The Canberra Times
Tuesday, 6 August 2024
A new development has drawcards not present in the ACT.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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Live
Follow all the action from the Paris Olympic Games.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers, Tim Barrow
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Bullock acknowledges pain, but RBA 'can't let inflation get away'.
Brittney Levinson
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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Staff who signed the letter say they 'won't be intimidated'.
Connor Pearce, Eleanor Campbell
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A spokesperson for some staff who signed the open letter calling for an end to arms exports from Australia to Israel said they would not be intimidated. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The Reserve Bank have made their decision regarding the cash rate
Andrew Fyfe
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The RBA have decided to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. Picture:Supplied
Fishing with wife and children when he fell into the water.
Damon Cronshaw Jamieson Murphy
David Hogbin was a doctor in the Newcastle area.
ANU's bottom line would take a hit under proposed student caps.
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell gave evidence at a Senate inquiry on August 6, 2024. Picture by Gary Ramage
Updated
Canberra Raider Zac Hosking's wretched injury run continues.
David Polkinghorne • 1hr ago
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The home of the Brisbane-born couple is valued at $500,000.
Eleanor Campbell • 2hrs ago
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said 'no significant compromise' had been identified. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Negotiations over hundreds of job cuts drag out.
Miriam Webber • 2hrs ago
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More than 160 patients will need to be moved.
Lucy Bladen
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr, Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith and Canberra Health Services acting chief executive Janet Zagari at official opening of the new critical services building. Picture by Karleen Minney
Mother 'lost all trust in school' after the incident.
Sarah Lansdown
Three separate bodies will investigate an incident where a boy was locked in a bike storage facility at an ACT public school. Picture by Shutterstock
The worst is, it is not as if we were not warned.
Crispin Hull
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Then British prime minister Margaret Thatcher and US president Ronald Reagan in September 1983. Picture Shutterstock
He was found after police made a discovery during a traffic stop.
Hannah Neale
ACT Policing are looking for the man.
Bageshri Savyasachi
ACT Policing have released a CCTV image of a man accused of assaulting a security guard on July 26, 2024. Picture supplied
The bid to end working from home comes as office vacancies rise.
Eleanor Campbell
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It took out three top awards, for the second year running.
Amy Martin
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Clement Chauvin, at his restaurant Les Bistronomes, with last year's Restaurant and Catering Awards. Picture by Gary Ramage
A hard-headed businessman who kept his family - and beloved dogs - close.
Sally Pryor
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Businessman and philanthropist Terry Snow, a man of hidden depths. Picture by Rohan Thomson
This luxury guesthouse is Downton Abbey meets Bridgerton.
Tim the Yowie Man
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Behind the modest facade (inset) is Osborn House, recently named one of the top 100 hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Pictures by Tim the Yowie Man, supplied
Tom Pritchard died on August 3, a few weeks shy of his birthday.
Annika Rhoades
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Toyota returns to the top of the ACT bestseller list.
Peter Brewer
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Toyota's bet on hybrid engine tech is now being embraced by buyers across the country. Picture supplied
Analysis
The process failed in the case of the autistic child locked in a bike yard.
Sarah Lansdown
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It's a crime thriller inspired by an area near Canberra.
Megan Doherty
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Deakin author Chris Hammer, with Arts Minister Tara Cheyne, at the Tuggeranong Library on Tuesday when his book The Seven was announced the ACT Book of the Year for 2024. Picture by Megan Doherty
The games is a test of strength, speed ... and social media.
Lucy Arundell
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Pam Coughlan watching her granddaughter Aoife compete in judo. Pictures Nine, inset Australian Olympic Committee

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A competition tsar has taken issue with the prime minister's suggestion that regional airline Rex engineered its own demise by targeting capital-city routes.
Alex Mitchell and Jack Gramenz
Comments calling for Israel to be wiped out have been denounced by Anthony Albanese, who confirmed Iran's ambassador to Australia had been summoned.
Kat Wong and Andrew Brown
A "hateful" tweet about Israel by Iran's ambassador to Australia has been condemned. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
A 'diversity of grievances' is driving youth towards violence.
