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MLAs face greater responsibility for actions of staffers
Members of the Legislative Assembly will adopt more responsibility for the action of their staffers under an expected change to a code of conduct. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Jasper Lindell • 1hr ago
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This budget's winners and losers
Lanie Tindale
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Budget winners and losers.
Sensitive Content
'You are now safe': Teen crash victim farewelled with cultural songs and stories
The Aboriginal flag flew at half mast at Boomanulla Oval.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 1hr ago
A memorial service at Boomanulla Oval paid tribute to the teenager who died after a car crash in Canberra last month. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'You couldn't make this stuff up': Albanese and Rats in the Ranks 30 years on
Film-makers Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson with Leichhardt mayor Larry Hand during filming of their 1996 documentary Rats in the Ranks. Picture supplied
Megan Doherty • 1hr ago
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Dangerous and beautiful: NFSA's nitrate storage challenge
Sally Pryor • 1hr ago
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A reel from the Corrick collection. Picture supplied
As ACT's free EV rego ends, WA's $3500 rebate rolls on
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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Tesla has been knocked off its perch so far this year in the ACT by the hybrid Toyota RAV4. Picture by Gary Ramage
Court and Crime
Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m
Shane Drumgold (left) is being sued by police officers, including Detective Superintendent Scott Moller (inset top) and Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman (inset bottom).
Lanie Tindale
Sensitive Content
Child abusing coach can hide his face but no longer his name
Tim Piccione
Richard Lucas hides his face from media cameras on a previous occasion. Picture by Tim Piccione
Man who ran from court room after being sentenced a year ago brought back again
Lucy Arundell
The ACT Supreme Court door through which Nec Gorman, inset, escaped. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, supplied
Property and Development
Andrew Barr backs putting negative gearing debate on the agenda
Chief Minister Andrew Barr addresses the media on Wednesday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Carla Hancock • 1hr ago
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Allhomes
Fraser retreat where renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough came to visit up for sale
Olwyn Conrau
The impressive four-bedroom home plus granny flat at 31 Daley Crescent, Fraser, will go to auction on May 25. Picture supplied
Allhomes
Transformed Farrer home breaks suburb price record
Laura Valic
A top-quality renovation and extension of the home at 109 Hawkesbury Crescent, Farrer, helped it to set a new suburb sales record. Picture supplied
ACT Politics
Andrew Barr backs putting negative gearing debate on the agenda
Chief Minister Andrew Barr addresses the media on Wednesday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Carla Hancock • 1hr ago
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MLAs face greater responsibility for actions of staffers
Jasper Lindell • 1hr ago
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Members of the Legislative Assembly will adopt more responsibility for the action of their staffers under an expected change to a code of conduct. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Most MLAs reveal how they will vote on ACT's voluntary assisted dying bill
Lucy Bladen • 1hr ago
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Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Public Service
Liberals, Labor set for fiery debate on 17,000 APS jobs
Liberal senator Jane Hume has criticised the increase to APS jobs. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
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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
Home Affairs to receive budget boost
Miriam Webber
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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has indicated a 'significant' investement into APS roles in the May 2024 budget. Picture by Elesa Kurtz.
Federal Politics
Andrew Barr backs putting negative gearing debate on the agenda
Chief Minister Andrew Barr addresses the media on Wednesday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Carla Hancock • 1hr ago
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Govt defends plan to prop up solar industry after lukewarm Treasury advice
Dana Daniel • 1hr ago
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Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said there was no reason why Australia should not join the growing list of countries to make solar panels at home. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
When building a better world, disability inclusion shouldn't be optional
Rosanna Duncan • 1hr ago
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Australia has the opportunity to ensure people with disability are at the forefront of decisions and solutions to address development challenges. Picture Shutterstock
Defence
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)
'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident
Dominic Giannini, Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou
Flares were dropped about 300m in front of an Australian Seahawk chopper by a Chinese jet fighter. (AP PHOTO)
National
Otherworldly Electric Romance on show at Fashion Week
Zaachariaha Fielding's idiosyncratic line and warm palette have featured in a Sydney fashion show. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Liz Hobday • 42m ago
Coins fit for a king on their way to Buckingham Place
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
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The set contains the Australian coins that now feature the King's image. Picture supplied
Ambitious manufacturing subsidies may be blocked
Tess Ikonomou • 1hr ago
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will deliver the coalition's response to the federal budget. (Mick Tsikas/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
France declares New Caledonia emergency amid unrest
Extra French police have been sent to New Caledonia after rioters torched vehicles and businesses. (AP PHOTO)
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Shot Slovak PM Fico 'in life-threatening condition'
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Prime Minister Robert Fico was taken away from the scene of a shooting by bodyguards in a car. (AP PHOTO)
Zelenskiy halts trips abroad, Russia troops enter town
Ukrainian officials say Russian troops are trying to take the northeastern border town of Vovchansk. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Big changes for Canberra's drink- and drug-driving laws
First time low-range drink drivers will be immediately suspended and fined $800. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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As ACT's free EV rego ends, WA's $3500 rebate rolls on
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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Tesla has been knocked off its perch so far this year in the ACT by the hybrid Toyota RAV4. Picture by Gary Ramage
Car pollution cop to police automakers in Australia
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
A new regulator will be established to track vehicle emissions. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Education
Parent of a Canberra kid? Here's the budget that matters
Opinion
Implemented correctly, these recommendations will change the lives of thousands of children. Picture Shutterstock
Sue White, Stephanie Sleen • 1hr ago
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Universities face budget hole amid restrictions on overseas students
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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University of Canberra interim vice-chancellor Professor Lucy Johnston. Picture by Karleen Minney
ANU gives ultimatum to protesters to pack up campus camp
Steve Evans
ANU students who established an encampment in solidarity with Palestinians on the Kambri lawns have been told to pack up. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Health
Spike in kids hospitalised with pneumonia, GP urges pandemic 'etiquettes'
Dr Nik Jaiswal from the Philip Medical and Dental Centre. Picture by Keegan Carroll
ACT schools alert parents of changes due to seasonal illness.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 1hr ago
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More nurses for NSW hospitals in staffing boost
Samantha Lock
Liverpool Hospitals is one of two sites that is introducing the new safe staffing levels. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Blood proteins 'could warn of cancer before diagnosis'
Nina Massey
Researchers studied proteins found in the blood as potential warning signs for developing cancer. (David Crosling/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 • 1hr ago
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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
Times Past: May 16, 1990
The front page of The Canberra Times on May 16, 1990.
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Times Past: May 15, 1973
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The front page of The Canberra Times on May 15, 1973.
Times Past: May 14, 1970
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1970.
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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
Tesla Autopilot vindicated in Melbourne hit-and-run
Car Expert
Tesla Autopilot vindicated in Melbourne hit-and-run
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Mercedes-Benz bins new EV platform after slow sales - report
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz bins new EV platform after slow sales - report
Car Expert
Tesla sued over harmful emissions
Jordan Mulach
Tesla sued over harmful emissions
Car Expert
Chery Omoda 5 prices slashed in EOFY deal
Max Davies
Chery Omoda 5 prices slashed in EOFY deal
Car Expert
Suzuki Jimny XL special edition wants to party like it's 1989
William Stopford
Suzuki Jimny XL special edition wants to party like it's 1989

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