The Canberra Times
Friday, 24 May 2024
Once, the water rose so fast residents were forced to flee in a boat.
Tim the Yowie Man • 17m ago
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New DPP speaks out to 'preserve confidence in the justice system'.
Tim Piccione • 1hr ago
There's a giveaway to celebrate the new opening.
Lucy Arundell • 38m ago
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Belconnen locals can finally get their burger fix. Picture supplied
'We want to make sure that any changes that are made actually work.'
Michelle Grattan • 23m ago
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This week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sympathised with calls for limits on children's access to social media. Picture by Marina Neil/ Shutterstock
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New doco shares unseen footage from controversial Lord's match.
Melanie Dinjaski • 9m ago
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Nathan Lyon was an Ashes hero in the second Test. Picture Prime Video
How Many More?
Through eight years of marital abuse, Tuli only managed to call 000 once.
Bageshri Savyasachi
It's a perfectly paced dinner of new flavours.
Amy Martin
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Fioretto with burnt butter, capers and nori. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Missing middle housing design guide to inform possible RZ1 changes.
Jasper Lindell
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It's from the man who bought you Koto and Inka.
Karen Hardy • 59m ago
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The menu will feature Middle Eastern flavours, and lots of vegan and vegetarian-forward dishes. Picture by Shaun Quade
A state funeral will be held next week.
Jasper Lindell
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Bill Wood, pictured at home in O'Connor in January 2013, has died. Picture by Rohan Thomson
More than 20 organisations are included in the funding boost.
Megan Doherty
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ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith announced the funding on Friday morning. Picture by Keegan Carroll
A pump track will be demolished to make way for the centre.
Brittney Levinson
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The government will convene a roundtable on Friday.
Lucy Bladen
Your Reference Ain't Relevant campaign co-founder Harrison James (right) with fellow co-founder Jarad Grice and campaigner Josh Burns. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Two key ongoing inquiries have now taken about two years each.
Lucy Bladen
What do we think galleries are? Halls of mirrors?
Jenna Price
Gina Rinehart, left, has been been left embarrassed by a portrait of her at the National Gallery of Australia by artist Vincent Namatjira, right. Pictures by AAP, Sitthixay Ditthavong
A bullet grazed the man's hand before he was shot in the arm.
Anna Houlahan
CCTV still of alleged gunman chasing the 50-year-old victim and an image of a car, believed to be the gold Pajero, on fire in Reservoir. Picture supplied
Anyone who saw the crash is urged to contact police.
Lucy Arundell • 2hrs ago
Police are calling for witnesses. Picture by Rohan Thomson
'[Victims] were given poor advice.'
Tim Piccione
And Canberra Health Services needs to recruit a lot more.
Megan Doherty
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Canberra Health Services' volunteer manager Kathleen Rampant, front left, with volunteer Finlay Simpson, front right, with, from left to right at back, volunteer Richard Heaney, Canberra Hospital assistant director, client services Anne Folger-Pleuger and volunteer Deepani Kapuruge. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Hugh de Kretser has been named as the new president of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the next five years.
Andrew Brown • 44m ago
Social media giant X has lost an audacious bid saying it should not be subject to Queensland discrimination laws.
Alex Mitchell
A tribunal has ruled Elon Musk's X has to answer to Queensland laws despite being based in America. (AP PHOTO)
The ACT senator has written to Chief Minister Andrew Barr.
Megan Doherty
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Kidsafe ACT chief executive Francis Ventura. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Services Australia is 'not fixed yet', Bill Shorten says.
Miriam Webber
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'We need to find explanations for why the homicide rate has gone up.'
Dana Daniel
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Padma Raman says women's economic security and safety are linked.
'Australia invented solar panels, why shouldn't we make them?'
Dana Daniel
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Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said there was no reason why Australia should not join the growing list of countries to make solar panels at home. Picture by Keegan Carroll
How the APS's new diversity targets aim to reflect the Australian community.
Prabha Nandagopal
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Public Service Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer, centre, and Minister for the Public Service Katy Gallagher, left. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Every household will receive a $300 rebate on their energy bill.
Lanie Tindale
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Budget winners and losers.
Analysis reveals the govt's policy and service priorities.
Miriam Webber
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How the APS's new diversity targets aim to reflect the Australian community.
Prabha Nandagopal
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Public Service Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer, centre, and Minister for the Public Service Katy Gallagher, left. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Division one jackpot winner 'possibly doesn't know it yet'.
Anna Houlahan
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'The band will be running hot,' Neil Finn said.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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Crowded House promotes their new album and tour Gravity Stairs. Picture Live Nation
Politicians answer questions on ACM's domestic violence campaign.
Carla Mascarenhas, Miriam Webber
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Chaithanya Madhagani, Molly Ticehurst, Ashlee Good, Emma Bates, Jade Young, Mauwa Kizenga are among the women killed by violence in 2024. Picture supplied, file.
An Australian tourist shot in Afghanistan thought he would die after an ISIS gunman shot him in a targeted attack on his travelling group.
Aaron Bunch • 2hrs ago
Joe McDowell was injured in a shooting in central Afghanistan that killed six people. (HANDOUT/CARRIE MCDOWELL)
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support Sophie Roome
Cathy Adams
Sophie Roome with her "delightful little boy", Rowan. Picture supplied
They're understandably mistrustful of a health system promising "wonder drugs" and delivering sub-optimal medicines.
Chris Langmead
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What do we think galleries are? Halls of mirrors?
Jenna Price
Gina Rinehart, left, has been been left embarrassed by a portrait of her at the National Gallery of Australia by artist Vincent Namatjira, right. Pictures by AAP, Sitthixay Ditthavong
'We want to make sure that any changes that are made actually work.'
