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Decentralisation Minister Bridget McKenzie used the federal budget to announce more public servants would be relocated.

Coalition's hidden promise to relocate more public servants from Canberra

Doug Dingwall
1hr ago

Richard "Dick" Cater, 82, was allegedly murdered by a child aged under 18 in March 2019. Photo: Facebook

Teen pleads not guilty to allegedly bashing man to death at Palmerston

Elliot Williams
2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Scott Morrison lashes 'un-Australian' vegan protesters

Latika Bourke
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Labor's Penny Wong demands to know cost of government advertising ahead of election being called.

Senators clash over government election advertising

Matt Coughlan
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Activists chained themselves to a Goulburn slaughterhouse from 2am on Monday. Photo: Facebook.

Animal activists target abattoirs in wave of nationwide protests

Latika Bourke, Andrew Brown

Sarah Fowler, 22, has lived with chronic pain since childhood. Chronic pain was estimated to cost Canberra's economy over $2 million last year. Photo Elesa Kurtz

'Insane pain': This Canberran wants more for those with chronic pain

Finbar O'Mallon

A armed police office stands guard outside the entrance to the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo: Mark Baker/AAP

OPINION
Even the alleged perpetrators of terrorism deserve a fair trial

Tamsin Paige

Public servant Julia Sisson's parents are both seeking home care packages and have been on wait lists since September last year, with indications that they might not receive help for another 10 months.

New industry born out of 'frustrating' aged care system

Cassandra Morgan

How Canberra students fared in the latest NAPLAN test

Canberra mum battles rare cancer - with a little help from her friends

Fire destroys Queanbeyan home

Rapid flu test could save lives and slash needless hospital admissions, study finds

Decentralisation Minister Bridget McKenzie used the federal budget to announce more public servants would be relocated.

Coalition's hidden promise to relocate more public servants from Canberra

1hr ago

Police are looking for a man who allegedly kicked a teen who egged Senator Fraser Anning last month.

Police searching for man who attacked 'Egg boy'

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Mark Porter is marking turning 42 by running his first marathon as part of The Canberra Times Australian Running Festival on April 14. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

He's turning 42 and this Canberran will mark it by the kilometre

Dr Adolfo Orsi joined the judging panel for Auto Italia, Canberra's own celebration of Italian automobilia. Photo: Peter Brewer

Italian automotive royalty joins the Canberra cognoscenti

An artist's impression of the planned $498.7 million redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial.

Leading architects turn back on war memorial redevelopment

There are many reasons to love Canberra in Autumn. Who doesn't love playing in the leaves?

OPINION
Five things I love about autumn in Canberra

Scott Morrison lashes 'un-Australian' vegan protesters

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5 foodie things to do

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Queanbeyan lose, but bounce back with ex-Raider signing

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Fire destroys Queanbeyan home

08:23AM

Animal activists target abattoirs in wave of nationwide protests

08:19AM

Canberra Now: New look for CT and new recycling hub for Fyshwick

06:14AM

Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced another review. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Backlash to natural therapies rebate ban spurs new review

Only 25 per cent of poll respondents felt the Coalition's climate policy was preferable Photo: Terry Cunningham.

Voters back Labor to deal with climate change: new poll

Tony Abbott arrives at Sarah and Lachlan Murdoch’s 20th anniversary party at Bondi Icebergs in Sydney. 28th March 2019 Photo: Janie Barrett

'Diabolically bad' poll: Abbott facing 12% swing to lose seat

Secretary of the Home Affairs Department Michael Pezzullo wrote to Labor's Shayne Neumann.

Home Affairs releases visa details right before election

Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers his federal budget lunch address at the Four Seasons hotel in Sydney on Friday. Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Taxpayers foot multimillion-dollar ad bill in final days before election is called

David Crowe

The Coalition government made the unprecedented move of redacting analysis and information from the audit of Australia's purchase of Hawkei light-protected vehicles.

Inquiry calls for more scrutiny after Defence audit report redacted

Doug Dingwall

Scott Morrison, right, has maintained his lead on key personal approval ratings over Bill Shorten but the government is well behind Labor.

Poll result puts Morrison government on course for major election defeat

David Crowe

Decentralisation Minister Bridget McKenzie used the federal budget to announce more public servants would be relocated.

Coalition's hidden promise to relocate more public servants from Canberra

Doug Dingwall
1hr ago

Democratic process has been side-stepped by voting system

Letters to the Editor

OPINION
To tackle social media, democracies must learn more about algorithms

Chris Zappone

Voters face a real choice at federal election

The Canberra Times

Alexander Hoskison as a World War I soldier in Queers. Photo Janelle McMenamin.

Individual stories movingly chronicle a century of queer history in Britain

Peter Wilkins

Madeleine Kelly, Canberra Birds: Cute craft for the painting archive, 2019 in I thought I heard a bird. Photo: 5 Foot Photography.

Two exhibitions that provide a dialogue between us and our environment

Kerry-Anne Cousins

Potted Potter by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions will be showing at Canberra Theatre Centre.
From left, James Percy as Harry Potter and Joseph Maudsley as everyone else.

Potted Potter: all 7 Harry Potter books performed in 70 minutes

Serena Coady

Alexander Hoskison as a World War I soldier in Queers. Photo Janelle McMenamin.

Individual stories movingly chronicle a century of queer history in Britain

Join chef Christophe Gregoire at Les Tres Bon for a French-themed dinner as part of Canberra Wine Week. Photo: Jamila Toderas

5 foodie things to do

Karen Hardy
2hrs ago

Diary Road, Fyshwick was littered with cars due to limited parking options at The Forage.

