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Police bust bumper crop of cannabis in Tuggeranong
A bumper crop of cannabis has been seized in Canberra's south. Pictures supplied
Lucy Arundell • 19m ago
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'Complacency' behind Canberra horror flight, official report says
Steve Evans • 1hr ago
The plane and projectile in question. Pictures supplied
Union files Fair Work dispute against Brindabella Christian College
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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The Independent Teachers Union ACT/NSW branch has filed a dispute in the Fair Work Commission over superannuation payment issues at Brindabella Christian College. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Gungahlin Dr reopens after one-vehicle crash
Lucy Arundell
'I want a cure': Courtney running for her mum in the Mother's Day Classic
Megan Doherty
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Courtney Sandell started running during the COVID lockdowns when gyms were shut. Picture supplied
'It's atrocious': psych and med students miss out on placement payments
Lucy Arundell
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Taylor Geoffroy wants to see more support for psychology students. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Court and Crime
Police bust bumper crop of cannabis in Tuggeranong
A bumper crop of cannabis has been seized in Canberra's south. Pictures supplied
Lucy Arundell • 19m ago
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Sensitive Content
Man accused of raping partner with child asleep in same bed
Hannah Neale
Killer has 11 days added to non-parole period for damaging cop car
Hannah Neale
Christopher Weaver, who was sentenced on Wednesday. Picture Facebook
Property and Development
New Alpine Coaster on track to open this winter
Thredbo's Alpine Coaster is slated to open for the 2024 snow season. Picture supplied
Brittney Levinson • 56m ago
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Are the density pressures of the big smoke coming to Curtin?
Jasper Lindell
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Curtin Residents Association president Ian Elsum at the fringe of the Curtin horse paddocks on Tuesday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Will interest rates drop in 2024? Experts weigh in
Brittney Levinson
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Home owners may not see an interest rate cut until the end of 2024, experts say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
ACT Politics
Timeline revealed for ACT's long-awaited bus, light rail ticket upgrade
More than seven years since the search began, Canberra is soon to have a new public transport ticketing system. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jasper Lindell
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ACT's failed forced relocation program has caused even more housing problems
Lucy Bladen
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An audit has found a failed tenant relocation program has contributed to delays in building new public housing. Housing Minister Yvette Berry, inset. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, Karleen Minney
Are the density pressures of the big smoke coming to Curtin?
Jasper Lindell
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Curtin Residents Association president Ian Elsum at the fringe of the Curtin horse paddocks on Tuesday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Public Service
Senate report on lobbying passes the buck on improving transparency or legislation
Opinion
The report found "the process for obtaining a sponsored pass [for unescorted access in Parliament House] is not entirely transparent". Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Joo-Cheong Tham • 24m ago
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Housing supply threatens ACT's projected jobs boom, expert says
Lanie Tindale
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Dash Rumble, owner of Such and Such restaurant and Pilot restaurant. Picture by Karleen Minney
Public Eye
DVA lays down the law on Anzac biscuits
Miriam Webber
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Maintaining the integrity of the Anzac name is serious business for the DVA. Picture Shutterstock
Federal Politics
Rather than telling men what's wrong with them, maybe a new approach is needed
Opinion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the No More: National Rally Against Violence in Commonwealth Park. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Amanda Vanstone
Housing a 'big focus' in next week's budget: Treasurer
Dana Daniel
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Sunny Homes owner Sunny Malhotra. The local builder has had trouble finding tradies to complete his housing projects. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Wages play catch-up with rising cost of living in Federal Budget forecasts
Dana Daniel
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third Federal Budget on Tuesday.
