The Canberra Times
Thursday, 2 May 2024
The territory has been dodging the issue for years.
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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A landmark review sets out four-year plan for consistent teaching.
Sarah Lansdown • 57m ago
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The findings were in a major review into sexual offence reports.
Lucy Bladen • 1hr ago
Former Victorian police commissioner Christine Nixon was the co-chair of an oversight committee in the sexual assault (police) review report. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The plan includes more electric buses and drivers.
Lucy Bladen • 57m ago
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ACT Greens transport spokeswoman Jo Clay. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'A loss is a loss no matter how old the baby is.'
Anna Houlahan
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Lee Simpson and Patty Van duijn, stock image of a hospital corridor. Picture supplied/Canva
Access to sunlight was 'not considered acceptable'.
Brittney Levinson • 1hr ago
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A 300-unit development proposal has been refused by the ACT planning authority. Picture supplied
Education should come first, DVCS has said.
Lucy Bladen • 1hr ago
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The name and principal of the new public school has been revealed.
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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Agnes Shea High School principal Daniel Mowbray on the site of the new school that is set to open for the 2025 school year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The Prime Minister has announced plans to criminalise such content.
Dana Daniel, Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
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Assault 'would have been highly distressing,' prosecutor says.
Hannah Neale • 1hr ago
Abhijeet Singh Dhadda leaves court on Wednesday. Picture by Hannah Neale
We now have a clear blueprint for how to fix ACT public schools.
Sarah Lansdown • 57m ago
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National Jewish organisation calls for ANU to expel students who support Hamas.
Steve Evans • 1hr ago
ANU students Beatrice Tucker and Luke Manning. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'If we win, it's going to be like Canberra winning as well.'
Melanie Dinjaski • 1hr ago
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A walk up Mount Ainslie and visit to Question Time was part of their education.
Megan Doherty • 1hr ago
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Theresia Klarissa and Tom Harrysson won the Prestigious Ken Behrens Award this year. Picture supplied
Women feel they have to 'fight' to breastfeed.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 39m ago
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Question remains about millions in legal fees.
Tim Piccione
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann outside the Federal Court during his civil trial. Picture AAP
Details revealed after the latest national cabinet meeting.
Miriam Webber, Dana Daniel
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 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the No More: National Rally Against Violence in Commonwealth Park on Sunday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'It may not always return the response we intend.'
Staff Reporters
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Dodgy reviews and fictitious crimes: here's some of Meta AI's fake news
The new charity plans to extend - like 'a mid-week Parkrun'.
Megan Doherty • 1hr ago
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'We're not trying to excuse what he's done.'
Tim Piccione
21 men faced the ACT Magistrates Court's family violence list on Tuesday before magistrate Jane Campbell. And it was a light day. Pictures Shutterstock/ Karleen Minney
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Bondi Junction killer's story and others fabricated by new Facebook tool.
Dana Daniel
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The Brumbies have made six major changes for the Drua.
Chris Dutton
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Tom Hooper, right, Connal McInerney, top, and Nick Frost are back in the Brumbies' starting side.
Three men conspired to defraud the Department of Finance.
Hannah Neale
Gopalakrishnan Suryanarayanan Vilayur, right, arrives with Legal Aid defence lawyer Sam Brown. Picture by Blake Foden
David Pope's view: Escape hatch
David Pope • 1hr ago
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The national bulk-billing rate has increased slightly to almost 78 per cent, with NSW having the highest proportion and the ACT the lowest.
Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown
Security bosses to condemn 'extremist poison' online.
Dana Daniel, Miriam Webber
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ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw will speak on technology platforms' role in security. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Moderates rally for woman candidate to unseat Pocock.
Jasper Lindell
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From campaign volunteer to Senator? Kacey Lam-Evans, pictured handing out how-to-vote cards for the Liberals in 2013, is vying to be the party's top Senate candidate for the ACT. Picture by Jeffrey Chan
Don't fret the mountains of documents. Here's where to look.
Peter Martin
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Independents call for 'brave' reform ahead of the federal budget.
Dana Daniel
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has repeatedly dismissed suggestions the government is looking at reforming capital gains tax. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Former Home Affairs boss says he 'made mistakes' but is moving on.
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
Failing to address it could have real-world consequences.
Marcus Thompson
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Imagine an attack the scale of Optus or Medibank but targeting Medicare, Services Australia, the ATO, or even Defence? Picture Shutterstock
'We have been very moved by all the messages of support.'
Anna Houlahan
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'A loss is a loss no matter how old the baby is.'
Anna Houlahan
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Lee Simpson and Patty Van duijn, stock image of a hospital corridor. Picture supplied/Canva
Footage of the black cat has gone viral around the country.
Alex Dalziel
The supposed big cat captured on video near Ballarat. Picture supplied
ACM sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, enters Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman
Armidale Express sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
The plan would have exposed patients to thousands in extra costs.
Ben Silvester
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The Australian Medical Association says the Health Minister's backflip is "a win for patients" who would have had to pay thousands more for surgery.
Violence is killing women and causing homelessness. They are linked.
Kate Colvin • 1hr ago
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There are things we should make here, and things we shouldn't.
Adam Triggs • 1hr ago
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
Here's a guide if you are about to embark on this complex journey.
