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Doug Courtney with his family Olivia, Tania and Claudia have been using free parking scheme designed to encourage carpooling which has now been axed by the ACT government due to low uptake. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Free no more: ACT govt scraps near 30-year-old carparking scheme

Dan Jervis-Bardy

ACT Chief minister Andrew Barr and his cabinet explain detail held in the 2019 ACT budget.

ACT Minister for Health and wellbeing Meegan Fitzharris,

Picture: Karleen Minney.

Why Meegan Fitzharris quit her dream job

Dan Jervis-Bardy

An Aboriginal scarred tree in Kosciuszko National Park which shows where Indigenous people took bark. Picture: Justin McManus

'Total disregard': Aboriginal scarred trees cut down despite heritage listing

Finbar O'Mallon
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Michael Buckland of RPA, Chris Nowinski from Concussion Legacy Foundation and former rugby player Colin Scotts examine a brain. Picture: Wolter Peeters

Rugby league rocked by first proof of former players with degenerative brain injury

Adam Pengilly

There's been a more than 700 per cent increase in flu cases in Canberra this year compared to 2018. Picture: Karleen Minney

More than 1000 flu cases confirmed in Canberra

Andrew Brown

Canbera academic Dr Jacqui Hoepner has researched (and experienced) pressure to shut down inquiry. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Insidious': These are the real threats to free speech on campus

Sherryn Groch

The Harry Seidler designed house in Northcote Drive, Deakin. Photo: ACT Heritage

Seidler home struck from heritage register by tribunal

Jasper Lindell

The pair were arrested by police at a home in Bungendore early on Thursday.

Two arrested over suspicious death in Bungendore

Andrew Brown

Australian man detained in North Korea studied at ANU

OPINION
Israel Folau may have it wrong, but restricting his speech isn't right

ABC requests involvement in secret whistleblower court case

Fitzharris resignation a 'factor' to stay on as Chief Minister, Barr says

Doug Courtney with his family Olivia, Tania and Claudia have been using free parking scheme designed to encourage carpooling which has now been axed by the ACT government due to low uptake. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Free no more: ACT govt scraps near 30-year-old carparking scheme

Giant wombat fossil found in Snowy Mountains

Giant wombat fossil found in Snowy Mountains

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Luke Hickey's photograph at the under 10s girls AFL game as Weston Creek Molonglo Wildcats player Gemma Klose ties the shoelace of opposition player, Tuggeranong Lions' Lily Tompkins. Picture: Luke Hickey.

A perfect picture of sportsmanship - or should that be sportsGIRLship?

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia will be involved in a conciliation conference on Friday. Picture: AAP

'Pause button' hit on Folau fund after passing $2 million mark

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The Gardasil vaccine has seen a dramatic fall in HPV infections. Picture: Peter Rae

Cancer-causing infections tumble thanks to mass vaccination of girls

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Expanded puzzles range for premium subscribers

'Mad Hatter' Katter steps into boxing ring

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Centre Alliance giving PM 'easy ride': ALP

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Tokyo-bound Barber has more to give

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Dutton blasts Turnbull's last-ditch idea

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Aust migration policy wins fans in US, UK

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Public hearings for City of Perth probe

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Christian Porter has launched a review of Australia's industrial relations system. Picture: James Brickwood

Christian Porter launches review of industrial relations system

Canbera academic Dr Jacqui Hoepner has researched (and experienced) pressure to shut down inquiry. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Insidious': These are the real threats to free speech on campus

Retired MP Christopher Pyne will consult to EY. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Christopher Pyne lands himself a new job

Australia's defence budget this year will be $38.7 billion. Picture: Department of Defence

Middle power status a $30bn question: defence strategist

Scott Morrison will declare that Australia will not be a "passive bystander" if China and the US cannot resolve their dispute in peace. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Morrison toughens stance on China, US over 'collateral damage' on trade

David Crowe

Agencies like the Australian Federal Police, Border Force and ASIO are among those who regularly send officers overseas in the line of duty.

