Turnbull's trust pitch as campaign begins
PM will channel John Howard by selling his economic package.
Lyons residents fear Fluffy safeguards being ignored
Lyons residents voice concerns over Fluffy demolitions.
End pollie pensions, 90,000 petitioners demand
Nearly 100,000 sign petition to end politicians' perks.
ACT ranked the number one place to be a mum
Canberra is officially the best place in Australia to be a mum.
Owners condemn parking plan
Phillip traders slam plan for paid parking in commercial precinct.
Turnbull's $500,000 lunch
And it was taxpayer-funded.
@CanberraLibs break Twitter silence
After 264 days of Twitter silence the Canberra Liberals are back ...
Govt considers plan to gag AFP
Move aimed at preventing repeat of Bali nine.
How much is your mum worth?
We love mum more than dad - if present prices are any guide.
Bruce office may fetch $7 million
Investors are lining up to bid on this Bruce property.
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Vietnam diggers finally coming home
Corporal Robert Bowtell died aged 25 fighting in the Vietnam war. Half a century later his remains will finally be brought home to Australia along with more than 20 other soldiers.
Property
Suburbs attracting the big prices
Each Canberra district has its standout suburbs - what makes each of these neighbourhoods so popular?
Chinese buying activity 'to hit new record'
Demand from Chinese buyers is expected to soar over 2016, but there may be problems ahead.
ACT News
Campaign to fund AIDS Garden of Reflection
AIDS Garden of Reflection is set to be included in the arboretum's development.
Development bid for ex-Deakin bowling club
Redevelopment of the former West Deakin Hellenic Bowling Club site could go ahead soon.
Amaroo childcare centre in administration
The opening of a childcare centre in central Gungahlin may be delayed.
Copyright findings leave authors concerned
Draft report finding copyright terms should be lowered to between 15 and 25 years draws criticism.
Public Service News
Clear the decks, it's election time
A flurry of government appointments is one of the first signs of a pending caretaker period.
Halton refuses to detail plans
Finance secretary says detailing plan would 'set the hares running'.
Public service IR to go to election
Unions buoyed by twin public service victory vow to make APS an election issue.
Federal Politics
Dole cut to go ahead despite pleas
It is not every day business and welfare groups line up to give the government the ...
And the (political) Logies go to ...
If there was a gold statue for our politicians, these would be the winners.
Second interest rate cut on the cards
There could be another interest rate as soon as next month, throwing a wildcard into ...
TAFEs warn on 'random' ALP loan cap
Students at TAFEs and private colleges could be forced to pay hefty upfront fees ...
The good, the bad and the ugly
As it officially closes ahead of the eight-week election campaign, here are the ...
'The toff' v 'the union heavy'
Analysis Elections require difference, real or claimed, so that's where all ...
Comment
A classic Rich v Poor campaign
This election is fought between a former banker and a former unionist .
David Pope's latest cartoon
Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.
Abbott's subs blunder a disaster
The decision on which country to award a submarine contract is not something to be sorted out between mates.
Business
And on the seventh day they shopped
A holy supermarket war has erupted as Coles and Woolworths slug it out over grocery's glittering new prize: Sunday trade.
Panama whistleblower breaks silence
Source could spur thousands of prosecutions related to offshore money laundering and tax evasion.
'Paralysing volatility' hits markets
Stocks, currencies, bonds: Turmoil is chasing all but the bravest traders from financial markets.
Big four finally feel the slowdown
Banking has changed dramatically since the global financial crisis. It's starting to hit shareholder returns.
'Big Short' trader's big Bridezilla bet
The man made famous for betting against dodgy loans in the run-up to the GFC is now wagering on a different kind of boom.
The victim of our endless summer
Sydney has had only one day this year with a maximum temperature of less than 20 degrees, and it's taking its toll.
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12 women's watches to dazzle you
Feast your eyes on a dozen delicate timepieces designed to stand out.
Money
Savers in pickle, borrowers delighted
Changes in the official cash rate always create winners and losers. Irene Dumer is one of the winners.
Small Business
Mum's Taxi: Uber for women gears up
That one where a comedian started a ride-sharing app for women and children.
How positive thinking fails us
Don't be positive. Be useful. It's going to get much better results.
