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Labor is pushing for a Senate inquiry into the government's troubled multibillion dollar IT projects.

Labor pushes for inquiry into $10b govt tech spend

EXCLUSIVE

Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has warned US President Donald Trump to err away from Twitter diplomacy when ...

'Jinping is a hard a---, China thinks Trump is bluffing', says Rudd

The Northbourne Avenue precinct to come under the control of a new City Renewal Authority. To date, no special design or ...

Are 50 metre building heights an option for Northbourne?

Peter Dutton says the amendments aim to clarify the laws so that they "reflect the original policy intent".

Quiet surrender: Peter Dutton lifts gag rule

EXCLUSIVE

Anti-Safe Schools campaigner and Liberal member Marijke Rancie.

The mums behind crusade to bring down Safe Schools

Australian Public Service commisioner John Lloyd.

The public service's new social media rules just go too far

COMMENT
Paul Malone

Man suffers burns in Wanniassa house fire overnight

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Case builds for federal anti-corruption body

EXCLUSIVE

Rapist claiming he mistook victim for girlfriend loses appeal

Car hits protesters in US: 'scariest thing I have seen in my life'

The wealth bonanza ahead if we say 'yes' to marriage equality

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Heather Heyer.

Heather was 'standing up for what was right' when she was mowed down

1 hr ago

Taylor Swift, pictured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2016.

The saddest thing about Taylor Swift's groping testimony

COMMENT

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 30, 2017, file photo, Tom Cruise poses during a photocall for the French premiere of "The ...

Tom Cruise injured while filming Mission: Impossible stunt

1 hr ago

Jun Zhao as Big Wong and Wang Maixun as Little Wong.

Pirates ripped off his movie, but this ACT director saw the up side

David Brayshaws Hut under the night sky.

Four gorgeous high country huts that you can easily get to

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'Unite the Right' organiser mobbed by protesters

Kristina Makeeva

Fashion and wanderlust collide in these truly breathtaking photos

Canberra Domain Allhomes. Avani Terraces, Greenway. July 1, 2017.?

More apartments and townhouses planned for Gungahlin, Braddon, Greenway

Unexpected silver: Stevens surprises again

7:56AM

Harry Beitzel dies aged 90

8:06AM

US and Islamic State at odds over how two ...

7:52AM

Macca Cleary, 9, of Queanbyean trying to get his kite up despite a lack of wind at Flying High in the Googong Sky on ...

Canberra Now: Young workers harassed, push for probe into IT fails

1 hr ago

Kite flyers undeterred by windless day

Would-be burglars chase Labor Club security guard: police

Hazard reduction burning by the RFS.

Dry winter weather concerns ACT firies ahead of warm weather

Safe Schools supporters and protesters clash during a Safe Schools protest in Civic Square on Saturday.

Counter-protesters drown out anti-Safe Schools rally

Gungahlin town centre, as of April.

Light rail, town centre upgrades close two north Canberra roads

Police will seek to extradite the woman to NSW.

Woman arrested in ACT with blood on shirt after NSW stabbing

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has backed Alinta Energy's offer of a two-year discount of 25 per cent.

Huge electricity discount for south-east Qld homes

QLD

The traditional owners of the land will charge cruise operators like Silversea Expeditions for visiting the Kimberley.

Traditional owners to charge tourists to visit Kimberley

WA

Two women have died and two other people injured after a car accident near Byron Bay.

Two women die in car accident near Byron Bay

NSW
1 hr ago

Camping on Cable Beach is strictly monitored by Shire rangers.

Woman sleeping on Cable Beach 'run over' by car

WA

Centrelink has drawn criticism for 'intimidating' text messages to clients.

Centrelink sends 'intimidating' texts in fraud crackdown

Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop says a third Australian is involved in the London attacks.

Report issues cyber warning for Australia's embassies

The fate of same-sex marriage will be determined by a postal plebiscite.

Same-sex marriage postal plebiscite could break the ABS

COMMENT

Peter Dutton says the amendments aim to clarify the laws so that they "reflect the original policy intent".

Peter Dutton quietly abandons detention centre secrecy rules

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell

Labor demands details on same-sex marriage debate laws

James Massola

Case builds for federal anti-corruption body

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell

Mother-of-three Felicity Marlowe (centre) and her partner Sarah Marlowe with MP Andre Wilkie after appearing for a High ...

High Court challenges to gay marriage survey a 50-50 prospect: Dreyfus

Billionaire Andrew ''Twiggy'' Forrest has unleashed his fury at opponents of the cashless debit card, including the Greens.

Twiggy snaps, branding Greens the 'party for paedophiles'

EXCLUSIVE

Former US President Barack Obama did not agree with Australia's asylum seeker policy, according to a former Deputy ...