Dana Daniel
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ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
New Closing the Gap data shows a worrying trend.
Eleanor Campbell, Jasper Lindell
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ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury and federal Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy. Pictures by Gary Ramage, Keegan Carroll
How much do taxpayers value Aunty? The answer would be ugly.
Amanda Vanstone
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Perhaps we should put the ABC's approval rating to the test, says Amanda Vanstone. Pictures by Shutterstock, Keegan Carroll
Reprisals against whistleblowers should be an offence, they said.
Connor Pearce
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APS Commission releases its guidance on the 'Right to Disconnect'.
Connor Pearce
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CPSU national secretary Melissa Donnelly welcomed the guidance from the APSC on the right to disconnect for public sector workers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
PM's reshuffle a missed opportunity, former public servants say.
Brittney Levinson, Eleanor Campbell
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Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Support for regional flights is 'unwavering'.
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
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'The horror of what happened is just terrible.'
Damon Cronshaw, Jamieson Murphy • 2hrs ago
David Hogbin, pictured with his family. The photo has been shared with the permission of his family.
Tom Pritchard died on August 3, a few weeks shy of his birthday.
Annika Rhoades
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Tom Pritchard, the last Australian Rat of Tobruk, has died aged 102. Pictures supplied by Rats of Tobruk Association
'I want you all to know I really appreciate your concern.'
Anna Houlahan
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David Lynch arrives at the Governors Awards on October 27, 2019 in Los Angeles. Picture Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
'That's not the way NSW Health does business'.
Anna Houlahan
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A small package and business card allegedly left in the letterbox of a Sydney woman. Picture Reddit
Hey managers, take us to the pub instead.
Zoë Wundenberg
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The worst is, it is not as if we were not warned.
Crispin Hull
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Then British prime minister Margaret Thatcher and US president Ronald Reagan in September 1983. Picture Shutterstock
Canberra should build a statue of business tycoon.
Letter to the Editor
Snow worthy of the greatest plaudits for the small deeds
Canberra should build a statue of business tycoon.
Letter to the Editor
Snow worthy of the greatest plaudits for the small deeds
Enjoy your wealth, by all means, but use it for good.
The Canberra Times
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Generosity shared from the ground up
A Tesla driver and passengers were injured.
Peter Brewer
Police say the 18-year-old was on a good behaviour order.
Peter Brewer
Police tracked down the offender to a home in Flynn. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Come forward before police come knocking on your door.'
Hannah Neale
The scene of the crash on Capital Circuit in April. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Bricklayer accused of prohibited weapon possession 'a show-off'.
Hannah Neale
Anthony Nam Trong Nguyen leaves court on Friday. Picture by Hannah Neale
It is understood the group was returning from a 21st birthday party.
Lanie Tindale
Scene of the crash. Picture supplied by Tarago RFS
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What's on
While dad is at the Olympics, Beau is preparing for the stage.
Amy Martin
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'What better text is there to ask us to look our past in the face, and realise it's a mirror?'
Megan Doherty
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Paul Ham's massive book was written over six years.
Ron Cerabona
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A core theme of The Soul is that our beliefs are 'the engines of human history'. Picture supplied
Cobi Cockburn's new glass show marks a departure.
Ron Cerabona
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Cobi Cockburn's light-based sculptural work, Study of Light 3, 2024. Photo by Cesar Cueva
It's time to change the myth that seafood is too hard to cook.
Karen Hardy
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Laura di Florio Yotis and Anthony Yotis at The Fishmonger's Son in Melbourne. Picture by Mark Roper
New delivery service brings celebrity chef creations to Canberra.
Amy Martin
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You can now have Marco Pierre White's signature bolognese at home with Providoor. Pictures Getty Images and supplied
Live
Follow all the action from the Paris Olympic Games.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers, Tim Barrow
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Canberra cyclist Jay Vine has raced for the first time since his crash.
David Polkinghorne
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Canberra Raider Zac Hosking's wretched injury run continues.
David Polkinghorne • 1hr ago
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Raiders second-rower Zac Hosking's season is over. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Corey Toole traded Paris for Brisbane to launch his Test hopes.
