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Tuesday, 16 July 2024
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The rules for 900 homes are 'unacceptable and frankly baffling'.
Connor Pearce • 58m ago
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Lies helped man land coveted AFP job.
Hannah Neale • 58m ago
The government might not be transparent, a review has said.
Lucy Bladen • 58m ago
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr with the ACT 224-25 budget papers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Union says procurement code needs expansion.
Jasper Lindell • 58m ago
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CFMEU ACT branch secretary Zach Smith, whose union has called for greater powers to oversee ACT government procurements. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The game centres around the 'iconic Australian experience'.
Benjamin Palmer
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Pie in the Sky is the Aussie-made game that lets you terrorise people as a magpie.
Cost-cutting travellers can find themselves in a bind overseas.
Brittney Levinson • 58m ago
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Capital Travel Manuka owner Lisa Calabria said clients were spending big on travel. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The ACT is rumoured to have ghosts haunting multiple locations.
See the best and worst Canberra suburbs for internet.
Lanie Tindale • 58m ago
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Matthew Graham struggled with slow internet before using G.fast. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The government's gone to market for the initial stages of the upgrade.
Karen Hardy • 58m ago
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The Republican National Convention has started in Milwaukee as Donald Trump is expected to reveal his vice presidential running mate.
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The Republican National Committee has officially started in the city of Milwaukee in Wisconsin. (EPA PHOTO)
The Canberra Fair is on this month.
Staff Reporters • 58m ago
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The Canberra Fair is on later this month. Picture supplied
Why Andrew Leigh is keen on testing the effectiveness of government spending and programs.
Crispin Hull • 58m ago
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Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Shutterstock
Opinion
Political rhetoric is not just 'mere words'.
Wesley W. Widmaier
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'Your parents are already obsessed with you.'
Anna Houlahan
Baby clothes hanging on a washing line posted to the couple's Instagram account (left) and at their wedding ceremony in June (right). Picture Instagram/Brittany Higgins
NSW's construction sector will soar past pre-pandemic levels but completing the projects will require a big injection of workers, an industry report says.
Alex Mitchell • 2hrs ago
Allegations of criminal behaviour and bikie links have prompted the CFMEU to place its Victorian branch into administration after an emergency meeting.
Andrew Brown and Alex Mitchell
The CFMEU's national office will take on senior executive powers in place of the Victorian branch. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Already reeling, American democracy has now taken a direct hit.
Mark Kenny
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The attempted assassination of Donald Trump will make Joe Biden's campaign harder. Picture Getty Images
Four-car pile-up on busy road leaves two in hospital.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Two people are in hospital after a crash at a busy intersection. Picture by Karleen Minney
What is known about 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, the slain suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
'It's all plain packaging ... Otherwise, how would anyone know we exist?'
Dana Daniel
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John-Paul Romano had distributed pamphlets at Parliament about a cigar club. Pictures by Matt Loxton, Dion Georgopoulos
Diverging appetites for risk may be the sticking point.
Connor Pearce
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She arrived smiling at the Wimbledon to watch the men's singles final.
Kate, Princess of Wales had her second public engagement since announcing her cancer diagnosis. (AP PHOTO)
The incident in Waramanga caused delays, police said.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Australian defence minister Richard Marles has received assurances the new British government is onboard with AUKUS during a visit to the UK.
'It's not a sign that things are great, the climate's fine.'
Dana Daniel
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Independent senator David Pocock, pictured with wife Emma at the Midwinter Ball at Parliament House. Pictures Getty Images, file picture
Labor previously committed to increasing number of territory senators.
Eleanor Campbell
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David Pocock wants territories to be represented by six senators and have their terms doubled. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Four separate departments are supposed to be in charge.
Dana Daniel
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Ministers Michelle Rowland, Stephen Jones, Mark Dreyfus and Ed Husic. Pictures ACM
Why Andrew Leigh is keen on testing the effectiveness of government spending and programs.
Crispin Hull • 58m ago
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Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Shutterstock
'It's all plain packaging ... Otherwise, how would anyone know we exist?'
Dana Daniel
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Whatever happens next, you'll be watching history in the making.
Sarah Kendall
Australian Federal Police officers after arresting 62-year-old Igor Korolev on espionage charges. Picture AFP
New survey finds workplaces are 'failing' to support neurodivergent staff.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Tech enthusiasts Lachlan Cameron, a trainee hardware technician, and Luke Van Bockel, a cybersecurity analyst, said job interviews were much easier for neurotypicals. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The game centres around the 'iconic Australian experience'.
Benjamin Palmer
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Mark Hobart is still fighting the medical board for his job.
Ben Silvester
Protestors rally in Canberra against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in February 2022. File picture
'Your parents are already obsessed with you.'
