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Big changes for Canberra's drink- and drug-driving laws
First time low-range drink drivers will be immediately suspended and fined $800. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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This budget's winners and losers
Lanie Tindale
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Budget winners and losers.
Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m
Lanie Tindale • 2hrs ago
Shane Drumgold (left) is being sued by police officers, including Detective Superintendent Scott Moller (inset top) and Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman (inset bottom).
Teenager missing from Canberra's north
Michael Chizaka hasn't been seen since Tuesday night. Picture supplied.
Lucy Arundell • 2hrs ago
ANU gives ultimatum to protesters to pack up campus camp
Steve Evans
ANU students who established an encampment in solidarity with Palestinians on the Kambri lawns have been told to pack up. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
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Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
Court and Crime
Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m
Shane Drumgold (left) is being sued by police officers, including Detective Superintendent Scott Moller (inset top) and Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman (inset bottom).
Lanie Tindale • 2hrs ago
Sensitive Content
Child abusing coach can hide his face but no longer his name
Tim Piccione
Richard Lucas hides his face from media cameras on a previous occasion. Picture by Tim Piccione
Man who ran from court room after being sentenced a year ago brought back again
Lucy Arundell
The ACT Supreme Court door through which Nec Gorman, inset, escaped. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, supplied
Property and Development
Fraser retreat where renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough came to visit up for sale
Allhomes
The impressive four-bedroom home plus granny flat at 31 Daley Crescent, Fraser, will go to auction on May 25. Picture supplied
Olwyn Conrau • 4m ago
Allhomes
Transformed Farrer home breaks suburb price record
Laura Valic • 23m ago
A top-quality renovation and extension of the home at 109 Hawkesbury Crescent, Farrer, helped it to set a new suburb sales record. Picture supplied
'Derelict' PCYC building to be demolished for build-to-rent project
Brittney Levinson
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The 'derelict' PCYC building in Turner will be demolished. Picture by Brittney Levinson
ACT Politics
ACT cannot 'accelerate' projects without federal investment: Barr
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr on Wednesday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Jasper Lindell
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ACT agrees to clearer definition of 'last stages of life' in VAD laws
Jasper Lindell
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Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne. Picture by Gary Ramage
'Extremely impressive' kangaroo cull program set to begin in reserves
Jasper Lindell
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An eastern grey kangaroo. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Public Service
Public service to grow by 12,000 in budget focused on service delivery
Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Miriam Webber
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Home Affairs to receive budget boost
Miriam Webber
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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has indicated a 'significant' investement into APS roles in the May 2024 budget. Picture by Elesa Kurtz.
Public Eye
The Public Service Minister is an open book, but there are some limitations
Miriam Webber
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Let's not get silly about Questions on Notice, Katy Gallagher says. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Federal Politics
ACT cannot 'accelerate' projects without federal investment: Barr
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr on Wednesday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Jasper Lindell
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Opinion
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Jann Gilbert
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The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
Defence
N Korea condemns UK, Australia and NZ for surveillance
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited arms factories to inspect rocket launchers. (AP PHOTO)
US, Philippines sink ship during South China Sea drills
The Philippines and US have conducted military drills in and near the disputed South China Sea. (AP PHOTO)
'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident
Dominic Giannini, Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou
Flares were dropped about 300m in front of an Australian Seahawk chopper by a Chinese jet fighter. (AP PHOTO)
National
Budget leaves helpless renters to 'rot in housing hell'
Advocates are calling for direct government intervention to prop up housing construction. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Jacob Shteyman • 17m ago
Bush users go to court to halt mass brumby cull
Belad Al-Karkhey • 25m ago
The NSW government is being sued in a bid to stop mass culling of brumbies. (HANDOUT/BRUMBY WEEK)
Three deaths at mental health unit spark review
Keira Jenkins • 28m ago
Shannon Fentiman says there has been growing demand for mental health services across Queensland. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Explainers
Could Lehrmann face contempt of court action in the ACT? Who decides?
