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Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress: Fund managers and economists said the risk of a correction to Wall ...

Hoping for Trump's demise? You may be disappointed

ANALYSIS
Chris Cillizza

Doing it for Australia: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce

Send public servants bush to build nation: Joyce

A supplied screen-grab from a video footage obtained Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 of Australian Federal Police arrest a man at ...

NSW sparkie accused of designing missiles 'used YouTube to learn skills'

Emergency services are battling 50 fires across New South Wales as officials fear temperatures could hit 48 degrees in ...

Canberra spy agency forced to operate on generators in heatwave

Thrown out: Liberal MLA Jeremy Hanson.

Liberal thrown out of hearing for questions about MLA's RSL rant

Is hilarious video the worst government ad ever?

'It could in fact be a lot higher': ACT's big jump in domestic violence

Public servants at Maccas? Blame Pauline Hanson

ANALYSIS
Noel Towell

Bank worker stunned by reason for insurance claim rejection

Woman 'assaulted' man during Valentine's Day Fifty Shades screening

Turnbull has a chance to claim penalty rates from Shorten

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

An artist's impression of what the new Constitution Place development on the corner of London Circuit and Constitution ...

New $300m hotel, office building planned for Civic

Uber CEO caught on camera arguing with driver over fares

Memorial: Dan Vickerman was remembered as a generous man with a mischievous sense of humour.

Former Wallabies remember 'quiet guy with a 12-foot heart'

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 08: Dwayne and Tania Dalton sit ringside at the Battle for the Belt match between Sonny ...

NZ netball star dies six days after collapsing mid-match

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has inspired thirst on the internet with photos of himself in his youth.

Photos of a young Justin Trudeau are burning up the internet

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Matty J is your new Bachelor

Wind-up toys

The Wikipedia bots fighting each other for a decade

Quokka leaps at man, man takes epic photograph

Quokka leaps at man, man takes epic photograph

British DJ apologises to 'beautiful country' over ...

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Perth go 2-0 up in NBL grand final series

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Fillon pulls campaign event amid reports probe ...

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This summer was the hottest and driest on record according to Weatherzone.

Canberra's summer of extremes the hottest since records began

Car bomber wanted to kill himself, didn't target Christian Lobby

Tradie blaming himself for Carwoola fire donates $10,000

ACT chief minister Andrew Barr: Buoyed by strong growth in the economy.

ACT economy bounces back in December quarter

Steven Freeman's death is the subject of a coronial inquest.

After Steven Freeman's death, changes to methadone dosing and supervision at the prison

Parking inspectors in Canberra will trial number plate recognition cameras in policing timed parking spaces.

Canberra parking inspectors just got an added advantage

UPDATED

Asbestos workers prepare to remove Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos from three homes in the ACT.

Asbestos at Ainslie shops appears to have spread

Bathers hit Coogee Beach early on February 10, one of the city's hottest days during a record-breaking summer.

Sydney summer smashes 157-year record

NSW

A flatmate recounted how he tried to revive Kyhesha-Lee Joughin after noticing her lips were turning blue and tried to ...

As his daughter died, father 'wanted coffee'

QLD

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett and and Deputy Premier Liza Harvey are seen at the ...

Barnett demands Labor submit pledges to Treasury

WA

Forced relocation: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

Public servants forced to work at Maccas

Big-ticket welfare crackdowns have been found to be a $270 million flop.

Departments' welfare crackdowns a $270 million flop: audit

Forced relocation: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby.

Canberra to Armidale: 'It's challenging', says APVMA boss

Labor's human services spokeswoman Linda Burney said it was unacceptable to target individual citizens with information ...

Centrelink 'smearing' debt critics, says Labor

Treasurer Scott Morrison says it is not clear what position he will take over the extra revenue.

Budget battle as Treasurer won't commit to saving mining windfall

Peter Martin
33 mins ago

What Malcolm Turnbull needs to do to avoid a penalty rates disaster

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Morrison, Treasury 'don't know' about penalty-rate job effect

Michael Koziol

Emergency services are battling 50 fires across New South Wales as officials fear temperatures could hit 48 degrees in ...

Spy agency forced to operate on diesel generators during heatwave

This hilarious video may be the worst government ad ever?

"It doesn't create one job': Treasurer Scott Morrison doesn't see section 18c as a priority for the government.

'It doesn't create one job': Ministers warn against 18c fight

Treasurer Scott Morrison addresses the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 1 ...

Liberal MP cries in Parliament amid fierce penalty rates attack

Live

Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress: Fund managers and economists said the risk of a correction to Wall ...

This may have been Donald Trump's best speech ever

ANALYSIS

Vietnamese murder suspect Doan Thi Huong, second from right, is escorted by police officers out of Sepang court in ...

