The Canberra Times
Sunday, 9 June 2024
End of the financial year and stamp duty concessions are motivating.
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The ACT Brumbies will head to Auckland for a semi-final clash.
Caden Helmers
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Vikings say ACT clampdowns are pushing them across the border.
Steve Evans
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An artist's impression of the new club.
The stores are at the forefront of the cost-of-living crisis.
Lucy Arundell
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Laura Dawson at the Queanbeyan Anglicare op shop. Picture by Gary Ramage
Was it Vera Wang, Pierre Balmain or David and Elizabeth Emanuel?
Anna Houlahan
Who designed the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales? Picture AP Photo
I've recently had a movie theatre all to myself - twice.
Ian Warden
There are firm distinctions between being lonely and being solitary. Picture Shutterstock
What's on
Candace Bushnell on life now, ahead of her Canberra show.
Megan Doherty
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How hard is it to to launch a spacecraft?
Brad Tucker • 1hr ago
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A produced image of Starliner in space. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Big-D democracy is on the chopping block. And Biden has faltered.
Mark Kenny
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A promise to ditch Australia's legally binding climate targets won't impact the nation's commitment to the Paris Agreement, the coalition says.
Tess Ikonomou • 2hrs ago
Peter Dutton's vow to dump a legally binding climate target has been labelled a "big mistake". (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
A victim allegedly received a raft of calls and messages.
Peter Brewer • 1hr ago
The 18-year-old woman was refused bail.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Law courts of the Australian Capital Territory. File picture
See striking exhibitions at M16, the Glassworks and elsewhere.
Ron Cerabona
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Rebecca Vassarotti says there is 'unfinished business'.
Jasper Lindell
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Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti. Picture by Gary Ramage
The ACT Brumbies are now bound for Eden Park to face the Blues.
Caden Helmers
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Researchers suggest blood tests can help return to play plans.
Caden Helmers
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Reece Walsh suffered a nasty head knock in State of Origin I. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Queer people living with disability express themselves in art
Jessica O'Bryan
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Artist Amy Greatbanks is exhibiting in the Spill the Tea exhibition at the Belconnen Community Centre with the Disabili-Tea group. Picture by Karleen Minney
Australia's most expensive art commission is on its way to Canberra.
Sally Pryor
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Lindy Lee inside her monumental sculpture at the UAP foundry in Brisbane. Picture by Karleen Minney
Could you see this piece of skiing history in your backyard?
Tim the Yowie Man
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Children under 16 should be banned from social media and an enforceable system of age verification is needed, the opposition communications spokesman says.
Tess Ikonomou • 2hrs ago
Governments are looking at ways to impose bans on children using social media. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
There's something comforting about cold weather. Now hand me some pie.
Karen Hardy
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A cut-and-cover tunnel will be needed to get light rail from Commonwealth Avenue to State Circle.
Jasper Lindell
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The proposed tunnel location and, inset, an artist's impression of the new bridge. Pictures supplied
It's pretty clear who authorities should really be targeting.
Joanne Orlando
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Social media is increasingly difficult to navigate for our youth. Picture Shutterstock

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Fiery debate and a legal threat follow the government and opposition uniting against the Greens for stoking tensions by supporting pro-Palestinian protesters.
Andrew Brown
His son, Tim, was afflicted with the virus as a toddler.
Dana Daniel
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AMA President Steve Robson's son Tim, left, almost died after contracting RSV as a toddler. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'More work is required' on agency's culture, secretary says.
Miriam Webber
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 Defence secretary Greg Moriarty has provided an update on the department's goals to reduce reliance on contractors. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.
William Ton
Federal Court proceedings against Elon Musk's X have been dropped. (AP PHOTO)
Minister had 'no idea what the payment was'.
Miriam Webber
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Government Services Minister Bill Shorten denies knowledge of speechwriter contract. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.
Miriam Webber
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Assistant Minister urges public servants to use AI.
Miriam Webber
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Assistant Public Service Minister Patrick Gorman. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Agency boss reveals latest call wait times for Centrelink.
Miriam Webber
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Services Australia CEO David Hazlehurst says the agency has 'turned the corner'. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Don't get caught without a Victoria sponge cake.
