ACT News
Liberals promise $9m to decongest roads
Three cross-border roads would receive a $9 million cash injection under a re-elected Turnbull government, ACT Senator Zed Seselja has promised.
Woman 'Trojan horse' in violent burglary
A woman who let three intruders into a friend's house at Conder before they bashed him unconscious acted as a "Trojan horse" in the violent burglary, a judge says.
Youth mental health service without funding increase for four years
Demand continues to grow for Headspace's services, but there's no money to match.
Pool chemical leak causes evacuations
A leaking pallet of pool chemicals forced the evacuation of a string of businesses on a Fyshwick street.
Public Service News
Women get what they want
Careers will be on the line if public service diversity targets aren't met, says Labor.
Labor: we'll restore Trove funds
Federal Labor would pump millions of dollars into the National Library of Australia if elected.
Racism rife in the public service
Indigenous Australians are quitting the public service and questioning their value beyond a diversity target.
Federal Election 2016
Labor within striking distance: poll
Bill Shorten has held on to his overall lead during the last fortnight, ...
Even PM's best-case scenario a worry
ANALYSIS In racing parlance, Malcolm Turnbull is one-out, one-back, going into ...
Xenophon to 'drag parties to the centre'
Potential kingmaker Nick Xenophon names his policy priorities for negotiation with ...
Turnbull flags uni fee changes
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made the case for allowing universities to set ...
Major parties ignoring what young people want
Social policies dominate the priorities of young Australians heading into this ...
Cranky Shorten shades it
Bill Shorten delivered the line of the night during his NBN attack: "Press like ...
Comment
What’s a 20-year promise worth?
Imagine that our national goal was to double GDP again.
The latest cartoons from David Pope
Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.
Brexit: The apocalyse
How's this for apocalyptic?
Business
Brexit: Strap in, this could go bad
The economic fallout from this week's looming Brexit vote has markets on edge.
Forget 'growth' – it's 'jobs' that work
With the unemployment steady and almost full employement the jobs market is playing a big role.
$US50m hack a 'nightmare scenario'
Doubts over digital currencies renewed after a successful $US50m hack.
Medibank's reputation on the line
The consumer watchdog's legal attack could seriously damage reputation, analysts warn.
Shopkins a very big deal
Forget Barbies and Bratz - the hottest doll in the world is designed in Australia.
Do we want self-driving cars?
The technology to make autonomous cars a reality may be ready. Drivers are not.
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Property
Santana a drawcard for Dickson
A spate of new developments will add to the suburb's vibrancy.
The ACT budget's affect on property
Take a look at the key factors that will impact homeowners, investors, tenants and potential buyers.
ExecutiveStyle
Seven of the world's fastest bikes
If this isn't the world's sexiest bike, it's certainly one of the most aerodynamic.
Money
Counting the cost of catastrophe
​The recent storms down the eastern coast of Australia brought with them significant loss. Should you invest in insurance companies?
Small Business
Hiring staff with intellectual disability
A large possible workforce remains largely untapped. As an employer, here's what you need to know.
Tips for buying or selling your business
With the end of the financial year approaching, some businesses will be looking to sell.
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England snatch win against Wales
England have broken Welsh hearts with a goal in stoppage time to record a 2-1 victory in the Group B match in Lens.
Entertainment
Time to give it away Chili Peppers
The band which threatened never to grow up now brings a throw rug instead of a tube sock to the party.
Meat Loaf recovering after hoax report of his death
Reports of Meat Loaf's demise are greatly exaggerated.
Canberra Life
Tanja's act of kindness after crash
Good Samaritan comforted screaming baby as emergency services tried to free his mother from a wrecked car.
What's on in Canberra June 17-19
Your guide to what's going on around the capital this weekend.
'They just came out of nowhere'
Nathan headed out for a relaxed lunchtime ride - and was almost hit by a brick.
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Lifestyle
Reese's plans end in embarrassment
For years Australia has provided rich pickings for celebrities cashing in megabuck cheques.
Was Taylor Swift beach kiss a decoy?
Coincidentally, the same day the Tom Hiddleston kissing photos emerged, Kim Kardashian West claimed Swift was a liar.
New shadow over Rinehart clan
On the eve of Ginia Rinehart's wedding to her former bodyguard on Hamilton Island, a book is emerging that could cause headaches.
Why men miss women's sex signals
It's an age-old stereotype that when it comes to sex, men want it more than women. But are men just missing the signals?
What makes boys attractive to girls
An Australian study has found there is one trait which nearly doubles a boy's chance of having close female relationships.
Best & worst dressed celebrities of the week
In this week's red carpet roundup, Lucy Liu sings in yellow, Elle Fanning makes sequins work for her, and a jumpsuit does Diane Lane wrong. By Nyree McFarlane.
Daily Life
The best-ever politician throwbacks
Get into the election spirit with a glimpse of our fave (and not so fave) pollies in more, ahem, innocent times.
Supporting my introverted child
"My daughter has taught me a lot about the quiet and wonderful world of introverts," writes Sara Lindberg.
Why would anyone need a gun at home?
As the post-Orlando gun debate rages in the US, Dom Knight tries to make sense of the 'right to bear arms'.
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Good Food
Warming winter prawns
This lovely dish will warm you right down to your toes.
7 'healthy' foods making you fat
You think you're being good when you make these choices, but are you really?
Australia's first capsule hotel to open in Sydney
Sleeping off a night on the negronis is about to become a lot easier.
Paris: best places to eat and drink
Tracey Spicer finds the best food in Paris – with a surprising twist.
Exactly what to cook this week
From a delicious sausage and tomato stew to a Thai pumpkin curry and chargrilled chicken salad, everything you need is right here.
Technology
Update - or kill - Flash Player now
Adobe just patched 36 security flaws for the software in one go.
Top five budget smartphones for 2016
You'd probably just break a new iPhone 6s Plus anyway.
How Netflix broke the copyright shackles
Copyright protection enters a new phase as we shift to streaming.
Why Zelda is the biggest game at E3
The 30-year-old series reinvented. Bigger, better and more beautiful than ever.
E3 2016: Day two wrap
Via KOTAKU: All the highlights from the games exhibition floor in Los Angeles.
Free Telstra Wi-Fi all weekend
Hotspots open to general public for free to celebrate World Wi-Fi Day.
Drive
ACCC to probe Oz car industry
A string of recent recalls and scandals prompts study into local industry.
What is Australia's best cheap car?
We put four of the most affordable new cars through their paces.
Sport
Titanic capitulation spurring Raiders
Raiders second-rower Elliott Whitehead is using a tough round-four loss to turn the tables on Titans.
Flanagan, Kyrgios backed
Former Olympians throw support behind Anna Flanagan and Nick Kyrgios.
Much ado about nothing?
Raiders fans might lose a home game next year, but is it a big deal?
Brumbies' island home
The ACT Brumbies say they won't get caught in an island holiday trap as they target the world club 10s title.
