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wages

Canberra's great public service wage slump

38 mins ago

Michael Teplitsky, right, and his girlfriend, Olivia Korner, scuffle with police outside Rommark's offices.

Son of an ATO boss caught up in alleged $165m tax fraud

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller.

Former FBI chief named to oversee Trump-Russia probe

BREAKING
13 mins ago

Young workers in Canberra have reported being bullied or harassed.

'I would come home in tears': issue hitting 70% of young ACT workers

The VIX, Wall Street's "fear gauge", shot up to 14.57, its highest level since April 21.

Wall Street crashes as investors flee latest Trump crisis

1 hr ago

Caitlin Bladin (left) Manager of City Activation in the Office of the Coordinator General Urban Renewal and Karen Wilde ...

The plan to divide Canberra park into 'rooms'

Canberra student couldn't believe lecturer would be 'so sleazy'

'Obscene': Anger at health funds' $1.3 billion profit

Google's new VR headset works without a phone - or a computer

Adam Turner
1 hr ago

Turnbull dealt a triple blow of bad economic news

When my dad died, I was shocked by his will

COMMENT

The presidency now has kinglike qualities, and we have a child upon the throne.

The 25th Amendment solution to remove Trump

COMMENT
Ross Douthat

The NBN Co has spent $210,000 buying high-end espresso machines.

Daily grind? The APS agency which spent $437,000 on coffee

Lucille Bluth

The Bluths are back: Arrested Development to return

Canberra singer Kirrah Amosa.

Canberra star to stay in Sydney as 'The Bodyguard' delights crowds

Depression: Greg Inglis, pictured walking from the field after a devastating knee injury in March, has checked himself ...

'Under pressure' NRL superstar checks in to mental health clinic

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He said what? President trumps his own team on message

I lost my temper, told her I was sick of her one-upmanship and that I was calling it a day.

There are healthy benefits to being in a bad mood - sometimes

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Time-restricted eating can help you lose weight without a diet

I'll bounce back, says snubbed Sharapova

8:54AM

'I think Putin pays' Trump: House majority leader ...

8:46AM

Giant Aussie ape finally heading to New York

8:37AM

ANU Ben Phillips.

Canberra Now: Low wages growth bites and the fence at Parliament

Rescue labrador playing a big role in a burgeoning ACT industry

The fence is going up: Parliament House security upgrades begin

Illegal cash-in-hand payments cost Australia's economy billions.

ACT govt security subcontractor hit by underpayment claims

NCH NEWS Sexting pictured is a Generic Couple getting raunchy together while taking photographs with their Mobile Phone ...

Canberra Liberals move to outlaw 'revenge porn'

Jaye Min, owner of The Gods Cafe.

'I'll camp here if I have to': Cafe owner furious at order to leave

The man died at about 8pm on Saturday night, less than 12 months after the last death at the prison.

Prisoner who died in Canberra jail a 'much loved' father

Michael Teplitsky, right, and his girlfriend, Olivia Korner, scuffle with police outside Rommark's offices.

Son of ATO boss arrested in alleged $165m tax fraud

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

The CCC has said it's not OK for them to "peek" at people's private information.

Public servants warned to avoid 'peeking'

QLD

Former University of Canberra academic Arthur Hoyle arrives at the ACT Supreme Court for his trial earlier this year.

Student couldn't believe lecturer could be 'so sleazy'

Salt Creek backpacker attacker Roman Heinze.

Man jailed for 'depraved' attacks on backpackers

wages

Canberra's great public service wage slump

38 mins ago

The NBN Co has spent $210,000 buying high-end espresso machines.

Thanks a latte: The agency that spent $437,000 on coffee

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 20 April 2017. ...

'Political pedigree': APVMA name new boss for Armidale move

Malcolm Turnbull during question time last week.

Turnbull government hit with triple blow of bad economic news

Eryk Bagshaw

Health funds accused of making 'obscene' profits

Heath Aston

Morrison demands banks sign tax non-disclosure agreement

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Aboriginal flag

Thanks, but no thanks: Turnbull and Shorten turn down invitation

EXCLUSIVE

Allies: Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull in New York earlier this month.

Donald Trump's troubles extend to the United States' allies

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

Senator Penny Wong criticised commentators who have sought to strip the element of love from marriage.

Wong takes aim at 'fundamentalism' blocking gay marriage

Fairfax Media CEO Greg Hywood during a Senate Select Committee hearing on the Future of Public Interest Journalism at ...

Fairfax boss accuses ABC of undermining commercial rivals

A woman wearing a niqab.

Austrian parliament bans full facial veils in public

One of the two men found guilty of gay sex gasps in shock after being sentenced to 85 lashes of the cane in a Banda Aceh ...

