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Monday, 15 April 2024

'Hell-bent on having sex', Lehrmann raped Higgins in APH office, judge finds

'Mr Lehrmann is not entitled to the vindication of his reputation.'

Tim Piccione • 1hr ago

'Hell-bent on having sex', Lehrmann raped Higgins in APH office, judge finds

'Mr Lehrmann is not entitled to the vindication of his reputation.'

Tim Piccione • 1hr ago

Ill health led to drink-driving police commander's 'stupidity'

AFP Commander Danielle Anne Woodward arrives at court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale

The decorated AFP officer drunkenly crashed into a tree.

Hannah Neale • 54m ago

Watch

'I made myself a servant': killer's dad breaks silence

'To you he's a monster, to me he was a very sick boy.'

Anna Houlahan • 36m ago

Father of Westfield killer Joel Cauchi, Andrew Cauchi speaks to reporters outside his Toowoomba home. Picture Steve Hart

Show me the money: Barr asks Albanese for 50-50 partnership on stadium

The ACT wants a 50-50 spending partnership on a stadium.

Caden Helmers, Chris Dutton

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to seek stadium funding. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Elesa Kurtz, Graham Tidy

Public Eye

What it costs to be the AEC boss

Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.

Miriam Webber

Tom Rogers has been told to pay up by sovereign citizens. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, supplied

Public Eye

What it costs to be the AEC boss

Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.

Miriam Webber

Radio host reveals he notified family of Dawn Singleton's tragic death

'I think my Dawnie is one of those who lost their life.'

Anna Houlahan

A makeshift memorial outside the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in tribute to the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing spree including Dawn Singleton (pictured). Picture AAP Image/Flavio Brancaleone

Graphic Content

Sixth murder victim identified in Bondi stabbing tragedy

Seven people remain in Sydney hospitals on April 15.

Karen Barlow Peter Angelopoulos Ayden Dawkins Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Dawn Singleton, Ashlee Good, Yixuan Cheng, Faraz Tahir, Jade Young and Pikria Darchia have been identified as the victims of the Bondi stabbing attack on April 13. Pictures supplied/Linkedin//Nine News

'Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins': judge ruling on defamation case

Brittany Higgins, left, journalist Lisa Wilkinson and Bruce Lehrmann outside the Federal Court in Sydney. Pictures AAP

He was 'hellbent on having sex' with Ms Higgins, judge says.

Tim Piccione

Radio host reveals he notified family of Dawn Singleton's tragic death

'I think my Dawnie is one of those who lost their life.'

Anna Houlahan

'Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins': judge ruling on defamation case

He was 'hellbent on having sex' with Ms Higgins, judge says.

Tim Piccione

Graphic Content

Sixth murder victim identified in Bondi stabbing tragedy

Seven people remain in Sydney hospitals on April 15.

Karen Barlow Peter Angelopoulos Ayden Dawkins Lucinda Garbutt-Young

NRL's shock admission after Raiders-Titans 'cheating' claims

Chevy Stewart (far left) is seen taking off for a charge-down from an offside position. Pictures NRL

Des Hasler and Ricky Stuart aren't on each other's Christmas card lists.

Melanie Dinjaski David Polkinghorne • 33m ago

New deputy chief executive for CSIRO

New role meant to help increase impact of science in Australia.

Lucy Arundell • 1hr ago

No decisions on site for nuclear waste dump as spin doctor sought

There's no budging on Baseline Security Clearance rules.

Karen Barlow

The transport of nuclear waste through Wollongong late at night in 2015. Picture by Adam McLean

Project Coordination granted more time to restart projects

The family-run ACT firm entered administration last month.

Lucy Bladen

Project Coordination's locked up Sierra job site in Narrabundah. Picture by Karleen Minney

Get ready, Belco! Cartel Taqueria is coming to town

Plus, the team has an update on Crack Bakery.