Explainer
Bruce Lehrmann. Picture by Gary Ramage
Tim Piccione
Explainer
A legal fight that burned all and provided a glimmer for publishers
Brendan Clift
Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann. Pictures by Karleen Minney
Explainer
The men and women with orange lanyards who can wield significant influence
Miriam Webber
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Monique Ryan, David Pocock, and Richard Colbeck. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll, Rod Thompson, Sitthixay Ditthavong
World
Three dead in New Caledonia riots after voting change
Riots turned deadly in New Caledonia sparked by a move to widen voting in the French territory. (AP PHOTO)
Kirsty Needham • 10m ago
Wing of Trump's plane hit jet while taxiing in Florida
Dan Whitcomb
The wing of former US president Donald Trump's plane reportedly clipped another plane in Florida. (AP PHOTO)
Singapore to inaugurate new PM Lawrence Wong
Xinghui Kok
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong comes from among a crop of so-called "4G" leaders. (EPA PHOTO)
Transport
Big changes for Canberra's drink- and drug-driving laws
First time low-range drink drivers will be immediately suspended and fined $800. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
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Car pollution cop to police automakers in Australia
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 2hrs ago
A new regulator will be established to track vehicle emissions. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
The EV Power Up program is available to Origin Energy customers and Tesla drivers. (HANDOUT/EVNEX)
Education
ANU gives ultimatum to protesters to pack up campus camp
ANU students who established an encampment in solidarity with Palestinians on the Kambri lawns have been told to pack up. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Steve Evans
Why not properly funding public education now is the wrong road
Doug Taylor
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It's time for the federal and state/territory governments to stop and reflect on the state of education funding in Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australia must secure 15.9 million tertiary jobs by 2050
Emily Dabbs
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Australia has a massive challenge to meet its future tertiary education needs. Picture Shutterstock
Health
Three deaths at mental health unit spark review
Shannon Fentiman says there has been growing demand for mental health services across Queensland. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Keira Jenkins • 28m ago
Six deaths under review after hospital failure claims
Ethan James
A Launceston General Hospital nurse has accused a senior manager of falsifying death certificates. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)
Surgery wait lists slashed for children
Samantha Lock
NSW has cut wait times dramatically for children waiting on surgery. (Morgan Sette/AAP PHOTOS)
Science and technology
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
Analysis
Aurora Australis was visible from parts of Australia this week. Picture Shutterstock
Brett Carter, Hannah Schunker
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Opinion
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Bruce Billson
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Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Meta under the microscope; inquiry call to examine social giants' influence
Peter Brewer
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Meta's AI was caught scraping and delivering wildly inaccurate news. Picture supplied
Environment
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Opinion
The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Jann Gilbert
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'Extremely impressive' kangaroo cull program set to begin in reserves
Jasper Lindell
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An eastern grey kangaroo. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Why more than 100 trees will be removed from Sulwood Drive
Megan Doherty
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Traffic lights are to be built at Sulwood Drive and Mannheim Street. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Economics
Is this an election budget or more of just a bet each way?
Analysis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture Keegan Carroll
Mark Kenny
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At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
'Relief and restraint': budget to inject billions to stimulate growth
Dana Daniel
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers the 2024-25 budget speech. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Business
New high-end restaurant Botswana Butchery Canberra closes
New high-end restaurant Botswana Butchery Canberra closes
Lanie Tindale
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'Living in fear': Huge penalty for wage theft, 'shocking cases of exploitation'
Steve Evans
Former Foot and Thai massage workers Delo Be Isugan, Mayet Ortega, Crisenta Bantilan, Janice Castaneda and Irene Amacio. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Bruce Billson
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Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Obituaries
The special superwoman who did it all
Paul Kitchin, Sue Kitchin, Malcolm Robertson
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Dr Joan Buchanan is missed by many. Picture supplied
Sam Catanzariti was Canberra's menswear pioneer
Megan Doherty
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Mr Catanzariti and his wife Gina who worked with him in the business. Picture by Adam McLean
History
Times Past: May 15, 1973
The front page of The Canberra Times on May 15, 1973.
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Times Past: May 14, 1970
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1970.
Times Past: May 13, 1986
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1986.
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Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
Tesla sued over harmful emissions
Car Expert
Tesla sued over harmful emissions
Jordan Mulach • 11m ago
Car Expert
Chery Omoda 5 prices slashed in EOFY deal
Max Davies • 1hr ago
Chery Omoda 5 prices slashed in EOFY deal
Car Expert
Suzuki Jimny XL special edition wants to party like it's 1989
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Suzuki Jimny XL special edition wants to party like it's 1989
Car Expert
2025 Kia EV3 leaked: The cheap electric SUV we've been waiting for?
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
2025 Kia EV3 leaked: The cheap electric SUV we've been waiting for?
Car Expert
People keep crashing Tesla Cybertrucks
Dev Singh
People keep crashing Tesla Cybertrucks

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