The Canberra Times
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
A months-long investigation has unearthed multiple concerning allegations.
Madeline Link
Forensic investigators have taken the decomposed human remains.
Peter Brewer
Govt had to apologise after trying to kick hundreds out their homes.
Lucy Bladen
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An audit has found a failed tenant relocation program has contributed to delays in building new public housing. Housing Minister Yvette Berry, inset. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, Karleen Minney
Here's how you can dob in a hoon on Canberra's roads.
Peter Brewer
An entrant thrown out of Summernats in January this year had his car seized by police after this burnout on Flemington Rd. Picture supplied
'Library books don't cause harm but bigots do,' MP said.
Anna Houlahan
Cumberland councillor Steve Christou with the cover of Same-sex Parents by Holly Duhig, a book banned under a move by the council. Picture Cumberland City Council Facebook/Amazon
He allegedly demanded a ransom as well as bail payments.
Hannah Neale
A still from CCTV showing a man police claim to be Zheming Zhang. Picture supplied
Review
The menu is full of classic dishes and, yes, there's a waving cat.
Chris Hansen
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Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers agreed not to charge any fees if he lost a defamation suit against Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, which led to him being declared a rapist.
Duncan Murray
Bruce Lehrmann had an agreement with lawyers that meant he only had to pay them if he won. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Green Machine star continues meteoric rise in rugby league after 'tough call'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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He was in a stable condition after hitting the back of a truck
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
The injured rider was airlifted to Canberra hospital from the highway at Coolac, near Gundagai. Picture supplied
'Scared the living daylights out of me.'
Jessica Belzycki
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The earthquake had a depth of 78 kilometres. Picture Google Images
Family members of victims and survivors were in a packed court.
Anna Falkenmire
Brett Andrew Button, 59, at Newcastle court last month. Picture by Marina Neil
The bright 21-year-old had her heart set on changing the world.
Sarah Lansdown
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The woman needed facial reconstructive surgery after the attack.
Peter Brewer
Never-before-seen clip shows how Canberra star was in 'dark place'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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What do New York and Curtin have in common? Population density, maybe.
Jasper Lindell
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Curtin Residents Association president Ian Elsum at the fringe of the Curtin horse paddocks on Tuesday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Who are the greatest Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies players?
Caden Helmers
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Brad Clyde is one of the greatest Raiders of all time. Picture by Rob Cox
Walk-in centres have not been evaluated since 2011.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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A nurse practitioner at Canberra's Weston Creek Walk-in Centre. Picture by Jamila Toderas
And here's some delicious recipes from Sarah Pound.
Karen Hardy
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'The world has become a darker place for us.'
Anna Houlahan
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Martin, Callum, Debra and Jake Robinson. Picture Instagram
'This is not a sign of an economy that needs another rate hike.'
Brittney Levinson
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Police say the robbers assaulted the owner.
Lucy Arundell
An Asian restaurant was robbed in Gungahlin on Tuesday. Picture by Karleen Minney
Be transported straight to Greece at Alia.
Karen Hardy
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Alia's general manager Jamahl Bakri in the stylish dining room. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Transparency advocates say the report does not go far enough.
Dana Daniel
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'Many Australians don't know how dangerous the situation is.'
Dana Daniel
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Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called on political leaders to take a stronger stance against antisemitism. Picture: Brodie Weeding
Price inflation has moderated as the supermarkets contend with criticism, including a government report that recommends breaking up the industry's big players.
Andrew Brown and Kat Wong
Recommendations for divestiture laws for the grocery sector have been dismissed by the government. (Luis Ascui, Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies.
Tess Ikonomou and Kat Wong
More government funding will go towards training new bricklayers, plumbers and other tradies. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS)
In a show of deep commitment to the Pacific region, Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead a bipartisan visit to Tuvalu.
Tess Ikonomou
Senators Wong and Birmingham will both meet with Prime Minister Feleti Teo and his cabinet. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.
Miriam Webber
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We started with a hollowed out APS, hidden from view. It's time to do much better.
Katy Gallagher
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Katy Gallagher, Minister for Public Service, says the government is rebuilding a fit-for-purpose public service to a standard Australians deserve and expect. Picture AAP
There will be 35,000 new jobs in the next five years: report
Lanie Tindale
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Dash Rumble, owner of Such and Such restaurant and Pilot restaurant. Picture by Karleen Minney
The furry local made a late entry in the final leg of the race.
Georgina Sebar • 2hrs ago
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The alleged attacker is at large.
Carla Mascarenhas • 2hrs ago
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 Police Tape: Image: AAP
'Neither of us had any idea that it would all be so fast.'
Anna Houlahan
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Ian Gelder as Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones. Picture: HBO
An AI-generated photo of Katy Perry even tricked her mother.
Carla Mascarenhas
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An AI-generated image of Katy Perry at the Met Gala has been going viral on social media. Picture: X
A 30 per cent discount has been offered until stock depletes.
Anna Houlahan
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Deeds Brewing signage in Glen Iris, Melbourne. Picture Instagram
The 'national capital' is a rich community full of stories and history.
Alicia Payne
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Getting the story costs more than 100 journalists their lives.
John Hanscombe
I thought deeply about World Press Freedom Day on Saturday night. Picture Shutterstock
ANU students have set up a protest camp on campus to show solidarity with Hamas
Letters to the Editor
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Did the ABC drop the ball in reporting of university protest?
ANU students have set up a protest camp on campus to show solidarity with Hamas
Letters to the Editor
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Did the ABC drop the ball in reporting of university protest?