Amy Martin

Anna Petridis at Cartel Taqueria in Queanbeyan. There will be a second location opening in Belconnen. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Pokie tax rebate has spared Canberra's small clubs from steep losses

Gaming Minister Shane Rattenbury. Picture by Gary Ramage

Rebate to continue, as review finds it has helped clubs diversify.

Jasper Lindell

Project Coordination granted more time to restart projects

The family-run ACT firm entered administration last month.

Lucy Bladen

Pokie tax rebate has spared Canberra's small clubs from steep losses

Rebate to continue, as review finds it has helped clubs diversify.

Jasper Lindell

Get ready, Belco! Cartel Taqueria is coming to town

Plus, the team has an update on Crack Bakery.

Amy Martin

Opinion

We were told to get ready for APS reform on steroids. Time to up the dosage?

Public Service Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

Leaders need stop tinkering at the edges and focus on main game.

Paddy Gourley

'It gives you goosebumps': Raiders reveal special jersey for Anzac Round

'I can't wait to be a part of it at home in Canberra this year.'

Melanie Dinjaski

Tom Starling and Hudson Young wearing the ANZAC Round Raiders jerseys at the National Arboretum near the Forest of Remembrance. Picture by Sam Gibson/Raiders

What's on

'The river's still here': Sidney Nolan's lasting masterpiece

The artist created his masterpiece in just three weeks in 1964.

Sally Pryor

Canberra Museum and Gallery assistant director Rebecca Richards with Sidney Nolan's Riverbend I. Picture by Karleen Minney

Why it's a massive week in the Raiders' future

The Raiders could lock up two big cogs in their future this week.

David Polkinghorne

The Raiders are on the verge of re-signing young gun Ethan Strange. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Opinion

Confronting history is not erasing it

Well-functioning democracies can effectively solve these issues.

Frank Bongiorno

The Sirius Building is named after the First Fleet ship, inset. The meeting rooms above the entrance are designed to resemble the ship's stern. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, State Library of NSW

United States won't help Israel retaliate against Iran

Israel is making plans for a retaliation to Iran's attack, but the US says it will not help. (EPA PHOTO)

Israel says it has made plans for offensive and defensive action in response to Iran's bombardment, but Iran says any retaliation would escalate hostilities.

James Mackenzie, Parisa Hafezi and Jeff Mason

Why it's a massive week in the Raiders' future

The Raiders could lock up two big cogs in their future this week.

David Polkinghorne

United States won't help Israel retaliate against Iran

Israel says it has made plans for offensive and defensive action in response to Iran's bombardment, but Iran says any retaliation would escalate hostilities.

James Mackenzie, Parisa Hafezi and Jeff Mason

Opinion

Confronting history is not erasing it

Well-functioning democracies can effectively solve these issues.

Frank Bongiorno

'Prohibitionist policy': Davidson refuses to sign vaping dangers letter

ACT Population Health Minister Emma Davidson. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Greens minister says not enough is being done on harm reduction.

Lucy Bladen

Gather Round in Canberra? Giants back bold AFL move

'I think you guys would do it really well.'

Melanie Dinjaski

GWS Giants v St Kilda at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Picture by Gary Ramage

Iron ore price tumble to punch a $9 billion hole in federal budget

But Jim Chalmers says a second budget surplus is 'still our goal'.

Karen Barlow

Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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Federal Politics

'Really poor': fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments

A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.

Poppy Johnston

Political rivals and Liberal MPs have slammed Peter Dutton's comments on the Port Arthur massacre. (Robert Cianflone/AAP PHOTOS)

Premier decries Dutton's Port Arthur protest comparison

The Tasmanian premier has hit out at comparisons made by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton which compared pro-Palestine protests to the Port Arthur massacre.

Andrew Brown

Peter Dutton has doubled down on his remarks concerning Port Arthur. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses

Opinion

Small businesses will be the drivers of innovation and our best hope for improving incomes and living standards. Picture Shutterstock

We're becoming a big corporate economy as small businesses suffer.

