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'I have not tried to be a celebrity the way that some politicians try to be a celebrity': Attorney-General George Brandis.

'Life is friendlier': Brandis remains coy about future

Davey had been suspended previously for an incident involving a taser.

Former NSW police sergeant guilty of perjury, assault

Roadside rubbish is an issue.

ACT government spends more than $1.4m cleaning up roadsides

The happy couple starting celebrating, holding their marriage certificate.

Australia's first same-sex couples say 'I do'

An image of Gary Robert Knowles, from Canberra, caught in a drug bust in Cambodia.

Canberran arrested on drugs charges in Cambodia

1 hr ago

The Vatican says the report from the royal commission into child abuse needs to be studied seriously.

Pope responds to royal commission recommendations

Feud escalates as Trump lashes FBI role in Russia probe

1 hr ago

The new crime wave hitting Australia is one of the oldest

Clive left instructions for his wife's care. She died weeks later

Fraud victims gob-smacked at financial planner's sentence

Dirty byelection could decide Turnbull's fate

fedpol - December 16: John Alexander Liberal candidate for Bennelong and PM Malcom Turnbull at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues ...

Alexander delivers huge boost to Turnbull with Bennelong win

16 mins ago

Relentless: Marsh and Smith virtually assured the tourists could not win the Ashes.

Urn within reach after Smith and Marsh demoralise England

Only a few dozen people share volunteer bell ringing duties in Melbourne, alternating between three cathedrals. They ...

'It is a crisis': Melbourne cathedrals need bellringers

A prestige property has passed in at auction following a last-ditch council heritage protection.

Canberra’s best performing suburbs of 2017

Siblings Amelie, 5, and Xavier Bryant, 7, of Calwell, playing amongst the Christmas trees.

Canberrans flock to Christmas markets

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Sydney Harbour ferry crashes into yacht

Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in a scene from I, Tonya.

I, Margot, the new queen of Hollywood

Sheep graze near Gunning's mystery fort.

The mystery of the fortified building near Canberra

James Packer and Kate Fischer were a glamour couple in the late 90s.

James Packer's ex-fiancee now lives on $100 a week

"It’s easy to get carried away at Christmas, particularly when you have children."

Clementine Ford's Christmas gift guide for kids

Bargain hunters angry over Aldi vacuum frenzy ...

1:01AM

Scrap the video ref – it's killing football for ...

11:13PM

Cavalry Boss calls walk-off bomb

10:46PM

Firefighters contained a blaze in a ground floor restaurant at Braddon's Mode 3 apartment buildings.

Braddon apartments evacuated due to restaurant fire

Tweenhills Chestnut farm offers buyer new job and a tree change

'I don't know who to turn to': Missing ACT woman's mum

The Yowani Golf Club has revealed plans to build up to 1200 homes on the eastern edge of its course where the clubhouse ...

Yowani looks to move clubhouse, build 1200 homes as it feels the pokies pinch

Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker.

Charges dropped as prosecutors fail to show up for cases

An artist impressions in 2014 of a student accommodation block at a proposed multi-million dollar plan by The Academy of ...

Future of Canberra Technology Park revealed

Firefighters respond to the fire at Carwoola in February.

Tradesmen convicted for Carwoola fires

The yacht after the collision with a Manly ferry on Saturday.

Passengers thrown overboard as ferry and yacht collide

NSW

Paul McCartney in concert is a reminder that all you need is love.

Sydney natives, you don't deserve this city

COMMENT

Codebots' David Burkett, Indi Tansey, Eban Escott and Matt Francis.

Start-up hopes to turn your software dreams into reality

QLD

Jasmine Walls was killed in a brutal attack in Balga in November, 2016.

Life sentence for man who 'brutally' killed woman

WA

An inquiry will probe the government's multibillion dollar spending on contracts.

Inquiry to probe $47 billion government contract spend

The Coalition minister overseeing its decentralisation plans, Darren Chester.

'Costly, ineffective': report says decentralisation a dud

Michelle Bruniges.

We should learn from Singapore and Finland: Education boss

John Alexander with PM Malcom Turnbull at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

John Alexander wins a 'renaissance' for PM's leadership

James Massola
16 mins ago

As it happened: Bennelong results and coverage

Stephanie Peatling

Controversial Abbott-era climate fund will survive climate review

EXCLUSIVE
Nicole Hasham

A Manus demonstration hosted by Refugee Action Coalition Sydney and GetUp! in First Fleet Park, Circular Quay on November 26.

First 30 Central American refugees arrive in Australia after fleeing gang violence

James Massola
1 hr ago

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie from the Parliamentary friends of shooting group, at the Canberra International Clay ...

