Coalition poll bounce as PM's support slides
Many cool on Malcolm Turnbull, but Labor's plans cause concerns.
Divisive marriage plebiscite to cost more than $500m
Modelling delivers blow to plan's legitimacy.
Canberra becoming a tale of two cities for the homeless
The affluent capital has a dark underside.
Arboretum's failing forests
National Areboretum staff grappling with what to do about dying trees.
Substandard building work probed
Cracking concrete and glass, leaking roofs and ill-fitting windows.
Call to unlock $1 trillion in wealth
Older Australians living in poverty because they can't downsize homes.
Fears ACT strata laws inadequate
Legislation not designed for complex, mixed-use development in ACT.
'New wave of quitting' likely
Plain packaging, price hikes have done more than cut the number ...
We're sensible on sex and politics
But Canberra bookshops have become a cactus patch of awkwardness.
Cormann adds to the early election speculation
Word's use nine times in interview sends speculation into overdrive.
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Jack Black wants to join ACDC
Kung Fu Panda 3 star Jack Black takes a moment to give his presidential prediction and consider a career change.
ACT News
Canberra heavy metal kid's fate in the balance
It's time for the capital to get behind Callum McPhie as the nation votes for the winner of Australia's Got Talent.
Justice in sight for Queanbeyan assault victim
It's been a long road to recovery for the father of two.
Balloons soar over brilliant Canberra
The sleep ins were given a miss for many curious Canberrans as crowds gathered to watch this year's group of graceful balloons take to the sky.
Many rare cancer sufferers to go without
Those with less common cancer types are faced with the paralysing choice: forfeit their livelihoods to pay for high-cost medicines or go without.
Public Service News
Vote no to sickies, staff urged
You vote no to sickie rorts when you vote yes to our new deal, says dept.
PM announces new APS secretary
PM announces three changes in APS.
New deal for 20,000 public servants
Demand for longer working day and other controversial cuts have been dropped.
Federal Politics
Coalition bounce as PM slides
Exclusive Australians are sticking with the Coalition despite many of them ...
Onus on Turnbull to end speculation
Analysis Malcolm Turnbull remains the Coalition's biggest asset and voters ...
Pollies perks come under scrutiny
Federal politicians will keep the majority of their perks in the wake of the Bronwyn ...
Barnaby to be tied up in Windsor knot
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce faces losing his New England seat after just one term.
Will Australia be caught short?
In the upcoming Quarterly Essay, George Megalogenis argues that Australia risks ...
City slicker Malcolm Turnbull hitches a ride
Malcolm Turnbull wants his cities policy to be a trademark of his prime ministership.
Comment
A walk on dark side of the internet
You have probably heard of "Silk Road", the first Darknet online cryptomarket. Here's what it means.
David Pope
The latest cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.
PM won't be judged on soundbites
Forget in-your-face politics, it’s policy that counts, writes Amanda Vanstone.
Business
Eureka: Our new gold rush
A new breed of gold miners has engineered a renaissance that's winning world attention.
Cheer up: Australia is doing OK
Despite dizzying ups and downs, Australia's economy is adjusting to the end of the mining boom.
Australian dollar hits eight-month high
The Aussie has continued its recent good run, surging thanks to moves by China and the ECB.
Arthritis sufferers denied payouts
Insurers using "antiquated" medical definitions experts say are hopelessly out of date.
Changing China is helping us
We've been talking about this for years, but now it's actually happening.
How insurers stepped up the spying
Unannounced visits to the seriously ill cross a moral line.
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The secret obsession of cyclists
There's one habit that keen bike riders everywhere agree on.
Gaga's guru redesigns denim icon
Can the man who gave the world Lady Gaga's 'meat dress' make Diesel cool again?
Property
Coast and Country: At home in the highlands
Set amid more than a hectare of park-like grounds, this picturesque home is made up of a series of five beautifully constructed pavilions.
The house you can buy for under $10,000
There's a new home you can buy for just $9400, if you're willing to build it yourself.
Money
How to rate your life insurance policy
Life insurance is the most complex financial product that most consumers are ever going to buy.
Small Business
What paid parental leave?
Small business owners are getting their claims rejected under the government's paid parental leave scheme.
Your three second window
Three seconds is all it takes for someone to make a decision when they meet you and that moment is crucial when you're running a business.
From refugee family to $25m Rolld
Bao Hoang's family came as refugees by boat to Australia and now he runs a $25 million business using his mum's traditional recipes.
