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'We will not be moved': ANU protesters remain defiant
Nick Reich. Picture by Karleen Minney
Steve Evans • 1hr ago
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley • 1hr ago
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32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Alleged jewelry thief caught after mounting gutter, running red light
Lucy Arundell
'Unpredictable': Former Nazi bikie sent threatening texts to ex
Aaron Raymond Hudson leaves court on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Hannah Neale
'Derelict' Braddon units to be rebuilt after sitting empty for eight years
Lucy Bladen
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This Braddon public housing complex in Lowanna Street has been empty for eight years. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
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.
Court and Crime
'Unpredictable': Former Nazi bikie sent threatening texts to ex
Aaron Raymond Hudson leaves court on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Hannah Neale
Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m
Lanie Tindale
Shane Drumgold (left) is being sued by police officers, including Detective Superintendent Scott Moller (inset top) and Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman (inset bottom).
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
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
'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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Most MLAs reveal how they will vote on ACT's voluntary assisted dying bill
Lucy Bladen
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Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
MLAs face greater responsibility for actions of staffers
Jasper Lindell
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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
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
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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
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Opinion
When building a better world, disability inclusion shouldn't be optional
Rosanna Duncan
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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
Treasury isn't so keen on govt's plan to prop up solar industry
Dana Daniel
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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
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
Protesters defy new demands to remove university camps
Pro-Palestine protesters are facing calls to remove camps set up at universities around the nation. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Holly Hales, Rachael Ward and Bray Boland • 34m ago
Prosecutors drop murder charge against 12-year-old girl
Tara Cosoleto • 41m ago
A 12-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a woman in a Footscray apartment no longer faces charges. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Weed sprayer gave camp directions to murder accused
Emily Woods • 46m ago
Robert Williams testified about seeing an accused murderer and one of his alleged victims. (James Ross/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
Gaza aid to flow as US military completes floating pier
The US military has finished building a floating pier for maritime delivery of aid into Gaza. (AP PHOTO)
Lolita C. Baldor • 33m ago
Xi lauds China-Russia ties as Putin lands in Beijing
Bernard Orr and Guy Faulconbridge • 1hr ago
Vladimir Putin's China visit is his first foreign trip since being sworn in for a six-year term. (AP PHOTO)
Netherlands veers right as firebrand's party dominates
Molly Quell and Raf Casert • 2hrs ago
Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders says coalition partners accepted the core of his program. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Man caught at almost double the limit was one of 16 busted in school zones
Police caught the driver doing 76km/h in a school zone. Picture supplied.
Lucy Arundell
Big changes for Canberra's drink- and drug-driving laws
Peter Brewer
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First time low-range drink drivers will be immediately suspended and fined $800. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
As ACT's free EV rego ends, WA's $3500 rebate rolls on
Peter Brewer
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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
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
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
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
Health
Under-pressure emergency departments get more nurses
Liverpool Hospitals is one of two sites that are introducing new safe staffing levels. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Jack Gramenz and Samantha Lock • 1hr ago
Updated
Prescription provider named in major health data breach
Anna Houlahan, Carla Mascarenhas
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Health data has allegedly been hacked in a large-scale ransomware attack. Picture Shutterstock
Respiratory viruses, across all age groups, more than doubled this year
ACT schools alert parents of changes due to seasonal illness.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Dr Nik Jaiswal from the Philip Medical and Dental Centre. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Science and technology
Sharehouse shakes up the Australian flatmate finder experience
Photo supplied.
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Analysis
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
Brett Carter, Hannah Schunker
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Aurora Australis was visible from parts of Australia this week. Picture Shutterstock
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
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
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
Mazda BT-50 deals: EOFY offers bring up to $10,000 in savings
Car Expert
Mazda BT-50 deals: EOFY offers bring up to $10,000 in savings
Jordan Mulach • 30m ago
Car Expert
2025 Kia Carnival review
Matt Campbell • 51m ago
2025 Kia Carnival review
Car Expert
SsangYong Rexton deals: Savings of up to $4000 available
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
SsangYong Rexton deals: Savings of up to $4000 available
Car Expert
Australia's new car emissions standards pass major hurdle
Max Davies • 1hr ago
Australia's new car emissions standards pass major hurdle
Car Expert
2024 Mazda BT-50 gets more off-road gear, wider range
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
2024 Mazda BT-50 gets more off-road gear, wider range

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