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Opinion
Federal budget
Labor is off and running
The case for company tax cuts is dead, as it's now conflated with corporate tax dodging and bank misconduct.
- by Jack Waterford
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Terrorism
One family behind suicide bombings at three churches in Indonesia
Christian communities are on edge as bombers have killed at least 11 people at churches in Indonesia's Surabaya City in East Java.
- by James Massola, Karuni Rompies & Amilia Rosa
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Accident
Cars crash at light rail construction site
Multiple emergency services crews responded after the crash at the corner of Wakefield and Northbourne avenues.
'Peter didn't snap. He thought this through': Father of shooting victims speaks
Aaron Cockman has revealed what police have told him of the events of the morning.
- by Lucy Cormack & Michaela Whitbourn
Education, Catholic systems yet to sign off on reforms
About three years after an expert panel called for urgent changes to Canberra's education system, two systems are yet to implement recommended changes.
- by Emily Baker
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Raiders
Austin faces stint on sidelines as Canberra Raiders fall
The Raiders' second-half fadeout against the Sharks was further compounded by an injury to Blake Austin.
- by Caden Helmers
'It feels like she was always supposed to be here': ACT calls for 100 new foster carers
Last year there were more than 800 children living in out of home care in the ACT.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
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Opinion & Perspectives
Coalition squeaks on decentralisation where it promised a roar
The Coalition is nothing but inconsistent when it comes to decentralising.
The Canberra Times
How Captain Cook became a contested national symbol
Captain Cook has loomed large in the federal government’s 2018 budget.
Tracy Ireland
Measures to tackle black economy are suspiciously totalitarian
The solution to Australia’s black economy is to cut taxes and red tape.
Matthew Lesh
Politics
Shorten vows to put Hanson at 'back of the queue' on preferences
Opposition Leader’s letter and its wording could encourage Senator Hanson to preference the Coalition.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Income tax
The verdicts are in on who gains the most from rival income tax plans
- by David Crowe
Welcome to the tax election. The fairness election. The enterprise election
- by Mark Kenny & Matt Wade
World
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Terrorism
Family of six, including nine-year-old, behind church suicide bombings in Indonesia
- by James Massola, Karuni Rompies & Amilia Rosa
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Business
ACCC names and shames most expensive petrol retailers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has named Coles Express as nation’s highest-priced petrol company in a new industry report.
- by Cole Latimer
Small business
Entertainment
Did Sam Perry change Boy George's tune in The Voice battle rounds?
After describing his appearance on the show as controversial, will Sam Perry win over the "queen of England"?
- by Broede Carmody
'We stand together': Women link arms in Cannes Film Festival protest
In 71 years of the Cannes festival, only 82 women directors have presented a competition film. This is compared with 1688 men.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan could be world's most luxurious SUV
It comes with all the trimmings, but this million-dollar machine is more resort than desert.
- by Toby Hagon
You can't outsource motherhood, but you can share the load
Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the unpaid contribution of mothers and grandmothers to families and communities.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Cars bydrive
Sport
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Raiders
Blake Austin faces stint on sidelines as Canberra Raiders fall to Sharks
Canberra's second-half fadeout at home to the Sharks on Sunday was further compounded by a key injury.
- by Caden Helmers
Is Raiders winger Nick Cotric good enough to play Origin this year?
Cotric scored another spectacular try and had another called back against the Sharks on Sunday.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
