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Kieren Vecchi, who has admitted participating in a criminal group. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERVulnerable properties targeted as rural crime gang strikes

Blake Foden
2hrs ago

ACT police have expressed concerns about possession limits in proposed legislation to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPolice warn decriminalisation push could enable drug trafficking

Lucy Bladen

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Women Marise Payne. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERMerit test for political leaders favours men, research finds

Sally Whyte

A Better Renting report found agents "routinely" used rental agreements with terms including banning pets and parties. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERCalls for landlords, agents banning pets and parties to face penalties

Kathryn Lewis

A new survey has found underpayment of migrant workers is widespread on Australian farms. Picture: Shutterstock

Fruit pickers victims of 'rampant' wage theft, harassment: survey

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Police officer's tooth knocked out while he was trying to stop Civic fight

SUBSCRIBERPolice officer's tooth knocked out while he was trying to stop Civic fight

Tumi Bartley, 28, has not been seen or heard from since she was in Garran on Thursday. Picture: Supplied

Police concerned for welfare of missing woman

David and Sue-Ann O'Rourke with children, Tom, 8, Lily, 16, Harry, 8, and Jack, 12, Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra doctor recognised for sacrificing fees to build hospital

Megan Doherty

SUBSCRIBERPolice comb for clues in aftermath of late-night doorway murder

SUBSCRIBERCrash victim in hospital for months after leg amputated: police

Biloela family poised to exit detention

New AO Peta Credlin 'still a bit stung' after departure

Kieren Vecchi, who has admitted participating in a criminal group. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERVulnerable properties targeted as rural crime gang strikes

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Darren Percival is opening up about his struggles to hopefully create conversations around mental health. Picture: Supplied

Darren Percival finds light in the darkness

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews arrives for a press conference in February. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONLiberals' Dan Andrews questions are a perfect case study in how to manufacture fake news

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Member of the Order of Australia recipient Ricky Stuart relaxes with wife Kaylie, daughter Emma and Kosmo. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMore than a game: Stuart's legacy honoured on the Queen's birthday

Botticelli to Van Gogh came to a close on Monday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Masterpieces attracted more than 200,000 people through its record run

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for June 15, 2021.

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: The Delta strain

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OPINIONWhy Australia's new 'patent box' scheme may be too little too late

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Red meat's 65gm-a-day limit under scrutiny

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SUBSCRIBERQuestions over $500m AWM spend as Archives 'wither'

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Home visits to help boost vaccine rollout

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Wildcats receive NBL grand final boost

1hr ago

Reward of $500K to solve bikie club murder

1hr ago

Greg Hunt says the government has a better line of sight on vaccine supplies.

Home visits to help boost vaccine rollout

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Luke Travers of the Wildcats holds off Deng Deng of the Hawks during their NBL match.

Wildcats receive NBL grand final boost

1hr ago

A shooting at a Rebels bikie clubhouse on the NSW Central Coast in 1999 left a 31-year-old man dead.

Reward of $500K to solve bikie club murder

1hr ago

Geoffrey Edelsten (right) with model Gabi Grecko after he proposed to her on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington in 2014. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONDr X* embodied the spirit of 1980s excess

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Victorian Premier Dan Andrews arrives for a press conference in February. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONLiberals' Dan Andrews questions are a perfect case study in how to manufacture fake news

Denis Muller
1hr ago

Witness the majesty of the modern politician, immune to the concerns of the latte-sippers in inner-city electorates. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe Tarzans in Australia's public jungle

Ian Warden
1hr ago

Lead curator on the Discovery Centre project, Jono Lineen, says there hasn't been a children's place space at the museum for more than a decade. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERTake a first look at the museum's plans for an $8.8m new play space

Megan Doherty
2hrs ago

Bean MP David Smith has questioned the process which led to the War Memorial expansion approval. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERQuestions over $500m AWM spend as Archives 'wither'

Karen Barlow
2hrs ago

Belinda Fraser will receive a PSM as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'I was part of a team': public service medals bring achievements into limelight

Services Australia front-line staff have complained of heavy-handed toilet break policing by management due to heavy workloads. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERFront-line public servants asked to explain 5-minute toilet breaks

The fate of an asylum-seeker family who settled in Biloela is expected to be determined within days.