Tax cuts only help people who pay tax
The Canberra Times
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Next interest rate move is likely to be up
Court previously heard of possible mental impairment defence.
Hannah Neale
'I can't say I shouldn't have done it,' the 63-year-old said.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Kaylana Stoka, Catherine Adams and Lucy Woolnough outside the ACT courts on Monday. Picture by Bageshri Savyasachi
Hundreds of thousands of dollars and valuable court time is being wasted.
Crispin Hull
Pauline Hanson, second on left, arrives at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney. Picture AAP
Whistleblower's conduct 'honourable', lawyer says.
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
182 historical sex assault cases, and 170 new ones, are pending.
Peter Brewer
Investigating sexual assault requires experienced officers, and the ACT has the most junior police workforce in the country. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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The costumes, key changes and campiness are back!
Ayden Dawkins
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All the vendors will be making it spicy.
Karen Hardy
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Enjoy a LEGO show, the Eurovision Song Contest and Mother's Day
The LEGO rocket in the Questacon foyer. Picture supplied
Be transported straight to Greece at Alia.
Karen Hardy
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Alia's general manager Jamahl Bakri in the stylish dining room. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Ona Coffee's Ryan Nguyen is off to represent Canberra.
Karen Hardy
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Ryan Nguyen will represent the ACT at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo. Picture supplied
Shannon Molloy's poignant memoir Fourteen is now a hit play.
Ron Cerabona
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 Conor Leach, left and Karen Crone in Fourteen. Picture by David Fell
Never-before-seen clip shows how Canberra star was in 'dark place'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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The ACT Brumbies have named their team to face the NSW Waratahs.
Caden Helmers
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Capital Football's new high-performance develop program has started.
David Polkinghorne • 55m ago
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The Canberra United Academy finally started this week. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The Raiders will honour their 1994 premiership at Magic Round.
David Polkinghorne • 2hrs ago
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Raiders enforcer Joe Tapine says honouring the 1994 premiership was a boost but came with added pressure. Picture by Gary Ramage
Green Machine star continues meteoric rise in rugby league after 'tough call'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Who are the greatest Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies players?
Caden Helmers
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Brad Clyde is one of the greatest Raiders of all time. Picture by Rob Cox
English Super League clubs are interested in signing a Raiders star.
David Polkinghorne
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A couple of English Super League clubs are interested in signing Elliott Whitehead. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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What do New York and Curtin have in common? Population density, maybe.
Jasper Lindell
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Curtin Residents Association president Ian Elsum at the fringe of the Curtin horse paddocks on Tuesday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'This is not a sign of an economy that needs another rate hike.'
Brittney Levinson
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Home owners may not see an interest rate cut until the end of 2024, experts say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
North Macedonia's aspirations to join the European Union have played a central role in campaigning as voters cast their ballots in a double election.
Aleksandar Vasovic • 1hr ago
A Pakistan court has ordered the wife of former prime minister Imran Khan moved from house arrest to jail, her lawyer says.
Asif Shahzad • 1hr ago
Bushra Bibi (left) has been under house arrest at husband Imran Khan's Pakistan home since January. (AP PHOTO)
As Israel's leaders seemed near deciding on a Rafah incursion the US paused a weapons shipment over concerns for civilian safety, an official says.
Mike Stone, Steve Holland and Phil Stewart
The US paused a weapons shipment to Israel over concern for civilians in Gaza, an official says. (AP PHOTO)
Get ready for sweeping ocean views from every room.
The best of the west just got closer.
Ute Junker
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Lisbon, and other picket-friendly places to explore in Europe.
Akash Arora
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
But the best is yet to come.
Rob McFarland
Shut up and take my money.
Kristie Kellahan
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
'Are you sure about taking that cab? Do you trust it?'
Akash Arora
Self-driving Waymo cabs are freely roaming the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, and Phoenix in Arizona.
An extraordinary tree is at the root of many excellent experiences.
Kate Armstrong
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
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The Porsche Taycan has been recalled in Australia as over time the electric sedan's battery could pose a fire risk.
Jordan Mulach
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class range has been reduced to just one model with the launch of the latest generation. It's priced from $131,500 before on-roads.
William Stopford
With the new Symbioz, Renault has added another car to its ever-growing lineup of crossovers, but it's unclear if it'll arrive in Australia.
Derek Fung
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Contrary to popular opinion, it isn't illegal for L-platers to use cruise control in Australia... though it mightn't be the best idea.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Insurer Allianz says it has already stopped fraudsters who have used AI to doctor images and submit phoney insurance claims.
Max Davies
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Royal Air Force veteran Rob Thomas ran 192 kilometres during the March On Challenge to raise money for Soldier On.
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Prorox has been proven to reduces symptoms of overactive bladder by improving the tone of the bladder muscle and surrounding areas.
Prorox can help reduce Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms which impact more than half of middle-aged men. Picture Shutterstock
'Neither of us had any idea that it would all be so fast.'
Anna Houlahan
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An AI-generated photo of Katy Perry even tricked her mother.
Carla Mascarenhas
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An AI-generated image of Katy Perry at the Met Gala has been going viral on social media. Picture: X
Unstable furniture injures more than 900 Aussies each year.
Jessica Belzycki
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New information standards have been introduced to regulate furniture sales. Picture by Shutterstock
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Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Humans 2.0 provided gravity-defying entertainment in Canberra.
Elesa Kurtz
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Anna and Sean Sullivan, of Aranda.
It's a dog's life in the capital.
Keegan Carroll
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Phil Orrell and Jenna Harb, of Turner, with Chopper.