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Rex Patrick in the Senate chamber at Parliament House on Wednesday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISSenator puts public servants on notice in naming FOI official

Doug Dingwall

Mr Morrison claims Gladys Berejiklian was brought down by a "kangaroo court". Picture: Getty Images

MP crosses floor on integrity bill, PM blasts ICAC's treatment of Berejiklian

Finn McHugh
Doug Dingwall
Dan Jervis-Bardy

The package that allegedly contained imported methylamphetamine and, inset, real estate agent Gerardo Penna. Pictures: Australian Border Force, LinkedIn

SUBSCRIBERReal estate agent charged over alleged $4m of meth in the mail

Blake Foden

Ivan Kovacic outside court earlier in his hearing. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'What was going on here?' Cop indecency claim 'doesn't fit'

Blake Foden

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith had to clarify comments about the cost of COVID tests for the public. Picture: Karleen Minney

As it happened: Jump in demand for COVID-19 tests

Lanie Tindale

The focus is "getting the trams back safely with a permanent fix", Transport for NSW says.

Government confident of quick fix to cracked Sydney trams

Jack Gramenz

There were X COVID-19 cases reported in ACT on Thursday. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT records eight new cases of COVID-19

Miriam Webber

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Picture: Keegan Carroll

People of faith shouldn't be 'cancelled', Morrison says of contentious bill

Dan Jervis-Bardy

SUBSCRIBERACT launches privacy breach investigation after compo details released

SUBSCRIBERWhy ACT electricity bills will rise, while rest of Australia pays less

SUBSCRIBERFifth delivery van in two months stolen

SUBSCRIBERRaiders open to Cotric return

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISSenator puts public servants on notice in naming FOI official

A map of cumulative rainfall in Australia. Thursday is set to be the "peak" of the rainfall while conditions are expected to ease off by Saturday.

WATCH'Peak day of rainfall' about to hit Canberra

The Sir George has changed hands for a reported $14 million. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERLong-time publican snaps up The Sir George in Jugiong

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Canberra's Genesis Owusu made history by becoming the first hip hop artist to take out Album of the Year at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONHow Canberra's Genesis Owusu made history at the ARIAs

WATCHGet back to your tribe: From Yellowjackets to yellow submarines

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt presents former Canberra Times editor Ian Mathews with his ANU Bachelor of Arts degree at his home in Garran. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

A moving bedside graduation in a student's final days

SUBSCRIBER'Sleazy Canberra deals', consultants hurt APS: Senate report

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Man charged over murder of Vic campers

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OPINIONSuccess needs to be redefined to improve mental health

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Not a private matter: Michelle Skewes and family violence experts call on employers to step up

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Pressure on PM over gay students vow

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China warns US over Taiwan 'illusions'

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As it happened: Jump in demand for COVID-19 tests

Chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman at the COVID-19 update on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Church, high schools among COVID exposure sites

ACT records eight new cases of COVID-19

Telstra was sanctioned in May for signing up Indigenous customers to contracts they couldn't afford.

Indigenous consumers still being targeted

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A 55-year-old man has been charged with the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

Man charged over murder of Vic campers

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Senator Michaelia Cash. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pressure on PM over gay students vow

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Domestic violence survivor Michelle Skewes. Photo: Luke Hemer

Not a private matter: Michelle Skewes and family violence experts call on employers to step up

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Dan van Holst Pellekaan has signalled his intention to stand in the ballot for SA deputy premier.

SA Liberals choose new deputy premier

Tim Dornin
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Alex Greenwich says he's working with many MPs who've put forward amendments.

Voluntary dying bill wins NSW vote

Tiffanie Turnbull and Hannah Ryan
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"Veterans are dying waiting for their claims to be processed," Labor senator Tim Ayres says.

Labour hire hits veteran services: report

Alex Mitchell
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A journey of discovery that brought Goonoo Goonoo Station back to life

Words by Victoria Carey. Photography by Brigid Arnott.
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Former finance minister and OECD secretary-general Mathias Cormann. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Countries should strive for 'best possible relationship' with China: Cormann

MP crosses floor on integrity bill, PM blasts ICAC's treatment of Berejiklian

Ken Wyatt insists the proposed overhaul requiring voters to show ID at the ballot box is needed.

