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Cabinet minister Alan Tudge stands aside after abuse allegations

UPDATEDCabinet minister Alan Tudge stands aside after abuse allegations

Finn McHugh
Karen Barlow
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Queues of people lining up to use their ChooseCBR voucher in June. Picture: Karleen Minney

Review into contentious ChooseCBR program released

Lucy Bladen

Education Minister Alan Tudge. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERMorrison aware of 'top 20 marginals list', committee finds

Gerard Cockburn
Sarah Basford Canales
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Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Brilliant mind' and 'worthy opponent' Greg Hunt bows out of politics

Doug Dingwall
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Rahul outside court on Wednesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBEREx-taxi driver 'blaming everyone else' after indecency admission

Blake Foden

COVID-19 testing at Exhibition Park earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT records eight new cases of COVID-19 as vaccination rate hits 97.9 per cent

Hannah Neale

Christopher Cunningham has been sentenced after shooting a rifle towards a group in Theodore. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERDrug-debt enforcer 'went well beyond' in shooting rifle at fleeing men

Toby Vue
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Scott John White outside the ACT courts during trial. Picture: Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBERPolice officer found guilty of condom lie in partner's fake rape case

Toby Vue
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WATCHSenator distraught after 'disgusting' slur

Inquiry recommends review into ACT business support grant rollout

'A green light to criminals': New ACT crime reporting system faces criticism

Greg Hunt to step down at next election

Cabinet minister Alan Tudge stands aside after abuse allegations

UPDATEDCabinet minister Alan Tudge stands aside after abuse allegations

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Adam Elliott has hit the ground running at Raiders pre-season training. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'It was the toughest year of my life': Raiders recruit opens up on hellish 2021

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Gowrie couple Roger and Kay Harrison raised almost $12,000 for cancer-focused charities last year with their Christmas light fundraiser. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Canberra Christmas lights display that took 12 months of planning

Brooke Boney and Canberra's Michael Ryan on the set of the LEGO Masters Bricksmas special. Picture: Supplied

Michael brought home the LEGO Bricksmas bacon

Former editor and editor-in-chief of The Canberra Times Ian Mathews. Picture: The Canberra Times

A kind and careful editor, accurate to a 'T'

The cartoons that would make a sailor blush

WATCHThe cartoons that would make a sailor blush

WA Nationals MP on child sex abuse charges

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UPDATEDCabinet minister Alan Tudge stands aside after abuse allegations

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Annual COVID-19 jabs likely: Pfizer boss

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Care 'too little, too late': ex soldier

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Floods, landslides in Vietnam, 18 missing

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New Liberal senator waits to be sworn in

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COVID-19 testing at Exhibition Park earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT records eight new cases of COVID-19 as vaccination rate hits 97.9 per cent

COVID-19 testing at Exhibition Park earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT records eight new cases of COVID-19 as vaccination rate hits 97.9 per cent

All international travellers entering NSW and Victoria will need to isolate for 72 hours. Picture: Karleen Minney

Quarantine extended for international travellers entering ACT

All international travellers entering NSW and Victoria will need to isolate for 72 hours. Picture: Karleen Minney

Quarantine extended for international travellers entering ACT

A committee inquiry has recommended a review of the rollout of the ACT government's business support grants. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Inquiry recommends review into ACT business support grant rollout

A committee inquiry has recommended a review of the rollout of the ACT government's business support grants. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Inquiry recommends review into ACT business support grant rollout

Army private Shaun Jenkins' father has outlined the stresses faced by his son before his death.

Care 'too little, too late': ex soldier

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Incoming Liberal Senator Greg Mirabella will be sworn in when the chamber next sits in February.

New Liberal senator waits to be sworn in

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Gummy treats soaked in dope, 'but failed to satisfy' drug supplier's buyers

Gummy treats soaked in dope, 'but failed to satisfy' drug supplier's buyers

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Queensland MP Jon Krause says there must be an inquiry into the state's watchdog's structure.

Qld corruption watchdog 'failed in role'

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A Senate committee has pointed to ways to improve Australia's large-scale bushfire response.

Trauma informs new bushfire strategy

Dominic Giannini
1hr ago

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has flagged tougher border restrictions with South Australia.

WA's border threat amid reconnect plans

Michael Ramsey
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NSW's wettest November on record has caused widespread and ongoing flooding.

Areas isolated as NSW floods continue

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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged Queenslanders to keep getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

No source for latest Qld COVID-19 case

Marty Silk
1hr ago

Afghan refugee family, Mustafa and Narges with their daughter, Helen, 3. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXCLUSIVEAfghan refugees treated like 'animals' in Canberra

Cabinet minister Alan Tudge stands aside after abuse allegations

UPDATEDCabinet minister Alan Tudge stands aside after abuse allegations

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Education Minister Alan Tudge (right) is standing aside from the ministry pending the results of an investigation. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONWe have Kate Jenkins' instructions. Now we smash the House

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Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia is working towards a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Australia expands military cooperation

Governor of South Australia Frances Adamson has tested negative for COVID-19 after a virus scare.

Former DFAT secretary a COVID close contact

Tim Dornin
2hrs ago

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Yvette Berry in June. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls for nation-wide domestic and family violence leave

Hannah Neale

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Doctors urge MPs to back Maeve's Law

Finn McHugh

A Senate inquiry has heard the $660m Urban Congestion Fund was not effective or merit-based.

Report into car park grants to be released

Alex Mitchell

Moderate Liberal MP Bridget Archer during a joint party room meeting in 2019. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIs 'independence' within political parties a viable alternative?