Two women charged with murder of Kim Jong-nam in Malaysia

Lindsay Murdoch

Firebrand anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders.

Dutch vote for Wilders is about immigrants - and robots

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, spews lava during an eruption, near the Sicilian town of Catania, southern ...

Mount Etna's bright lava lights up Sicilian sky

Malcolm Turnbull and Indonesia President Joko Widodo at Admiralty House in Sydney on Sunday.

Why Australia has never been so popular

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Students in disadvantaged schools make about two years less progress between year 3 and year 9 than similarly capable ...

The sad truth about education: it's easier to blame someone else

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

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'Appalled': New laws crack down on exploitation in big retail chains

Nick Toscano

Westpac says it will defend a civil court case brought against it by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Corporate regulator eyes Westpac over lending practices

Beau Donelly

High property prices in Sydney are not deterring the world's ultra-rich.

Ultra-rich set their sights on Sydney, Melbourne property

Carolyn Cummins

Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress: Fund managers and economists said the risk of a correction to Wall ...

Risk rises as Trump disappoints on detail

Myriam Robin

'We're struggling,' say enraged Caltex franchisees

Mario Christodoulou

Push for company tax cuts as CEOs get big pay is 'hollow'

Nassim Khadem

Barangaroo suddenly not such a 'VIP-restricted gaming facility'

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

ASX slips for fifth straight session

Jessica Sier

Young gun Daniel Walsh has added eight properties to his portfolio in the past six years.

The young train driver with $3 million worth of property

14 Sherlock Street, Kaleen, as workers prepare to demolish on Monday.

More than 150 former Mr Fluffy blocks to be auctioned in March

One of the home's many living rooms. Note the reflective ceiling.

Check out Tommy Hilfiger's crazy $36m psychedelic mansion

Yes, you should do a bit of pre-clean cleaning.

Nine things your cleaner really wants you to know

The owners and staff of Little Oink cafe in Cook were overwhelmed with support after thieves broke into the shop twice ...

Aranda and Cook: Practically the inner north, right?

One option: Instead of buying a Mercedes SL 140 Cabriolet, rent one and drive it along the Mediterranean coast.

Mindblowing experiences to blow your money on (and not regret it)

Luxury

Harrolds' new Melbourne flagship is now the largest independent retail store in the country.

This super-luxury store is taking underground fashion to a new level

Men's Style

The Commonwealth Bank was one of the only stocks in the Mums and Dads Index to deliver an outstanding result.

Results season a damp squib for small investors

John Collett

Credit cards have higher annual fees than in the past.

5 credit card clawbacks that hit money model citizens

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

'Surprised we're still working together': Tom Sanceau and Bonnie Shearston remain business partners despite their ...

Why you shouldn't go into business with your sweetheart

Katherine Feeney

The Moody Space Centre is in the process of securing its Australian launch licence.

Australia's first rocket launcher prepares for lift-off

Alexandra Cain

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Turnbull and Widodo talk trade

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Everton continue undefeated run

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Stan Grant to host new ABC show

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West Brom come from behind to beat Cherries

Masked revellers parade through the streets, during the carnival in Lucerne, Switzerland,

World of Photos

Stan - Imposters

Liar. Lover. Con artist - Imposters, new series premiering exclusively on Stan

STAN - Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks: The Return - May 22. Only on Stan

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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'I (Heart) Chuck': Girls season 6 confronts a common issue for young women.

Dunham presses sexual grooming button in Girls' final season

Larissa Dubecki
1 hr ago

'You think no-one will love you': Carson Kressley on his gay hate fears as a child.

Carson Kressley says he kept bullying secret over gay hate fears

Aja Styles
1 hr ago

Laura Kinney (Dafne Keen) has a lot in common with Logan (Hugh Jackman) and they're both good at killing.

Hugh Jackman takes a ton of punishment in Logan: review

Paul Byrnes

Presenter Warren Beatty shows the envelope with the actual winner for best picture.

The three people at Oscars who weren't shocked by fiasco

Garry Maddox

Jon Stewart makes a surprise return.

Jon Stewart returns to TV to mock media on 'breakup' with Trump

Rob Moran

Adele impersonator feminem on stage with the real Adele at Domain Stadium.

Adele impersonator steals the show: 'You look better than me'

Brendan Foster

Rumours have been swirling for months that Bachelorette favourite Matty Johnson will be Australia's Bachelor in 2017.

The Bachelor: Matty J whisked to secret location

Broede Carmody

Jimmy Kimmel hosting the 2017 Academy Awards.

Donald Trump accuses Jimmy Kimmel of playing 'race card'

Rob Moran

Gabriela Mana will attend her first Canberra Times night noodle market this year.

