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Chief Executive of Ardent Leisure and former Women's Weekly editor Deborah Thomas.

Dreamworld owner to face scrutiny over CEO's bonus

Carolyn Cummins

Public servants caught making offensive Wikipedia edits

EXCLUSIVE

In this May 5, 2016 file photo, Megyn Kelly poses for a portrait in New York. Donald Trump was a guest on Kelly?s first ...

'Watch what happens to her': Trump camp threat after on-air sex tiff

Ed O'Keefe

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Workers preparing three homes in Kambah for Mr fluffy amosite asbestos removal using a complete ...

Asbestos taskforce investigating possible new Mr Fluffy house

Daniel Burdon

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the grand opening of Trump International Hotel in Washington.

Trump shows he's not just another candidate with campaign detour

Nick O'Malley

Roozbeh Araghi and his partner Luke Dorsett celebrate their landmark legal win in January 2014.

Dreamworld victims Roozi, Luke were heroes to ACT housebuyers

Noel Towell

Swisse and CSIRO sign multimillion-dollar research deal

Bridie Smith

Seantor may face legal challenge to prevent union-busting vote

EXCLUSIVE
Mark Kenny

Canberra mornings: Traffic, weather and what's on in one click

8 mins ago

ACT inmate gets more time for tax fraud scheme run from behind bars

Megan Gorrey

Serious safety issue allegations emerge at Dreamworld

Dr John Blaxland co-wrote <i>The Secret Cold War:The Official History of ASIO 1975-1989</i>.

Spy thrillers look 'pale by comparison' to the war waged on Canberra streets

Katie Burgess

Sharbat Gula in the famous Steve McCurry photograph.

'Afghan girl' from iconic 1985 magazine cover arrested

Side by side: Rory McIlroy and his caddy, J.P. Fitzgerald.

'A tsunami just hit my bank account': Caddie earns $1.4m tip

Today Show hosts Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson.

Breakfast TV gets ugly as Seven sues Nine over ratings claim

This Giants fan might be unhappy about the Manuka Green proposal rejection.

GWS Giants set for Friday night history at Manuka Oval

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Donald Trump's Hollywood star vandalised

Bill Murray or Tom Hanks

New picture divides internet: Bill Murray or Tom Hanks?

HuffPost

Vertigo-inducing photographs that will take your breath away

Live: AFL announces 2017 fixture

9:10AM

Kelly's pivotal moment could prove a game changer ...

9:09AM

Markets Live: ASX to take a breath

9:09AM

Canberra Resident Joshua Gilbert will receive the Australian Geographic Society?s prestigious ?Young Conservationist of ...

Canberran named Young Conservationist of the Year

Canberra house prices hit record high as unit prices bounce back

ACT top for community values in survey with some 'alarming' results

A coronial inquest is looking at the circumstances surrounding the death of Oxley's Timothy Smith-Brown.

Experience of police officers involved in pursuit questioned

The 2016 election has seen an explosion in the number of corflutes.

Is this the end of the age of corflutes? Govt considering limit

The man pleaded guilty to recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Ex-public servant avoids jail for 'vicious' attack on partner

Bruce Hall, ANU. The historic student accommodation hall will be demolished next year.

Former Bruce Hall residents appeal to stop demolition

Charlotte Lawrence-Slater at the opening of the first Australia integrated Clinical Genomics Unit on Wednesday.

Given months to live: Charlotte's 'game changer'

NSW

Tony Longhurst (left) with Steven Ackerie.

Dreamworld built 'with awful lot of love': Co-founder

QLD

Dr John Blaxland co-wrote <i>The Secret Cold War:The Official History of ASIO 1975-1989</i>.

Spies waged war on Canberra streets, ASIO expert says

Marama and Jeremy Sim remain missing.

Search for missing campers halted despite phone clue

WA

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the grand opening of Trump International Hotel in Washington.

Trump congratulates Gingrich for on-air spat with Megyn Kelly

Daniel Scavino director for social media for Donald Trump.

Trump aide makes apparent threat against Megyn Kelly

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Fox News Channel host and moderator Megyn Kelly ...

Kelly's interview could be a game changer for the Murdochs and Fox

ANALYSIS
27 mins ago

Investigation into offensive Wikipedia edits made APS staff

EXCLUSIVE

GENERIC: The Nishi Building, New Acton Canberra. Photo by Melissa Adams of The Canberra Times.

The lucky public servants headed to Nishi building

'Rejected': Senior DHS executive Hank Jongen .

Public service bargaining brawl gets day in court

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 photo illustration, hands type on a computer keyboard in Los Angeles. In the ...

Public servants caught making offensive Wikipedia edits

EXCLUSIVE

Government MP gives explosive radio interview over Brandis affair

Pregnant women spared from 'double-dipping' cutback

Barnaby Joyce denies altering Hansard and sacking his departmental secretary.

Barnaby Joyce denies sacking public servant after 'integrity' fallout

Tom McIlroy
38 mins ago

One in two women in Australia do not feel safe walking alone at night.

Half of Australian women feel unsafe walking at night: report

Family First senator Bob Day has signalled his intention to stay in the Senate until at least early 2017.

