ACT News
Teen holds up supermarket with knife
18-year-old Gungahlin man faced court charged with robbing a supermarket.
Canberra man accused of sex with a minor
A Franklin man who allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl has been granted bail in court.
'We started crying, we couldn't believe it'
Two Canberra mums tell of heart warming response to fundraiser.
Cash and drugs seized from Canberra home
Police raid came after man spotted "acting suspiciously".
Public Service News
Racism rife in the public service
Indigenous Australians are quitting the public service and questioning their value beyond a diversity target.
Gender pay gap at the top of APS
ATO data indicates big wage gaps among male and female public servants.
ATO recruits execs to catch cheats
The hunt for tax cheats continues.
Federal Election 2016
Ducks in a row for 'Senator Hinch'
Derryn Hinch's election bid is gathering momentum, as he has secured favourable deals ...
Turnbull's treaty attack out of touch
Comment Indigenous affairs has entered the campaign, but not in a good way.
'Spending too much time in Indi'
Kelly O'Dwyer appears to be fighting on more fronts than Winston Churchill.
Yes, Australia was invaded: Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull has risked the ire of conservative commentators after saying British ...
Greens prefer Fred Nile to gay Liberal
Preference given to party of reverend who calls homosexuality a "mental disorder".
Turnbull faces miserable return
If Malcolm Turnbull wins the election he will claim his big gamble was brilliant. But ...
Comment
Easier to ban Muslims than guns
Over 40,000 Americans die a year partly because it's more politically viable to ban Muslims than regulate guns.
Tha latest cartoons from David Pope
Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.
Real election issue is our politicians
The pivotal issue of the election isn't jobs, growth, tax, climate, education, refugees, healthcare or super.
Business
Discovering value accountants ignore
Investors are starting to realise some of the most important measures of a successful company.
Dick Smith receivers examine directors
Ferrier Hodgson will question former directors after uncovering 'serious issues'.
More hurt for the Hartmans
His brother John's gone to jail and it isn't all smooth sailing for wunderkind Alex either.
IMF sounds China debt warning
Surging debt and a murky financial sector has the world's agency worried.
1109 carat diamond up for auction
The largest uncut diamond to be discovered in a century is expected to fetch nearly $100 million.
'Not quite kosher' at Turnbull's mine
Former director says bribes were paid in Russia to win mining rights.
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Property
Time to live in a sled-house?
This Swiss home next to a lake resembles a giant white sled.
Buyers of $1 home to make fortune
An unwanted Auckland state house listed for sale for $1 has a new look and a very different price guide.
ExecutiveStyle
Change of heart for Apple Watch
Apple upgrades the core, but leaves the skin alone with latest upgrade.
Money
Can pensioners beat the deeming rates?
For all the debate over super, there's another issue making difficult for three out of four retired Australians.
Small Business
The best entrepreneur in the world
A Melbourne-based family-owned toy retailer is named entrepreneur of the year. Is this Australia's coming of age?
Here is a simple tax time trick
Getting the timing right can be your best friend around tax time, depending on your business.
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Microsoft buys LinkedIn for $26.2 billion
LinkedIn couldn't say no to a $26.2 billion takeover offer from Microsoft, the largest deal in the tech giant's history.
Entertainment
Animal Kingdom TV series gets canned
The resemblance between TV series and film is barely even skin deep.
Why this Orlando video moves people
Why everyone should watch this CNN anchor's address over the Orlando shooting massacre. It's powerful stuff.
Canberra Life
'They just came out of nowhere'
Nathan headed out for a relaxed lunchtime ride - and was almost hit by a brick.
Canberra's heartwarming response
A fundraiser to keep Canberra's homeless people warm has received an incredible response.
Secret City recap, episode 3
Oh misty lake of mystery ... what bodies shall arise from your depths tonight?
Brand Discover
Lifestyle
Superfood the secret to a long life
A review by Harvard University backs up long-held claims about the benefits of these grains.
Single mum-to-be at age 40
Former Miss Universe Laura Csortan "couldn't be happier or more proud" to be a single mother.
Meet the new 'maximalist' running shoe
Can fat-soled shoes that look to have been constructed in part from marshmallows help you run better?
Why Melbourne is the best city for single women
Melbourne, the world's most liveable city (voted five years in a row by The Economist) loves single women. Here's why.
Digital injuries are a real thing
Typing, swiping or tapping - these are common movements that can wreak havoc.
Alex Perry and model end weight debate feud
The outspoken pair, who first crossed paths on Australia's Next Top Model in 2009, have decided to bury the hatchet.
Daily Life
I was raped while drunk
My parents only knew I'd been so drunk I ended up in hospital. When I most needed a good hug, I went home to the cold shoulder.
This is what equality looks like
At a time when our male politicians are paying lip service to the f-word, this is how to be a feminist.
'I now view anti-vaxxers as sort of a cult'
This is what happens when avid opponents of vaccination "convert".
Good Food
Is this really our best restaurant?
How do Australian restaurants stack up against the rest of the world's? Not very well according to a new list it seems.
A healthy, vegetarian feast
On the hunt for a nutritious, wheat-free feast? Three recipes from Australia's wholefoods crusader.
Australia to host 'food Olympics'
World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards to be held in Australia next year - which city gets bragging rights?
Calling all Canberra cheese fiends
Lush cheesy pasta is served in a pecorino wheel at this new Italian foreshore restaurant.
Winter fish 'n' chips
This jumble of fish, potatoes, capers and rocket is a bit like a winter version of seaside fish and chips and just as satisfying.
Technology
Sony's E3 briefing was full of surprises
Beloved gods, superheroes and marsupials return at the PlayStation event.
Use Apple's Siri to hail an Uber
Plus more news from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.
The nine-year-old Aussie coding whiz
Anvitha Vijay built an iPhone app, and Apple flew her to San Francisco.
Uber offers helicopters in Sao Paulo
Until now, commuting by air was reserved mainly for the rich.
Forza Horizon 3: race across Australia
Take a Lamborghini on the Great Ocean Road ... or through a hills hoist.
Is Google Image search racist?
A simple search test substituting 'black' for 'white' has the web aghast.
Drive
Mercedes confirms new inline six
New range of four- and six-cylinder engines to power German brand's future.
New V6-powered Amarok reviewed
German workhorse out-grunts rivals and brings a level of refinement none can match.
Sport
Dwyer accuses England of illegal tactics
World Cup-winning Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer has accused England tight-head Dan Cole of deliberate illegal scrummaging and put referee Craig Joubert on notice.
Graham's Origin nightmare
Wade Graham will leave NSW camp in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday unsure if he will return, his fate in the hands of the judiciary.
Counting on the 10s
Former sevens player Michael Wells could add to his three Super Rugby caps helping cover for injured Wallabies star David Pocock.
Blaming lets players off
Maroons captain Cameron Smith says Laurie Daley's referee rant could backfire if his players believe it.