Nationals deputy charged taxpayers to attend shooting awards

Adam Gartrell

Supporters of same-sex marriage pose for photographers with the rainbow flag during a rally on the front lawn of Parliament.

Gay marriage paves way for couples to be recognised

Tara Hayes
1 hr ago

Liberal candidate John Alexander with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

The end of PM Turnbull, or start of something new?

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Gary Robert Knowles.

Australian arrested on drugs charges in Cambodia

Lindsay Murdoch
1 hr ago

Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto

Mexico strengthens military's role in drug war, outraging critics

President Donald Trump sits with FBI Director Christopher Wray during the FBI National Academy graduation ceremony in ...

Donald Trump lashes out at FBI role in Russia probe

1 hr ago

Traffic flows past a billboard with a portrait of Emmerson Mnangagwa the new A billboard heralding Zimbabwean President ...

Weeks after Mugabe's fall, the army remains in power in Zimbabwe

1 hr ago

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

When parents call police at drop off, you know we've got a problem

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

David Pope

David Pope's latest cartoons

Martin Parkinson, secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Forget disruption fad, how about 'better' government?

COMMENT
Jack Waterford

BUSINESS AFR 060222 PHOTO BY ROB HOMER --- businessmen in a boardroom --- generic business , meeting , industry , salary ...

Are Australia's business lobby groups past their peak?

Ruth Williams

The picket line at the Port of Melbourne this week.

Twenty-two tonnes of Oreo cookies and a new war at the docks

Nick Toscano

No conviction: CBA fraudster's gobsmacking sentence

Adele Ferguson

Electricity transmission and distribution is among eight industries characterised by 'natural monopoly'.

'Super-normal' the new normal? How big business cuts profit pie

Ross Gittins

There's five rules in the business of buying influence

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Fine dining to fun dining: Barangaroo welcomes Matt Moran

EXCLUSIVE
Carolyn Cummins

Hawkins a model of hope at miserable Myer

Michael Pascoe

CBA hits back, points to $20k cash deposit limits

Clancy Yeates

Why not try a few of these ideas to get your home ready for the new year?

Five ways under $50 to get your home ready for 2018

The Canberra Times. September 8, 2015. Photo: nearmap. Solar panels on houses in Crace around Digby Circuit, Carawa ...

Canberra’s best performing suburbs of 2017

20 PERKINS PLACE, TORRENS

Height of suburban comfort in Torrens family home

dollar pic greg newington. generic. elderly. pensioner, gst, tax, savings etc. purse pension aged money cash ...

The ATO is cracking down on these three ‘cleverly disguised’ illegal property traps

Founders Lane, Braddon

Founders Lane and Balcombe Terraces set to inject vibrant residential living in Canberra

Think outside the wine box this Christmas.

Festive spirits: 18 of the best boozy gift ideas for a merry Christmas

Fine Drinks
James Atkinson

Timothée Chalamet in Call Me By Your Name.

If you only see one movie this summer, make it this one

Culture

Consumer electronics such as Apple watches are popular targets for theft.

Insurers reveal items most often reported stolen

Siobhan Ryan

Sometimes a holiday is essential for your mental health – but it doesn't have to be an expensive one.

Is going into debt for a holiday ever a good idea?

Megan Blandford

Keith Alexander invented the Springfree trampoline that eliminated impact areas that can cause injuries.

'No regrets' for inventor of Springfree trampoline

Cara Waters

For many of us, Christmas is our favourite time of year.

'Tis the season … for shame and guilt?

COMMENT
James Adonis

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Knife-wielding man shot at Amsterdam airport

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'Absolutely' no collusion with Russia: Trump

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The top five shark myths

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Third Test evenly poised at end of day two

Liberal candidate for Bennelong, John Alexander and Labor candidate for Bennelong, Kristina Keneally, at the Epping ...

The Battle for Bennelong

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New country, new cops, still… No Activity - Stan Original series now streaming only on Stan.

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The brand new season of Stan Original series #WolfCreek - December 15 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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‘‘For a woman my age, the idea that this is happening is astonishing,'' says Fran Lebowitz of the sex scandal engulfing ...

We thought there was no such thing as too much sex: Lebowitz

Andrew Purcell

Laura Dern as Vice Admiral Holdo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Laura Dern strikes back in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Emily Cronin

Your next US president, Dwayne Johnson?

The Rock says he might just run for President

Alison Xiao

What does the Disney-Fox deal mean for you?

Karl Quinn

A thing of beauty? Or a piece of sleepwear that should never leave the house?

Too Ugg-ly for public consumption?

Kerrie O'Brien

Destiny's Child members Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams in 2005.

