The Canberra Times
Sunday, 17 December 2023
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'Three people fought over how to treat an asthmatic cat'
Steve Evans • 1hr ago
Could an Australian number plate beat the world record price?
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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The farmers have not had a secure lease for 18 years.
Megan Doherty • 1hr ago
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Majura Valley farmer Paul Keir. His family has farmed in the valley since 1956. Picture by Gary Ramage
Non-compliant items bought online pose the greatest danger.
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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Excessive heat and/or a swelling of the lithium ion battery, is often a precursor to the battery failing and catching on fire. Picture supplied
We can give thanks - if only for who we are not.
Mark Kenny • 1hr ago
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We might be struggling to move forwards, but others are going backwards, fast. Pictures Shutterstock
Canberrans urge government to help direct family members leave Gaza.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 1hr ago
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Dramatic scenes in the Capitals' drought-breaking victory.
Melanie Dinjaski Chris Dutton
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Jade Melbourne copped a knock and lost half of her tooth on Friday night. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, supplied
The show is like slipping into a pair of warm, comfy slippers.
Sally Pryor
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Grab the popcorn and candy canes - it's time for a festive film.
Amy Martin
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Tahlee Fereday, Nicholas Denton, Max McKenna, Heather Mitchell, Ella Scott Lynch, Neil Melville and Dushan Phillips in Jones Family Christmas. Picture supplied
More than 1.3 million vehicles worldwide use the ACT-developed technology.
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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Seeing Machines' chief executive Paul McGlone in one of the company's test vehicles. Picture by Keegan Carroll
United's momentum came to a grinding halt on Saturday.
Melanie Dinjaski
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They would set the tone for security policy in an unstable time.
Danielle Cave
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Australia is lagging behind in national security. We need all the advice we can get. Graphic by Douglas Lima
Have you seen 17-year-old Tyrone Bobadilla?
Staff Reporters
Have you seen Tyrone Bobadilla? Picture ACT police
Read books about fashion on a budget and a guide to good writing.
Ron Cerabona
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The Ball at Versailles, by Danielle Steel.
The biography revels in the couple's scandal and excess.
Melanie Williams
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There's only one thing on Hazel and Ginger's wish list this year.
William Davis
The Duggan family Saffrine, Finn, Hazel, Jack, Rory, and Ginger, and, inset, Daniel. Pictures by Carla Freedman, supplied
The buyer has not yet seen the property in person.
Brittney Levinson
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Program was 'accepted' but not formally 'endorsed', auditor says.
Peter Brewer
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The project was under the auspices of the Special Minister of State Chris Steel. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Major demolition work has begun.
Brittney Levinson
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Excavators moved in to tear down the Capitol Theatre. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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We can give thanks - if only for who we are not.
Mark Kenny • 1hr ago
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We might be struggling to move forwards, but others are going backwards, fast. Pictures Shutterstock
'Hard-shell taco: bad idea,' one secretary told his workers.
Justine Landis-Hanley, Miriam Webber
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Will Pezzullo's downfall have further fallout?
John Wilson, Kieran Pender
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Mike Pezzullo's downfall could have huge ramifications. Picture by Karleen Minney
'We're determined to restore its status,' Mr Albanese told Parliament.
Justine Landis-Hanley
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Gary Ramage
Councils seek 'innovative solution' to limited sporting space.
Anna Houlahan
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Tee time. File picture
A state's first number plate could sell for an eyewatering price.
Jessica Coates
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NSW 1, 2 and 3 seen together. Picture via numberplates.com.au
It does not have to be like this.
Simon Copland • 1hr ago
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We can give thanks - if only for who we are not.
Mark Kenny • 1hr ago
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We might be struggling to move forwards, but others are going backwards, fast. Pictures Shutterstock
They would set the tone for security policy in an unstable time.
Danielle Cave
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Australia is lagging behind in national security. We need all the advice we can get. Graphic by Douglas Lima
Trees fall in storms but does this mean we shouldn't plant trees?
Letters to the Editor • 1hr ago
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Tree planting decisions need to be based on evidence
The latest loss of $77 million should not simply be shrugged off.
Sunday Canberra Times • 1hr ago
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ACT Labor's latest waste of public money a concern for all
ACT's 'largest illegal controlled drug distribution network': police.
Tim Piccione
'We excluded things that we felt were possibly coloured by her trauma.'
Jack Gramenz
Lisa Wilkinson is facing defamation action brought by Bruce Lehrmann. Picture by Luke Fuda
Officers have joined legal action against an inquiry as defendants.
Tim Piccione
Shane Drumgold SC arrives at the Board of Inquiry in May. Picture by Gary Ramage
Police say the car was stopped, when a man got in the passenger seat.
Staff Reporters
Police Car. Picture by Keegan Carroll.
Users will be reminded about mutual and ongoing consent.
Steve Evans
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Tinder users to see police adverts on consent to sex
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Enjoy some fun Christmas-time activities this weekend.
The Mint is set to be refurbished next year.