Bruce Billson

'Really poor': fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments

A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.

Poppy Johnston

Opinion

It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses

We're becoming a big corporate economy as small businesses suffer.

Bruce Billson

Premier decries Dutton's Port Arthur protest comparison

The Tasmanian premier has hit out at comparisons made by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton which compared pro-Palestine protests to the Port Arthur massacre.

Andrew Brown

Urgent meeting sought over $550m War Memorial upgrade

As findings of cost blowouts and conflicts of interests swirl around, the government has sought an urgent briefing with the national audit office.

Kat Wong

The $550 million war memorial upgrade has been a controversial project. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Liberal candidate wins by-election for ex-PM's seat

A by-election to decide who replaces former prime minister Scott Morrison as the federal member for Cook has been won by fellow Liberal Simon Kennedy.

Kat Wong

Liberal Simon Kennedy (left) has taken Scott Morrison's former seat of Cook. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Public Service

Why the AEC is not keen on laws putting it in charge of policing campaign lies

AEC boss Tom Rogers says the agency should not be in charge of expected 'truth in advertising' laws. Picture by Gary Ramage

Australian Electoral Commission boss warns it would be a mistake.

Miriam Webber

O'Neil reveals 'first request' to Foster when she took over from Pezzullo

Minister speaks frankly about the first task for new secretary.

Miriam Webber

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil (left), tasked department boss Stephanie Foster (right) with rebuild. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Public Eye

The Finance department's 'personality' aesthetic

Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.

Miriam Webber

The Department of Finance is back at it again. Picture by Rohan Thompson

National

'I made myself a servant': killer's dad breaks silence

Watch

'To you he's a monster, to me he was a very sick boy.'

Anna Houlahan • 36m ago

How it unfolded: the Bondi Westfield stabbing attack

Joel Cauchi killed six people and injured 12 others.

Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago

A makeshift memorial outside the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in tribute to the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing spree. Picture AAP Image/Flavio Brancaleone

Radio host reveals he notified family of Dawn Singleton's tragic death

'I think my Dawnie is one of those who lost their life.'

Anna Houlahan

In Depth

Bondi massacre 'will redefine' iconic suburb

Locals say they are deeply shaken.

Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago

Isabelle Cooper, 25, outside Bondi Westfield on Monday morning. Picture: Carla Mascarenhas

Graphic Content

Sixth murder victim identified in Bondi stabbing tragedy

Seven people remain in Sydney hospitals on April 15.

Karen Barlow Peter Angelopoulos Ayden Dawkins Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Comment

Opinion

It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses

We're becoming a big corporate economy as small businesses suffer.

Bruce Billson

Opinion

Lower migration alone won't fix the housing crisis. Here's how to fix it

The current state of housing should warrant a national emergency.

Pradeep Philip, Stephen Smith

There are significant barriers stopping Australia from reaching ambitious housing targets. Picture Shutterstock

Government is already getting high quality results from artificial intelligence

Opinion

Government is using AI to get better data. Picture Shutterstock

Here's why we shouldn't be worried.

Andrew Leigh

It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses

Opinion

We're becoming a big corporate economy as small businesses suffer.

Bruce Billson

Opinion

Government is already getting high quality results from artificial intelligence

Here's why we shouldn't be worried.

Andrew Leigh

Opinion

Lower migration alone won't fix the housing crisis. Here's how to fix it

The current state of housing should warrant a national emergency.

Pradeep Philip, Stephen Smith

The federal government should take more pride in Canberra

Canberra is a capital the nation can deservedly be proud of.

Letters to the Editor

The federal government should take more pride in Canberra

Violence must never become the norm in Australia

Twenty-three women have allegedly been murdered by men in 2024.

The Canberra Times

Violence must never become the norm in Australia

Court and Crime

'Severe' child abuse material allegedly found in Downer man's home

Police arrest a man after searching his home. Picture ACT Policing screenshot

Police say the registerable child sex offender failed to report.