John Warhurst

With the Jenkins report now released, the focus is on Parliament to look deeply at itself. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe ecosystems of Parliament reflect the ecosystems of a society that needs urgent change

Kim Rubenstein

Australian personnel from Joint Task Group 637.3 touch down at Honiara Airport last Friday as part of Australia's assistance mission. Picture: Department of Defence

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONOur aid to the Solomons is going up in smoke

Gordon Peake

Alan Matas, who allegedly barricaded himself in a toilet cubicle for about three hours. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERWanted man barricaded in toilet had boltcutters, court hears

Scott John White exiting court on Wednesday. Picture: Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBER'Cumulative forces' against officer accused of lying in fake rape case: prosecutor

The woman allegedly fell for a dark web scam while trying to arrange for her parents to be killed. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERWoman accused of dark web murder plot back behind bars

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The Dairy Road markets are making a comeback. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this weekend

Olivia Ireland

Come enjoy a bumper Christmas markets at Hall this Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Hall Christmas markets on this weekend

Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Amy Martin

The Dairy Road markets are making a comeback. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this weekend

Christopher Samuel Carroll delivers a performance of searing intensity in The Stranger, playing at the Ralph Wilson Theatre this week. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOWhat's happening in Canberra arts scene

Jack Heath launches his new thriller, Kill Your Brother, this weekend. Picture: Supplied

What's on in the Canberra literary scene

Ash Sykes returns to Canberra United in search of a drought-breaking title. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Same feeling we had 10 years ago': United winda back the clock

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey will make his Test debut for Australia against England at the Gabba.

Wicketkeeper Carey to debut in Gabba Test

Elizabeth Domazet has witnessed pole dancing's rise in popularity. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'It's never-ending': The rise of pole dancing hits Canberra

Michelle Heyman will take the Canberra United captaincy this year. Picture: Matt Loxton

'I'm ready': Heyman takes on Canberra captaincy

Belconnen junior Emily Pease (middle) is hoping to make her AFLW debut this season. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Giants bring Friday night footy back to Manuka

James Buckley

Adam Elliott has hit the ground running at Raiders pre-season training. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'It was the toughest year of my life': Raiders recruit opens up on hellish 2021

James Buckley
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Jamal Fogarty says the prospect of playing alongside Jack Wighton was a big drawcard in joining the Raiders. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERNew Raiders recruit excited by prospect of linking with Wighton

James Buckley

Stadium Australia has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2023 Women's World Cup final.

Matildas' dream shedule for 2023 World Cup

Steve Larkin

People will probably have to get a COVID-19 vaccine every year, Pfizer chief Albert Bourla says.

Annual COVID-19 jabs likely: Pfizer boss

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People will probably have to get a COVID-19 vaccine every year, Pfizer chief Albert Bourla says.

Annual COVID-19 jabs likely: Pfizer boss

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Heavy rain in Vietnam has triggered floods and landslides, with 18 people missing, some feared dead.

Floods, landslides in Vietnam, 18 missing

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Heavy rain in Vietnam has triggered floods and landslides, with 18 people missing, some feared dead.

Floods, landslides in Vietnam, 18 missing

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China's military tested a hypersonic weapon in July that experts say is designed to evade defences.

China's move to hypersonic weapons slammed

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China's military tested a hypersonic weapon in July that experts say is designed to evade defences.

China's move to hypersonic weapons slammed

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Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

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

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

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

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

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

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

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Businesses that don't have an app will struggle to compete in the future

Businesses that don't have an app will struggle to compete in the future

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Time to get festive in the city!

Time to get festive in the city!

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Westpac's National Agribusiness Manager, Stephen Hannan.

Helping generations of Australian farmers to grow

Stephen Hannan, National Agribusiness Manager

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

Jordan Best

How a jet engine turns fuel into an explosive thrust

How a jet engine turns fuel into an explosive thrust

Jake Port

Ads aren't just about what they say. What they imply also matters. Photo: Shutterstock

Examining a couple of the ad tactics used for crude oil fuels

Sam Hollier

Chyka Keebaugh with items from her new Harris Scarfe collection. Photos: Supplied

Christmas with Chyka - her expert tips for a festive house

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

STAYING CONNECTED: Lex Marinos and Patricia Amphlett take radio and podcast listeners on a romp through the perils, pitfalls and precious moments of ageing.

Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

Eileen Wood

Glenn Johnston and Michelle White of Palmerston with Kate Attwood of Googong.

Country Rock music festival social pics

Elesa Kurtz

Photo: Zoe Arora, Illawarra, NSW.

PHOTOSO Christmas tree, o Christmas tree: Check out this year's Christmas trees

Grace Ryan

Sammie Wood of Bruce, Kristy Giteau of Googong and Chlo Sutherland of Bruce.

PHOTOSGoing out with a win

Karleen Minney

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samuel Plevey with Patrick and Michael Purtle, Purtle Plevey Agencies, Manilla, attending their first Dubbo sale as selling agents. The new location will serve to expand their reach. Photo: Supplied

Expansion to Dubbo is viable for Purtle Plevey Agencies PTY LTD

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Samuel Plevey with Patrick and Michael Purtle, Purtle Plevey Agencies, Manilla, attending their first Dubbo sale as selling agents. The new location will serve to expand their reach. Photo: Supplied

Expansion to Dubbo is viable for Purtle Plevey Agencies PTY LTD

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John Stevenson holds a Goanna tank level/rain gauge which is used to remotely monitor rainfall across the farms.

Nuffield scholar still probing for sensor answers

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John Stevenson holds a Goanna tank level/rain gauge which is used to remotely monitor rainfall across the farms.

Nuffield scholar still probing for sensor answers

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