Total fire ban Sunday
A top of 37 degrees is forecast in Canberra along with north-westerly ...
Homes lost near Ballarat
The Hume Highway is closed to traffic after grass fire started in ...
Cleared of child sex charges
A jury has found the husband of former Australian Ambassador to Spain ...
'Like being hit by a truck'
Ellie Day defends her golfer husband Jason and the NBA giant who ...
'Aboriginal Lucky Dolls' outrage
Sale of controversial souvenirs at international airport angers ...
Coles' risky bid to keep prices low
Coles has launched a strategy to distance itself from beleaguered ...
Medicines Australia boss set to quit
The head of pharmaceutical lobby group to step down within weeks ...
'I took a very deep breath'
Marise Payne stared at her phone, willing it to ring. Then the name ...
Abbott's electorate says it's time to go
The former PM has been given a damning assessment from his own ...
IS defeat close, says Defence chief
It is now a matter of "when, not if" the Islamic State terror group ...
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How you can help wildlife in this heat
Some practical tips on how to assist our native animals that become vulnerable in the hot weather.
ACT News
Howard insists he liked living at Lodge
While his decision to not live there created concern at the time, John Howard insists he actually quite likes The Lodge.
Where to find Canberra's best Christmas lights
Canberra has snagged a world record for our Christmas light display in Civic. Now it's time for the rest of the city to shine.
ACT bushfire burns towards suburbs
As temperatures climb, firefighters are attempting to extinguish a bushfire burning into its third day south of Canberra.
Hopscotch owners are opening a new bar
The people behind Hopscotch are opening a brand new bar, this time in the town centre at Gungahlin.Â
Federal Politics
Tony Abbott should go: voters
The former PM should quit parliament at the next election, according to a majority of ...
Turnbull and Abe rebuff China
Australia and Japan call for 'freedom of navigation and overflight' in a signal to ...
Strength from stress: Turnbull’s defining belief
The Prime Minister’s embrace of risk is more than rhetoric – it has roots in deeply ...
Asylum seeker who lost eye in riot has claim settled
Almost two years after an asylum seeker lost an eye and suffered severe facial injuries ...
Call for Aboriginal share of the bush tucker pie
Advocates are calling for proper recognition and financial rewards for the original ...
Crack down on 'top end of town' first: crossbenchers
The government should not cut benefits to low-income earners if it won't crack down on ...
Public Service News
Tirade against public service perks
Extra paid leave, allowances and flex time under attack.
Hundreds of ATO bosses get 3% rise
Generous wage rise comes hours after deal for rank-and-file public servants rejected in a landslide.
The Parliament House parking lottery
Just how hard is it to get a park at Parliament House? Very.
Business
Shkreli becomes 'Wolf of Pharma St'
Martin Shkreli has come to represent everything that was bad and wrong with drug companies.
Jingle sells: Retailers rejoice
Nicholas Egonidis​ can tell how well Christmas retail is travelling by counting his jocks.
Coal's future looking blacker
It's clear Australia will have to lift its game if we're not to be seen as global bludgers.
Pathology battle in every clinic
The backlash against the government's pathology cuts is building steam.
The CEO with 338 leave days
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Bosses who rarely go on breaks can create a culture where employees feel insecure about taking holidays.
This year's worst commodity
An obscure metal used to make steel has become this year's worst-performing commodity.
ExecutiveStyle
Australia's hottest new bars for 2016
Small bar culture has spread, and pubs are going glam to keep up.
Speed and luxury form high-octane mix
Culture, sport, adventure and fun come together in one super-luxe weekend away.
Money
Surviving the Christmas crunch
If you're a business owner, cash flow can be tricky between December and March..
Small Business
The Christmas e-card blight
Are e-cards a harmless way to spread Christmas cheer or spam polluting our inboxes this festive season?
Is your debt killing you?
The easing of bankruptcy laws by the government is a wise initiative but the impact of debt can still be crippling.
Braving the Shark Tank of Chinese TV
Two Australian entrepreneurs are spruiking their startups on Chinese reality TV show, The Next Unicorn.
Property
Forgotten wonders of 1980s homes
For the sake of posterity here is an ode to long-forgotten items from Elicia Murray's childhood home.
Should you get LED Christmas lights?
It's holiday time, and you may want to light up your house. Here are some tips on how to not blow a fuse.
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'Affluenza' teen Ethan Couch missing
Police are searching for Ethan Couch, the wealthy Texas teen who received probation in 2013 after killing four people in a drunk driving crash.
Entertainment
Soundwave debts could reach $25m
Suppliers and ticket holders for cancelled three-city music festival left in limbo.
