Sally Whyte

The government's welfare drug testing trial is slated for three areas including Queensland's Logan.

Welfare drug test laws on way to Senate

Rebecca Gredley

ALP labouring on gender equality

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ALP labouring on gender equality

Jenna Price

Skywhale has earned place in history

Skywhale has earned place in history

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The ICAN Australia group was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its anti-nuclear weapons campaigning. Members of the board, past and present are (l-r): Dave Sweeney, Marcus Yipp, Jessica Lawson, Professor Richard Tanter, Associate Professor Tillman Ruff, Profesor Fred Mendleson, Daisy Gardener, Tim Wright and Dimity Hawkins. Picture: Chris Hopkins

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Nuclear hypocrisy can't continue

Gem Romuld

Unicorn Whips in Rouge, which comes to The Playhouse next week. Picture: David Power

A humorous look at sexuality

Ron Cerabona

Canberra School of Tennis founder Mark Walton is the driver of Tennis Carnivale. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Tennis Carnivale at Weston Creek back on

Canberra Bells are wonderful native plants.

Native plant sale at Botanic Gardens

Unicorn Whips in Rouge, which comes to The Playhouse next week. Picture: David Power

A humorous look at sexuality

Above left, Stephanie Fitzsimons, Pink Flowers, 2019. Picture: Supplied

Mel Brooks, Leonard Bernstein and Tim Ferguson

Ron Cerabona

Renee Zellweger plays Judy Garland in Judy. Picture: David Hindley/Universal Pictures

The downside of child stardom

Ron Cerabona

Olivia Price has re-signed for Canberra United. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

'It's our time to shine': Price re-signs with Canberra United

Dan and Scarlett Conroy with their newborn Johnathon, who was delivered in a hospital car park. Picture: Supplied

'Don't drop him': Canberra hockey star delivers baby in car park

The future of Canberra Stadium is still in the air. Picture: Karleen Minney.

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Civic preferred for Raiders, Brumbies, but roof could cook grass

Jason Behrendorff is confident he can comeback better than before. Picture: Lawrence Atkin

'I'm not done yet': Behrendorff says back surgery is worth it

Raiders prop Ryan Sutton is using finals omission as a kick up the bum. Picture: NRL Imagery

NRL finals omission a 'kick up the arse'

David Polkinghorne

Raiders recruit George Williams wants to help make the grand finalists even better. Picture: Adam McLean

Williams plans to make Raiders better

David Polkinghorne

Tailor are feeding on baitfish in the coastal estuaries.

Head out on the water for a fun day on Sunday

Ben Caddaye

Donna Love, second from right, loved racing and loved Notation, who will run in the $1.3 million Kosciuszko on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

Love inspires Dale to climb Kosciuszko

David Polkinghorne

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

SEE THE WORLD: Windows to the World returns with open days held at embassies and high commissions across October 12-13 and 19-20.

How you can see the world without a passport

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Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

Emma Brown

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

By Dean Easterby, Financial Adviser with Parker Financial

Victorian recycling centres were handed stockpiling warnings by the Environment Protection Agency.

Warnings for Victorian waste plants

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Trainer Jarrod McLean has lost his Supreme Court case against Racing Victoria.

McLean loses fight against Racing Victoria

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Picture: Instagram @margaritatomovska

How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

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The gel blaster allegedly seized by police in Katherine this week. Picture: NT Police.

Gel blaster fake firearm popular among criminals

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The government won't rescue women and children from a Syrian refugee camp, despite a ceasefire.

No evacuations during Syrian ceasefire

Daniel McCulloch and Finbar O'Mallon
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The UN has criticised Australia's robo-debt and cashless welfare card systems.

'Avoid stumbling zombie-like into a digital welfare dystopia': UN scolds Aust robo-debt, cashless welfare

Finbar O'Mallon
2hrs ago

Peter Dutton is standing by claims war veterans want refugee medical evacuation laws scrapped.

Dutton stands by veteran medevac claims

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

'Upsetting' claims: Possibly thousands of healthy racehorses sent to slaughterhouse

US Vice President Mike Pence says Turkey's has agreed to a five-day ceasefire in Syria.

News from around the world

US Vice President Mike Pence says Turkey's has agreed to a five-day ceasefire in Syria.

News from around the world

US diplomat Gordon Sondland thought it was wrong that Rudy Giuliani was involved in Ukraine policy.

Trump withheld Ukraine aid: White House

US diplomat Gordon Sondland thought it was wrong that Rudy Giuliani was involved in Ukraine policy.

Trump withheld Ukraine aid: White House

The father of a family found living in isolation in remote Dutch farmhouse has been detained.

Dutch cops hold father of isolated family

The father of a family found living in isolation in remote Dutch farmhouse has been detained.

Dutch cops hold father of isolated family

Ruby Hamad, author of White Tears / Brown Scars. Picture: Onni Elliott

Launches, Lisa Fuller and Ruby Hamad

Ron Cerabona

Nest egg: Investing in cash may not be a good strategy for retirement.

Retirees concerned about investments as interest rates fall

Noel Whittaker

Stepping up: Podiatrist Ricky Lee ensures his patients are looking after their feet and maintaining good foot health practices.

Stand up to good foot health for all

The ban on climbing Uluru comes into effect next week. Picture: Peter Rae

Banning climb pinnacle of new era

Michael Turtle

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort: a range of over-water and beachside villas.

Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

AT ITS BEST: Kings Parade in Bathurst is a sight for happy eyes in springtime.

Garden central: 10 reasons to visit the heart of NSW

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

(27/9/95) A stallholder and his goods.

Fresh is best

Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

Justin Wickham of Wright with son Xavier.

Socials: No work on Labour Day

"Hats off " is to the rural communities giving their time to organise, compete and donate cattle to run local shows, campdrafts and town festivals.

'Hats off' to our rural community | Stock Talk

"Hats off " is to the rural communities giving their time to organise, compete and donate cattle to run local shows, campdrafts and town festivals.

'Hats off' to our rural community | Stock Talk

Tony Inder may know how to breed Merino rams, but he has amazed his wife with his artistic welding tricks at Nyrang, Wellington.

Welding wonders

Tony Inder may know how to breed Merino rams, but he has amazed his wife with his artistic welding tricks at Nyrang, Wellington.

Welding wonders

Mid-Western Region Councillor and Rylstone business owner, Peter Shelley.

'Miners v environmentalists' charity boxing match proposed

Mid-Western Region Councillor and Rylstone business owner, Peter Shelley.

'Miners v environmentalists' charity boxing match proposed