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Campaigner for Mr Fluffy home compensation dies

Steve Evans

Do Australian citizens have an implied constitutional right to enter Australia? Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERAre there two classes of Australian citizen? The Federal Court will soon decide

Steve Evans

A five per cent deposit will be enough for another 10,000 applicants to buy their first home.

Boost for single parents buying first home

Tiffanie Turnbull and Matt Coughlan

Alliance Airlines will service the Canberra-Darwin direct route. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Non-stop flights to Darwin take off as Canberra airline competition heats up

Peter Brewer

Liberal MP Andrew Laming is due to return from medical leave to federal parliament next week.

Wong challenges PM to get rid of Laming

Andi Yu

Scott Morrison's faith has led to questions about his ability to govern. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe devil in the detail of identity politics

Jack Waterford

With debt heading towards $1 trillion, the government's budget will continue priming the economy.

Federal Budget 2021 - what is known so far

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Technology consultant Maddie Holly is a STEM Ambassador to member for Bean David Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Ambassadors bring voice of science to parliament

Sarah Lansdown

'Abandoned' Australian dies of virus in India

'Giving people the opportunity': Budget boost for first home buyers

Less flexible enrolment options slated for ACT Catholic preschools

OPINIONWill the last economic rationalists in the room please turn off the lights?

James Wallner. Picture: Supplied

Campaigner for Mr Fluffy home compensation dies

Raiders prop Josh Papalii showed is versatility with a delightful grubber kick in his return. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERRaiders' second-half woes continue

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Scientists have isolated the sound of Ingenuity's whirring blades and magnified it.

Mars helicopter heard humming through air

Cheesy confit garlic and mushroom pizza. Picture: Supplied

Some like it hot: recipes worth firing up the grill for

Golden opportunities of autumn

Golden opportunities of autumn

Upper Coree Falls after a light dusting of snow. Picture: Andrew May

SUBSCRIBERThe ACT waterfalls that really make a splash

SUBSCRIBERWallaroo Kemp scores a double as Royals reign

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Golden opportunities of autumn

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Abetz dumped from top Tasmania senate spot

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Blues stay unbeaten after QBN derby thriller

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Former South Korea PM Lee Han-dong dies

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SUBSCRIBERIncredible cycle took in four states in 16 days for mental health awareness

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

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COVID-19 restrictions will be in place in Sydney this Mother's Day despite no new local cases.

Masked Mother's Day weekend in NSW

Scientists have isolated the sound of Ingenuity's whirring blades and magnified it.

Mars helicopter heard humming through air

India's COVID-19 death toll has topped 230,000 and the country is setting daily case records.

'Abandoned' Australian dies of virus in India

There's "clear evidence" that NSAIDs are safe to use in patients with COVID-19, researchers say.

Ibuprofen 'doesn't raise COVID death risk'

Nilima Marshall

Eric Abetz has been demoted to third place on the Liberals' senate ticket for the next election.

Abetz dumped from top Tasmania senate spot

Andi Yu
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James Hackney (L) covered thousands of kilometres on his bicycle to increase awareness regarding the lack of mental health resources available in the rural communities. Photo: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERIncredible cycle took in four states in 16 days for mental health awareness

Neha Attre
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Howard Springs quarantine facility will receive 500 of the most urgent cases from India from May 15.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Technology consultant Maddie Holly is a STEM Ambassador to member for Bean David Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Ambassadors bring voice of science to parliament

NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Not a burden on society': Experts question Morrison's alarm over NDIS costs

Trade Minister Dan Tehan says Australia wants to have a dialogue with China, to work through issues.

Chinese freeze disappoints trade minister

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Giving people the opportunity': Budget boost for first home buyers

Talk of the Times: Religion and politics

LISTENTalk of the Times: Religion and politics

Alex Crowe
Steve Evans

Funding boost for Canberra's national museums, galleries

Funding boost for Canberra's national museums, galleries

Doug Dingwall

A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

Sally Whyte

National Archives of Australia director-general David Fricker. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe wait of history: The National Archives doesn't simply need improved funding

Frank Bongiorno

Readers are critical of Housing ACT's failure to ensure all its tenants comply with their obligations. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

We need to spend more on our childcare workers first

Letters to the Editor

Marise Payne represented Australia at the G7 conference in London. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Unity the best response to China's push for hegemony

The Canberra Times

Government initiatives must address genuine policy needs, not endless balancing of outcomes, on ever-thinner slices of identity. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWill the last economic rationalists in the room please turn off the lights?

Simon Cowan

The NSW Highway Patrol car showing the recorded speed of the offender near Bredbo. Picture: NSW Police Facebook

Highway speeder caught driving 162km/h to appear in court

Police are searching for two motorists seen driving dangerously in Gungahlin on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Police search for dangerous drivers

Jomal Nchouki is accused of trafficking cocaine.

SUBSCRIBERAlleged drug dealer Jomal Nchouki granted bail over cocaine in trailer

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FLIPSIDE: Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife enjoyed a breakout 2020, which included an ARIA nomination and Music Victoria Award.

Second lightning strike forecast from Tracy McNeil

Josh Leeson

The Tiwi Strong Women performing in front of footage captured on Bathurst Island in 1912. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Tiwi Strong Women perform ancestral song and dance for festival

Amy Martin

Hardy Lohse, Diane's home, Northbourne Flats, in Canberra (2017). Picture: Supplied

REVIEWExamining the built environment

Sasha Grishin

FLIPSIDE: Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife enjoyed a breakout 2020, which included an ARIA nomination and Music Victoria Award.