Michelle Grattan • 23m ago
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This week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sympathised with calls for limits on children's access to social media. Picture by Marina Neil/ Shutterstock
Canberra's voters are quite right to be cynical.
The Canberra Times
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Voters are entitled to ask: what's going on?
Prescribed burns can increase the risk of devastating bushfires.
Letters to the Editor
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Burning the bush gives short-term gain but long-term pain
'Real children's lives are destroyed for this appalling material.'
Tim Piccione
The man is co-accused of killing Irma Palasics nearly 25 years ago.
Tim Piccione
Steve Fabriczy being arrested at his Melbourne home last year. Picture ACT Policing
The government will convene a roundtable on Friday.
Lucy Bladen
Your Reference Ain't Relevant campaign co-founder Harrison James (right) with fellow co-founder Jarad Grice and campaigner Josh Burns. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'He knew perfectly well what he was doing was against the law.'
Tim Piccione
Ben Aulich, left, and Michael Papandrea. Pictures by Tim Piccione, Blake Foden
Shooter was a 'picture of childhood dysfunction', judge found.
Lanie Tindale
A still from CCTV footage of the murder of Glenn Walewicz. Picture by ACT Policing
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We taste-tested the most popular brands so you don't have to.
Karen Hardy
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How do these winners compare to the local?
Anna Houlahan
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The Royal Hotel Drouin's burger with a glass of red wine. Picture Royal hotel Drouin
It's a perfectly paced dinner of new flavours.
Amy Martin
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Fioretto with burnt butter, capers and nori. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
He's the king of snark. So what does he think of Canberra?
Ron Cerabona
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Tom Gleeson in performance. Picture by Morgan Sette
Spoiler alert: Six months on, only two couples have stayed together.
Kate Cox
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Joe and Sarah: "You are a special guy and I wouldn't change a thing about ya" - not true!
Analysis
Unlike Ricky Stuart, Brad Arthur has fallen in the NRL Thunderdome.
David Polkinghorne • 4m ago
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New doco shares unseen footage from controversial Lord's match.
Melanie Dinjaski • 9m ago
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We are trying to track down this weekend warrior from 2003.
Caden Helmers
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Matt Cousins, No. 9 in the centre photo, is seen here playing against the great Mal Meninga. Paul Osborne also played in the match.
'It definitely won't be happening.'
Robert Dillon
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Raiders CEO Don Furner.
Canberran tennis star to get behind the mic at All England club.
Melanie Dinjaski
Apology issued after journalist targeted in obscene rant caught on hot mic.
Melanie Dinjaski Chris Dutton
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Crusaders coach Rob Penney at his press conference on Wednesday.
The Raiders look to turnaround their form in milestone matches.
David Polkinghorne
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Joe Tapine will play his 200th NRL game on Saturday. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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Missing middle housing design guide to inform possible RZ1 changes.
Jasper Lindell
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Planning Minister Chris Steel, who will commission a design guide for missing middle housing. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
A pump track will be demolished to make way for the centre.
Brittney Levinson
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An artist's impression of the Googong Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre. Picture supplied
At his latest rally, and without any evidence whatsoever, former US president Donald Trump claims illegal immigrants are building an army to attack Americans.
Helen Coster and Nathan Layne • 21m ago
If the polls are any indication, Britain's Labour Party is set to sweep into power at the general election in July.
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Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak will go head-to-head in the United Kingdom's general election in July. (AP PHOTO)
At least four people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a two-storey building collapsed on the beach in the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Pietro Lombardi
Rescuers are at the scene of a building collapse in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. (AP PHOTO)
Discover the unearthly beauty of Japan in winter.
Laura Waters • 29m ago
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Sunshine and snowmelt make the Swiss Alps a summer sensation.
Steve McKenna
Here's how to have an unforgettable sundrenched escape in Switzerland
Explore our curated selection of trending luggage brands.
Miranda Aitken
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You will need to rug up for this breathtaking tour in Maui.
Katrina Lobley
From Kyoto to Alaska, we have you covered.
Go off the beaten path with these just-launched tours
The vessels have been designed by Melbourne firm Hecker Guthrie.
The rooftop bars on these brand-new ships will blow your mind
Car Expert
Nissan is doubling down on its electrification strategy with billions of dollars of investments, starting with its UK plant in Sunderland
Alborz Fallah • 9m ago
Despite being feared as a threat to the creative industry, Nissan is leaning on AI not only for vehicle design but for production processes.
Alborz Fallah • 48m ago
Nissan uses AI and machine learning for design and production
Australia is a small new car market with some big hurdles for manufacturers who want to sell vehicles locally.
Alborz Fallah • 1hr ago
Australian Design Rules and ANCAP delaying new Nissan models
A camouflaged BYD Shark ute has been spotted on a Melbourne motorway ahead of its local debut later this year.
Josh Nevett • 1hr ago
All examples of the Volvo EX30 have been recalled shortly after Australian deliveries began, as a software fault could hide its speedometer.
Jordan Mulach
Volvo EX30 recalled
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
'My voice is the conductor of my life.'
Naomi Clarke • 49m ago
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The star says she was 'speechless' after seeing the doll.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Mary Fowler with her one-of-a-kind Barbie. Picture supplied
This week you can meet authors, go to book clubs and read your poetry in public.
Ron Cerabona
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 Karen Viggers will discuss her new novel. Picture 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
The local rugby union scene in the 1970s.
Canberra Times Archives
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Norths winger Bob Kilby sends Wests centre Garry Thomas flying with a palm-off as he straightens for the try-line.
It was a day filled with creativity.
Keegan Carroll
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Loren Reeve, of Bonython, and Tamsin Friedland, of Barton.