Peter Brewer

New Lehrmann defamation decision set after 'sordid' evidence delay

The judge reserved his judgment over three months ago.

Tim Piccione

Bruce Lehrmann, Lisa Wilkinson, middle, and Brittany Higgins. Pictures by Karleen Minney

'My memory is not great': Accused murderer seeks mental impairment defence

He allegedly killed his partner in a Bruce home last year.

Tim Piccione

Police on the scene in Bruce the morning after the alleged murder. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

The fake crime syndicate, the suspect, and a promise to make evidence 'go away'

Inside the undercover sting that led to murder cold case charges.

Lanie Tindale

Gregor and Irma Palasics. Inset Steve Fabriczy being arrested. Pictures supplied by ACT Policing

'She's lying': texts reveal Seven producer's commentary on Lehrmann rape trial

New documents shine light on defamation case's surprise star witness.

Tim Piccione

Text messages from former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach about the Bruce Lehrmann criminal trial. Pictures APP, supplied

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New movies this week: A look at the horrors of war, bigotry and an evil conspiracy

New films include Before Dawn, Origin and The First Omen.

Bill Nighy in The First Omen. Picture supplied

New movies this week: A look at the horrors of war, bigotry and an evil conspiracy

New films include Before Dawn, Origin and The First Omen.

If your (wine) glass is half full, get to some of these events

Head out to Four Winds Vineyard for some sangiovese and sopressa pizza as part of the Taste Bud Boogie. Picture supplied

From dinners to tastings, to award-winning wineries.

Karen Hardy

Making the cut: learning how to make a knife at Tharwa Valley Forge

Want to create something that will last a life-time?

Karen Hardy

Tim Baker is one of the instructors at Tharwa Valley Forge. Picture by Gary Ramage

Meet Canberra's own cookie dough Queen - and she's not even a great cook

Antonia Vilardi wants to help other time-poor parents.

Karen Hardy

Antonia Vilardi is the owner of ready-to-bake cookie dough, Dough It Yourself. Picture Gary Ramage

Former competition boss urges supermarket break-up laws

A former head of the consumer watchdog has urged for divestiture powers to break up major supermarkets if they breach competition laws.

Andrew Brown and Kat Wong

Coles and Woolworths account for an estimated two-thirds of the food retail sector. (Dan Himbrechts, Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

What's on

The play commemorating a 'terrible history' that governments ignored

And a writer with beginnings in a dirty-book club at a Catholic school.

Ron Cerabona

Andrea Close, left and Zsuzsi Soboslay in The Shoe Horn Sonata. Picture by Daniel Abroguena

Sport

NRL's shock admission after Raiders-Titans 'cheating' claims

Des Hasler and Ricky Stuart aren't on each other's Christmas card lists.

Melanie Dinjaski David Polkinghorne • 33m ago

NRL's shock admission after Raiders-Titans 'cheating' claims

Des Hasler and Ricky Stuart aren't on each other's Christmas card lists.

Melanie Dinjaski David Polkinghorne • 33m ago

'It gives you goosebumps': Raiders reveal special jersey for Anzac Round

'I can't wait to be a part of it at home in Canberra this year.'

Melanie Dinjaski

Show me the money: Barr asks Albanese for 50-50 partnership on stadium

The ACT wants a 50-50 spending partnership on a stadium.

Caden Helmers, Chris Dutton

Why it's a massive week in the Raiders' future

The Raiders could lock up two big cogs in their future this week.

David Polkinghorne

Raiders young guns allow Fogarty to seal golden victory

The Raiders sneaked an epic one-point victory over the Titans.

David Polkinghorne

The Raiders won a golden-point thriller. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Gather Round in Canberra? Giants back bold AFL move

'I think you guys would do it really well.'

