The Canberra Times
Sunday, 12 May 2024
'It's not just Canberra, it's happening everywhere'.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Opinion
They are really made from the heart.
Megan Doherty
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Lots of large gum trees to be hacked.
Megan Doherty
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Traffic lights are to be built at Sulwood Drive and Mannheim Street. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
It's been a year since the acquisition was announced.
Lucy Bladen
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ACT govt, Calvary still negotiating costs a year on from takeover
And how to make sure you keep getting trusted news.
John Paul Moloney
The editors of ACM's 14 daily newspapers have appealed to their thousands of social media followers to show their support for local journalism as Mark Zuckerberg's Meta devalues trusted news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Prominent Canberra mums reveal success secrets this Mother's Day.
Sally Pryor
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Canberra mums Leanne Castley, Unnati Patel, Catriona Jackson, Louise Burrows and Nova Inkpen have shared their experiences this Mother's Day. Pictures by Karleen Minney
The much-loved Canberra institution can finally crack on with it.
Sally Pryor Dana Daniel
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Switzerland's Nemo has won 68th Eurovision Song Contest with The Code after the event was marred by protests over the Gaza war.
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Nemo of Switzerland celebrates his win at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. (AP PHOTO)
They're keen to forget a smelly Gungahlin portaloo debacle.
Peter Brewer
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A disused space is always an opportunity in Canberra.
Karen Hardy
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Alex Royds works the cheese at The Vault. Picture by Keegan Carroll
A world without protests is not worth countenancing.
Mark Kenny
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Pro-Palestine supporters demonstrate at the Australian National University in February. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
In its early days, the iconic ACT facility focused on the sun.
Brad Tucker
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The Mt Stromlo Observatory, now in its 100th year, still provides crucial information. Picture Shutterstock
Analysis
It might be time for Bruce pragmatism to replace Civic optimism.
Chris Dutton
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She's building a family - and an empire.
Megan Doherty
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Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson and their three-year-old son, Ollie. Baby number two is due in July. Picture by Uzuri Photography
The Capitol placed on Capital Hill? No wonder so many got it wrong.
Tim the Yowie Man
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Shock win brings fitting finale to a 15-year journey
Peter Brewer
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Jason Sandner with the Ring brothers' trophy from the Motorex show in Melbourne. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The capital has plenty to offer fledgling businesses.
Craig Fairweather
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Altina Drinks co-founders Christina Delay and Alan Tse benefited from The Mill House Ventures' GRIST program. Picture by Matt Loxton
Elsewhere, the tech gets the thumbs up for user convenience.
Peter Brewer
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An example of the NSW digital licence. Picture supplied
'It can be challenging because I do flick between mum and teammate in the game'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Look out for her at your local Baker's Delight.
Megan Doherty
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Canberra mum Sam James-Cullen, centre, is starring in this year's Bakers Delight Pink Bun campaign. Picture supplied
The Brumbies extended their NSW streak to 13 wins in a row.
Chris Dutton
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Was it Ezra, Paul, Noah or Felix?
Anna Houlahan
With what first name was artist Jackson Pollock born? Was it Ezra, Paul, Noah or Felix? File picture
The recognition of motherhood can take many forms.
Jason Tulio
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Mother's Day isn't always a happy occasion. Insets, the author's Mother's Day card, Sonia Fenwick, director and counsellor of Canberra Grief Centre. Pictures by Jason Tulio, Shutterstock, supplied
Budget carrots go down easy in May, but governments have plenty of other tools.
Jennifer Rayner
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But things will soon be harder for the Treasurer to control.
Michelle Grattan
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers in leadup to Budget. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Programs to attract capital needed to turn the economy around.
Dana Daniel
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says boosting the skilled labour force will help drive productivity. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'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)
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 peak body representing GPs says the federal budget's $8.5b health cash splash doesn't give enough support to GPs, chronic illnesses and mental health.
Andrew Brown • 14m ago
As well as a federal budget, Australia will get its quarterly check-up on worker wages, business surveys and monthly jobs figures.
Poppy Johnston • 18m ago
The labour market has proved resilient to a slowing economy but there are signs it is softening. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Anna Houlahan Carla Mascarenhas
Former Dockers player Cam McCarthy has died aged 29. Picture AAP Image/Gary Day
Australia gathers to honour memory of 'Dolly' Everett.