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Turbulent Etihad Airways flight injures dozens
Watch the frightening ride that left passengers screaming, praying and crying during a flight from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta.
Entertainment
Prince's DNA tested as claims hit estate
A wave of claims have been made on Prince's estate by people claiming to be his children.
Corden's all-star Carpool Karaoke
The comedian is joined by Gwen Stefani, George Clooney and Julie Roberts. How will he top this star-studded line-up?
Canberra Life
Getting fully sick
For Sam Moynihan, being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 23 was, "shocking and very upsetting".
Taze restaurant closes doors in Civic
The family-owned Mediterranean eatery has closed after six years.
Hunting for Civic's treasures
Fans of The Amazing Race take note.
Radio
Alan Pearsall
Join us for Australia Overnight on 2UE 954am with Alan Pearsall every weekend, keeping your informed and entertained.
Lifestyle
Julianne Moore's children 'shocked'
Caleb, 18, and Liv, 14, were unaware their mother was such a big movie star.
Actor's life 'ruined', says Sydney escort
Helen Wood "committed the number one crime" of sex workers, says Samantha X.
Harry Styles cuts off his hair for charity
Fans are distraught after One Direction's Harry Styles cut off his hair to benefit a children's charity
Will the real Miss Lebanon step up?
The claws have come out among disgruntled and bedazzled contestants of the Miss Lebanon beauty pageant.
Does the 'G-spot' exist?
It is perhaps one of the most controversial debates in sexual function: is there or isn’t there a G-spot? And if there is, how do we find it?
Sinead faces $6 million lawsuit for rant
The singer is in hot water for alleging a US talk show host supplied drugs to Prince "over the decades".
Good Food
What top are chefs cooking right now
Ben Shewry, Matt Moran, Kylie Kwong and other leading chefs on the best ingredients they're working with this month.
Weekly meal planner
30 minute weekday recipes plus some longer, warming dishes for the weekend from your favourite chefs like Neil Perry and Adam Liaw.
Neil Perry's minute steak with chipotle butter
This spicy, quick dinner delivers maximum flavour for minimum effort.
Inside Marco Pierre White's fridge
Celebrity chef enjoys lobster macaroni cheese and ham sandwiches at home.
Best breakfast-in-bed recipes
After a unique way to celebrate Mother's Day? These indulgent recipes will appeal to every kind of mother.
Daily Life
Celebrities who have activist parents
These performers undoubtedly got their strong moral compass from their politically engaged parents.
Nail polish that tastes like fried chicken
KFC has taken its "finger lickin' good" slogan to a whole other level.
20 undeniable award show snubs
Some snubs truly leave us scratching our head. These are some of the worst.
Musicians who've banned music from Trump rallies
There is a growing list of musicians who are not cool with their songs being blasted at Trump rallies.
Technology
Netflix update helps fight bill shock
Watching House of Cards on the train is a quick way to burn through your data.
Video Game Hall of Fame class of 2016
Includes massively influential titles from across four decades. Is your favourite here?
Inside Bang & Olufsen's 'sensory store'
Wooden tablets and $100k speakers among the innovative and unusual gear on show.
Sky abuzz with meteors, super moon
Weather permitting, stand by for one of 2016's spectacular meteor showers.
VR lets you wait for a Catbus with Totoro
For the past couple of years, British studio Fire Panda have been working on something that might just sell a few VR headsets to those not currently interested in games: small virtual tours through some of Studio Ghibli’s most famous movies.
CSIRO building word's largest telescope
CSIRO's astronomy and space engineers are building the world's biggest telescope.
Drive
Toyota 86 wagon concept revealed
Top secret Australian-designed machine breaks cover.
The Lamborghini taxi
UK taxi company gets licence to use Lamborghini Huracan.
Sport
Sezer hoping City raid can lead to Origin
But Canberra Raiders half focused on rediscovering his form for when he returns to the NRL.
Tallent to get gold in June
Australian walker Jared Tallent will finally be presented with his 2012 Olympic gold medal.
'Private jet can help us'
The Raiders' last hit and run mission failed.
Brumbies prepare for crunch
Brumbies captain admits his team faces a "critical" two-match block.
