ACT News
There's plenty more rain to come in Canberra
Canberra received a month's worth of rain in a day over the weekend, but escaped the worst of the region's wild weather.
Scrivener Dam water released
Water has had to be released from Scrivener Dam after Canberra was pelted by heavy rains on Sunday.Â
Liberals commit $50m for Barton upgrades
The Coalition has committed to spend $50 million upgrading the highway in a pre-election promise it says is the next step in a staged duplication.
Are master's degrees worth it?
More Australians than ever before are studying master's degrees, and Canberra, which has the most-educated workforce of any capital, is following the trend.
Public Service News
PS an election issue in marginal seats
Public service battle loom as election issue.
The forgotten women of APS
"Not everyone wants to be SES".
Airservices Australia anxiety grows
Public servants at one department face a long wait for job security.
Federal Election 2016
Coalition rubbishes Labor on childcare
Labor has pledged $3 billion in childcare relief, lifting the annual cap to ...
Plibersek picks sleeper issue of election
Labor's deputy leader has pinpointed the issue gaining traction with many voters – ...
Hundreds of abuses go unreported
Baby Asha was severely scalded with hot water on Nauru, but it was never reported to ...
'Appalling': Libs accused of private data trawl
Privacy campaigners have accused the Liberal Party of an "appalling" ...
Turnbull pledges support for firefighters
The Turnbull government has flagged an overhaul of Australia's Fair Work Act to ...
Why Turnbull is his own worst enemy
Malcolm Turnbull's courage to swim against the tide had defined the future PM in the ...
Comment
Profit makers not prophets loudest
We shouldn't forget it is the naked self-interest of powerful groups that makes democracy necessary.
The latest Pat Campbell cartoons
A selection of published work from The Canberra Times artist.
Lesson we shouldn't forget in a hurry
If you're already tired of the election that's just bad luck. There's plenty more to come… four more weeks of it.
Business
Banks back in love with property
After putting the brakes on property investors in 2015, several lenders are now easing off the pressure.
Free tradies and Chinese cheaters
How Chinese companies can get around the rules on imported workers.
How duo turned a motto into a motza
The school motto of St Ignatius' College offered an ironic reminder of fortunes strived for, and lost.
US Fed losing case to raise rates
Treasuries surged after a report showed US. employment growth stalled in May.
Vending machines: the new frontier
Lovers of Moët & Chandon will soon be able to have their own AbFab​ moment, with plans to have a vending machine of bubbles.
Forgotten finance victims need action
It is time for a compensation fund for people whose trust is betrayed.
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Property
Murderer Luigi Costa's home sells
The Red Hill home of murderer Luigi Costa has sold, after passing in at auction in April.
Wet weather dampens sales in Canberra
Wet weather may have dampened Canberra's first weekend of auctions this winter.
ExecutiveStyle
15 cutting-edge fitness gadgets
Who can resist a new piece of technology that helps you get fitter?
Money
Why you're hard-wired to lose money
My three year old is climbing – then jumping off – ever taller objects.
Small Business
Tax breaks you might not know about
Business owners with guard dogs, works of art or solar systems might be missing out.
The case against competition
Do women value harmony and equality more than men?
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Beau Ryan in hot water over 'racist' dog joke
Channel Nine's Footy Show comes under fire over presenter Beau Ryan's comments to an Asian business owner in Sydney's west.
Entertainment
MasterChef's 'Death Star' pressure test
This diabolically difficult dessert by punk pastry chef Anna Polyviou has 74 steps in an eight-page recipe.
TV's top 10 girl gangs
From Charlie's Angels to Orange is the New Black, female friendships and rivalries keep us hooked.
Canberra Life
Glass artists inspired by Denmark
Cool Scandinavian tones, long freezing winters and a quality of light that couldn't be more different from Australia.
Tech start-up is shopper's dream
The days of trekking to the post office to collect parcels are about to end thanks to a clever Canberra company.
Cusack Centre given new life
Upstairs at the Cusack Centre in Kingston has been revived thanks to three creative ventures moving in.
Brand Discover
Lifestyle
Meet Australia's 'dangerous' new diet
Unexpected pregnancy, halted periods, hair loss, leg cramps, nausea, rash and a general feeling of coldness.
The 10-3-2-1-0 formula for better sleep
Better sleep and more productivity during the day could be just around the corner using this very simple technique.
Amal's coming for lunch, you're paying
Thanks to some glossy haired, famous folk, the talking tour is the new arena show.
Celebrity style on the red carpet
Premieres and parties. Where the stars have been spotted this week.
Beachley: 'I was thinking of ways to kill myself'
Layne Beachley opens up about how surfing has saved her life.
Is this Australia's most perfect country town?
The long Indian summer was fast ebbing as I floated aboard my motorcycle into the impossibly lovely little town of Yackandandah.
Daily Life
Why 'boys will be boys' hurts us all
We should demand more of boys - but we should also expect more for them too.
The celebs who people can't tell apart
If you ever approach a celebrity asking for a selfie or an autograph, do take a moment to make sure it's the right celebrity.
The best ever politician throwback pics
30 politicians before they lost their innocence and got image consultants.
Good Food
The best Kawaii bake entries
The cutest of cute Kawaii baking competition entries
Toffee apple crumble
Get cooking in this rainy weather. A toffee apple crumble with pickled pears and sour cream will warm you right to down to your toes.
Quiz: Which doughnut are you?
In honour of Donut Day, take our quiz. Are you a classic hot jam or a trendy candied bacon type? Click to find out.
How Tinder is affecting our bar culture
In the face of a burgeoning dating app culture, are punters swiping left on traditional bar hookups?
This week's meal planner
Set Sunday aside for a Greek-inspired feast, and ward off the winter chills with healthy home-made takeaway recipes.
Technology
Telstra's sacked CTO no doctor
Why would one of the best in the biz embellish his credentials?
The cheaper, faster, better MacBook
Thin, powerful, starting at $1549, it's hard to fault Razer's ultrabook.
New emoji include shrug and selfie
72 new candidates announced for launch this month, also including Pinocchio nose.
Meet the new legendary Pokemon
Meet Solgaleo and Lunala, the two newest legendaries in the Pokémon universe.
Local universe is 'accelerating'
If you feel like everything has been getting faster lately, you're not alone.
Delete old online accounts, right now
MySpace hack shows your old information can still be useful to criminals.
Drive
The problem with Holden sales
Hyundai beats Holden – again – while luxury car sales strengthen.
Hybrid efficiency put to the test
We put four new petrol-electric offerings through a real-life fuel test.
Sport
League lotto snares Wighton
NRL referees boss Tony Archer has refuted claims of inconsistency on the crackdown on touching referees as the Canberra Raiders debate whether to fight Jack Wighton's charge.
Breen books Rio ticket
Australia's fastest ever woman finally clinches Olympics spot with Townsville run.
One thing can stop Raiders
Rugby league legends say just one thing is stopping Canberra from being a premiership threat.
Powell's tough choice
Family tradition almost led the young ACT Brumbies star down a different path.
