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Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
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Alleged syndicate's motive in arson attack 'shrouded in uncertainty'
Hannah Neale • 2hrs ago
Fadi Marjan, left, is said to have aided an unknown arson attacker captured on CCTV, right. Pictures Facebook, ACT Polcing
The end of the Green Shed name: here's what is next for Mugga Lane
Staff Reporters
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Green Shed co-owner Charlie Bigg-Wither welcomed the audit into the procurement of reusable facility services. Picture by Karleen Minney
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Property
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
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Woman missing for a second time in a week
Lucy Arundell
Arpaege Spegnetto has gone missing from Garran. Picture supplied.
Man missing, believed to be travelling with a tent
Lucy Arundell
Anyone with information from Matthew Lau is asked to contact police. Picture supplied.
Court and Crime
Alleged syndicate's motive in arson attack 'shrouded in uncertainty'
Fadi Marjan, left, is said to have aided an unknown arson attacker captured on CCTV, right. Pictures Facebook, ACT Polcing
Hannah Neale • 2hrs ago
How Many More?
Man allegedly records hundreds of hours of conversations on planted phone
Jessica Howard
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A man is accused of using a planted phone to stalk a woman and keep her under surviellance. Picture file
'I'll drown you': man's alleged attack spree 'extremely disturbing'
Tim Piccione
Douglas Butler. Picture Facebook
Property and Development
'Derelict' Braddon units to be rebuilt after sitting empty for eight years
This Braddon public housing complex in Lowanna Street has been empty for eight years. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Lucy Bladen
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Andrew Barr backs putting negative gearing debate on the agenda
Carla Hancock
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr addresses the media on Wednesday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Gus' cafe included in new designs for luxury hotel
Brittney Levinson
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A landscaped atrium will be a feature of the new Garema Place hotel. Picture Fender Katsalidis
ACT Politics
Stood-down CIT chief granted another pay increase
Canberra Institute of Technology chief executive Leanne Cover, who has been stood down pending a corruption inquiry. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jasper Lindell
ACT pitched $20m study to speed up Canberra-Sydney train services
Jasper Lindell
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr at Canberra's train station. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Who is voting against voluntary assisted dying in the ACT
Lucy Bladen
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Liberal James Milligan will vote against the ACT's voluntary assisted dying bill. Picture by Gary Ramage
Public Service
Dutton vows to 're-prioritise Canberra-centric' funding
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton called out Canberra 'office jobs' in his budget reply speech. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Miriam Webber
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Liberals, Labor set for fiery debate on 17,000 APS jobs
Miriam Webber
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Liberal senator Jane Hume has criticised the increase to APS jobs. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Public service to grow by 12,000 in budget focused on service delivery
Miriam Webber
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Federal Politics
Peter Dutton's alternative - lower migration, more homes, and a populist swipe at billionaires
Opinion
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Michelle Grattan
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'Women don't feel safe': PM's gender champion calls for action
Dana Daniel
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Padma Raman says women's economic security and safety are linked.
Opinion
At least 33 women won't live to receive budget's DV funds
Jenna Price
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At least 33 women won't live long enough to benefit from the Leaving Violence program funds. Picture Shutterstock
Defence
Morrison's meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears
Scott Morrison and Donald Trump have discussed the AUKUS defence alliance during talks (file photo). (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Kat Wong
N Korea condemns UK, Australia and NZ for surveillance
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited arms factories to inspect rocket launchers. (AP PHOTO)
US, Philippines sink ship during South China Sea drills
The Philippines and US have conducted military drills in and near the disputed South China Sea. (AP PHOTO)
National
Worker wins legal fight in engineered stone safety fail
Engineered stone will be banned in Australia from July 1 following numerous cases of silicosis. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Samantha Lock • 1hr ago
Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild
Laine Clark • 1hr ago
The Queensland government has ruled out cutting the number of seats at the Gabba. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Dairy farmers concerns at Fonterra's 'step change'
Liv Casben • 1hr ago
Dairy giant Fonterra is considering a step-change that could include selling its Australian assets. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Explainers
Could Lehrmann face contempt of court action in the ACT? Who decides?