'Please let us out': The Forage guests stuck in traffic jam for hours

Elliot Williams

Raiders prop Sia Soliola says they're getting confidence from closing out games. Photo: AAP Image/Michael Chambers.

Raiders taking confidence from closing out game: Soliola

Bradley Martin opens the scoring for the Rams, as they begin their title defence with a win. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Queanbeyan lose, but bounce back with ex-Raider signing

Edward Nketia reacts after claiming the Australian 100m championship. Photo: AAP Image/Steve Christo.

Edward Nketia caught in a trans-Tasman tug of war

David Pocock will face a fitness test before any potential Brumbies return this weekend. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Can David Pocock help turn around Brumbies' season?

The Cooma Tigers were too good for Tuggeranong United.

Argentina tour pays off for the Cooma Tigers

Caden Helmers

Lauren Wells slaimed another national title. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Lauren Wells breaks 55-second barrier to claim 12th title

Caden Helmers

History teaches the Raiders to be wary of the hype surrounding the start of the 2019 campaign. Photo: Dave Acree/NRL Photos

Mad Monday: History teaches Raiders to temper expectations

David Polkinghorne

Nathan Hart celebrates his first men's sprint win at the national cycling championships in Brisbane on Thursday.

Nathan Hart secures first sprint win after training regime change

Jasper Lindell

HERO: Mark Donaldson VC's courage under fire saved lives in Afghanistan. On ANZAC Day, he will be honoured by the Australian War Memorial when he delivers a first hand account of his bravery.

"We don't leave anyone behind": Donaldson's courage under fire embodies the ANZAC spirit

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Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

Ready for a cool change?

What is a gigabyte? Many people don't know what data usage is required for even the most common activities like streaming videos.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

People can now live free from the worry of hepatitis C.

Test, cure, live

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Why you should make your next holiday a self-drive trip

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Keeping your loved-ones close across the world

Emma Brown

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Only eight complaints were made about operating wind farms in 2018, commissioner Andrew Dyer says.

Wind farms more accepted, watchdog says

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Kenyan refugee Quincy Timberlake is facing a committal hearing accused of killing his son.

Kenyan boy scarred before death: witnesses

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John Christianos' body was found at a Melbourne storage facility 17 years after he disappeared .

Man gets Vic murder charge reduced

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Optus has been fined $25,000 after failing to report thousands of dollars in political donations.

Optus fined over NSW political donations

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Two healers have been slapped with bans after allegedly treating Melbourne clients with frog poison.

Healers slapped with bans over frog poison

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Animal rights' protesters blocked the intersections of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne.

Cops arrest 38 in Melbourne vegan protest

Melissa Meehan and Oliver Caffrey
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Police are looking for a man who allegedly kicked a teen who egged Senator Fraser Anning last month.

Police searching for man who attacked 'Egg boy'

30m ago

Abattoirs invaded in day of animal activist protests

Kim Chappell
32m ago

Maria and Serena delve into the realm of online dating.

When a 25-year-old introduces a 55-year-old to online dating

Serena Coady

PET FRIENDLLY: Carpet Court recently released a range of pet-proof flooring, the Pinnacle Collection, which is durable, easy to maintain, scratch resistant and non-slip.

Cleaning up after your pet

FRIEND OR FOE: Tim Silverton with the 1950s Massey Ferguson tractor that almost claimed his life in an accident in February. Picture: Brodie Weeding

The 1950s Massey Ferguson tractor that nearly killed Tim

Lachlan Bennett

Super result in Boot caps off syndicate's almighty weekend

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Super result in Boot caps off syndicate's almighty weekend

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Harris Thompson of Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, Western Australia, is set to take on his first royal judging experience at Sydney over the weekend. Photo by Emily H Photography.

Harris welcomes first royal judging experience

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Harris Thompson of Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, Western Australia, is set to take on his first royal judging experience at Sydney over the weekend. Photo by Emily H Photography.

Harris welcomes first royal judging experience

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Allan Fletcher, Glenroy, Glen Innes, was awarded grand champion Angus heifers. He is pictured with his Angus steers. The heavier portion sold for 317c/kg at 310 kilograms to return $980/hd while the remaining 245 kilogram steers made 350c/kg to return $896/hd.

Glen Innes weaners hit 353c/kg

Allan Fletcher, Glenroy, Glen Innes, was awarded grand champion Angus heifers. He is pictured with his Angus steers. The heavier portion sold for 317c/kg at 310 kilograms to return $980/hd while the remaining 245 kilogram steers made 350c/kg to return $896/hd.

Glen Innes weaners hit 353c/kg

Molonglo River Reserve’s giant kangaroo.

Bouncing back: giant kangaroo spotted in Molonglo Valley

Tim the Yowie Man

The noose … centrepiece of an audio-visual well worth seeing.

Museum highlights the horrors of gaol time in Dubbo

John Rozentals

The Arkaba Walk. Photo - South Australian Tourism Commission

Forget the Netflix binge, bring on a winter adventure

From left, Dawn Wilson of Gungahlin, Jamie and Emily Percival of Wright, and Mackenzie 5 weeks. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Socials: The Handmade Markets at EPIC.

From left, Adam Rollston of Casey and his daughter Grace 8, Jamie Rollston of Casey, and Olivia Malton of Charnwood. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Socials: St. Patrick's Day at the Canberra Irish Club

Margaret Lang from Leeton and Margaret Perry from Bredbo
Photo Elesa Kurtz

Socials: National Sheepdog Trials Championship