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Affordability and community spirit drive Holt through times of change

Big blocks and tight-knit charm make Holt Canberra's hidden gem.

The Canberra Times · 19 min ago

Redundancy payouts hit $5m amid a morale dip in this department

Staff slam executive leadership in damning census results.

The Canberra Times · 19 min ago

Find out which 50 public servants could soon be given the powers of their minister

Sweeping defence bill quietly expands executive war powers.

The Canberra Times · 19 min ago

How the US midterm election results redefine Australia's security

Shift in power reshapes the US alliance.

The Canberra Times · 19 min ago

Not appy, Jan. How smart devices can fuel misery

A simple on and off switch is often the smartest choice.

The Canberra Times · 49 min ago

Fairbairn golf course to be saved as Albanese govt pivots on Defence asset sales

Community feedback and site constraints prompted a change of heart.

The Canberra Times · 16 hrs ago

She forgot to lock the door. Two children were attacked. She said the blame was an 'oversimplification'

'Potential for loss of a life.'

The Canberra Times · 1 day ago

Common decency should still win out as we shop for bargains

David Jones collapses into administration.

The Canberra Times · 1 day ago

'Extraordinarily bad': swimmers cry-out for 'forgotten' aquatic centre in Commonwealth Park plans

Canberra Airport chief executive Stephen Byron says that's not the case

The Canberra Times · 1 day ago

A newborn, a high-risk pregnancy, and a husband deported over this one word

Separated by border officials, a family fights a $20,000 ban.

The Canberra Times · 1 day ago

The Big Splash 'restaurant' will be open only on Sundays. And Access Canberra is OK with that

'Big Splash is open for business,' the lenders say on their website.

The Canberra Times · 1 day ago

'Always looking': PM signals hunt is on for APS 'efficiencies'

Commonwealth public sector wages grew 7.2 per cent in 2025-26.

The Canberra Times · 2 days ago

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