Anna Houlahan
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Was it Vera Wang, Pierre Balmain or David and Elizabeth Emanuel?
Anna Houlahan
Who designed the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales? Picture AP Photo
Artist Laura Jones takes home a $100,000 prize for the portrait.
Anna Houlahan
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Winner of the Archibald Prize 2024, Laura Jones (left) with her portrait 'Tim Winton'. Picture Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter
It's still too soon for many people in NSW towns to return home over flood threats but more people now have the green light to go back to their properties.
William Ton and Rachael Ward • 48m ago
NSW residents returning to flood-hit homes have been urged to take care and watch for damage. (HANDOUT/NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE)
A two-vehicle crash has left five people in hospital with life threatening injuries.
Fraser Barton • 1hr ago
Five people have been critically injured in two-car collision at a Brisbane intersection. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
The public will never get a look-in to corruption commission.
Jack Waterford
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Recent events have proven why we need a strong ABC now more than ever.
Ebony Bennett
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News Corp executive chairman Michael Miller has called for the enforcement of the News Media Bargaining Code and the regulation of social media companies. Picture by Gary Ramage
Voters should not forget when the government refused to act.
Mark Gaetani
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Hopefully Australians have long memories when comes to the elephants the Albanese government has left in the room. Picture Shutterstock
This conference is about anything but freedom.
Letters to the Editor
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Palmer's 'freedom conference' with Tucker is anything but
It's time for another public landmark Canberrans can be proud of.
Sunday Canberra Times
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The value of public art when it's good can't be understated
The senior APS worker is on trial for family violence charges.
Tim Piccione
'She was entitled to expect he would look after her,' judge says.
Hannah Neale
The ACT Supreme Court building, where the man was sentenced. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Police have charged Manfred Uhle with the murder of his wife.
Peter Brewer, Hannah Neale
Detectives gather outside the Gordon home on Sunday where the alleged murder took place. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Why can't women end relationships without having to be murdered?'
Tim Piccione
Rae Harvey and daughter Leanne Harvey Ford, inset. Pictures by Gary Ramage, supplied
Attacker was serving sentence for 'near-identical' assault.
Tim Piccione
An image of Andrew Saulo released by police to help catch the attacker. Picture ACT Policing
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It is the Canberra singer-songwriter's second single.
Staff Reporters
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From the Brumbies' quarter final to theatre shows and plenty of cheese.
The Dock and The RUC are pushing to get fans to Canberra Stadium.
Caden Helmers
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Jeremy Wilcox from The RUC and Ben Alexander from The Dock go head to head. Picture by Keegan Carroll
There are many reasons these blokes want to learn how to cook.
Karen Hardy
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Above: Vic Vorobieff, instructor Michael Skivington, Graeme Clarke and Deveni Temu get stuck into Korean chicken. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The ACT Brumbies will head to Auckland for a semi-final clash.
Caden Helmers
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The Canberra Raiders have signed another young star.
David Polkinghorne
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The ACT Brumbies are now bound for Eden Park to face the Blues.
Caden Helmers
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Tom Wright and the ACT Brumbies are charging into the Super Rugby semi-finals. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Adam Zampa has starred as Australia beat champions England by 36 runs in their T20 World Cup group stage match.
Jasper Bruce
Adam Zampa was Australia's matchwinner in their T20 World Cup win over England. (AP PHOTO)
Researchers suggest blood tests can help return to play plans.
Caden Helmers
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Iga Swiatek reckons she's proud of herself after blasting past brief early resistance from Jasmine Paolini to win her fourth French Open title at Roland Garros.
Ian Chadband
Poland's Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning the French Open for the fourth time in Paris. (AP PHOTO)
As Belconnen go back-to-back in Federation Cup showdown.
Melanie Dinjaski
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OConnor Knights' Patrick ORourke scored right before half-time. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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End of the financial year and stamp duty concessions are motivating.
52m ago
The stylish apartment at 33/47 Blackall Street, Barton, sold for about $1.3 million. Picture by Allhomes
As Gungahlin grew, there was no plan to grow emergency premises.