Biloela family poised to exit detention

Australian PM Scott Morrison and UK PM Boris Johnson hope to make progress toward a free trade deal.

PM eyes UK trade talks after G7 summit

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Frances Adamson. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Departing DFAT boss among droves of women honoured

Sarah Basford Canales

At this stage of the pandemic it's not clear where it goes next, Scott Morrison says.

Vic records two new local COVID-19 cases

Benita Kolovos

Penny Wong says the prime minister's refusal to sign up to net zero emissions has left him isolated.

Morrison isolated on climate at G7: Labor

Colin Brinsden

Minister Karen Andrews says she's not considering resettlement options for the Biloela Tamil family.

Minister walks back Biloela resettlement

Matt Coughlan

The influence logic would have if it was taught in schools

The influence logic would have if it was taught in schools

Letters to the editor

'Biloela family' deserve compassion

'Biloela family' deserve compassion

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Victorian Premier Dan Andrews arrives for a press conference in February. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONLiberals' Dan Andrews questions are a perfect case study in how to manufacture fake news

Denis Muller
1hr ago

Crash victim in hospital for months after leg amputated: police

SUBSCRIBERCrash victim in hospital for months after leg amputated: police

The woman was discriminated against during a Sunday morning plant shopping trip. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERACT Bunnings store told to pay up after discrimination complaint

Alleged meth kingpin Tse Chi Lop's passport photo (right) is one of the few publicly available pictures of him. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISPolice hope alleged kingpin's extradition will yield insights into drug network

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Evatt Primary School principal Michael Hatswell with students, parents and teachers in the new The Nest cafe. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students fly into new schoolground cafe, The Nest

Nicola Ceccato

Angus reserve sirloin. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWA casual pub supper worth singing for

Karen Hardy

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker? Yes you can. Picture: Katrina Meynink

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker - and other super hacks

Karen Hardy

Evatt Primary School principal Michael Hatswell with students, parents and teachers in the new The Nest cafe. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students fly into new schoolground cafe, The Nest

Associate professor Cris Brack in the silver birch forest at the National Arboretum. Picture: Jacqueline Brack

Celebrating the delicious meals which come from trees

Susan Parsons

Botticelli to Van Gogh came to a close on Monday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Masterpieces attracted more than 200,000 people through its record run

Amy Martin

Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Covid quarantine exemption denied after two weeks alone at sea

Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Covid quarantine exemption denied after two weeks alone at sea

The accommodation sector in the ACT is reporting that a staff shortage is not able to meet the region's occupancy rate as domestic tourism rises during Covid. Picture: Shutterstock

Hotels struggle to meet demand as Covid leads to staff shortage

The accommodation sector in the ACT is reporting that a staff shortage is not able to meet the region's occupancy rate as domestic tourism rises during Covid. Picture: Shutterstock

Hotels struggle to meet demand as Covid leads to staff shortage

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said even regional and rural areas shouldn't wait to get vaccinated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's an arms race: Kelly says don't wait on jab

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said even regional and rural areas shouldn't wait to get vaccinated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's an arms race: Kelly says don't wait on jab

Canberra aerial skier Laura Peel is on top of the world heading into next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCanberra star's eyes Peeled for Olympic gold

Canberra prop Josh Papalii was dominant in the Raiders' win against the Broncos. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERResurrecting Raiders Papalii's priority despite 'hurt' of Maroons mauling

Andrew Charter and Edwina Bone are both off to the Tokyo Olympics next month. Picture: Melissa Adams