Day may face legal challenge to prevent his ABCC vote

EXCLUSIVE

Australian Border Force and Immigration Department staff are facing redundancies.

On air matters: Australian Border Force launches podcast

The Church of San Sebastiano stands amidst damaged houses in Castelsantangelo sul Nera.

Strong earthquakes hit central Italy

27 mins ago

Sharbat Gula in the famous Steve McCurry photograph.

Pakistan arrests National Geographic's 'Afghan girl'

A frame grab from a video shows two children being pulled to safety after the air strikes.

Bloodied children and body bags – just another day in Syria

Pizza lives in an aquarium in a shopping mall in China, but those responsible say he and other animals are fine.

The 'saddest polar bear' lives in a shopping centre in China

Canberra Liberals Jeremy Hanson and Alistair Coe on Saturday night.

ACT Liberals stuck fast in opposition

John Warhurst

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Attorney-General George Brandis is facing a fresh controversy over his feud with Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson, SC.

Brandis' future unclear over dysfunctional relationships

COMMENT
George Williams

Falling interest rates have made the transition from a tenant to homeowner more affordable but saving cash for the hefty ...

Canberra house prices hit record high as unit prices bounce back

Paint is collected by councils to be disposed of correctly.

The worst mistakes that people make before selling

1 hr ago

A walk-in robe: Luxury or space hog?

Popular design choices that are totally unneccessary

1 hr ago

Stephen Moore.

Rugby great Stephen Moore's Canberra house snapped up

Don't let anyone ever tell you that small kitchens can't be mighty.

Seven things people with small kitchens should never do

NAB boss Andrew Thorburn: "This has been a milestone year for the group."

NAB cash earnings rise to $6.48b, dividend unchanged

34 mins ago

Investors are hoping for a better day as NAB drops annual profit numbers.

Markets Live: ASX to take a breath

Live
Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
27 mins ago

A speculated 50 franchise agreements will be approached to have their franchise agreements terminated before their ...

7-Eleven, sex slaves targeted by migrant taskforce

Chief Executive of Ardent Leisure and former Women's Weekly editor Deborah Thomas.

Bonus scrutiny for Ardent chief Deborah Thomas

Snapchat eyes $5b in biggest tech IPO since Twitter

31 mins ago

Coles promises price cuts to fend off resurgent Woolies

'Super lot' for sale in Sydney's inner west could reap $90 million

8@eight: Can NAB burst the pessimistic bubble?

Sponsored
1 hr ago

Any report on cycling is liable to bring out the stereotypes.

The top five biggest cycling whinges (and why they're wrong)

On Your Bike
19 mins ago

The one exercise that will get you fitter, faster.

Give your boring workout a boost with this intense exercise

Boot Camp

Dressing up for the Melbourne Cup is an Australian tradition.

Buying a new outfit for party season? Read this first

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Will we get a health care card if we lose our pension?

Noel Whittaker

Australians are warming to Halloween with the price of carving pumpkins having fallen from $30 per kilogram to $3.

The one reason why Australia needs to celebrate Halloween

Clem Bastow

Australia can learn from cross pollination.

Australia: stop being so comfortable

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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I didn't sack him: Joyce

Federal Politics
28 mins ago

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Investigations into Dreamworld tragedy

1 hr ago

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Calais 'Jungle' burns

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Trump opens hotel blocks from White House

A stray dog and a puppy peer from behind a fence in Bucharest, Romania.

World of Photos

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Brand new season of the Stan original comedy series No Activity, now Streaming.

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The Flash Season 2 now streaming on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Fine motor skills: What should you expect?

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The business rules of attraction

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Today Show hosts Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson.

Breakfast wars: Has Seven gone all Trump on Nine?

Georgina Mitchell

Kim Kardashian at the Balmain show at Paris Fashion Week 2016, before the robbery.

Kim Kardashian returns to work surrounded by a small army

Ebony Bowden
1 hr ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Actor Teresa Palmer at the Australian Premiere of Mel's latest film 'Hacksaw Ridge' on ...

Teresa Palmer celebrates Hacksaw Ridge's award nods

Garry Maddox

O'Loughlin has felt boxed in by fame.

Alex O'Loughlin on chasing fame and why he might give it all up

Michael Idato

X Factor judges, from left, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Guy Sebastian.

Is Seven courting controversy with next year's TV line-up?

Sarah Thomas

In film, Doctor Strange is a wealthy neurosurgeon who loses the use of his hands in a car crash and who, in his quest to ...

Doctor Strange fails to impress this critic despite novelty

Jake Wilson

Lane has worked in Canberra since 2008.

Politicians beware: Sabra Lane quits ABC's 7.30 for top radio job

Michael Lallo

El, Lee and Kristie faced with the final Australian Survivor challenge.

Australian Survivor finally draws viewers, despite promo fail

Rob Moran

Despite the rain, Saturday was a dream come true for Morgan Skillman and Scott Andrew.

Second time lucky for Morgan and Scott's Canberra wedding

Portrait of Andrew Snell, Director of Rollercoaster Digital who is presenting at Thursday's Festival of Ambitious Ideas.