Annie Hesse
When she was little, Dolly Everett was the face of an Akubra hat advertisement.
The school was criticised by a parent for its response.
Carla Mascarenhas
Catholic College Wodonga said the school investigated the matter immediately. Picture: Google Maps
It potentially opens a back door to international high level nuclear waste.
Margaret Beavis
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Budget carrots go down easy in May, but governments have plenty of other tools.
Jennifer Rayner
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This could be when the building blocks are laid for the next era of Australian prosperity. Picture Shutterstock
For once, my ears are pricked to the NIMBYs' plaintive songs.
Ian Warden
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Rubbing shoulders with them in my garden, my inner ornithologist itches to ask them searching questions about their species. Picture by Ian Warden
It's about time Canberra's arts sector wasn't taken for granted.
Sunday Canberra Times
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Fresh Canberra orchestra funding a welcome shift
Are we going to trawl through every book ever written now?
Letters to the Editor
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So book banning is back in fashion for local councillors?
'I felt this power,' he told a youth justice worker.
Hannah Neale
Ivan and Gregory had been friends for decades, until it all went wrong.
Hannah Neale
Student extorted out of nearly half a million dollars: police.
Tim Piccione
A still from CCTV showing a man police claim to be Zheming Zhang. Picture supplied
'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
Whistleblower's conduct 'honourable', lawyer says.
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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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
'It can be challenging because I do flick between mum and teammate in the game'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Dick Telford is one of Australia's most respected sporting minds.
Chris Dutton
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It might be time for Bruce pragmatism to replace Civic optimism.
Chris Dutton
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Could this be the next Canberra stadium location? File pictures
The Brumbies extended their NSW streak to 13 wins in a row.
Chris Dutton
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The rain flooded the playing surface in Sydney. Picture Getty Images
As ugly brawl mars big AFL win. Catch up on all the local sport results!
Melanie Dinjaski
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Does the NRL's system to ensure the fairness of the competition need to be looked at?
Melanie Dinjaski
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David Fifita will leave the Titans to join the Roosters next season. Picture Getty Images
The AIS will start planning immediately to update the facilities.
Chris Dutton
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Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins is keen to revitalise the AIS.

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It's the second Beltana Road orchard to sell this year.
Brittney Levinson
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A Pialligo property has sold after it was listed with a $4.5 million price tag. Picture supplied
Residents say the proposal is not suitable for the area.
Brittney Levinson
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City residents Annie Gregg and former MP Mike Kelly are opposing a proposal for four 14-storey buildings next to Glebe Park. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Former US president Donald Trump has labelled his New York hush money case "a Biden show trial" during a campaign rally in New Jersey.
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Carles Puigdemont, who faces prosecution over Catalonia's failed independence bid, is one of the candidates to run in elections in Spain's northeastern region.
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Catalonia's fugitive former leader Carles Puigdemont applauds during a campaign rally in France. (AP PHOTO)
A fourth person has been charged with killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside of a temple in British Columbia in 2023.
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A fourth Indian national has been charged with the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. (AP PHOTO)
The answer may surprise you.
Mark Dapin
Here's the future of holidays in a carbon-zero tourist town.
Craig Tansley
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World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
The teardrop-shaped island teems with wildlife.
Natascha Mirosch
This trip to the region is all about the chocolate and cheese.
Janet Stone
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
Follow in the footsteps of the Bridgertons in Bath, UK.
Mark Dapin
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A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
At this gorgeous retreat you're a million miles from care.
Mike Smith
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Get ready for sweeping ocean views from every room.
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
Car Expert
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
Winter growth is sedate, and ever so slightly magic.
Jackie French
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There's plenty happening in Canberra's literary world.
Ron Cerabona
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Frank Bongiorno will speak at ANU on May 16. Pictures supplied
The recognition of motherhood can take many forms.
Jason Tulio
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Mother's Day isn't always a happy occasion. Insets, the author's Mother's Day card, Sonia Fenwick, director and counsellor of Canberra Grief Centre. Pictures by Jason Tulio, Shutterstock, supplied
The Senior
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
'It's not just Canberra, it's happening everywhere'.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Jacob Sherd, 12, pictured with his border collies Douglas and Kevin, is one of a growing number of young people with a passion for film photography. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Check out the best photographs from around Canberra this week
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