Concern voter changes would limit rights

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced research funding for Australian universities that take up a commercial focus. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Govt promises to reward 'trailblazer' unis with commercial focus

Queensland MP George Christensen 'regrets' comments he made on state premiers on Wednesday.

MP 'regrets' comments on state premiers

Maeve Bannister

Liberal backbencher Trent Zimmerman is concerned about the government's anti-religious discrimination bill. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Religious discrimination bill a 'regressive' step, advocates say

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Senator Rex Patrick. Picture: Elesa Kurz

SUBSCRIBERPM&C attacks senator over 'unjustified personal attacks'

Sarah Basford Canales

Scott Morrison says draft laws for a federal integrity commission will be available soon.

PM flags integrity commission draft 'soon'

Georgie Moore

Tim Paine has stepped down as Australian Test captain due to a sexting scandal. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWe need trusted role models now more than ever

John Warhurst

The ACT Planning Strategy has clearly identified Canberra's western edge as the next development frontier going forward. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCanberra's western edge should be saved from urban development

Helen Oakey

The theological diversity within religious traditions, especially Christianity, has been lost in the debate over the religious freedom bill. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONNew religious discrimination bill will cause damage to Australian society

Elenie Poulos

The parcel intercepted by authorities. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERCocaine from Nigeria lands Canberran in custody

Christopher Cunningham outside court on a previous occasion. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERBullet from warning shots hitting man 'just a fluke', court told

Josh Wood leaves court on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERBackyard drug drone video found on dealer's phone

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A procession from the 2012 Royal Canberra Show. Picture: Graham Tidy

WHAT'S ONRoyal Canberra Show will go on in 2022

Megan Doherty
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OPINIONHow Canberra's Genesis Owusu made history at the ARIAs

Amy Martin

You need to book into the pop-up bar at the Canberra Centre. Picture: Ben Calvert

WHAT'S ONFestive pop-up bar at the Canberra Centre

WHAT'S ONRoyal Canberra Show will go on in 2022

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WATCHGet back to your tribe: From Yellowjackets to yellow submarines

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OPEN WINDOW: Tiny Little Houses frontman Caleb Karvountzis, second from left, took cold showers and fasted during the writing of their second album Misericorde.

Tiny Little Houses build album on discomfort

Josh Leeson

Jordan Rapana, Respite Care for Queanbeyan chair Paul Walshe and Jamal Fogarty in Queanbeyan on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I made a mistake': Rapana sorry for off-season charge

Stephen Larkham will have one eye on the Brumbies' roster for 2023 and beyond. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Larkham set for a global balancing act

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Nick Cotric scored 46 tries in four seasons at the Canberra Raiders. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERRaiders open to Cotric return

Stephen Larkham returns to the Brumbies at the end of the 2022 season. Picture: The Canberra Times

EXCLUSIVE'Passion and pride': Larkham opens up on his Brumbies return

Grace Kuchlmayr, Kelly Rowlings, Caitlin Galeano and Erica Kershaw ahead of the new competition. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Mack attack sending shockwaves through ACT

Caden Helmers

Kennedy Kereama has joined the Capitals. Picture: Getty

Capitals add Kiwi flavour amid WNBL fixture overhaul

Caden Helmers
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Canberra Raiders enforcer Josh Papalii will be vaccinated in time for next season. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERRaiders enforcer changes mind on COVID vaccine

James Buckley

Justis Huni will chase a top 15 ranking when he meets Joseph Goodall in Brisbane in February. Picture: Karleen Minney

Huni and Goodall on a collision course

Caden Helmers

China's defence ministry has accused the US of making 'irresponsible' statements on Taiwan.

China warns US over Taiwan 'illusions'

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China warns US over Taiwan 'illusions'

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At least five people have been killed in an explosion in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.

Explosion rocks Somali capital, 5 dead

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Explosion rocks Somali capital, 5 dead

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has declared a 36-hour lockdown in Honiara.

