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ACT pitched $20m study to speed up Canberra-Sydney train services
Chief Minister Andrew Barr at Canberra's train station. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jasper Lindell
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Talented Haylee Richards is truly on a roll
Megan Doherty
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Haylee is not at all nervous about competing in the ten-pin nationals in Canberra in June. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Gorgeous': Floriade launched with an artistic bent
Megan Doherty
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Floriade head gardener Tim Howard with artist Natasha Ruschka at the launch of Floriade on Thursday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Ex-cop can return to hospital of doctor he allegedly threatened to 'kill'
Dragutin Rajak leaves court on a previous occasion. Picture by Hannah Neale
Tim Piccione
Stood-down CIT chief granted another pay increase
Jasper Lindell
Canberra Institute of Technology chief executive Leanne Cover, who has been stood down pending a corruption inquiry. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'I'll drown you': man's alleged attack spree 'extremely disturbing'
Tim Piccione
Douglas Butler. Picture Facebook
Court and Crime
Ex-cop can return to hospital of doctor he allegedly threatened to 'kill'
Dragutin Rajak leaves court on a previous occasion. Picture by Hannah Neale
Tim Piccione
'I'll drown you': man's alleged attack spree 'extremely disturbing'
Tim Piccione
Douglas Butler. Picture Facebook
'Unpredictable': Former Nazi bikie sent threatening texts to ex
Hannah Neale
Aaron Raymond Hudson leaves court on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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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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
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
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
'Women don't feel safe': PM's gender champion calls for action
Padma Raman says women's economic security and safety are linked.
Dana Daniel
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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
Dutton vows to 're-prioritise Canberra-centric' funding
Miriam Webber
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton called out Canberra 'office jobs' in his budget reply speech. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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
A-League players arrested for alleged yellow-card fix
NSW Police have arrested three A-League players for alleged betting corruption. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)
Alex Mitchell • 8m ago
Breaking
A-League players arrested over alleged betting corruption
Carla Mascarenhas • 16m ago
The players are attached to a south-western Sydney club. Picture: Shutterstock
Opinion
The problem with 'I'm not that guy' and when dating feels dangerous
Then, he rocked up on my doorstep.
Rebecca Nadge • 21m ago
Picture is a broken heart on a fishing wire. Picture is by Kelly Sikkema
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
US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to force weapons shipments to Israel, (EPA PHOTO)
Patricia Zengerle • 2hrs ago
France sends more police to 'tense' New Caledonia
French officials say the situation in New Caledonia "remains very tense". (AP PHOTO)
Ukraine says Russian offensive in key town blocked
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met with his military commanders in Kharkiv. (EPA PHOTO)
Transport
ACT pitched $20m study to speed up Canberra-Sydney train services
Chief Minister Andrew Barr at Canberra's train station. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jasper Lindell
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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)
Man caught at almost double the limit was one of 16 busted in school zones
Lucy Arundell
Police caught the driver doing 76km/h in a school zone. Picture supplied.
Education
'Desperate' cash splash for teachers in needy schools
Schoolhouses were placed near NSW parliament in a campaign to highlight underfunding in schools. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Jack Gramenz and Sophia McCaughan
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
Opinion
Parent of a Canberra kid? Here's the budget that matters
Sue White, Stephanie Sleen
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Implemented correctly, these recommendations will change the lives of thousands of children. Picture Shutterstock
Health
Trans teen attempts self-mastectomy while waiting for surgery
The case of a New Zealand teen attempting a self-mastectomy raises questions about gender affirmation surgery on both sides of the Tasman.
Ben Silvester • 2hrs ago
Nurses close beds as industrial action deepens
Rachael Ward
Victorian nurses and midwives are taking part in protected industrial action from 7am on Friday. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Under-pressure emergency departments get more nurses
Jack Gramenz and Samantha Lock
Liverpool Hospitals is one of two sites that are introducing new safe staffing levels. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Opinion
The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Jann Gilbert
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'Extremely impressive' kangaroo cull program set to begin in reserves
Jasper Lindell
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An eastern grey kangaroo. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Why more than 100 trees will be removed from Sulwood Drive
Megan Doherty
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Traffic lights are to be built at Sulwood Drive and Mannheim Street. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
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
Harrowing dashcam video shows what it's like to dangle off the side of a tall bridge
Car Expert
Harrowing dashcam video shows what it's like to dangle off the side of a tall bridge
Jordan Mulach • 48m ago
Car Expert
New Chinese SUV brand is taking a different track in Australia
James Wong • 53m ago
New Chinese SUV brand is taking a different track in Australia
Car Expert
Mazda BT-50 recalled
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Mazda BT-50 recalled
Car Expert
2024 Mahindra XUV700 review
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Australia records highest road toll in over a decade
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Australia records highest road toll in over a decade

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