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$5.7m worth of ice found in car
Trial starts for drug trafficking offences related to 28 kilograms of the drug ice stashed in a car.
The company turning old jeans into paper
One clever Canberra business has found a way to breathe new life into those daggy old denims.
Park land purchase under investigation
Auditor-General is investigating the Land Development Agency's purchase of Glebe Park land.
Tuggeranong medical clinic evacuated
Firefighters evacuated a medical imaging clinic after reports of smoke.
Public Service News
Zed slams Barnaby over Armidale
Plan to move public servants to Armidale causes friction in Coalition ranks.
APS ends five-year racism case
He said "I just like plain old Coon cheese". He got a five-year legal battle.
Labor would reform ADF pay policy
Federal Labor would change the ADF remuneration policy if elected.
Federal Election 2016
'No one believes you Malcolm'
Bill Shorten has ramped up his scare campaign over the Coalition's plans for ...
Liberals' 'Fake Tradie' ad ridiculed
The latest political ads have been met with ridicule, in particular a Liberal ad ...
12 things you may not know about Chloe
Most people know Chloe Shorten is the daughter of Dame Quentin Bryce. But there's ...
Polling day sausage sizzle goes global
An election day is not complete without a burnt sausage in bread smothered in a ...
From Faceless Man to Everyman
Comment The backroom dealer who plotted to remove two Labor leaders is now ...
Parakeelia rented Libs' 2013 election headquarters
The software company at the centre of a growing storm about Liberal Party finances ...
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The latest cartoons from David Pope
Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.
ACT's response is too little, too late
13 months ago, Steven Freeman almost died in Canberra's prison. When he was sent back he did.
Why emotions blind us to facts
A credible report comes out debunking a commonly-held truth. So what's to debate?
Business
Aged care clients to pay for crackdown
Where's the dividing line between systemic fraud and 'innocent mistakes' in the aged care sector?
Retailers losing power to raise prices
Normally a weaker dollar would have a big effect on the price of retail goods. Not this time.
Claims Korean staff underpaid $108k
A Sydney fast-food outlet allegedly fabricated employment records and underpaid 11 workers.
ASX rallies on 'Brexit' breather
The ASX enjoyed a broad-based rally after polls pointed to Britain remaining in the EU.
Metcash closes the day 12.5% down
Metcash shares slump as the company signals wariness over increased competition.
How Silicon Valley reads your CV
As the digital boom transforms the world we work in, more people are shedding their pasts for a future in tech.
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Property
Home trends that just won't last
It's tempting to follow the latest trends, but which ones are on the way out?
Five things that drive unit dwellers nuts
These are the small irritations that slowly eat away at your sanity.
Unusual tiny homes for less than $100k
ExecutiveStyle
Men are going out of fashion
Costly menswear shows are quickly become a thing of the past.
Money
Insure to muzzle the bite of vet bills
Amanda Campbell spends $50 a month to insure her dog Henry and says it's money well spent.
Small Business
The $10 million "small-town Aussie"
How celebrity jewellery designer Samantha Wills went from a Byron Bay to the world.
Fatherhood a tough business
Rob knew he couldn't keep working so many hours when he became a new dad.
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Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies
Anton Yelchin, a rising actor best known for his role as Chekov in the new Star Trek films, has been killed in a freak car accident at age 27.
Entertainment
New Bachelorette is journalist: report
A Tasmanian-based journalist, who is also a trapeze artist, is reportedly Australia's new Bachelorette.
Alicia Keys is locking up my mobile
DJ Walton, who helps manage Alicia Keys, tells the guy at the door who can bring a mobile phone into the singer's gig.
Canberra Life
Changing the world with old jeans
Where do old jeans go to die? Well one Canberra business has found a way to breathe new life into those daggy old denims.
Shake ups and breaks ups
It's your typical foggy morning out around Canberra airport ... no visibility .. planes everywhere ...
What's hot for the chilly months
Can you look hot in Canberra when the weather is anything but?
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Lifestyle
Is this really a magic weight-loss pill?
This pill, made from the skin of a Southeast Asian fruit, has had an exponential rise in sales. But what does the scientific evidence say?
Cindy Crawford's son hits the catwalk
Presley Gerber, 16, walked for Dolce and Gabbana alongside fellow celebrity offspring Jude Law's son Rafferty, 19.
Iggy Azalea ends engagement
The Australian rapper has ended her one-year engagement to basketball player Nick Young, after she "tried to rebuild [her] trust in him".
Meet Francesca Packer Barham
Francesca Packer Barham has more than a glimmer of her famous grandfather.
Lara Bingle lookalike chases fame
Exactly who and what constitutes a celebrity these days?
Meg Ryan's face overshadows Orlando
People were more concerned with Meg Ryan's ageing face than the Orlando massacre.
Daily Life
Parenting lessons from viral Royals GIF
"What's obvious is Her Majesty places a higher value on protocol than parenting," writes Natalie Reilly.
Pros of getting personal with parents
"My phone rang, and I was terrified of what lay on the other end. Mum was crying - but not for the reason I thought."
Footy's for everyone - so when will the AFL act like it?
"There's an underlying hostility towards women's involvement in AFL," writes Clem Ford.
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Creamy winter fish and potato pie
What's even cosier than snuggling up in flannelette PJs? This warming winter pie with its blanket of potato mash, plus a bowl of braised peas with bacon.
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.
7 'healthy' foods making you fat
You think you're being good when you make these choices, but are you really?
Rodney Dunn's best tips for truffles
Canberra is truffle country; here's everything you need to know about the prized fungi.
Insiders guide: hottest local tips for eating in LA
Eat like a local in the City of Angels and discover some heavenly culinary secrets.
Technology
The 10 coolest things from E3 2016
Big announcements and plenty of surprises at gaming's biggest show.
NASA's new plane runs on electricity
An experimental plane could push electric-powered aviation into reality.
KickassTorrents wears the piracy crown
Legitimate streaming services have failed to slake our thirst for piracy.
Apple to drop GOP support, reports say
Troubled by Trump, Apple will reportedly not provide computers or funding.
South Park goes super-powered
Matt Stone and Trey Parker on making the video game their enduring series deserves.
How Netflix broke the copyright shackles
Copyright protection enters a new phase as we shift to streaming.
Drive
Motoring body wants licence retesting
RACQ puts proposal forward that would have all motorists resit their licence test.
Aston Martin DB11 pricing revealed
British brand already taking orders for all-new grand tourer.
Sport
LeBron leads Cavaliers to NBA title glory
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the NBA championship, beating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in game seven of the NBA Finals.
Ban Semi if he walks out
Nobody knows if the flying Fijian winger will return to Australia.
Brumbies heartbreak
The ACT Brumbies have fallen painfully short of their first world club 10s title.
Johnson wins US Open
Officials criticised for telling winner he may face a penalty midway through final round.