Two men to receive 85 lashes for gay sex in Aceh

Jewel Topsfield

Rolf Harris in London.

Rolf Harris accuser reduced to tears in court

Latika Bourke

Resigning: Irish PM Enda Kenny

Irish prime minister Enda Kenny to resign

1 hr ago

The names of inspiring and dynamic people linked to activism and reform are the street names of Molonglo Valley's newest ...

Why is ACT govt naming streets after unionists and abortion campaigners?

COMMENT

David Pope

The latest cartoons from David Pope

Treasurer Scott Morrison has been accused of banking on an "hopeful" rise to 3.75 per cent by 2020 to help deliver a ...

The budget's inconvenient truth

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Food Queues. Photograph shows people Queuing up to enter Mamak restaurant in China Town, Sydney. Tuesday 3rd June 2014. ...

Mamak restaurants accused of underpaying staff ... again

Anna Patty
1 hr ago

Investors are playing it safe.

8@eight: Trump turmoil set to rattle ASX

Sponsored
Chris Weston
1 hr ago

The question for investors now is how much more growth is there left in Officeworks.

Amazon effect: Axed Officeworks float raises questions

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

The banks have kicked up quite a stink over the government levy.

Banks to be forced to reveal their interest rate secrets

Clancy Yeates

Trump drama sends Wall St to biggest fall since September

1 hr ago

'Populist rubbish': Former Labor leader slams bank tax

Anna Patty
47 mins ago

Nothing left in the bag for Oroton boss after shares plummet

CBD
Colin Kruger, CBD

Chinese investors urged to win a 'social licence'

Darren Gray
2 mins ago

The Burrawang General Store

Beyond Bowral: Southern Highlands' forgotten gems

A good place for a cup of coffee.

The Canberra suburb with a common ingredient for success

When Dani Austin and Sam Ryan move into their straw house in a couple of months it will be with a great sense of ...

One couple's unusual approach to building their first home

23 mins ago

Ghost

Overseas investors urged to avoid proposed 'ghost tax'

16 mins ago

Tom O'Connell (left) has a mattress, fridge and curtains in his van.

'Rent is slavery': Meet the millennials living out of vans

In order to succeed, adopting a more conservative dresscode is often necessary.

Things you can't wear to work if you want to be CEO

Success
1 hr ago

The key to Harley's future is the "look, sound and feel" that defines the bikes.

Harley-Davidson's bold plan to appeal to younger buyers

Lifestyle

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Complex situation for defined benefit members

ASK NOEL
Noel Whittaker

Safety has long been the selling point for the Volvo.

'Trading shares is now a poor man's game'

Marcus Padley

A few hours of work on the weekend can leave a cloud over the rest of the weekend.

Do you really need to work at weekends?

Comment
Tony Featherstone

Thomas Hegarty was the founder of collapsed business Ready Flowers.

Phoenix activity investigation into Ready Flowers and ZFlowers

Cara Waters

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CCTV: Man sets mosque on fire

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FM vs AM radio presenter fight

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Trump talks about meeting with Russian foreign minister

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McMaster: Trump didn't know source of information

John Shakespeare

Best of Fairfax cartoons, May 17

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It is happening again. The new Twin Peaks premieres 22 May. Only on Stan.

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Brand new season of Billions - now streaming. 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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PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO ...

The Heath Ledger we sadly never got to see

Garry Maddox

Kyle MacLachlan in a still from Twin Peaks, 2017.

The owls are (still) not what they seem: Twin Peaks exhumed

Michael Idato

Melbourne's King Kong stage show is finally heading to New York.

Giant Aussie ape finally heading to New York

Rob Moran
24 mins ago

Charlie Hunnam portrays the young Arthur as an amiable chancer in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

Guy Ritchie's King Arthur is a boys club not worth joining

Jake Wilson

Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 2.

Keanu returns as John Wick in outlandishly brutal sequel

Jake Wilson

Kirsten Dunst says Hollywood's focus on younger stars has made her feel like an "ageing actress" at 35.

Kirsten Dunst says she feels like an 'ageing actress'

Rob Moran

John Laws has responded to Em Rusciano's criticism of his "sexist" comments in a private letter she read live on air.

John Laws hits back at 2DayFM host Em Rusciano

Rob Moran

Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the Oscars for a second consecutive year.

Kimmel to reprise Oscars hosting duties despite 'screw up'

Broede Carmody

Matt Hale performs Hypnolicious.

Comedy hypnotist to put Canberra under his spell

Charlotte Collier-Hill, who has a big extended Queanbeyan family, is becoming a Channel Nine regular.