Destiny's Child reunion? Fans pine for Coachella 2018 performance

Broede Carmody

Dustin Hoffman at the premiere of The Meyerowitz Stories in London in October.

Hoffman accused of 'exposing himself' to 16-year-old girl

Broede Carmody

Kevin Spacey has been dropped from House Of Cards over sexual misconduct allegations.

How to avoid TV or films by Hollywood's accused

Maya Salam

The 11 ultimate Canberra presents are here

Tweenhills owners Heather and John Kane.

Nuts about chestnuts? This could be your ideal tree change

Jessica and Antony Michaelson with one-year-old Sophia under the famous Christmas lights in Bissenberger Crescent in ...

Kambah's famous Christmas lights are back and more magical

Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in a scene from I, Tonya.

I, Margot, the new queen of Hollywood

Andrew Hornery

We're drinking differently, DrinkWise report says.

Is 'Winefulness' the secret to festive cheer?

Jo Carnegie

Amal and George Clooney decided on "normal" names for their kids.

George and Amal sent a note to passengers on flight

Natalie Reilly

"It’s easy to get carried away at Christmas, particularly when you have children."

Clementine Ford's Christmas gift guide for kids

I'm so thankful I'm here and can hold my little boys.

After childbirth, strep infection nearly killed me

Erin Killian

Serena Williams wore two dresses to her wedding.

The celebrity wedding trend setting an unattainable ideal

COMMENT
Melissa Singer

Jennifer Lawrence at the annual Women in Hollywood Elle Awards.

Why actresses will wear black at Golden Globe Awards

COMMENT
Natalie Reilly

Kim Kardashian is calling for models of all ages.

Kim Kardashian hopes to fight ageism with new campaign

Ali Moore

Instagram @serenawilliams

'Is it weird that I get emotional?': Serena Williams on breastfeeding

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5 things I swore I'd never do as a mum

Photo: Vegemite

'Brace yourselves Australia': Vegemite icy poles polarise the internet

Hellenic Republic's signature Cypriot grain salad.

Australia's favourite recipe: the salad that cracked 1 million clicks

Neil Perry's beef bourguignonne.

The top 10 most Googled recipes of 2017 are...

Inca Mist

15 fab festive tipples to get the party started

There's plenty to love about Lisbon, Portugal.

The 18 best destinations of the year named

A woman poses for a selfie in front of the carcass of a humpback whale on Ipanema beach, in Rio de Janeiro.

Traveller letters: Selfie-taking tourists are disrespectful show-offs

The Byron Bay Railroad Company train.

World's first solar-powered railway launches in Byron Bay

Julietta Jameson

Still from the Nintendo Switch game THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD

Looking back at the 15 best games of 2017

Tim Biggs

Waiting times to order the flagship smartphone in the US, Apple's biggest market, have shortened to a few days from five ...

Apple shoppers go cold on the iPhone X

The Eta Carinae Nebula, Dr Wolf's favourite item in the southern sky. It includes a star that was one of the brightest ...

Interactive atlas allows us to explore universe in amazing detail

Andy Sum

Why did the Crossy Road dev do a horror game?

Kotaku

NBN customer complaints about being short-changed on speed have resulted in refunds.

Cheap NBN deals: will they be worth it?

2011 Holden Barina Spark

Is buying a used Holden Barina Spark a good idea?

David Morley

2017 Peugeot 3008.

Is this Australia's most underrated SUV?

Stephen Ottley

Hyundai's Sonata is a compelling medium-sized sedan.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium she says, he says review

David McCowen

Jaguar i-Pace.

The most anticipated cars of 2018 revealed

Drive staff

2018 BMW X1.

Cheaper BMW X1 revealed

Dom Tripolone

2018 Toyota Prado Kakadu.

Does the Toyota Prado belong in the city?

Stephen Ottley

Michael Matthews won the Tour de France green jersey.

What were your biggest Canberra sport stories of 2017?

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says it's up to Siliva Havili to make the most of his opportunity in Canberra.

Stuart challenges hookers to be NRL ready

Relentless: Marsh and Smith virtually assured the tourists could not win the Ashes.

Urn within reach after Smith and Marsh demoralise England

The Marches.

'Best day of my life': Geoff's joy at new member of Marsh ton club

Cavalry first-base Boss Moanaroa hit a bomb to beat the Heat.

Cavalry Boss calls walk-off bomb

Canberra Capitals young gun Abbey Wehrung. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Canberra's Abbey Wehrung determined to earn Opals spot

John Rogers says he never saw match fixing at state level.

John Rogers rubbishes talk of match fixing in Australian cricket

Christian Lealiifano.

Lealiifano's Ulster stint could bring luck of the Irish to Brumbies