Obama administration lobbied Australia on refugee policy

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made his support of the ANZUS Treaty very clear.

Trump factor means Parliament should approve if it is to be war

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Short-lived White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.

Scaramucci says 'plotters' are working against Trump

Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has warned US President Donald Trump to err away from Twitter diplomacy when ...

Rudd: 'China thinks Trump is bluffing on North Korea'

An image of Justine Damond at the memorial held for the slain Australian at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis.

Slain Australian Justine Damond remembered in Minneapolis memorial

Paul McGeough

Dr Stefanie Pender volunteered to save lives by joining German group Sea-Watch in the Med.

Doctor faces reality check at sea after taking on new job in Europe

Nick Miller

Malcolm Turnbull is all at sea on same-sex marriage. Illustration: Matt Davidson

For the record, I'll be voting 'yes'

COMMENT
Amanda Vanstone

Marriage equality advocate Russell Nankervis with the rainbow flag during a 'Sea of Hearts' event in support of marriage ...

The ABS prostituting its reputation with marriage survey

COMMENT
Jack Waterford

Australian Public Service commisioner John Lloyd.

The public service's new social media rules go too far

COMMENT
Paul Malone

Gwyneth claims her special stickers include NASA's carbon fibre material. NASA says no.

Why is Australia betting on Gwyneth?

COMMENT
John McDuling

Investors are playing it safe.

8@eight: Reporting season flurry

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Investigators will allege they located approximately two million child exploitation images.

ATO seen as 'a bit of a joke': advisers turn sour

Nassim Khadem

Illustration: John Shakespeare.

The final farewell for a Murdoch, Packer nightmare

Colin Kruger, CBD
1 hr ago

Next weapon in the tax battle with multinationals?

Nassim Khadem

Australians won't pay for online news

Lucy Battersby

The truth about Sydney's smashed avo economics

Matt Wade

No sign of change for low-vol world

Timothy Moore

AuctionWatch/Sunday. 23rd April 2016. An auction took place on Sunday afternoon at 37 Fitchett Street, Garran.

The ...

First home buyer numbers surge in Canberra

Water Street, Levenham.

Magical home linked to Harry Potter and Shakespeare up for sale

Canberra Domain Allhomes. 5 Angles Court, Nicholls. July 29, 2017.?

Auction watch: Canberra's clearance rate tops 90 per cent

Interest-only loans can be beneficial if they assist with an initial purchase to improve cash flow to fund property.

How much are Canberra buyers borrowing?

Allhomes. Canberra. Domain. November 12, 2016. Three separate multi-unit sites located in Watson near Antill Street are ...

Application lodged for 88 townhouses in Watson

Online porn is promoting among young people an unrealistic view of sex.

The unexpected epidemic that is ruining sex for young men

Life on Mars
17 mins ago

Winemakers are ditching classic French grapes in favour of more daring varieties.

14 of the most delicious Australian wines you've never heard of

Fine Drinks

If you only invest in Australian companies, you miss out on opportunities such as Facebook.

Buy global stocks because the ASX is not enough

Scott Phillips

Kathryn Carmont founded Thermohub five months ago using a mortgage redraw as start-up capital.

How Kathryn started a Thermomix business without breaking the bank

Christine Long

New startup: Entrepreneur Daniella Menachemson says she wanted to pursue her passions.

Meet the perennials: The ageless generation

Cara Waters

David Macciocca, founder and CEO of video company VideoMyJob.

The future is video

Louis White

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Tom Cruise's stunt goes wrong

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Trump criticised over Charlottesville response

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Paulo smashes RTS

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Watene-Zelezniak wins it for Tigers

Matt Golding

Best of Fairfax cartoons Aug 14

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Gather the congregation for the brand new season of Preacher - now streaming only on Stan.

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They're Swedish guys and private eyes, Swedish Dicks - 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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Footage of the stunt mishap, in which the 55-year-old attempts to run and jump between two London rooftops, has leaked ...

Cruise bruised: star hurt in Mission: Impossible stunt

Michael Idato
1 hr ago

The key female characters have ascended to power in Game of Thrones.

The pay-off is brutal as GoT moves inexorably toward its finale

Craig Mathieson

Survivor's latest evictee Samantha Gash.

Survivor's Sam on show's scary moment and on-set love

Rob Moran

Isaiah Firebrace finished in ninth place during Eurovision 2017.

Watch Isaiah Firebrace's new music video exclusively here

Broede Carmody

Jun Zhao as Big Wong and Wang Maixun as Little Wong.

Pirates ripped off his movie. Guess what he did next

Karl Quinn

Ben Carson, March 11, 2016, just moments before announcing he would endorse Donald Trump.

How 'gay' filmmaker got inside America's Christian Right

Karl Quinn

Asher Keddie is pleased her alter ego Nina Proudman is making 'brave choices' in Offspring.