Officers deployed overseas need to be better prepared for corruption risks, report finds

Sally Whyte

Childcare provider Leesa Schwass, who went 12 days unpaid a subsidy owed to her. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Human Services glitch hits pockets of childcare providers

Doug Dingwall

Katie Allen, Gladys Liu and fellow newly-elected Members of the House of Representatives arrive in the courtyard to meet with members of the press gallery on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Welcome to 'pollie school', where MPs learn how to be politicians

Katie Burgess

Canberra is water rich, so why should we pay more for it?

Canberra is water rich, so why should we pay more for it?

Letters to the editor

Let's not get carried away by trade war

Let's not get carried away by trade war

The Canberra Times

President Donald Trump, with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, left, and Vice President Mike Pence, during the signing an executive order to increase sanctions on Iran, in the Oval Office. Picture: AP

OPINION
Will Australia join Trump's war on Iran?

Margaret Beavis

Check out the dinosaurs at the botanic gardens and National Dinosaur Museum. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Here's your winter school holiday guide

1hr ago

From left, Max, voiced by Patton Oswalt, Duke, (Eric Stonestreet) and Liam, (Henry Lynch) in The Secret Life of Pets 2. Picture: Universal Pictures

Review: Pets are in danger of going to dogs

Ron Cerabona

Five things to do this weekend

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

Check out the dinosaurs at the botanic gardens and National Dinosaur Museum. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Here's your winter school holiday guide

1hr ago

Crispin Akerman, Green glass vase and lemons.

Beautifully observed oils refreshing in today's 'deskilled' world

Sasha Grishin

Farmer Browns free range hens in Hall. Picture: Supplied

A good egg is music to our ears

Susan Parsons

Canberra javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber has set her sights on lighting up Tokyo. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Tokyo-bound Barber has more to give

14m ago

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia will be involved in a conciliation conference on Friday. Picture: AAP

'Pause button' hit on Folau fund after passing $2 million mark

2hrs ago

Michael Buckland of RPA, Chris Nowinski from Concussion Legacy Foundation and former rugby player Colin Scotts examine a brain. Picture: Wolter Peeters

Rugby league rocked by first proof of former players with degenerative brain injury

Lachlan McCaffrey, left, celebrates a Matt Lucas try last week. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Brumbies make one change for 'hostile' final

The Raiders have created a lime green wall this season. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

Lime green wall born in the pre-season

David Polkinghorne

University of Canberra star Olivia Martin is tipped to be a future Hockeyroo. Picture: Supplied

Martin a future Hockeyroo with Olympic goals

Jakob Gisik

Uncapped prop Angus Wagner could make his Super Rugby debut in the Brumbies semi-final clash against the Jaguares. Picture: Stu Walmsley

Viking joins South American invasion for Brumbies semi

Lucie Bertoldo

The Australian Christian Lobby is facilitating Israel Folau's fundraising efforts.

Charity watchdog could investigate Australian Christian Lobby over Folau fundraiser

Tom Decent and Harriet Alexander

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Why the DNA conference is your ticket to networking success

Why the DNA conference is your ticket to networking success

Cat motel more than accommodation, it's a place of love and care

Cat motel more than accommodation, it's a place of love and care

SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

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Queensland MP Robbie Katter will fight former Origin player John Doyle in a charity boxing bout.

'Mad Hatter' Katter steps into boxing ring

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The Morrison government is closer to finding out whether Centre Alliance will back its tax plan.

Centre Alliance giving PM 'easy ride': ALP

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Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says he isn't harbouring hopes of becoming Liberal leader.

Dutton blasts Turnbull's last-ditch idea

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Lisa Scaffidi will front an inquiry into the City of Perth when it holds public hearings in August.