Queanbeyan baby makes her debut on 'Love Child'

Jamie Oliver has re-bought his Australian Jamie's Italian restaurants.

Jamie Oliver on buying back Jamie's Italian and those 15 minute meals

In this Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 photo released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japanese Emperor Akihito, seated ...

Royal snub: Japan princess forced to give up status after marriage

Linda Sieg
10 mins ago

So instead of dwelling on the negatives today, I want to share a celebration.

Why I love being queer

Elizabeth Duck-Chong

Power sleeves at Magraw.

Fashion week: The 80s trend making a welcome comeback

Annie Brown

A responsible parent takes the needs and care of their children into consideration all the time, not just when an app ...

Text messages for dads show how low the bar for fatherhood is set

COMMENT
Kasey Edwards

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Jesinta Franklin attends the Bec & Bridge show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Resort 18 ...

Social Seen: Celebrities take over Sydney Fashion Week 2017

Gretchen Carlson has cautioned women against going to HR with complaints of sexual harassment.

Former Fox host warns women about reporting harassment to HR

Annie Brown

"It can be exciting that, at 34, I don't have it all figured out yet."

Life no longer follows a set timeline, we have to be OK with uncertainty

Lisa Bonos

A denim jacket works with just about everything.

The best dressed people at Sydney Fashon Week

Sylvia Keays.

The struggle to make people take gut health seriously

Sarah Berry
51 mins ago

The common cold and respiratory infections can trigger a heart attack.

The common problem that can trigger a heart attack

Sarah Berry

Artist CJ Hendry says drawing is her meditation, without even know it.

New campaign a reminder of what yoga is meant to be

Sarah Berry

Once a premium product associated with top chefs, Angus beef can now be found on McDonald's burgers.

Angus dog food? When ingredients jump the shark

COMMENT

Easy and delicious: Blueberry and goat cheese toast with lemon thyme butter.

Better than avo: Four easy ways to top toast anytime

Jill Dupleix's Mother's Day brunch punctuation: Russian apple cake with whisky toffee sauce.

Apple cake with whisky toffee sauce

Jill Dupleix

"My two good eggs" - Sara Walsh

'I had a miscarriage live on television'

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Warning after teen dies from caffeine overdose

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Tired of yelling at the kids? Try this mum's simple hair band trick

Flight attendant students for Emirates pose in the image and uniform classroom at the Emirates Aviation College in Dubai.

Flight attendants reveal 16 things people don't know about the job

The famous Preikestolen cliffs in Norway.

Google Maps gaffe sends hundreds to nondescript Norwegian village

Tigerair 737. The plane features an all-economy class fit out with 180 seats.

I got 'Tigered': Budget airlines behaving badly

Ben Groundwater

Assistant

Google Assistant is coming to iPhone

1 hr ago

Apple is expected to introduce new versions of its laptops next month.

Have Apple and Microsoft traded places?

COMMENT

Daydream

Google's new wireless VR headsets work without a phone

1 hr ago

HP's Spectre convertible: the new two-in-one to beat.

HP's latest Spectre beats Surface at its own game

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HTC's 'squeezable' new U11 smartphone

A new electric car has broken the Nurburgring lap record.

Chinese electric supercar breaks Nurburgring record

David McCowen

2017 Honda HR-V.

Honda adds navigation across HR-V range

Dom Tripolone

2017 BMW M5 preview.

BMW reveals big changes for new M5

Andrew MacLean

2017 Kia Cerato Sport.

Is this the most underrated small car on the market?

Daniela Intili, Stephen Ottley

What are the best car related apps?

Top 10 motoring apps for every driver

Alessandra Melville

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Volvo teams up with Google for Android integration

Drive Staff

Depression: Greg Inglis, pictured walking from the field after a devastating knee injury in March, has checked himself ...

Inglis checks himself in to a mental health clinic

Canberra masters athletics star Adam Farlow.

Family and athletics turned Adam Farlow's life around

Jarrod Croker.

Podcast: Captain Croker's milestone to inspire Raiders

Raiders training on Wednesday afternoon. Junior Paulo. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Raiders giant Junior Paulo aspires to prop up NSW pack

Michael Milton is Australia's most successful winter Paralympian and competing in an ultra-marathon this weekend.

Michael Milton gearing up for the ultra marathon test

Brumbies hooker Josh Mann-Rea says it's time for the forwards to muscle up.

Bruised Brumbies ready to win back respect

AIS Head of Physiotherapy Craig Purdam is retiring after a career spanning 35 years and five Olympic Games.

AIS head physio Craig Purdam retires after 35 years

The Neymar Jnr's five-a-side soccer tournament hits Canberra this week.

World's largest five-a-side soccer tournament hits Canberra