Offspring's Keddie feels sting of maternal guilt

Bridget McManus

Rodger Corser plays a flawed genius with a taste for debauchery in <i>Doctor Doctor</I>.

Little time for error on set as Doctor Doctor returns

Bridget McManus

Megan Cannings, centre, with her 2016 Fashfest collection.

'I lost everything': Fashfest designer powers on

Angelina Jolie keeps a brave face in front of the children.

Why it's okay to cry in front of your children

COMMENT

Canberra Times journalist Ron Cerabona, left, tries an improvisation class, with Nicholas Calver

Making it up as you go along

we tried

Alex Nation has moved on with a woman after splitting from The Bachelor Richie Strahan.

Alex Nation finds love with a woman after Richie Strahan split

The Goss
Amy Croffey
18 mins ago

Over a lifetime, exercise affects our brain in different ways.

Why a thriving brain needs a lifetime of exercise

Paula Goodyer

Anna Faris and Chris Pratt were the celebrity couple we could all see ourselves hanging out with in real life.

Why we project harmful narratives onto celebrities

Natalie Reilly

Taylor Swift, pictured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2016.

The saddest thing about Taylor Swift's groping testimony

COMMENT

Chelsea Manning shot for Vogue September 2017

The best thing about Chelsea Manning's Vogue shoot

COMMENT
Robin Givhan

Pressure to feel upbeat can make you feel downbeat.

Embrace feeling bad if you want to feel better

Sarah Berry

Meal preppers: prepping for the apocalypse?

Is your extreme food prep routine actually ruining your life?

COMMENT
Ali Benton

The median length of an internship in Australia is 45 days and this is usually unpaid.

What it's like to be a 40-year-old intern

Lindy Alexander

Freestyle: Adam Liaw's free-form chicken and mushroom pie.

Weekly meal planner for mid-August

Jaffa bake: Blue Ducks' burnt orange and chocolate bread-and-butter pudding.

Celebrate winter with this orange and chocolate pudding

On the 'gram: Snapping drinks at Johnny Fontane's in Sydney.

The delicious accounts food pros follow on Instagram

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Is 'performance parenting' a thing?

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The truth about sharing photos of other people's kids on social media

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Firstborns are officially the worst drivers

Amedee Island SatAug12threeminoumea - Noumea Three Minute Guide -?David Whitley Supplied by New Caledonia Tourism

Our weird French island neighbour sitting in the Pacific

David Whitley

Stretch out and relax: Ma'in hot springs in Jordan.

Fifty travel experiences guaranteed to make you feel good

Flight crew assist a disabled person through an airport.

Traveller letters: Why are 'disabled' passengers skipping the queues?

Sony's giant A1 OLED rests on your television cabinet like a enormous Ultra HD picture frame.

Sony's entry into OLED TV race is a work of art

COMMENT

The Leica BLK360 can capture everything around it in 360 degrees and send it

Capturing reality with a tiny 3D scanner

Members of Team Liquid raise the winning trophy.

Australian helps team win $US4 million in esports contest

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Spyware infiltrates the Google Play store

Gizmodo
1 hr ago

Battery-free phone

Battery-free phone may revolutionise mobiles

2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe

Road Test: Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe

Andrew Maclean

Volkswagen's Golf Wagon offers plenty of space.

Tested: New VW Golf Wagon

David McCowen

2009 Porsche Cayenne diesel.

Why you should buy a used Porsche Cayenne diesel

David Morley

Drive's David McCowen at the wheel of Volvo's XC90.

Self-driving cars are closer than you think

David McCowen

Darren Levy is an Uber driver who films his trips for YouTube.

What it's really like being an Uber driver

Alessandra Melville

The ACCC is investigating growing complaints about the car industry.

Are you being ripped you off?

Stephen Ottley

Nick Cotric scored two tries in the Raiders' easy win over the Warriors.

Green Machine keeps rolling to keep finals hopes alive

Kyle Godwin playing for the Force in 2015.

'A kick in the face' for Western Australia: Godwin

Sally Pearson celebrates her incredible victory on the podium.

Pearson is Australia's best athlete of the modern era

Is Canberra five-eighth Blake Austin back to his blistering best?

Blake back to his blistering best?

Mitchell Smith and his Yass teammates are in the finals. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Magpies resurgence ends West Belconnen's title defence

Party time: Wests Tigers players celebrate after the final try of the game.

Tigers stun Manly with comeback win

ACT under-18 coach David Monck is hoping to find the next Patty Mills at the Schools National Basketball Championships ...

ACT hoping to find the next Patty Mills at basketball nationals

James Harmes was a standout for Melbourne.

Demons withstand scare to all but eliminate Saints