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'Truthful and genuine': the kids set to stun in portrait prize
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Ting Jiang, A painting for my 13-year-old self, 2023.
Carla Hancock
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Education boss launched legal action to end integrity investigation
Lucy Bladen, Sarah Lansdown
Education Directorate director-general Katy Haire walking into the ACT Integrity Commission building on September 29, 2023. Picture by Karleen Minney
Govt provides update on construction of new hospital in Canberra's north
Lucy Bladen
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An artist's impression of a proposed new northside hospital in Canberra. Picture supplied
ACT open to banning young people from using social media platforms
Some of the most popular social media platforms today. Picture Shutterstock
Jasper Lindell
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Time to think 'more broadly' about women in policy: Jamila Rizvi
Miriam Webber
Future Women deputy managing director Jamila Rizvi. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Crash on Glenloch Interchange affecting westbound traffic on Parkes Way
Sarah Lansdown
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A crash at the Glenloch Interchange is causing delays on Parkes Way, westbound. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Court and Crime
Top lawyer 'concerned' with alleged conspiracy being overheard, court told
Ben Aulich, left, and Michael Papandrea. Pictures by Tim Piccione, Blake Foden
Tim Piccione
'I f--ked up': Glenn Walewicz killer sentenced
Lanie Tindale
A still from CCTV footage of the murder of Glenn Walewicz. Picture by ACT Policing
Family violence choking allegations go to court
Steve Evans
Family violence choking allegations go to court
Property and Development
Lenders 'abandoning customers' who need home loan support: report
ASIC found some lenders were 'effectively abandoning customers'. Picture Shutterstock
Brittney Levinson
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Opinion
More pain lies ahead for first home buyers, and they know it
Michelle May
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Young couples are giving up on the dream of home ownership. Picture Shutterstock
Allhomes
Buyers lured to affordability and quality as Canberra's auction market heats up
Olwyn Conrau
The stylish house at 80 Stuart Street, Narrabundah, is currently under negotiation. Picture: Allhomes
ACT Politics
Govt provides update on construction of new hospital in Canberra's north
An artist's impression of a proposed new northside hospital in Canberra. Picture supplied
Lucy Bladen
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Education boss launched legal action to end integrity investigation
Lucy Bladen, Sarah Lansdown
Education Directorate director-general Katy Haire walking into the ACT Integrity Commission building on September 29, 2023. Picture by Karleen Minney
ACT open to banning young people from using social media platforms
Jasper Lindell
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Some of the most popular social media platforms today. Picture Shutterstock
Public Service
Why Centrelink, Medicare will get a $1.8 billion funding injection
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Miriam Webber
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Opinion
Public service for all Australians
Prabha Nandagopal
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Public Service Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer, centre, and Minister for the Public Service Katy Gallagher, left. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Where are the new public service jobs?
Miriam Webber
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Pictures by Keegan Caroll
Federal Politics
Dismissing Dutton's immigration plans could be quite dangerous for Labor
Opinion
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Crispin Hull
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AEC powerless to stop deepfake calls
Dana Daniel
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Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Forgotten by the govt, small business needs our support
Amanda Rose
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Small businesses have been entirely overlooked in this budget. Picture Shutterstock
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
Telstra to cut thousands of jobs in business 'reset'
Telstra is cutting up to 2800 jobs. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Samantha Lock • 22m ago
Australian country music star Frank Ifield dies aged 86
Anna Houlahan • 45m ago
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Frank Ifield at the Seniors Festival Expo in 2018. Picture supplied
Australia urged to strike Assange deal after court win
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
Julian Assange remains in jail in the UK and is wanted in the US on 18 charges. (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
Trump lawyers ask judge to dismiss hush money trial
It is still unclear if former US president Donald Trump will take the stand in his hush money trial. (AP PHOTO)
51m ago
What's happening in Gaza is not genocide: Biden
Nandita Bose and Steve Holland • 1hr ago
US President Joe Biden delivers an address for Jewish American Heritage Month at the White House. (EPA PHOTO)
Microsoft debuts Copilot+ PCs with AI features
Max A. Cherney • 1hr ago
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with built-in AI hardware during a showcase event. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire
Property developers say new requirements for electric vehicle chargers are unreasonable. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Don't blame the enforcement; it's your parking that's the problem