What's on the menu at the Enlighten Night Noodle Markets

The Underground Spirits range.

Canberra's new boutique distillery brings a medical twist

ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt serves food at Mr Papa.

ANU opens campus pop-up village

"Respectful, loving space": Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry at a party in January 2016.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are taking 'space' from each other

Jenna Clarke

House Democratic women will be wearing white while President Donald Trump addresses Congress.

Democratic women wore white to troll Trump at Congress

Jenna Clarke

Straight-guy makeovers, anyone?

Why I'm not excited about the return of Queer Eye

COMMENT
Brandon Cook

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Emma Watson attends UK launch event for "Beauty And The Beast" at Spencer House on ...

Gloria Steinem defends Emma Watson's activism

Nicole Economos

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has inspired thirst on the internet with photos of himself in his youth.

Photos of a young Justin Trudeau are burning up the internet

Annie Brown

Dev Patel in 'Lion'

Lion is a gift for first- and second-generation Australians

Ruby Hamad

Calvin Klein

This Week We're Obsessed With: Calvin Klein and cooked TV

Communicating with your partner during intimacy is also a strong predictor of orgasm, the study found.

How the 'orgasm gap' can be solved for straight women

Heidi Stevens

Growth and success require change and support helps the process.

Why seeing a psychologist is not just for the mentally ill

Sarah Berry

Mobilise but don't stress about stretching.

Will yoga help you find your stride? For runners, 'flexibility is overrated'

Amanda Loudin

Exercise: It's important for all of us, regardless of our weight.

Exercise to reduce your cancer risk, regardless of your weight

Sarah Berry

Snapper fillet with charred lettuce.

Snapper schnitzel with charred lettuce, easy dill tartare

There's a knack to getting sweet potatoes sweet.

What do sweet potatoes and the Hemsworths have in common?

All that glitters: Gold plated sushi.

Gold-plated sushi to ring in a Japanese spring

Stella Pirko and Anthony Meyers have been left devastated after their stillborn baby girl was cremated by mistake.

'How could this happen?' Hospital cremates wrong baby

Helping out at school benefits children and parents.

To parents who don't volunteer: there's one thing you should know

Image via: dax.holt / Facebook

'Dad grows a lot of weed': little girl's hilarious confession

There are certain things that every traveller should do in their 20s.

Parents, look away now: 16 things every traveller will do in their 20s

Ben Groundwater

Both pilots were incapacitated in 1980 comedy film <i>Flying High!</i>, leaving passengers to land the plane.

If your airline pilot dies, here's how you can land the plane yourself

Hugh Morris

Titanic, as seen in the hit movie of the same name.

It's really happening: Construction underway on China's Titanic replica

Soo Kim

The attached Curl contactless system makes payment.

WaveShades lead the wearable wallet trend

Bennett Ring

The Blackberry KEYone, on show at Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona, offers a physical keyboard and tight ...

Blackberry is back, and so is the keyboard

COMMENT

Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, introduces the company's new television subscription service.

YouTube unveils live TV service for cord cutters

HTC

The best smartphones under $500

Lifehacker

Netflix's new compression technique means only the most visually complex scenes will require a lot of data to display ...

Netflix on the go will soon use much less data

Volkswagen Coupe Sport GTE concept previews the look of the new Arteon.

VW takes aim at Mercedes, BMW

Stephen Ottley

Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo concept

Australian Government: fully self-driving cars "decades away"

David McCowen

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi's Eclipse Cross revealed

Andrew MacLean

2017 Alpine A110

Alpine reveals new A110

Andrew MacLean

2017 Haval H6.

China's newest SUV revealed

Dom Tripolone

Hyundai Sonata facelift sketch.

Refreshed Hyundai Sonata teased

Drive Staff

Raiders prop Shannon Boyd has set himself for a big year.

Big burn driving big bopper Boyd's big year

Melbourne Rebels coach Damien Hill.

Brumbies add former Rebels coach to bolster staff

An serious accident at Thoroughbred Park on Tuesday morning hospitalised Canberra track work rider Riharna Thomson.

Freak accident sends shock waves through racing community

Isaac Cherem took this photo of Kyrgios and Sela from his place in the stands.

'I want him to apologise': Fan responds after Kyrgios incident

EXCLUSIVE

Richard Briggs pic...19sept07....McKay Medal best and fairest winner , Univsersity of Canberra player Nicole Arrold, ...

Assistant Arrold wants to bring holistic approach to Hockeyroos

The Raiders could be the ones celebrating this season.

The big questions facing the Canberra Raiders' premiership quest

Former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese will play for Italy at the World Cup.

Terry Campese set for Canberra Stadium farewell

Memorial: Dan Vickerman was remembered as a generous man with a mischievous sense of humour.

Friends, family and teammates honour Vickerman