Unrest as Solomon Islanders defy lockdown

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Unrest as Solomon Islanders defy lockdown

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K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

At The Q: God of Carnage is a comedy of manners...without the manners. Photo: Jane Duong

The Q celebrates talented artists on our doorstep

Three Mills Bakery's Fyshwick site that's being powered with its own solar energy system.

Rise and shine: The Canberra bakery adding a dash of sun power to its products

COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Fire affected Wondalga residents come together to swap stories and rekindle their community connections at a "Fire Shed Friday" event.

Local communities come together after bushfires

A river round trip to Adelaide

Emma Brown

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

With a view to keep you covered

Become your own 'virtual power plant' and trade energy with the grid

There are great alternatives available to grow your money rather than putting it in a savings account. Picture: Shutterstock.

There are better places to grow your money than the bank

Noel Whittaker
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Ask us your curly science questions

ACM and Cosmos

The Australian Retailers Association predicts Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales worth over $5 billion.

Retailers gear up for record Black Friday

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

CHEEKY CHICKS: The February girls. Photos: Sandra Ramsay

Never too old to be calendar girls

Therese Murray

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Rob De Fries of Ngunnawal, Anne Turner of Cook and Wolf Hacker of Holt.

PHOTOSSetting the stage for 2022

Dion Georgopoulos

PHOTOSSocial pics: Lunch and a show

Keegan Carroll

Wharf Revue at the Canberra Theatre

Isabella Gillespie

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Peter Godbolt, Nutrien studstock congratulating Sue and Bob Holdsworth on the very successful dispersal of their well-known Hereford and Poll Hereford stud, Warwick Court, Jindera.

Warwick Court Herefords dispersal| Photos

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Warwick Court Herefords dispersal| Photos

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Shannon Wicks, Nutrien, Wagga Wagga, with pen of six Hereford cows weighing 831kg sold for $3132.87, on a strong market.

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SUBSCRIBERReal estate agent charged over alleged $4m of meth in the mail

SUBSCRIBER'What was going on here?' Cop indecency claim 'doesn't fit'

SUBSCRIBERACT launches privacy breach investigation after compo details released

SUBSCRIBERWhy ACT electricity bills will rise, while rest of Australia pays less

SUBSCRIBERFifth delivery van in two months stolen

SUBSCRIBERRaiders open to Cotric return

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISSenator puts public servants on notice in naming FOI official

WATCH'Peak day of rainfall' about to hit Canberra

SUBSCRIBERLong-time publican snaps up The Sir George in Jugiong

OPINIONHow Canberra's Genesis Owusu made history at the ARIAs

WATCHGet back to your tribe: From Yellowjackets to yellow submarines

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SUBSCRIBER'Sleazy Canberra deals', consultants hurt APS: Senate report

OPINIONSuccess needs to be redefined to improve mental health

SUBSCRIBERPM&C attacks senator over 'unjustified personal attacks'

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWe need trusted role models now more than ever

OPINIONCanberra's western edge should be saved from urban development

OPINIONNew religious discrimination bill will cause damage to Australian society

SUBSCRIBERCocaine from Nigeria lands Canberran in custody

SUBSCRIBERBullet from warning shots hitting man 'just a fluke', court told

SUBSCRIBERBackyard drug drone video found on dealer's phone

WHAT'S ONRoyal Canberra Show will go on in 2022

OPINIONHow Canberra's Genesis Owusu made history at the ARIAs

WHAT'S ONFestive pop-up bar at the Canberra Centre

WHAT'S ONRoyal Canberra Show will go on in 2022

WATCHGet back to your tribe: From Yellowjackets to yellow submarines

SUBSCRIBER'I made a mistake': Rapana sorry for off-season charge

SUBSCRIBERRaiders open to Cotric return

EXCLUSIVE'Passion and pride': Larkham opens up on his Brumbies return

SUBSCRIBERRaiders enforcer changes mind on COVID vaccine

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

PHOTOSSetting the stage for 2022

PHOTOSSocial pics: Lunch and a show