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Madonna starts Melbourne concert close to midnight
3AW speaks to a caller who waited more than four hours in the rain for Madonna's first attempt at her new "Tears of a Clown" show.
Entertainment
The day Everest turned to hell
In 2014, Jennifer Peedom was in Nepal to make a documentary about Sherpas. Then disaster struck and everything changed.
Parker Posey: Why so few good films?
She's been called the greatest character actor of recent times. So why is Parker Posey so disheartened?
Canberra Life
The last orchardists in Pialligo
Why apples taste better straight off the trees.
Canberra (Long) Weekender
Your guide to what's going on around the capital this long weekend.
Midnight Oil exhibition in Canberra
Everything from handwritten lyrics to posters to original instruments is included to highlight the band's work.
Lifestyle
Death of the celebrity interview
Increasingly PRs are meddling in conversations that should be free-flowing, a la members of the secret service.
Model 'needs to put on a couple of kilos'
Alex Perry went into detail about which part of model Holly Moore people were "outraged at" the most. "The legs," he said.
Don't mock Di Natale's turtleneck
The internet mocked him but come winter it will be Richard Di Natale who gets the last laugh
Thorpe's shameful 'pill' pic treatment
Right now the inside of a closet is probably looking rather inviting for Ian Thorpe.
Best & worst dressed celebrities of the week
In this week's red-carpet roundup, Rosamund Pike makes us feel better about an impending winter, Kate Hudson looks pretty in pink, and one pop star gets on the wrong side of suede.
David Beckham bails out wife's fashion empire
David Beckham has reportedly bailed out his wife Victoria Beckham's fashion empire after her high-end designer brand lost £3.8 million ($A7.29 million) in just one year.
Good Food
Sunshine Coast: dining hit list
The Sunshine Coast is packed at every turn with exciting places to eat, drink and stock up on holiday provisions.
Weekly meal planner
A bolognese perfect for autumn plus some substantial salads for midweek dinners.
Plum kind of wonderful
You can eat this plum and almond cake cooled or warm from the oven with a dollop of cream.
Daily Life
Famous friends who share famous exes
There are plenty of fish in the sea but quite a few less in Hollywood, it seems.
Celebs trying to bring back '90s fashion
Welcome back chokers, scrunchies and overalls - it's your time to shine (again).
Traveller
Quiz: What type of traveller are you?
Do fly budget or at the pointy end? What's your ideal holiday? Take our quiz and find out just what type of traveller you are.
Australia's greatest foodie route
Regional dining has made some big strides, but this remains the best regional dining route in Australia.
Your own private island for under $500
Sparkling seas and a luxurious beach hut on a paradise of your own.
Do we really need to take off our shoes at airports?
Why is there the policy of shoes off when they can run the wand over the shoes?
Technology
Malware uses social media against you
Criminals scrape your details to make its AusPost ransomware scam more believable.
Apple poised to unveil smaller iPhone
Apple has announced a March 21 event where the four-inch 'iPhone 5SE is expected.
Is Netflix hurting Aussie broadcasters?
The answer varies depending who you ask, so we took a closer look at the stats.
Malware hijacks legitimate bank apps
Can also intercept your SMS messages to snag two-factor authentication codes.
Smuggler caught with 9000 memory cards
That’s a lot of memory cards.
Driverless cars could worsen congestion
Empty cars shuttling back to owners' suburban homes could mean a lot more traffic.
Drive
Ram 2500: The Ultimate Tow Truck
If you need to tow a heavy load, nothing comes close to the ability offered by the new Ram 2500
New cars spied this week
German luxury brand's get busy testing it future breed of performance models.
Audi A3 v BMW 120i v Mercedes-Benz A200
Which small luxury car is the best?
Is this the safest car in the world?
The latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the smartest and safest cars on the planet.
Maserati's Levante SUV Geneva motor show
The Italian car makers first SUV is expected to become its most popular model.
Sport
League immortal backs Raiders for top four
Raiders' players are trying to keep a lid on things, but rugby league immortal Andrew Johns is having none of it.
Leilua in doubt for Knights
Raiders centre Joey Leilua faces the prospect of being suspended for the third time in just eight games.
Cricket ACT has mud on face
Cricket ACT forced to consider moving grand final after semi-final is abandoned without a ball bowled.
Jackson a'long shot' for Rio
Lauren Jackson's chances of going to her fifth Olympics will be re-evaluated at the end of the month
