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Opinion
Public service
Can Thodey, or Shorten, stop bleeding in the public service?
Without reforms, public servants are doomed to be handmaidens to dumber policy, more cronyism, less probity and more waste.
- by Jack Waterford
Perspective
Gun control
Pauline Hanson and the ooze of Port Arthur conspiracy mania
The conspiracy theories began right after Martin Bryant murdered 35 innocents. Two decades later, the delusions are still troubling a political leader.
- by Tony Wright
Here's who will lose out the most if cannabis laws change
Lawyers warn this group could be needlessly criminalised by fines that would be introduced under the ACT's new cannabis regime.
- by Katie Burgess
No appeal for engineer who sought $1.8m damages after 'fart bullying'
Engineer who claims colleague repeatedly farted near him and "thrusted his bum" at him has vowed to go to the High Court after losing bullying case on appeal.
- by Rick Goodman
More top stories
Canberra Metro's light rail safety videos feature some familiar faces
Ever wish you could rugby tackle someone who tries to get on the bus before you get off? You might find some joy in these new safety videos.
- by Finbar O'Mallon
I slept through seven white tail spider bites
Denial is comfortable when you are faced with the thought of a spider crawling on your face in your sleep.
- by Fleta Page
How long it takes Canberra first-home buyers to save for a deposit
It takes almost five years for a first-home buyer couple to save a 20 per cent deposit for a house in Canberra.
Mystery family behind the $127b Mars chocolate empire
The Mars family sits on top of a $127 billion chocolate fortune and have made maintaining their secrecy a "way of life".
- by Hillary Hoffower
Opinion
Political infighting
Star or embarrassment? The weird rise of Teena McQueen
The way Teena McQueen rose to the top of the Liberal Party left cabinet ministers aghast.
- by David Crowe
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Canberra
Public Service
National
Sydney Airport planes grounded after smoke detected in control tower
- by Matt Bungard, Ben Grubb and Laura Chung
Politics
Multi-property owning landlords grow as negative gearing wanes
The proportion of Australians losing money on rental homes is falling but new figures reveal a growing number of people with at least three properties.
- by Shane Wright
World
Property byallhomes
Land tax exemptions for ACT landlords using community housing providers
A maximum of 100 properties will be eligible for the exemption in a pilot program set to take place over the next two years.
- by Lucy Bladen
'It was a bit of a death trap': Three celebrities talk about their first homes
The experience of buying a home was much the same for these three media personalities as it was for any another Australian.
- by Amelia Barnes
Business
Opinion
Retail
Aussie retailers are fighting the Amazon Armageddon - and winning
The online giant has been far less aggressive entering this market than anticipated, and local retailers are staging a successful rearguard action.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
Why Dave Hughes wore a nappy on stage
The show must go on, as they say. But Hughesy has taken this attitude to extreme lengths.
- by Michael Lallo
Trump says FBI and Justice Department will look into Jussie Smollett case
In a tweet, Trump called the case "outrageous" and "an embarrassment to our Nation!"
- by Megan Crepeau
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Sullivans Cove cleans up at World Whiskies Awards
The Tasmanian distiller continues their global domination of the whisky world.
- by James Atkinson
Review
Video games
Pitfalls and pipe cleaners in Yoshi's cheerful, childish lands
Yoshi returns with a wonderful handmade look and a streamlined, accessible take on his most traditional adventures.
- by Tim Biggs
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
Saturday serve: Facebook and Twitter need to become verified
"Someone has to be accountable for this." Geoff Toovey was right and six years after the ex-Manly coach's legendary blow up that someone is social media.
- by David Polkinghorne
How Canberra Royals can help launch Canadian World Cup dream
Ryan Kotlewski dreams of playing against the All Blacks at the World Cup. But his journey to Japan will start with a different sort of daunting challenge.
- by Chris Dutton
