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Tuesday, 7 May 2024
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Government also questioned on future of Canberra stadium.
Dana Daniel
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There will be 35,000 new jobs in the next five years: report
Lanie Tindale
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Erin Patterson faced three murder, five attempted murder charges.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Erin Patterson faces media in August 2023 (main image) with Don and Gail Patterson (top left) and Heather and Ian Wilkinson (bottom left). Pictures ACA/supplied/Facebook
These are recommendations for a city no one seems to have been to.
Sally Pryor
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In need of promotion? Canberra, the unknowable city. Picture by Karleen Minney
Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
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From left to right: Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth and Anna Wintour. Pictures AP / Sipa USA / EPA
But a Greens member has slammed the committee's findings.
Lucy Bladen
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Jo Clay put forward a bill to ban fossil fuel advertising at Canberra sporting venues. Main picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'I can't say I shouldn't have done it,' the 63-year-old said.
Bageshri Savyasachi
But many will graduate before the program begins.
Lucy Arundell
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Nursing student Angeline Reed will miss out on new government payments for placements when they start in July 2025. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Ona Coffee's Ryan Nguyen is off to represent Canberra.
Karen Hardy
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Hundreds of thousands of dollars and valuable court time is being wasted.
Crispin Hull
Pauline Hanson, second on left, arrives at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney. Picture AAP
A post-mortem will confirm whether the body is that of Tim Lyons.
Lucy Bladen, Peter Brewer
Point Hut human remains may be those of man who went missing in December
The government should revamp the AIS, an inquiry has found.
Dana Daniel
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Canberra MP Alicia Payne chairs the joint committee that held an inquiry into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia's national capital. Picture by Karleen Minney
Len Ikitau and Darcy Swain's emotional response to new deal.
Chris Dutton
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A Senate inquiry looking at the high prices at supermarket checkouts amid cost of living concerns is due to hand down its final report.
Andrew Brown
A Senate inquiry is set to hand down its finding into supermarket pricing strategies. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
They say the dispute will not impact the $280 million development.
Brittney Levinson
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The chief of Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal but Israel says the terms do not meet its demands and is pressing ahead with a military operation in Rafah.
Mohammed Salem, Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Ari Rabinovitch
Hamas says it has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israel presses ahead with strikes. (AP PHOTO)
We started with a hollowed out APS, hidden from view. It's time to do much better.
Katy Gallagher
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Katy Gallagher, Minister for Public Service, says the government is rebuilding a fit-for-purpose public service to a standard Australians deserve and expect. Picture AAP
A first-time winner took out the top spot for girls.
Jessica Belzycki
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The department of customer service has revealed the top baby names for 2023 in NSW. Picture Canva images.
The home had been extensively renovated.
Brittney Levinson
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The prime minister has made his views clear to China after Australian lives were endangered by a Chinese jet which dropped flares in front of a navy helicopter.
Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou • 1hr ago
Flares were dropped about 300m in front of the Australian Seahawk chopper. (HANDOUT/ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY)
The Canberra Raiders have signed their future halfback.
David Polkinghorne
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All the vendors will be making it spicy.
Karen Hardy
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The Verity Lane Market Chilli Week menu is not for the faint hearted. Picture by Ben Calvert
Matt Millar and Sia Soliola hoped to raise $60,000 for charity.
David Polkinghorne
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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart and Canberra golf star Matt Millar get to work of raising money for St Vincent de Paul. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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Senator shares personal account of how she 'pieced myself together'.
Dana Daniel
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Experts say government has no other option but 'compulsory regulation'.
Dana Daniel
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Former ACCC Chairman Professor Allan Fels says the government needs to crack down on Meta using AI to serve up fake news.
The backdated move is set to help more than 3 million Aussies.
Dana Daniel
The government's move is aimed to ease cost-of-living pressures on students. Picture Shutterstock
'The problem is fundamentally one of supply.'
Dana Daniel
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged almost $1 billion to support victim survivors fleeing violent homes. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Peter Greste says the News Media Bargaining Code was destined to fail.
Dana Daniel
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The discussion between the Australian government and Meta over journalism continues. Picture Shutterstock
Katy Gallagher has slammed the Coalition's outsourcing.
Miriam Webber
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CSIRO consulting on potential cuts across the agency.
Miriam Webber
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CSIRO has told staff it is considering cuts to about 70 jobs following reviews of two separate areas. Picture by Katherine Griffiths
'The APS should lead by example,' Katy Gallagher says.
Miriam Webber
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher says employers have a critical role to play in supporting victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Erin Patterson faced three murder, five attempted murder charges.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
The principal said the position of the students was 'untenable'.
Carla Mascarenhas • 33m ago
Entrance to Yarra Valley Grammar School in Ringwood, Victoria. Picture via Google Streetview
Leaked survey and letters describe a 'lack of trust'.
Emily Anderson
A file photo of a patient receiving care at an Aboriginal health service. Picture by James Ross/AAP Photos
Keep Cash Campaign urges people to use cash where possible.
Eileen Wood
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Without cash how would we pay for that bargain at the garage sale or swap meet. ACM file picture
A first-time winner took out the top spot for girls.
Jessica Belzycki
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The department of customer service has revealed the top baby names for 2023 in NSW. Picture Canva images.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars and valuable court time is being wasted.
Crispin Hull
Teals and independents are terms used interchangeably - but they're not the same thing.
Zoë Wundenberg
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Independent MP Helen Haines, for example, represents her community through engagement and consultation. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
And the govt must make it burdensome for all of us to be environmentally friendly.
Barb de Corti
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Sustainability starts at home. Picture Shutterstock
Assisting those with pain and disabilities would be an ACT vote-winner.
Letters to the Editor
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Why isn't southside hydrotherapy an election issue this year?
Canberra needs more dedicated cycle paths
The Canberra Times
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How can we make the ACT a cycle city?
Police said the man fled before being extradited to the ACT.
Lanie Tindale
Tech entrepreneur denies dragging woman across floor, pulling hair.
Lanie Tindale
Lawyer Kamy Saeedi, left, with Michael James McGoogan, 37, right, outside the ACT Magistrates Court. Picture by Lanie Tindale
Police say a man stepped from a car, and fired at the victim.
Lucy Arundell
The man allegedly drove up to the victim in a hatchback. Picture supplied.
Police say the man grabbed the victim by the neck while in a hotel.
Staff Reporters
Man tries to drag victim into room and stab him in unprovoked attack: police
He helped a stalker breach court order not to contact victim.
Hannah Neale
Tiger Rosemont, who was sentenced on Thursday. Picture Facebook
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I couldn't tell where the CGI ended and the set design began.
Cris Kennedy
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Everything from ABBA to a Star Wars-theme fete and mouth-watering roti.
Megan Doherty
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"I probably cried more watching that than the birth of my kids."
Josh Leeson
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
Where do our chefs like to eat on their night off?
Karen Hardy
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The recipe for Rebel Rebel's popular prawns with bay leaf butter will be in the book. Picture by Ashley St George
Free-to-air TV highlights May 3-9
Glen Humphries
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A red pill called Stiff Nights was supposed to be the herbal competitor to Viagra, according to the really very underwhelming doco The Great Erection Deception.
Ona Coffee's Ryan Nguyen is off to represent Canberra.
Karen Hardy
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Ryan Nguyen will represent the ACT at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo. Picture supplied
Matt Millar and Sia Soliola hoped to raise $60,000 for charity.
David Polkinghorne
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The Canberra Raiders have signed their future halfback.
David Polkinghorne
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Len Ikitau and Darcy Swain's emotional response to new deal.
Chris Dutton
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Darcy Swain, left and Len Ikitau were overcome by emotions on Monday.
The Force have swooped on a Brumbies star for next season.
Chris Dutton, David Polkinghorne
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Darcy Swain has joined the Western Force on a two-year deal. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'He's got the personality and toughness to play at that level'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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An uncomfortable but necessary conversation finally took place.
Melanie Dinjaski
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The GWS Giants run through a banner calling out domestic violence. Picture Getty Images
Gungahlin Enclosed has been off-limits for weeks. And may still need time.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Gungahlin United defeated Canberra Croatia on Sunday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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The home had been extensively renovated.
Brittney Levinson
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A Canberra home with a Queenslander feel has set a suburb record. Picture supplied
They say the dispute will not impact the $280 million development.
Brittney Levinson
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An artist's impression of The Markets apartments in Belconnen. Picture supplied
The first crewed test flight for Boeing's gumdrop-shaped capsule Starliner has been postponed for at least 24 hours over a technical issue.
Joey Roulette and Steve Gorman • 18m ago
When police arrived at the last known campsite of Australian and American surfers missing in Mexico, it was clear that something had gone violently wrong.
Mark Stevenson • 31m ago
It was clear something had gone violently wrong when police arrived at the Robinsons' last campsite. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
A US Army staff sergeant remains in Russian custody after being arrested in a port city on charges of stealing from a girlfriend.
Lolita C. Baldor • 1hr ago
An American soldier has been arrested in Russian port city Vladivostok on charges of stealing. (AP PHOTO)
An extraordinary tree is at the root of many excellent experiences.
Kate Armstrong
Swap big-city thrills in Canada for the charms of country Quebec.
Sarah Maguire
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Destination next: The Canadian hotspot that belongs on your bucket list
Best of the west just got closer.
Marlene Even
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
The 2024 numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic figures.
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
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The Porsche Taycan has been recalled in Australia as over time the electric sedan's battery could pose a fire risk.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class range has been reduced to just one model with the launch of the latest generation. It's priced from $131,500 before on-roads.
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
With the new Symbioz, Renault has added another car to its ever-growing lineup of crossovers, but it's unclear if it'll arrive in Australia.
Derek Fung
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Contrary to popular opinion, it isn't illegal for L-platers to use cruise control in Australia... though it mightn't be the best idea.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Insurer Allianz says it has already stopped fraudsters who have used AI to doctor images and submit phoney insurance claims.
Max Davies
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Royal Air Force veteran Rob Thomas ran 192 kilometres during the March On Challenge to raise money for Soldier On.
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Prorox has been proven to reduces symptoms of overactive bladder by improving the tone of the bladder muscle and surrounding areas.
Prorox can help reduce Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms which impact more than half of middle-aged men. Picture Shutterstock
Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
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Mother's Day gift-guide inspired by the real women in our lives.
Miranda Aitken
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Photo by Shutterstock.
'So long to our friend, our king Bernard Hill,' Elijah Wood said.
Anna Houlahan
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Bernard Hill shot by Viggo Mortensen (left) in Boys of the Blackstuff (centre) and in Lord of the Rings (right). Picture Viggo Mortensen/Alan Bleasdale/NewLine Cinema
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Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
It's a dog's life in the capital.
Keegan Carroll
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Phil Orrell and Jenna Harb, of Turner, with Chopper.
Brumbies fans were treated to a stunning win recently.
Canberra Times
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Sean Murray, of Perth, and Lauren Smith, of Calwell.