Peter Brewer
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Behind the privacy glass, automated number plate recognition is used as Access Canberra's vans slow-crawl the streets, hunting for "overstayers". Picture by Elesa Kurtz
What are they hiding? Transport officials lock away emissions modelling
Peter Brewer
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Hugely popular tow cars, like the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, received late dispensations from the revised fuel efficiency standard. Picture supplied
Education
Australian classrooms among most disruptive in the world, new data reveals
New data shows Australian classrooms are among the most disruptive in the OECD. Picture by Shutterstock
Sarah Lansdown • 25m ago
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Education boss launched legal action to end integrity investigation
Lucy Bladen, Sarah Lansdown
Education Directorate director-general Katy Haire walking into the ACT Integrity Commission building on September 29, 2023. Picture by Karleen Minney
Homeschooling rises across Canberra post-pandemic
Steve Evans
Homeschooled children, Skyler, 10, Sofia Grace, 9, Freya, 9, Oskar, 12, Audrey, 7, and Elody, 13, do art with parent Rebekah. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Health
More regional Aussies go to hospitals for low urgency care, AIHW finds
Canberra Hospital emergency sign. File picture by Jamila Toderas
Georgina Sebar Jessica Belzycki
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Govt provides update on construction of new hospital in Canberra's north
Lucy Bladen
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An artist's impression of a proposed new northside hospital in Canberra. Picture supplied
Nurses reject pay offer, continue industrial action
Rachael Ward
Victoria's midwives and nurses union are locked in a pay dispute with the state government. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Science and technology
Risk of 'genetic discrimination' ruining trust in vital medical science
Opinion
Australians would trust biobanks more if commercial interests were removed. Picture Shutterstock
Brad Elphinstone
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Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
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
Environment
Public views sought on conserving Canberra's nature
Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti releases fish into Lake Tuggeranong. Picture by Gary Ramage
Steve Evans
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Jeepers, would you check out those stunning creepers
Jackie French
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Cover any drab wall or fence with Boston ivy for a stunning autumn display. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000. It's the new normal
Marcia Zilli, Caio Coelho, Neil Hart
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Hundreds of thousands of people in the Brazilian cities of Novo Hamburgo and Sao Leopoldo have been left homeless. Picture Shutterstock
Economics
Forgotten by the govt, small business needs our support
Opinion
Small businesses have been entirely overlooked in this budget. Picture Shutterstock
Amanda Rose
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I can't afford olive oil, what else can I use?
Lauren Ball, Emily Burch
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High prices are putting olive oil out of reach for some Australian families. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
'Too clever by half 'Treasurer tries to hack the CPI
Gene Tunny
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget leaves a lot to be desired. Picture The Canberra Times
Business
Forgotten by the govt, small business needs our support
Opinion
Small businesses have been entirely overlooked in this budget. Picture Shutterstock
Amanda Rose
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Civic bar working through debts after musician takes to social media
Brittney Levinson, Lucy Arundell
Singer Sophie Edwards said it took Blackbird more than three months to pay her. Picture by Karleen Minney
Opinion
'Too clever by half 'Treasurer tries to hack the CPI
Gene Tunny
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget leaves a lot to be desired. Picture The Canberra Times
Obituaries
Martin Gascoigne was a powerful writer with eye for art
Toss Gascoigne
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Martin Gascoigne with a work by his mother, Rosalie Gascoigne. Picture by Jamila Toderas. Below, Gascoigne in March 2013. Picture by Jay Cronan
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
History
Times Past: May 21, 1987
The front page of the paper on this day in 1987.
Ray Athwal
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Times Past: May 20, 1990
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1990.
Times Past: May 19, 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
Tesla Model Y, Model 3 receive major price cuts in Australia
Car Expert
Jordan Mulach • 13m ago
Car Expert
Kia Seltos recalled
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Kia Seltos recalled
Car Expert
SsangYong Korando deals: $1000 drive-away savings available
Max Davies • 1hr ago
SsangYong Korando deals: $1000 drive-away savings available
Car Expert
Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in Australia
James Wong • 1hr ago
Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in Australia
Car Expert
Mini Electric Hatch recalled due to fire risk
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Mini Electric Hatch recalled due to fire risk

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