Public hearings for City of Perth probe

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Australian Alek Sigley has reportedly disappeared in North Korea amid fears he has been detained.

Urgent hunt for Aussie in North Korea

Tracey Ferrier and Daniel McCulloch
41m ago

Former German and EPL soccer star Dietmar Hamann (right) is accused of assaulting a woman in Sydney.

Ex-EPL star Hamann to fight Sydney assault

Sophie Moore
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RSL NSW president James Brown will step down to apply for the job of chief executive.

NSW RSL president James Brown vies for CEO

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The Morrison government will conduct a review of the nation's workplace relations laws.

Federal minister eyes workplace law reform

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

President Trump's first meeting at the G20 in Japan will be with Australia's PM Scott Morrison.

Aust migration policy wins fans in US, UK

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President Trump's first meeting at the G20 in Japan will be with Australia's PM Scott Morrison.

Aust migration policy wins fans in US, UK

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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe is to meet with a resentful Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20.

Trump slams G20 host Japan over treaty

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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe is to meet with a resentful Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20.

Trump slams G20 host Japan over treaty

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Leading Democrats are putting their case to be the party's 2020 Presidential candidate,.

Diverse Democrats set out their 2020 pitch

1hr ago

Leading Democrats are putting their case to be the party's 2020 Presidential candidate,.

Diverse Democrats set out their 2020 pitch

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How Instagramable is your home?

How Instagramable is your home?

The purpose of insurance is to help the family cope if one or more of its members become injured, or too ill to earn a living.

New rules for insurance through super: check your account now

Noel Whittaker

Research shows most fatalities happen when the victims are working under a vehicle and using equipment incorrectly, with many of the fatalities involving the use of vehicle jacks.

Think twice before repairing your car at home

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

A small pier leads to wooden houses on stilts in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia. Pictures: Shutterstock

Take time for an amble in Ambon

Snorkelling is a popular activity for tourists visiting Galapagos. Pictures: Shutterstock

Leading the greening of the Galapagos

A NATIONAL DISGRACE: Thousands of vulnerably elderly Australians are abused every year.

Financial, physical, psychological, sexual - how do we stop elder abuse?

Eileen Wood

"Continence Queen" Bev Killick.

When the drip goes beyond a joke

NARROW WASTE LINE: Baby boomers are Australia's least wasteful generation when it comes to food according to a new report.

Boomers leading the way on food waste

Reader pic by @ccharlieandpumpkin: A coffee the size of my head to get through the day.

Take 5: Instagrammers of Canberra

Mack Vardanega 6 and Lewis Harton 6.

Brumbies gallop to semi-finals

Dion Georgopoulos

Alana Hayduk and Chelsea Newberry.

Take 5: UC nurses have a ball

Australian Wool Innovation board member, Wal Merriman, regards as very important the practical training graduates are experiencing through the Hay Inc Rural Education program. "We need people who can run the stock," he said.

Wal praises practical training at Hay Inc

Australian Wool Innovation board member, Wal Merriman, regards as very important the practical training graduates are experiencing through the Hay Inc Rural Education program. "We need people who can run the stock," he said.

Wal praises practical training at Hay Inc

Clare Gibbs took out the 2019 Riverina Training Awards Vocational Education Training Student of the Year. Photo by TAFE NSW.

Clare's journey from plate to paddock

Clare Gibbs took out the 2019 Riverina Training Awards Vocational Education Training Student of the Year. Photo by TAFE NSW.

Clare's journey from plate to paddock

The Merino Lifetime Productivity Project isn't set to conclude until 2024 but DNA results have indicated a surprisingly common occurrence within twin lambs born from syndicate ram matings. File photo: Rachael Webb

Merino rams not afraid of double dipping

The Merino Lifetime Productivity Project isn't set to conclude until 2024 but DNA results have indicated a surprisingly common occurrence within twin lambs born from syndicate ram matings. File photo: Rachael Webb

Merino rams not afraid of double dipping