Innovators unite to share ambitious ideas

International opera star Sumi Jo is one of the singers in Voices in the Forest 2016.

Erratic weather forces Voices in the Forest to move indoors

Karl Stefanovic and Cassandra Thorburn have separated after 21 years together.

Cassandra Thorburn: "I don't think I deserve criticism"

EXCLUSIVE
Amy Croffey

They say a dog is a man's best friend but in Spain canines may also be a woman's best protection against abusive partners.

In Spain, abused women are being provided with protection dogs

Nicole Economos

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 14: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Kris Jenner attends SinfulColors and Kylie Jenner Announce ...

Why citrus is the hottest print for summer

Melissa Singer

I bought a size 4 today. What's going on?

Melissa Singer

Kendall Jenner in Christopher Esber and Adidas.

Man tracked 'terrified' Kendall for 15 months, then accosted her

Five skin care hacks to make your products work harder

Stephanie Darling

Cloud gazing is encouraged at this home in Newport, Sydney.

Seven windows with ridiculously good-looking views

Amy Schumer's Formation parody has angered women of colour on Twitter.

Amy Schumer's Beyonce parody leaves fans angry and confused

Closeup of a woman spraying perfume on her wrist at home

'A problem of hidden hazards': fragrances a public health problem

Sarah Berry
1 hr ago

A healthy pair: Have a little wine with your fish.

8 tweaks to make good-for-you foods even better

Cara Rosenbloom

Milk: How much is too much of a good thing?

Can a child drink too much milk?

ALICE CALLAHAN

The Kangaroo Fillet with Native Fruits, Restaurant review of The Ridge, in Farrer. Photo Jay Cronan

Yes, you can eat the Aussie coat of arms at The Ridge

Adam Liaw's crunchy lamingtons (with rice bubbles).

Adam Liaw's recipe: Just like a chocolate lamington only crunchy

Don't pour your leftover booze down the drain - you can make vinegar out of leftover red wine.

How to make vinegar from leftover wine and other clever recipe hacks

Heather Krueger and Chris Dempsey on their wedding day

He gave her his liver, she gave him her heart

Travis Andrews

Today show presenter Karl Stefanovic with his wife Cassandra in happier times.

Cassandra Thorburn deserves applause for Today Show ratings win

Tooth Fairy caught on camera!

Dad captures Tooth Fairy on camera with son, 5

Cat Rodie

Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles.

World's best places to visit in 2017 named by Lonely Planet

Kylie McLaughlin

Air India has snatched the title of the world's longest non-stop flight route from Emirates.

Longest haul: Airline's new route takes title for world's longest flight

Hugh Morris
28 mins ago

It's OK to recline your seat.

Sorry, but I have every right to recline my seat and I'm going to

COMMENT
Ben Groundwater

Data slithers are being used to help manage mental health.

Untangling cause and effect of mental illness

Marcus Strom

An image of the unannounced MacBook Pro, found in the new version of Apple's Mac operating system.

Apple leaks its own new MacBook Pro

Tim Biggs

The Surface Studio is a desktop PC for creative types.

With Surface Studio, Microsoft-Apple rivalry is alive and well

A JOBY tripod: so much better than a selfie stick.

Nothing says loneliness like a selfie stick

COMMENT
Terry Lane

Fans of <i>The Walking Dead</i> have more to fear than zombies, with Foxtel determined to ensure there is no other legit ...

Foxtel locks away The Walking Dead

COMMENT

Toyota's LandCruiser 70-Series retains its rugged appeal.

LandCruiser 70-Series Ute review

David McCowen
8 mins ago

Volkswagen will have to pay more than $19b to customers in the US.

US judge approves $19.13 billion deal in VW diesel scandal

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet.

Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet tested

Jez Spinks
7 mins ago

2018 Holden Commodore.

2018 Commodore takes shape

Toby Hagon

Mercedes-Benz X-Class concept.

Mercedes reveals new ute concepts

Greg Kable

2017 Mini Countryman.

New Mini Countryman revealed

Dom Tripolone

The Giants will play under lights at Manuka Oval in 2017.

GWS Giants set for Friday night history at Manuka Oval

Comeback: David Pocock insists facing the All Blacks at Eden Park is 'a big challenge but that's exciting in sport'.

Pocock swaps rugby technology for African wilderness

Brad Haddin predicts the first Test against South Africa will be a "cracker".

Haddin backs Peter to Siddle back for first Test

The odds are stacked against Matt Millar as he prepares to take on the world's best in Shanghai.

Millar hopes to tame Shanghai before Australian summer of golf

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Terry Campese of Hull Kingston Rovers in action during the First Utility Super League match ...

Campo chasing Canberra Stadium farewell in World Cup

Gary Ablett and Rodney Eade

Suns captain Ablett requested a trade back to Geelong

EXCLUSIVE

All but done: Zac Purton and Tony Pike.

'His to lose': rivals fear Derby favourite Elixir has magic potion

Hannah Brewer (left) in her Melbourne Victory days against Canberra United.

Brewer and Boric join Canberra United ahead of W-League