Anna Houlahan
Baby clothes hanging on a washing line posted to the couple's Instagram account (left) and at their wedding ceremony in June (right). Picture Instagram/Brittany Higgins
Sniffer dogs found hundreds of thousands of dollars in his bags.
Anna Houlahan
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Police seized $830,000 in cash from the passenger's bags. Picture supplied
SES, RFS and FRNSW have all had their budgets cut.
Carla Mascarenhas
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The R putting out spot fires behind properties along Charles Street, Abermain. Picture by Marina Neil
Why Andrew Leigh is keen on testing the effectiveness of government spending and programs.
Crispin Hull • 58m ago
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A routine appointment could save your life.
Stefan Mazy • 58m ago
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Stefan Mazy says hairdressers and beauty therapists can drastically improve skin cancer detection in Australia. Picture supplied
Political rhetoric is not just 'mere words'.
Wesley W. Widmaier
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Former US president Donald Trump in the immediate aftermath of his attempted assassination. Picture AP
Canberra's lake vistas are valued by locals.
Letters to the Editor • 58m ago
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Canberra's lake vistas make an important contribution to the quality of life in the bush capital. Picture by Karleen Minney
The ACT is under represented in the Senate.
The Canberra Times • 58m ago
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Canberra is under represented in the Senate. Picture by Karleen Minney
There was an 'emergent issue' in the case, a lawyer said.
Lanie Tindale
The man has been charged with incest, acts of indecency.
Lanie Tindale
Picture by Karleen Minney
Lyneham stash included 77kg of meth and MDMA precursor substance.
Steve Evans
Some of the huge hoard of drugs police allegedly found in a Lyneham home. Pictures ACT Policing
Police have said the crash victim was not driving the stolen car.
Lanie Tindale, Bageshri Savyasachi
A teenage boy was found next to this upturned car and, inset, a stolen black Genesis GV80 SUV. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, ACT Policing
The detective was an investigator in the Bruce Lehrmann rape case.
Tim Piccione
Suspended police officer Trent Madders outside court on a previous occasion. Picture by Karleen Minney
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It might be the hottest ticket in town.
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Border collie Largo is not your average truffle dog.
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More Goodberry's is always a good thing!
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Goodberry's is opening a third location in Gungahlin.
The bar's grand opening is this weekend.
Amy Martin
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The Peacemaker Saloon co-owners, Stu Inger and Paul Heylin ahead of the bar's grand opening. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The Girl Who Glows is a musical fantasy created in Canberra.
Ron Cerabona
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Jess Green, left and Jess Ciampa in The Girl Who Glows. Picture supplied
You don't have to have seen the'90s version to enjoy this film.
Cris Kennedy
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Chasing tornadoes is risky business in Twisters. Picture Universal Pictures
But it might not be the last we see of Whitehead in the capital.
Melanie Dinjaski
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The government's gone to market for the initial stages of the upgrade.
Karen Hardy • 58m ago
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Canberran doing something he hasn't done in nearly a year.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Nick Kyrgios is making his comeback. Picture Getty Images
'Generational talent' achieves what no other Australian ever has.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Travis Bazzana has made Australian sports history. Picture Baseball Australia
Resilient Belconnen prospect rockets into draft contention.
Melanie Dinjaski
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The ACT government has set boundaries for continued support.
Caden Helmers
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The ACT Brumbies need to negotiate a new agreement with the ACT government. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Major hurdle in friendly defeat a fortnight out from Paris Games opener.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Sharon Freier celebrates her goal, with Caitlin Foord (inset) sidelined. Picture by Rachel Bach / Football Australia

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The government might not be transparent, a review has said.
Lucy Bladen • 58m ago
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr with the ACT 224-25 budget papers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The rules for 900 homes are 'unacceptable and frankly baffling'.
Connor Pearce • 58m ago
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A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
A Colombian man has appeared in court charged with murdering two men whose remains were found in suitcases in England's southwest.
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Spanish police believe human remains found by officers searching for British teenager Jay Slater belong to him.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling for a second international summit in November to advance his blueprint for peace.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says officials will likely meet in Qatar to discuss energy security. (AP PHOTO)
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Have you always wanted to see the glorious cherry blossoms in Japan? Or take a walk on the Great Wall of China. Maybe gaze upon India's breathtaking Taj Mahal, luminous at sunrise?
Here is a recap of key moments from Samsung's Unpacked 2024.
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At this year's 2024 Unpacked event, Samsung unveiled the next frontier of Galaxy AI and Samsung's next generation of smartphones. Picture supplied
It's easier than ever to get connected and integrate your smart devices for travelling.
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Galaxy S24 Ultra. Photo supplied.
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Exotic flora and fauna to some of the best beaches on Earth, this cruise will thrill.
Emma Brown
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First stop, Mauritius. Picture Shutterstock
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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.
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Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied