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'It's disgusting really': taxi drivers accused of setting upfront fees
The Canberra Times has learned of three incidents where a taxi driver attempted to set a fixed rate overnight on Saturday.
- by Han Nguyen
'It's not their money': retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan
At two separate events, mum and dad investors blasted an opposition plan to change tax breaks on shares.
- by Colin Kruger
Eastman jury to return for sixth day of deliberations
The ACT Supreme Court jury deliberating a verdict in the trial of accused murderer David Harold Eastman was sent home about 3pm on Tuesday.
- by Alexandra Back
Court told of possible death threats if war hero's accuser is named
Woman who has accused Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, of domestic violence could be killed if her identity became known, court has heard.
- by Adam Cooper
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Little Troy went to hospital with a fever. A day later, he was dead
A toddler's death from sepsis less than 24 hours after being discharged from hospital probably could have been prevented, an inquest has heard.
- by Robert Crawford
Rise of PayPass threatens the Royal Australian Mint
The national auditor has found the mint is yet to make up for falling profits following years of dwindling coin use.
- by Doug Dingwall
Opinion
Population
Why PM has had a change of heart on population
The Prime Minister's plans to cut migration will please a lot of ordinary voters and enrage big business.
- by Ross Gittins
ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser's new war on Aunty
For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.
- by Robert Moran
Ivanka Trump used personal email for govt business
White House ethics officials learnt of Trump's repeated use of personal email when reviewing emails.
- by Carol D. Leonnig and Josh Dawsey
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Public service
'I wouldn't play ball': NSW public servant sacked after reporting corrupt conduct
- by Joanne McCarthy
Explainer
The Future Fix
'Shocking results' that show public servants are facing a 'crisis of confidence'
- by Jessica Irvine
National
Three men arrested over alleged Melbourne terror plot
- by Melissa Cunningham, Robyn Grace & Tammy Mills
Politics
'He misled the Victorian people': Peter Dutton on the attack over Bourke Street
"He misled the Victorian people and he should come out and correct the record," the Home Affairs Minister said.
- by Michael Koziol
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Foreign Relations
Papua New Guinea rejects US criticisms of Chinese 'Belt and Road'
- by David Wroe
World
Property byallhomes
The Canberra auctions that defied the downward trend
Canberra’s clearance rate on Saturday was 44 per cent, but while signs point to a cooling market some properties found great success.
- by Lucy Bladen
Half of first-home buyers rely on help from parents to buy a home
Despite improving affordability in Australia’s biggest housing markets, 49 per cent of first-home buyers get help from parents.
- by David Ross
Business
'It's not their money': retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan
At two separate events, mum and dad investors blasted an opposition plan to change tax breaks on shares.
- by Colin Kruger
Small business
Entertainment
The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty
For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.
- by Robert Moran
SBS in 2019: New dramas, documentaries – and more 'slow TV'
Footage of a moving train – no music, no breaks – drew big audiences to SBS this year. In 2019, that concept will be expanded.
- by Michael Lallo
Trio combines talents for innovative ceramic show 'Point of difference'
- by Kerry-Anne Cousins
Review
Art reviews
'Uncomfortable truths': Boynes still pushing boundaries in exhibition
- by Sasha Grishin
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The importance of sleep - and how to help your child get it
Sleep is very important to a child’s health and development - not to mention their parents’ health.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A new pill could revolutionise hair loss treatments
A trial testing Minoxidil in pill form shows promise for men losing their locks.
- by HealthShare
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Sport
'Fresh' Raiders ready to end Brisbane drought in magic round
Jarrod Croker is one of the only players to have won a game for the Raiders in Brisbane. But he says they're unfazed about the magic round's daunting venue.
- by Chris Dutton
FFA vice chair may have to excuse herself from A-League expansion vote
Former Capital Football boss Heather Reid has declared a potential conflict of interest and could withdraw from the A-League expansion process.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
