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'A lot of charity money doesn't go to good local causes': Canberra asked to open its big heart

Hands Across Canberra hopes to raise more than $500,000 for 55 local charities in its second annual Canberra Day appeal.

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Bibles and black eyes lure Raiders' Papalii to the ring

Subscriber: Josh Papalii still remembers the sight of his cousin Alex Leapai turning up to church black-eyed and bruised.

What happens to a govt giving bucks for ballots?

Opinion: Without a truly independent regulator - with teeth - we can expect more of the same from politicians, writes Jenna Price.

Raiders players facing stiffer financial penalties

Subscriber: Corey Harawira-Naera and Corey Horsburgh are facing stiff financial sanctions by the NRL following their drink-driving.

A tribute to Pooh Bear's Corner, one year on

Canberra artist Michael Ashley continues to capture the mood of the community with this beautiful image of Pooh Bear's Corner on the Clyde.

Times Past

A fond family farewell dominated the front page of The Canberra Times, on this day 32 years ago. The grounds of Government House came alive to music of Mozart and Bizet as many Canberra people took the opportunity to farewell the Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. READ MORE