Second lightning strike forecast from Tracy McNeil

Eddie Izzard, left and Carla Juri in Six Minutes to Midnight. Picture: Supplied

Can movies embrace gender diversity more?

Ron Cerabona

Andrea lam has performed with orchestras around the world.

Falling in love with Rachmaninoff

Andrea Lam

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

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Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

Brumbies inside centre Irae Simone is looking to help the club to back-to-back Super Rugby AU titles. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMaccas and Moony: The inspiration driving Simone to build his legacy

James O'Connor wants to create history. Picture: Brendan Hertel/QRU

SUBSCRIBERReds star O'Connor was so nearly a Brumby

Justis Huni has his eyes on Paul Gallen. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERGallen 'would fight at the bottom of a Mount Isa mine' for Huni payday

Wallaroos prospect Grace Kemp in action for Royals. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERWallaroo Kemp scores a double as Royals reign

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Brumbies brothers Lachie and Ryan Lonergan have risen from the junior ranks at Tuggeranong to a Super Rugby AU final together. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERBrothers in arms chasing their Super Rugby dream

Caden Helmers

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says they need to stick together to get through their rough patch. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERRaiders slump to fifth straight defeat

David Polkinghorne
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Raiders prop Josh Papalii showed is versatility with a delightful grubber kick in his return. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERRaiders' second-half woes continue

David Polkinghorne
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It's the perfect opportunity for the Green Machine to prove they're not kicking stones. Picture: Raiders Media

SUBSCRIBERProve doubters wrong by sticking boot into Knights

David Polkinghorne

South Korean former prime minister Lee Han-dong, centre, has died aged 87.

Former South Korea PM Lee Han-dong dies

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South Korean former prime minister Lee Han-dong, centre, has died aged 87.

Former South Korea PM Lee Han-dong dies

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New Zealand will lift its suspension of quarantine-free travel with NSW at midnight on Sunday.

NZ to lift NSW travel ban midnight Sunday

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New Zealand will lift its suspension of quarantine-free travel with NSW at midnight on Sunday.

NZ to lift NSW travel ban midnight Sunday

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The death toll from the collapse of a subway track in Mexico City has risen to 26.

Mexico rail collapse death toll reaches 26

The death toll from the collapse of a subway track in Mexico City has risen to 26.

Mexico rail collapse death toll reaches 26

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

CANBERRA LAW FIRMS TEAM UP TO CREATE COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW POWERHOUSE: This private settlement pathway is the two firms' response to the unsatisfactory, under-resourced and delayed family law system.

Canberra law firms team up to create collaborative family law powerhouse

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

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Special publication: Eat, Drink, Sleep Canberra

Pilots of No. 79 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF and of the 475th (Fighter) Group 5th US Army Air Force during a visit by the latter to Momote airfield. Photo: Supplied

Air Force 100

Nicki Davey

CHAOS TO CALM: Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering. Photo: Supplied.

Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert

AFFORDABLE LUXURY: The design elements of this Australian Hamptons home meld interior with exterior for an elegant yet eminently livable family dwelling.

A grand scale luxury farmhouse with country charm and Hamptons style

Vickii Byram

Golden opportunities of autumn

Golden opportunities of autumn

Jackie French

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Picture by reader @bb_clickz

Instagrammers of Canberra

Left- Manager Nina Gane of From Paris with Love in January 1980.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Shopping in the city

Wendy and Stuart May of Reid.

PHOTOSThe idea of Vienna

Ayu Srimoyo

Some of the trees planted by Fiona and Bill Ogilvie in their entrance paddock. Manna gum (E. viminalis) in the foreground was planted five years ago; the deodar (Cedrus deodara) on the right was planted in 1991.

Change is in the trees

Some of the trees planted by Fiona and Bill Ogilvie in their entrance paddock. Manna gum (E. viminalis) in the foreground was planted five years ago; the deodar (Cedrus deodara) on the right was planted in 1991.

Change is in the trees

Scenic Rim dairy farmer Kay Tommerup understands the power of collaboration between producer and copnsumer and will be speaking as part of a panel during the Farm2Plate Exchange on May 18 at Beaudesert, Qld. Photo: Supplied

Paddock to plate a growing concept worth pursuing

Scenic Rim dairy farmer Kay Tommerup understands the power of collaboration between producer and copnsumer and will be speaking as part of a panel during the Farm2Plate Exchange on May 18 at Beaudesert, Qld. Photo: Supplied

Paddock to plate a growing concept worth pursuing

The champion lead steer presented by Queanbeyan's Karabar High School at the South Coast Schools lead steer Beef Spectacular held at Nowra during the week by the South Coast Beef Producers Association. Schools from around the South Coast and Southern Tablelands compete in the annual competition. All photos by John Ellicott.

Karabar High wins champion lead steer at schools' Beef Spectacular

The champion lead steer presented by Queanbeyan's Karabar High School at the South Coast Schools lead steer Beef Spectacular held at Nowra during the week by the South Coast Beef Producers Association. Schools from around the South Coast and Southern Tablelands compete in the annual competition. All photos by John Ellicott.

Karabar High wins champion lead steer at schools' Beef Spectacular