Defence
'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident
Flares were dropped about 300m in front of an Australian Seahawk chopper by a Chinese jet fighter. (AP PHOTO)
Dominic Giannini, Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou
China's 'unsafe' move against Australian chopper
Tess Ikonomou
Flares were dropped about 300m in front of the Australian Seahawk chopper. (HANDOUT/ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY)
Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'
Ben McKay
New Zealand is set to boost spending on defence and foreign affairs in its upcoming budget. (AP PHOTO)
National
$500m fund slated to fast-track clean energy push
Cost of living relief for families is expected to be a feature of the Western Australian budget. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Aaron Bunch • 24m ago
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Police find alleged robber hiding in dumpster
Anna Houlahan • 25m ago
Officers pull alleged armed robber from Sydney dumpster. Picture Nine
PM raises alarm over Israel's invasion of Rafah
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 37m ago
Displaced Palestinians arrive in central Gaza after fleeing from Rafah. (AP PHOTO)
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
Powerful storms kill three as tornadoes tear through US
Three people have been killed as tornadoes tore across central and southern parts of the US. (AP PHOTO)
Joey Cappelletti, Ed White and Sean Murphy • 1hr ago
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail
Alasdair Pal and Kirsty Needham • 1hr ago
Ex-PM Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in jail for perverting the course of justice. (AP PHOTO)
Weapons withheld from Israel if it invades Rafah: Biden
President Joe Biden has acknowledged US weapons have been used by Israel to kill civilians in Gaza. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs
Household transport costs are rising in Australia, a new report says, fuelled by big vehicles. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Timeline revealed for ACT's long-awaited bus, light rail ticket upgrade
Jasper Lindell
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More than seven years since the search began, Canberra is soon to have a new public transport ticketing system. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Motorcycle rider airlifted to Canberra after Hume Highway crash
Peter Brewer
The injured rider was airlifted to Canberra hospital from the highway at Coolac, near Gundagai. Picture supplied
Education
Union files Fair Work dispute against Brindabella Christian College
The Independent Teachers Union ACT/NSW branch has filed a dispute in the Fair Work Commission over superannuation payment issues at Brindabella Christian College. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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Retirees tempted back to teach, mentor graduates
Jack Gramenz
Some 150 retired teachers are returning to the classroom in NSW lured by better pay and less admin. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Harriet's life was tragically cut short, now her family is helping others
Sarah Lansdown
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Fiona Nixon holds a photo of her daughter, Harriet, inset. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, supplied
Health
A good workplace can mean better care
Opinion
Patients want to feel comfortable when seeking care. Picture Shutterstock
Adrian Kat
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Childhood upbringing linked to mental health conditions
Sophia McCaughan
A new study has drawn links between childhood mistreatment and later mental health issues. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Whooping cough epidemic sweeps Europe: health agency
Jennifer Rigby
Whooping cough or pertussis - a bacterial infection of the lungs and airways - is endemic in Europe. (AP PHOTO)
Science and technology
Why Boeing's Starliner has a lot at stake
Boeing's Starliner program in development to launch crewed missions to the International Space Station. Picture Shutterstock
Brad Tucker
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Opinion
Musk and his peers are winning the game of whack-a-mole
Alice Dawkins
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Large platforms are exploiting the gaps in Australia's patchy framework for tech accountability. Picture Shutterstock
Dodgy reviews and fictitious crimes: here's some of Meta AI's fake news
Staff Reporters
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Dodgy reviews and fictitious crimes: here's some of Meta AI's fake news
Environment
The secret to meeting our net zero target is ... everyday Aussies
Opinion
Sustainability starts at home. Picture Shutterstock
Barb de Corti
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Jackie French: Are your plants trying to tell you something?
Jackie French
Jackie French: Are your plants trying to tell you something?
Opinion
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Romilly Madew
A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Economics
If the RBA's right, interest rates may not fall for another year
Opinion
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Peter Martin
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Cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent
Brittney Levinson
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Opinion
'Made in Australia' sounds good, but the reality is more complex
Adam Triggs
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
Business
Housing a 'big focus' in next week's budget: Treasurer
Sunny Homes owner Sunny Malhotra. The local builder has had trouble finding tradies to complete his housing projects. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Dana Daniel
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Brewery and distillery closed after failing to find buyer
Anna Houlahan
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Deeds Brewing signage in Glen Iris, Melbourne. Picture Instagram
Housing supply threatens ACT's projected jobs boom, expert says
Lanie Tindale
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Dash Rumble, owner of Such and Such restaurant and Pilot restaurant. Picture by Karleen Minney
Obituaries
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
Obituary
Canberra doctor never stopped caring for city's young
Kevin Naughton, Louise Naughton
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Dr Angus McIntosh leaves a lasting medical legacy in the capital. Picture supplied
History
Times Past: May 9, 1982
The front page of The Canberra Times on May 9, 1982.
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Times Past: May 8, 1995
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1995.
Times Past: May 7, 1994
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1994.
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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
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class price and specs
William Stopford
Car Expert
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Derek Fung
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Car Expert
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Car Expert
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Max Davies
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud

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