Staff Reporters
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The race to find the best roadside bargain is on.
Amy Martin
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Owner of a road side cherry stall, Jenny Radocha, on Lady Denman Drive in Yarralumla. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz
Christmas movies are screening at Outdoor Cinema.
Ron Cerabona
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Happiness before horror in Carrie (1976). Picture supplied
Give the gift of Canberra, and all at the last minute!
Sally Pryor
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Running out of time for Christmas gift? We have you covered.
From time-saving appliances to fridge magnets with a twist.
Karen Hardy
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Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
United's momentum came to a grinding halt on Saturday.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Dramatic scenes in the Capitals' drought-breaking victory.
Melanie Dinjaski Chris Dutton
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Australian Olympic Committee 'disappointed' in Victoria.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Australian Olympic Committee chief executive officer Matt Carroll. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Lyon stranded on 499 as Pakistan pound Steve Smith
Justin Chadwick and Oliver Caffrey
Nathan Lyon was left tantalisingly poised on 499 Test wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 271. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

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It does not have to be like this.
Simon Copland • 1hr ago
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The government has said, both to me, and publicly, that they agree that pop-up cycle lanes make a lot of sense. So where are these lanes? Picture by Gary Ramage
The buyer has not yet seen the property in person.
Brittney Levinson
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A clifftop home has sold to Aussie expats after 18 months on the market. Picture supplied
We can give thanks - if only for who we are not.
Mark Kenny • 1hr ago
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We might be struggling to move forwards, but others are going backwards, fast. Pictures Shutterstock
Canberrans urge government to help direct family members leave Gaza.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 1hr ago
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Lama Qasem holds a photo of Omar Abu Baker, her 16-year-old relative who was killed in the West Bank. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Start your visit with a stroll in the romantic Old Town.
The prizes include trips to the Med and the African savannah.
TripADeal's 18-day 2 for 1 Europe adventure visits Rome.
For nearly 600 years this market has spread festive cheer.
Annie Hesse
The gorgeous German town where white Christmas dreams come true
Sweeping sea views and unparalleled luxury await.
Akash Arora
The trek to the top offers incredible city views.
Michael Wayne
Take a hike to the Hollywood Sign as the LA landmark turns 100
A city break is always better with a musical thrown in.
Katrina Lobley
The most exciting musicals in Australia worth travelling for in 2024
Just in time for festive drinks and dinners.
Akash Arora
This Sydney precinct is brimming with new bars and restaurants
Get onboard modern beauty, the MS Nieuw Statendam, on a tour for the ages around the Med.
Mosque-Madrassa and Pyramids, Cairo. Picture Shutterstock
Car Expert
Once promoted as a successor to the Holden Commodore, the Kia Stinger only survived for a single generation. Only a few are on dealer lots.
Paul Gover
Chery's new local boss says the company wants to do PHEVs better than other brands, focusing on value, supply and buyer education.
James Wong
Chery Australia thinks it can succeed with plug-in hybrids where others failed
Pricing and specifications for the venerable Nissan Navara ute line-up remain unchanged for the 2024 model year.
Jack Quick
2024 Nissan Navara price and specs
MG has detailed some of the safety fixes it plans to roll out for its MG 5 in 2024 following a zero-star rating from ANCAP.
William Stopford
Chinese EV startup Nio wants to target high-volume electric vehicles from mass-market brands in Europe with two new brands.
William Stopford
China’s Nio wants to build cheaper electric cars in right-hand drive - report
Get onboard modern beauty, the MS Nieuw Statendam, on a tour for the ages around the Med.
Christmas is the season of bladder irritants, from the stress and excitement to the festive food and drink.
Tracey Seipel Nd, Ceo Seipel Group
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One special guest at all of your holiday season festivities is your bladder. Make sure you look after it. Picture
Discover the many benefits of retirement communities from easing the housing shortage crisis to improving the wellbeing of our seniors.
Rosie Ryan
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Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
With a focus on sustainable cruising, Hurtigruten Expeditions is helping people to experience one of the world's most beautiful and pristine regions - Antartica.
Rosie Ryan
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Get up close to some of the world's most amazing animals. Picture supplied
To manage pain, many Australians turn to common over-the-counter pain relievers.
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Plant gifts for gardeners are always dicey.
Jackie French • 1hr ago
In nature, there is no such thing as 'waste'.
Rod Taylor • 2hrs ago
A perfectly circular economy is impossible because it leaks at every stage. Picture Shutterstock
Coping at Christmas is about more than making sure everything is wrapped.
Karen Hardy
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Does Christmas look a bit different? Picture Shutterstock
The Senior
CHSP recipients won't go onto Support at Home until 2027.
Eileen Wood
What's taking so long for Centrelink to answer the phone?
Eileen Wood
Seniors are experiencing long wait times to get through to Centrelink. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Another look back at what has happened in Canberra.
Canberra Times Archives
Tertiary students were upset by budget cuts in 1986.
Gin Events brought a Christmas-themed festival to Canberra.
Helen and Matthew Brailsford from Melbourne.