Melanie Dinjaski

Brumbies rested and ready to rumble for 'really important' showdowns

Brumbies coach, Stephen Larkham, during a training run. Picture by Gary Ramage

The biggest test of the season awaits the top Australian side.

Melanie Dinjaski

Raiders young guns allow Fogarty to seal golden victory

The Raiders sneaked an epic one-point victory over the Titans.

David Polkinghorne

Brumbies rested and ready to rumble for 'really important' showdowns

The biggest test of the season awaits the top Australian side.

Melanie Dinjaski

Gather Round in Canberra? Giants back bold AFL move

'I think you guys would do it really well.'

Melanie Dinjaski

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Opinion

Lower migration alone won't fix the housing crisis. Here's how to fix it

The current state of housing should warrant a national emergency.

Pradeep Philip, Stephen Smith

Project Coordination granted more time to restart projects

The family-run ACT firm entered administration last month.

Lucy Bladen

World

NZ Defence Forces turning tide on attrition woes

Defence Minister Judith Collins says it is critical that NZ works to build back its defence force. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

New Zealand's defence minister says there is more work to do rebuilding the country's military as headcount grows for the first time since the pandemic.

Ben McKay • 2hrs ago

Colours nailed to the mast in Solomons street parades

Solomon Islanders have flooded the streets in support of their candidates in a national election closely watched by US and Chinese allies

Luke Costin • 2hrs ago

Solomons Islands locals say the campaign parades have been bigger than in previous years. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Landslides kill 18 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Torrential rains have triggered flash floods in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island which in turn caused a landslide that has claimed at least 18 lives.

Kate Lamb and Stefanno Sulaiman

A landslide triggered by torrential rain on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island has claimed 18 lives. (AP PHOTO)

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We went in search of the original Laksa in Malaysia - here's what we found

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Luxury

First look: You can now explore Italy as part of a luxe rail journey

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Car Expert

Genesis teases us with another sleek coupe concept

Genesis loves a concept car, previewing a racing-inspired version of its curvy X Gran Berlinetta – just don’t expect it in showrooms.

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Genesis teases us with another sleek coupe concept

Car Expert

Owner accidentally sinks vintage car during photoshoot

The owner of a 1939 Packard picked a scenic lake in California to shoot their car in front of. Unfortunately, their vehicle ended up sinking into the lake.

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Owner accidentally sinks vintage car during photoshoot

2025 Cadillac Optiq: Tesla Model Y rival's interior revealed

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Cadillac has revealed the cabin of its smallest electric SUV yet, but the Tesla Model Y rival has yet to be confirmed for Australia.

William Stopford

Genesis teases us with another sleek coupe concept

Car Expert

Genesis loves a concept car, previewing a racing-inspired version of its curvy X Gran Berlinetta – just don’t expect it in showrooms.

Jordan Mulach

Car Expert

2025 Cadillac Optiq: Tesla Model Y rival's interior revealed

Cadillac has revealed the cabin of its smallest electric SUV yet, but the Tesla Model Y rival has yet to be confirmed for Australia.

William Stopford

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Owner accidentally sinks vintage car during photoshoot

The owner of a 1939 Packard picked a scenic lake in California to shoot their car in front of. Unfortunately, their vehicle ended up sinking into the lake.

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Australian new car buyers could foot $1 billion EV upgrade bill

The peak body for Australian car dealers has warned the costs of EV-specific upgrades could result in higher prices for new car buyers.

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Australian new car buyers could foot $1 billion EV upgrade bill

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Investigators find Ford's semi-autonomous driving tech was in use before fatal crash

US investigators have found Ford’s BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving tech was used prior to a fatal crash, while another fatal crash is being investigated.

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PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe

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Drink in history with Barossa shiraz

The spiritual heart of big, bold Australian shiraz, the celebrated South Australian region is steeped in wine heritage and is our most prolific shiraz-producing region.

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Barossa shiraz continues to be one of Australia's favourite styles of wine. Picture Shutterstock

Does moving overseas affect super?

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