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Canberra Now: Howard denies snubbing city; and health results drop

Canberra Now: Howard denies snubbing city; and health results drop

Plus Christmas lights with meaning; and a planning loophole for granny flats closed.

  • by Doug Dingwall

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New reports show things are getting worse, not better at our hospitals
Health

New reports show things are getting worse, not better at our hospitals

The ACT was the worst performing jurisdiction in the country across multiple elective surgery and emergency department performance indicators.

  • by Daniella White
ACT Health to look overseas to stem mental health nurse shortages
Health

ACT Health to look overseas to stem mental health nurse shortages

The government has created a workforce committee as the result of a review into the ACT's inpatient mental health services.

  • by Daniella White
We should be focused on creating a better city – not a bigger city
Opinion
Letters

We should be focused on creating a better city – not a bigger city

Want a solution to urban sprawl? How about curbing population growth?

  • by Letters to the editor
Land sale: Last Mr Fluffy auction for 2018
Sales

Land sale: Last Mr Fluffy auction for 2018

A total of 260 former Mr Fluffy blocks have sold this year.

  • by Han Nguyen
Jim Murphy's still enjoying the good times 40 years on
Canberra life

Jim Murphy's still enjoying the good times 40 years on

When the late Jim Murphy opened his Fyshwick store 40 years ago, few people gave him much chance of surviving. Now the next generation is looking to the future.

  • by Karen Hardy
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Canberra's future needs to be planned
Editorial

Canberra's future needs to be planned

While Canberra has a long way to go before it faces the congestion issues seen in Sydney and Canberra the potential is definitely there.

  • by The Canberra Times
Christmas lights in Chifley have special meaning
Christmas

Christmas lights in Chifley have special meaning

The special bond between two sisters is celebrated in these lights.

  • by Megan Doherty
'No regrets' on Lodge, but Howard reveals what he loves about Canberra
John Howard

'No regrets' on Lodge, but Howard reveals what he loves about Canberra

Former prime minister John Howard maintains he spent more time in Canberra than Sydney, despite making Kirribilli his official residence.

  • by Sally Pryor
David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work
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David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work

Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.

Canberra hearts hip hop: Spotify announces most streamed songs of 2018
Canberra life

Canberra hearts hip hop: Spotify announces most streamed songs of 2018

Prepare to be delighted, disappointed or utterly confused about the creative punctuation the kids are using in their artist names these days.

  • by Serena Coady