SUBSCRIBERExperienced Canberra trio off to Tokyo with Hockeyroos, Kookas

Tom Cusack is set to depart the Brumbies, along with six other players. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies flanker Tom Cusack set to depart the club

Matt Timoko impressed in the Raiders' win against the Broncos on Saturday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERTimoko raps 'Rapa' after impressive return to NRL stage

Daniel Briggs
David Polkinghorne

Bec Goddard is receiving her OAM for her contribution to AFL and women in sport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'We have undervalued women in sport for so long', says AFL trailblazer

Isobel Cootes

Craig Glover received a guard of honour for his milestone game. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERTon of courage: Cancer survivor's milestone game 20 years in the making

David Polkinghorne

Sydney Roosters' triple-premiership forward Boyd Cordner has called an end to his playing career.

Concussion forces Australian captain Boyd Cordner to quit NRL

Darren Walton and Scott Bailey

Canberra rowers Luke Letcher and Caleb Antill are off to Tokyo with the Australian rowing team. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER'Shock and oar': ACT rowers eye gold after booking Tokyo tickets

Canberra rowers Luke Letcher and Caleb Antill are off to Tokyo with the Australian rowing team. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER'Shock and oar': ACT rowers eye gold after booking Tokyo tickets

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

Rheanna with her artwork. Photo: Vera Demertzis

The inspiration behind the Paralympic uniform designs

Rheanna with her artwork. Photo: Vera Demertzis

The inspiration behind the Paralympic uniform designs

The US government has reportedly been assessing a report of a leak at China's Taishan nuclear plant.

Gas build-up at China nuclear plant probed

The US government has reportedly been assessing a report of a leak at China's Taishan nuclear plant.

Gas build-up at China nuclear plant probed

Social restrictions in the UK had been due to ease on June 21, but the date has been pushed back.

UK delays easing lockdown by one month

Social restrictions in the UK had been due to ease on June 21, but the date has been pushed back.

UK delays easing lockdown by one month

New Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (L) presides over a fragile coalition of eight parties.

Israel's new government begins work

New Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (L) presides over a fragile coalition of eight parties.

Israel's new government begins work

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Reverse mortgages bring gift of financial security for families during COVID times

Reverse mortgages bring gift of financial security for families during COVID times

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

Volunteers are emotional looking at the Namadgi National Park bushfire damage for the first time. Supplied

Apply for up to $50,000 in 2021 Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Mervyn Bishop. Photo: Christopher Snee

Mervyn Bishop: the inspiring journey of Australia's first Aboriginal press photographer

Rosie Ryan

Focus on communication: Lawyer Lauren Babic is one member of the experienced team at BAL. Picture: Supplied

Communication at the heart of securing the right lawyers on your team

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Quite simply, 'take a leaf and bung the stem in a pot'. Picture: Shutterstock

Violets that spread like a virulent virus

Jackie French

Is it the right time to start a new journey? Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONStarting to think about starting over

Karen Hardy

Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest book looks at early 1980s Malibu. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA layered world of family drama and celebs

Amy Martin

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Alix McRae and Jack Carey.

PHOTOSA gutsy finish

Lauren Hargrave, of Dickson, and Rachael Law, of Turner.

Socials: Federation Cup final

Picture by reader @balloonaloftcanberra

Instagrammers of Canberra

Tamara Uebergang on the farm, having finished this years pick.

Cotton grower untangling the supply chain

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Tamara Uebergang on the farm, having finished this years pick.

Cotton grower untangling the supply chain

2hrs ago

The Droughtmaster cow and her new calf born on a snowy morning.

Tropical calf's chilly welcome to the world

The Droughtmaster cow and her new calf born on a snowy morning.

Tropical calf's chilly welcome to the world

Les Smiles enjoys a quiet life at home in Gunnedah but he has plenty of memories as a commission buyer across the country.

The story behind one of the state's biggest commission buyers

Les Smiles enjoys a quiet life at home in Gunnedah but he has plenty of memories as a commission buyer across the country.

The story behind one of the state's biggest commission buyers