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Tuesday, 16 July 2024
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The rules for 900 homes are 'unacceptable and frankly baffling'.
Connor Pearce
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Lies helped man land coveted AFP job.
Hannah Neale
The government might not be transparent, a review has said.
Lucy Bladen
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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
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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
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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.
Storm sweeps through during peak school holiday season.
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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The busy snow chain layby at Wilsons Valley on Tuesday morning. Picture supplied
The government's gone to market for the initial stages of the upgrade.
Karen Hardy
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See the best and worst Canberra suburbs for internet.
Lanie Tindale
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Matthew Graham struggled with slow internet before using G.fast. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Donald Trump has picked US Senator JD Vance to serve as his vice presidential running mate.
JD Vance has been picked by Donald Trump to run as his vice presidential candidate. (AP PHOTO)
The Canberra Fair is on this month.
Staff Reporters
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The Canberra Fair is on later this month. Picture supplied
Opinion
Why Andrew Leigh is keen on testing the effectiveness of government spending and programs.
Crispin Hull
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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
'Your parents are already obsessed with you.'
Anna Houlahan
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
NSW is set for a construction boom but it needs a lot more workers. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
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
What is known about 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, the slain suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
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
Public Eye
'It's all plain packaging ... Otherwise, how would anyone know we exist?'
Dana Daniel
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Diverging appetites for risk may be the sticking point.
Connor Pearce
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Periscope Capital managing partner Mark Stevens. Picture supplied
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)

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Federal Labor's primary vote remains in the doldrums while the coalition is edging ahead as households battle the impact of high inflation, a poll shows.
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Australian defence minister Richard Marles has received assurances the new British government is onboard with AUKUS during a visit to the UK.
Defence Minister Richard Marles is in the UK for talks with new Defence Secretary John Healey. (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AAP PHOTOS)
'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
'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
Research reveals only 10 per cent can afford the trip.
Grace Dudley • 2hrs ago
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Donald Trump has picked US Senator JD Vance to serve as his vice presidential running mate.
JD Vance has been picked by Donald Trump to run as his vice presidential candidate. (AP PHOTO)
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.
He allegedly demanded $300,000 for photos of the attack.
Anna Houlahan • 21m ago
A NSW Police officer (main image) and items seized from the crime scene in Eastwood after the 36-year-old woman was found. Picture supplied/Adam McLean
The rules for 900 homes are 'unacceptable and frankly baffling'.
Connor Pearce
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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
Why Andrew Leigh is keen on testing the effectiveness of government spending and programs.
Crispin Hull
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A routine appointment could save your life.
Stefan Mazy
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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
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Canberra's lakeside vistas should be preserved for all to enjoy
The ACT is under represented in the Senate.
The Canberra Times
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A slap in the face for Canberra voters
First comprehensive review of restorative justice in two decades.
Jasper Lindell
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Terminally ill man had been transferred to a medical facility.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Donald and Jean Morley, inset, and their Fisher home where the murder occurred. Pictures by Karleen Minney, file picture
There was an 'emergent issue' in the case, a lawyer said.
Lanie Tindale
Police at the Gordon home where Wanda Uhle, 78, was found dead on the morning of June 2, 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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
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'You need lots of courage and passion in yourself to survive.'
Amy Martin
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The Canberra Fair is on this month.
Staff Reporters
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How does Todd Woodbridge transition from sportsman into television host?
Vickii Byram
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Todd Woodbridge serves up a smooth transition to game show host. Picture supplied by Channel 9.
Multitalented capital region artists dies aged 69.
Ron Cerabona
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Stephen Pike with photos of his early acting days. Picture by Katherine Griffiths
More Goodberry's is always a good thing!
Amy Martin
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Goodberry's is opening a third location in Gungahlin.
Border collie Largo is not your average truffle dog.
Amy Martin
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Christophe Gregoire trained his dog, Largo, to hunt for truffles. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The government's gone to market for the initial stages of the upgrade.
Karen Hardy
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Canberran doing something he hasn't done in nearly a year.
Melanie Dinjaski
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'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
Stay up to date with Canberra's Olympic hopefuls.
Chris Dutton, Caden Helmers, Melanie Dinjaski, David Polkinghorne • 1hr ago
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Rebecca Henderson is bound for Paris. Picture by James Croucher
But it might not be the last we see of Whitehead in the capital.
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
Resilient Belconnen prospect rockets into draft contention.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Cooper Bell, right, is spurred by the memory of his brother Jaiken. They played together for Belconnen. Main picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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The government might not be transparent, a review has said.
Lucy Bladen
No comments
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
No comments
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
President Joe Biden has described talk of a 'bulls-eye' on Donald Trump as a mistake as his campaign resets after the assassination attempt on his rival.
Seung Min Kim, Aamer Madhani and Mary Clare Jalonick • 24m ago
Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance is a 39-year-old Republican now in his first term in the Senate
Julie Carr Smyth • 39m ago
Senator JD Vance once called Donald Trump dangerous, but is now his running mate for the election. (AP PHOTO)
The US Justice Department will appeal after a judge threw out Donald Trump's classified documents case due to concerns over the appointment of the prosecutor.
1hr ago
A judge's ruling throws the future of a case against Donald Trump over classified files into doubt. (AP PHOTO)
Break the journey to or back from Europe at one of these hotels.
Natasha Dragun • 2hrs ago
An expedition that's all about going with the flow.
Akash Arora • 2hrs ago
This luxury cruise in Tasmania is like no other at-sea adventure
Pocket Guide: Cozumel, Mexico
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Visit this Caribbean gem as part of a luxury cruise
Go before the crowds descend on this stunning isle.
Danielle Teutsch
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Enjoy a break at the Wildlife Retreat at Sydney's Taronga Zoo.
Flip Byrnes
The ultimate family holiday: Meet swimming elephants and superstar echidnas
Beware of the pickpockets and other risks.
Kristie Kellahan
The Big Question: How to stay safe in France during the Olympics?
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Where will you find the world's best pubs - London or Dublin?
Car Expert
The Kia Tasman ute's Australian development is set to be previewed to the public in a new online series, launching next week.
Jordan Mulach • 16m ago
Specifications for the venerable Nissan Navara ute line-up remain unchanged for the 2024 model year. Pricing has gone up $500.
Jack Quick • 1hr ago
2024 Nissan Navara price and specs
Right-hand drive examples of the updated Ford F-150 have been spied in Australia, but a local launch is still several months away.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
2025 Ford F-150 spied in Australia, timing confirmed
Audi's new A5 has broken cover as a replacement for not only the outgoing A5 Sportback, but also the A4 Sedan and Avant.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
2025 Audi A5 Sportback, Avant leaked, but where are the coupe and cabriolet?
Mazda is poised to draw from its European arm once tougher Euro 6d emission standards are introduced locally next year.
Jack Quick • 1hr ago
Mazda says it's ready for tougher emissions standards in Australia
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.
Miranda Aitkins
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.
Miranda Aitken
Galaxy S24 Ultra. Photo supplied.
Community Bank Boorowa: A better banking experience, right on your doorstep.
Five of the six staff with a combined banking experience of more than 100 years, working at Community Bank Boorowa. Picture supplied
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
Research reveals only 10 per cent can afford the trip.
Grace Dudley • 2hrs ago
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Save big on Bonds, Ben Sherman, Tommy Hilfiger and more.
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Get yourself cosy for winter with hot deals for your home.
Best in home, groceries and pets | Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales
The Senior
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