Explainer
Bruce Lehrmann. Picture by Gary Ramage
Tim Piccione
Explainer
A legal fight that burned all and provided a glimmer for publishers
Brendan Clift
Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann. Pictures by Karleen Minney
Explainer
The men and women with orange lanyards who can wield significant influence
Miriam Webber
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Monique Ryan, David Pocock, and Richard Colbeck. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll, Rod Thompson, Sitthixay Ditthavong
World
French police shoot and kill armed synagogue arsonist
Police in France have shot and killed an armed man who set fire to a synagogue in the town of Rouen. (AP PHOTO)
Tassilo Hummel and Dominique Vidalon • 50m ago
China's factories fire up but consumer slump persists
Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang
Factory output topped forecasts but retail slowed and property remained a drag on China's economy. (AP PHOTO)
Four dead in severe Texas storms, power cut to homes
David J. Phillip, Lisa Baumann and Christopher Weber
Heavy thunderstorms have pummelled southeast Texas for the second time this month. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race
New vehicle efficiency standards could boost the range of electric vehicles available in Australia. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
ACT pitched $20m study to speed up Canberra-Sydney train services
Jasper Lindell
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr at Canberra's train station. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
IKEA has revealed plans to install electric van and truck chargers at all of its Australian stores. (HANDOUT/IKEA)
Education
Regional airstrips get funding boost after Bonza blow
Some $15 million in airstrip funding has been announced for rural and remote areas in NSW. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)
Sophia McCaughan
'Desperate' cash splash for teachers in needy schools
Jack Gramenz and Sophia McCaughan
Schoolhouses were placed near NSW parliament in a campaign to highlight underfunding in schools. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Universities face budget hole amid restrictions on overseas students
Sarah Lansdown
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University of Canberra interim vice-chancellor Professor Lucy Johnston. Picture by Karleen Minney
Health
Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government
Hospital beds will reopen after a breakthrough in negotiations between nurses and the government. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Rachael Ward and Adrian Black
Wastewater reveals divide in alcohol consumption
Keira Jenkins
Alcohol consumption varies between regional and remote communities and capital cities, a study found (Daniel Munoz/AAP PHOTOS)
Trans teen attempts self-mastectomy while waiting for surgery
Ben Silvester
The case of a New Zealand teen attempting a self-mastectomy raises questions about gender affirmation surgery on both sides of the Tasman.
Science and technology
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
Analysis
Aurora Australis was visible from parts of Australia this week. Picture Shutterstock
Brett Carter, Hannah Schunker
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Opinion
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Bruce Billson
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Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Meta under the microscope; inquiry call to examine social giants' influence
Peter Brewer
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Meta's AI was caught scraping and delivering wildly inaccurate news. Picture supplied
Environment
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000. It's the new normal
Opinion
Hundreds of thousands of people in the Brazilian cities of Novo Hamburgo and Sao Leopoldo have been left homeless. Picture Shutterstock
Marcia Zilli, Caio Coelho, Neil Hart
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Opinion
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Jann Gilbert
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The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
'Extremely impressive' kangaroo cull program set to begin in reserves
Jasper Lindell
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An eastern grey kangaroo. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Economics
The govt's big policy is a bit like a kids' soccer match. Let me explain
Opinion
Anthony Albanese is getting involved in the economic equivalent of kids soccer. Pictures Shutterstock, Marina Neil
Adam Triggs
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Analysis
Is this an election budget or more of just a bet each way?
Mark Kenny
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture Keegan Carroll
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
Business
New high-end restaurant Botswana Butchery Canberra closes
New high-end restaurant Botswana Butchery Canberra closes
Lanie Tindale
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'Living in fear': Huge penalty for wage theft, 'shocking cases of exploitation'
Steve Evans
Former Foot and Thai massage workers Delo Be Isugan, Mayet Ortega, Crisenta Bantilan, Janice Castaneda and Irene Amacio. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Bruce Billson
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Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Obituaries
The special superwoman who did it all
Paul Kitchin, Sue Kitchin, Malcolm Robertson
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Dr Joan Buchanan is missed by many. Picture supplied
Sam Catanzariti was Canberra's menswear pioneer
Megan Doherty
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Mr Catanzariti and his wife Gina who worked with him in the business. Picture by Adam McLean
History
Forget the budget - celebrate International Museums Day
Opinion
Museums are home to many wonders. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Kylie Message-Jones
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Times Past: May 17, 1991
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The front page of The Canberra Times on May 17, 1991.
Times Past: May 16, 1990
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The front page of The Canberra Times on May 16, 1990.
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Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
Drag race: Countach v SF90 v Hyundai v 812 Competizione
Car Expert
Drag race: Countach v SF90 v Hyundai v 812 Competizione
Paul Maric • 2hrs ago
Car Expert
Jeep takes axe to Grand Cherokee prices
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Jeep takes axe to Grand Cherokee prices
Car Expert
Toyota HiLux EV confirmed for production
Scott Collie
Toyota HiLux EV confirmed for production
Car Expert
Honda investing almost $100 billion on EVs using F1 technology
Jordan Mulach
Honda investing almost $100 billion on EVs using F1 technology
Car Expert
BYD Shark ute won't match Ranger's tow rating, but more capable vehicles coming
James Wong

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