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House fire in Banks engulfs tree

House fire in Banks engulfs tree

The fire was quickly controlled with the support of quick thinking neighbours.

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David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work
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David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work

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'It's disgusting really': taxi drivers accused of setting upfront fees
Taxis

'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
Eastman jury to return for sixth day of deliberations
Eastman trial

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
Is the National Wine Show looking for judges just like you?
Canberra life

Is the National Wine Show looking for judges just like you?

Judging a wine show is a serious affair, but could there be room on a panel for someone who just likes a drink?

  • by Karen Hardy
Audit 'may cast significant doubt' on Canberra business lobby's future
Finance

Audit 'may cast significant doubt' on Canberra business lobby's future

The Canberra Business Chamber says its future is secure despite an independent auditor warning the lobby group might be at risk of financial collapse.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Trio combines talents for innovative ceramic show 'Point of difference'
Canberra life

Trio combines talents for innovative ceramic show 'Point of difference'

The innovation that characterises contemporary ceramics is very much in evidence in this exhibition.

  • by Kerry-Anne Cousins
Canberra Now: School's out for protest; property owners avoid disputes
ACT government

Canberra Now: School's out for protest; property owners avoid disputes

Plus a Canberra businesswoman's plan to help students ahead of school formals; and backlash to rapper's alleged Spilt Milk comments.

  • by Doug Dingwall
Changes to Indonesian classes short-sighted
Opinion
Letters

Changes to Indonesian classes short-sighted

A long history of teaching Indonesian at Narrabundah is at risk because of resourcing issues.

  • by Letters to the Editor
Big houses and tiny units: new report reveals size of Canberra homes
Infrastructure

Big houses and tiny units: new report reveals size of Canberra homes

The average floor area of new apartments in 2017-18 in Canberra is 118.0 square metres- and that's a big increase.

  • by Han Nguyen
Why you should care that motor accident compensation is being dismantled
Opinion
Canberra

Why you should care that motor accident compensation is being dismantled

The proposed changes to motor accident compensation laws will not be easy for injured people. It will be a hellscape.

  • by Felix Blumer