Box office blitz: Star Wars in hyperdrive
Long-awaited instalment hurtles toward record-breaking figure at the US box office.
Canberra Life
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Canberra
Where to see in 2016 in Canberra.
Hopscotch duo to open new sister bar in Gungahlin
The people behind Hopscotch are opening a brand new bar, this time in the town centre at ...
What's on in Canberra this weekend
Your guide to what's going on around the capital this weekend.
Lifestyle
Festive cheer with the rich and famous
James Packer only has eyes for Mariah this Christmas, but how has the season stacked up for others?
Putting your kids before your partner
You fall in love, life is perfect, you're a lucky bastard, and you know it but then you decide to have a baby.
Kerr fires back over nude cover ban
Model's manager questions motives behind supermarket's censorship.
Bar Refaeli suspected of tax fraud
The Israeli model is suspected of tax evasion for allegedly not reporting millions of dollars in income earned abroad.
Are men or women the Ikea masters?
The putting together of flat-pack furniture is the new battle of the sexes.
Jesinta Campbell's imaginary Christmas list
From your fitness lover to those who like to look fashionably fit, there's a gift here for you.
Good Food
Best books for cooks
The Good Food team reviews this year's Christmas hit list of cookbooks.
Weekly meal planner: Summer hits
Celebrate the warmth with these light meal ideas.
The coolest Christmas dessert ever
Adam Liaw's pavlova-pudding-ice-cream mash-up, plus our favourite festive sweets.
Daily Life
Celebs playing teens vs actually as teens
It becomes very clear how not-teen these actors look when you see how baby faced they actually were at that age.
Pop culture treats to look for in 2016
Round out a wonderful year by looking forward to what's around the corner.
Parenting
Boy, 3, has world's worst timing
There are a few things no-one really needs to hear at a wedding.
Christmas movies all 90s kids watched
Everyone has their go to Christmas movies they look forward to watching every year and ...
Kids' hilarious homework answers
These kids definitely deserve points for trying, even if they are technically ...
Travel
Why this is the new Aussie city of 'cool'
It was once considered an unexciting place, but this city has now become the capital of 'cool'.
Where Thai food snobs go to eat
Top notch, authentic Thai cuisine in a beachside town that's not been tampered by tourism.
World's 10 most loveable cities and why
These cities are unforgettable for many reasons, but they all have one thing in common.
Where did Jennifer Aniston go on her honeymoon?
Test your travel knowledge with our monster end of year quiz.
How to experience the Serengeti, but in Australia
It's the luxury safari you can have in your own backyard.
Passenger's brilliant lost luggage idea
This plane passenger has come up with a brilliant plan to never lose his luggage again.
Technology
Time to upgrade your Wi-Fi router
As a rule of thumb, the pricier the router, the faster your internet.
Tech winners and losers of 2015
Pirates and Netflix won but privacy and the NBN lost out in the year's big tech issues.
Video game gift guide: 10 safe bets
Buying games can be daunting for those not in the know, but we've got your back.
Don't let scammers ruin your Christmas
Type of scam that has already seen $80,000 stolen in 2015 ramps up significantly ahead of holidays.
Why 'hoverboards' are catching on fire
Some brands of the popular self-balancing gadget are prone to sudden and explosive battery failure. Here's why.
Ten great tech gifts this Christmas
If you're tech-head, you could do a lot worse than finding one of these under the tree.
IT Pro
New COO in Apple executive shuffle
Long serving executive who oversaw Apple Watch, social responsibility initiatives has ...
Centrelink's web meltdown
Welfare clients around Australia are furious over missing payments.
Twitter warns of 'state-sponsored' hack
For the first time Twitter has issued a warning to certain users that their accounts may ...
Drive
New cars spied this week
New models from Audi, Ford and Mercedes-Benz caught out this week.
Infiniti adds punch to Q50
New 298kW twin-turbo V6 for Japanese brand's C-Class rival.
Drive's top 10 craziest videos of 2015
A look back at the year's craziest, funniest and coolest news videos.
2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 video review
Less is more for thrilling rear-wheel-drive supercar contender.
Best performance car under $60,000 2015 Drive Car of the Year
Three pocket rockets take on the last Aussie muscle car.
Sport
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Phoenix keeper's stunning save
Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Glen Moss denies Andrew Hoole and Sydney FC victory with an unbelievable save.
Moore leaving gives more options
Loss of Moore opens salary cap room to retain other stars beyond 2016.
Canberra United too hot for Victory
Canberra United has all but locked in a finals berth. Now its attention turns to Melbourne City.
Buchanan turns tears into a silver lining
Canberra's Caroline Buchanan was in tears at London 2012. She's using that as motivation.