Rachel Lane
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The means testing arrangements are different for residential aged care and home care packages. Picture Shutterstock
AI can generate fake images and put words into the mouths of politicians
The Canberra Times • 1hr ago
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Meta's new oracle peddles fake news
ANU students have set up an encampment in solidarity with Palestinians
Letters to the Editor • 1hr ago
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There was no anti-Semitism at the ANU pro-Palestine rally
She poured boiled water onto Narcotics Anonymous volunteer.
Hannah Neale
Former partner allegedly received 87 menacing phone calls.
Lucy Arundell, Hannah Neale
'Things I've got on this device is just private.'
Tim Piccione
Yazin Al Naqib arrives at court on Wednesday. Picture by Tim Piccione
Injustice burns for ACT victim-survivors of sexual predator.
Peter Brewer
WATCH: Victim-survivor Elizabeth Hall was one of six girls who were groomed and abused by convicted paedophile Stephen Mitchell. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Testing of 68,000 substances is expected to take up to 18 months.
Hannah Neale
Thomas Eric Kelleher leaves court on Tuesday, Picture by Hannah Neale
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There's three generations of love in these authentic recipes.
Karen Hardy
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Unheard interviews and unseen footage revealed in new doco.
Anna McGuinness
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A fan of Jarochos' food truck? Now there's a restaurant.
Karen Hardy
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Cesar Corripio with his mother Maria Esther Rosado Mata at Jarochos in Braddon. Picture by Gary Ramage
New exhibitions at Studio Studio and PhotoAccess are coming.
Ron Cerabona
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Or, see a sci-fi double feature, including Aliens. Picture supplied
ACM sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, enters Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman
Armidale Express sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
Heading out to Beltana is not an everyday farm experience.
Karen Hardy
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Anzac biscuit cheesecake, Pialligo honey, whiskey, local raspberry. Picture by Gary Ramage
The Brumbies have made six major changes for the Drua.
Chris Dutton
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Injuries, young blood and big losses no reason to panic, says returning skipper.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has made several key changes to face Manly.
David Polkinghorne
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Ricky Stuart has rung the changes for their trip to Brookvale. Main picture by Keegan Carroll
Embattled coach Jason Demetriou has been sacked following South Sydney's dismal start to the 2024 NRL season.
Jasper Bruce
South Sydney have sacked head coach Jason Demetriou after many hours of deliberation. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Kristy Giteau is the first female president in Australian rugby history.
Chris Dutton
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New women's domestic T20 comp set to be a win for Meteors.
David Polkinghorne
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The Meteors now have more of a chance at landing a WBBL contract. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The Canberra Raiders have continued their re-signing spree.
David Polkinghorne
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Shakiah Tungai was the Raiders' second highest try scorer with four. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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Access to sunlight was 'not considered acceptable'.
Brittney Levinson • 1hr ago
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A 300-unit development proposal has been refused by the ACT planning authority. Picture supplied
The forecast comes as home values saw a marginal rise in April.
Brittney Levinson
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Canberra home values are forecast to rise in the next two years. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Israel says its intention to attack Rafah are unshakeable, but the US says it cannot back them without a humanitarian plan set in place.
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A week after his rape conviction was overturned, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been told he will be retried in New York.
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Harvey Weinstein will have his rape case retried in New York, a court has ordered. (EPA PHOTO)
Three hundred were arrested in pro-Palestine protests at an NYC university, while Israeli supporters attacked a similar group at a California university campus.
New York police have taken pro-Palestinian protesters occupying Columbia University into custody. (AP PHOTO)
Transport minister announces hotline for stranded passengers.
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
More Australians are cruising now than before the pandemic.
If you're not going on a cruise, you're missing out. Here's why
It wasn't just Queensland legends at 'Savannah Sounds on the Reef'.
Anna Houlahan
Where to sleep in the Victorian capital.
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Soak up countryside views from your private deck.
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
Hotel Review: The Elandra Mission Beach
Emily McAuliffe
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Learn the ropes of what you can pack and what you can't.
Mark Dapin
Carry-on luggage rules you don't know about: An insider guide
Car Expert
Order books for the MG Cyberster have opened in the UK, giving our best indication yet about the prices we can expect in Australia.
Jordan Mulach
A Belgian motorist has had drink-driving charges dropped after it was discovered he suffers a condition that makes his body produce alcohol.
James Wong
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
Chinese car giant Chery and its Jaecoo spin-off are launching more plug-in hybrid SUVs, with the new models being evaluated for Australia.
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Mystery surrounds a Tesla Cybertruck currently doing the rounds in North Sydney, despite only being built in left-hand drive.
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Genesis has revealed both a hot Magma concept version of its BMW i5-rivalling electric sedan and an extended-length version.
William Stopford
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
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
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Upgrading the litter tray can improve your cat's health and decrease odour.
Elizabeth Habermann
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PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe
'It has become my full-time job having treatment,' she said.
Anna Houlahan
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The news comes weeks before the release of her new album.
Anna McGuinness
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Billie Eilish has announced Australian dates for her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour in 2025. Picture by William Drumm
Why don't more people love the humble feijoa?
Sally Pryor
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Kate Evans, author of Feijoa: A Story of Obsession and Belonging. Picture supplied
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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
The Orange Army gathered to watch GWS train.
Peter, Delaney and Emme Perrin, of Bonner.
Capital Wines kicked off Canberra wine week in style.
Kirsten Povey of Farrer and Xanthe Cooke Fenwick of Bonython.