Peter Brewer
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ESA Commissioner Wayne Phillips, Chief Police Officer Scott Lee and Minister Mick Gentleman at the reopening of the JESC on Friday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The election for the European parliament has reached the last of four days of voting in 27 EU countries.
20m ago
A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels has targeted an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, with a missile hitting the vessel
Jon Gambrell (associated Press) • 59m ago
A cargo ship has come under attack in the Gulf of Aden, with Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected. (EPA PHOTO)
Haiti's interim prime minister Garry Conille is in hospital with breathing problems, after being recently installed to restore stability.
1hr ago
Haiti's new interim prime minister Garry Conille is in hospital after breathing difficulties. (AP PHOTO)
See the world's longest mammal migration from these lookouts.
Akash Arora
Pocket Guide: Bridgetown, Barbados
Visit this Caribbean gem as part of a luxury cruise
San Antonio is home to one of America's great fusion cultures.
Alexis Buxton-Collins
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Visit the birthplace of Tex-Mex for the ultimate tacos, fajitas and burritos
Committed locals are rewriting Dimboola's destiny.
Justine Costigan
This rare beauty welcomes guests with a warm embrace.
Sarah Maguire
We have found a slice of heaven in NSW's Southern Highlands
Here's how to tell if a tourism operator is truly eco-friendly.
Kristie Kellahan
The Big Question: What is 'greenwashing' in travel and how to spot it?
And don't even get us started on the talkative ones.
Akash Arora
Sneezing passengers and armrest hogs - Aussie travellers reveal pet peeves
Slow down and simply smell the surf on this magical tour.
Donna Page
Is this the best way to explore Croatia's glorious Dalmatian Coast?
Car Expert
Pricing for petrol GWM Tank 300 models is up slightly, but hybrid models have reduced pricing until the end of the financial year.
William Stopford
We've all done it, either by accident or purpose. But is it illegal to stop on a pedestrian crossing in Australia?
Jordan Mulach
Is it legal to stop on a pedestrian crossing or a children’s crossing?
After its launch later this year with a single electric SUV, Xpeng wants to expand its local range to cover a raft of segments.
Jordan Mulach
Chinese EV startup chasing everything from Tesla Model 3 to Toyota Kluger in Australia
The ins and outs of the instant asset write-off scheme, and how recent changes impact commercial vehicle purchases this EOFY.
Josh Nevett
There are a range of EOFY deals on right now, especially for ABN holders. Here's what you should know if you're looking to buy with an ABN.
Max Davies
Here are the benefits of buying with an ABN
With Vivid Sydney now well underway, Samsung Electronics Australia invites everyone to experience its contribution to the magical event, and be part of a project to unite people around the world.
Explore how the University of Canberra prepares teachers with evidence-based practices and research-backed teaching strategies.
Doctoral Lecturer Julia Davies-Duff draws on her experience and stays across new developments to ensure that university coursework is relevant, effective and grounded in the most up-to-date research. Picture Tyler Cherry
Here's an invitation to join the Queen Victoria on a cruise through Spain and Morocco.
Emma Brown
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Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Picture Shutterstock
Abexol is a new innovative and natural solution easing joint pain and stiffness with the added benefit of improving digestive health.
Ease joint pain this winter and keep moving with Abexol, a new innovative and natural solution easing joint pain and stiffness. Picture Shutterstock
Meeting the energy need of tomorrow by training the next generation with Essential Energy's award-winning apprentice program.
Become a cable jointer, powerline worker or electrical technician with 129 apprenticeship positions available in regional, rural and remote NSW and Southern Queensland on offer for 2025. Picture supplied
Mirrors have interesting psychological effects.
Rod Taylor
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YOUR PETS
Dr Anne Quain, Bvsc (hons), Manzcvs (animal Welfare), Dip Ecawbm (awsel)
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The good news is that there is plenty that we can do to look after our beloved "oldies".
There's something comforting about cold weather. Now hand me some pie.
Karen Hardy
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Curried cauliflower cheese filo pie. Picture by Elena Heatherwick
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
Check out the best photographs from around the capital this week.
By @samsamljk
The Canberra rugby union scene in the 1970s.
Canberra Times Archives
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Royals Canberra take on New Zealand side Manunui during a sevens tournament at Griffith.