Chris Dutton • 32m ago
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Corey Toole is about to go from the Paris Olympics to a Wallabies opportunity. Pictures by Gary Ramage, AAP
Geelong's Tom Hawkins has joined the chorus of tributes for Richmond's Dustin Martin after both premiership players announced their retirements on the same day.
Joanna Guelas • 42m ago
Bulldogs chief apologises for appalling behaviour of some fans.
David Polkinghorne
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Simon Tayoun, centre, was attacked by Bulldogs fans after the game on Sunday.
Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has requested a release from his contract.
David Polkinghorne
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The Raiders have given Corey Horsburgh permission to speak to other clubs after a falling out with coach Ricky Stuart. Picture by Gary Ramage

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ANU's bottom line would take a hit under proposed student caps.
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell gave evidence at a Senate inquiry on August 6, 2024. Picture by Gary Ramage
A new development has drawcards not present in the ACT.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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John Constable hopes his son Freddie will grow up on land in Yass, for which he is holding the master plan, inset. Pictures supplied
Japan has marked the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with officials imploring world leaders to shift from nuclear deterrence to abolition.
Mari Yamaguchi • 56m ago
A prosecutor is challenging a judge's dismissal of Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of Rust.
Ellie Iorizzo • 1hr ago
A judge threw out the case agains Alex Baldwin based on police and prosecutor misconduct. Photo: AP PHOTO
At least six people have died as Tropical Storm Debby hit Florida with hurricane-force winds before being downgraded as it pushed over land.
Maria Alejandra Cardona • 1hr ago
The slow-moving Debby ploughed into Florida's Gulf Coast on Monday morning as a category 1 storm. Photo: AP PHOTO
It's a neighbourhood hotel with a difference.
Akash Arora • 17m ago
Top hideaways in the island nation, for all types of travellers.
Akash Arora
The Maldives of your dreams: Six of the country's best resorts
This tour of an old colonial jail fires the imagination.
Michael Turtle
Alone with ghosts of prisoners past: Go 'behind bars' at a former jail
Hotel Review: ME Barcelona
Akash Arora
How to make sure you're covered for everything
Kristie Kellahan
The Big Question: What will your travel insurance really cover?
INTRO: In a place where lines blur between land and water, SARAH FALSON attempts to find her sea legs.
Sarah Falson
Find winter relief (and adventure) at this tropical haven on your doorstep
Weight-loss drugs could have a heavy impact on the tourism industry.
Michael Turtle
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If each traveller lost five kilograms, United Airlines would save about $120 million a year. Picture Shutterstock
Car Expert
This teenage P-plater learnt a valuable – and costly – lesson after trying to get away from NSW Highway Patrol's quick bikes.
Dev Singh • 46m ago
A number of Ferrari’s core models have been culled or are soon facing the chopping block, but the Italian marque’s sales remain strong.
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Ferrari is killing off these five models
The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet has arrived in Australia as a replacement for the C-Class and E-Class convertibles.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet price and specs
This Michigan Sheriff decided to spend some of the county's drug bust funds on a new personal patrol car, built 43 years ago.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
US police recruit a 43-year-old Chevrolet Camaro
Geely could relaunch its namesake brand here with the mid-sized E5 electric SUV, which has been spied on Melbourne roads.
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Geely E5: Chinese electric SUV spied in Australia
Temora Travel is more than just a travel agency; it's a community cornerstone, offering expert advice, personalised service, and a heartfelt commitment to making every journey a memorable one.
When it comes to designing a tax-effective strategy to maximise your retirement income, the value of your home is now a very big ace up your superannuation sleeve.
Rosie Ryan
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Downsizing? It's an opportunity to beef up your super using some of the funds from your home's sale. Picture Shutterstock
Tatenda Maphosa has developed a unique African-inspired approach to rehabilitation with his program, Ubuntu.
Elizabeth Habermann
Tatenda Maphosa is an occupational therapist with more than 10 years experience. After founding Rehab Consultants he aims to improve workplace culture using "Ubuntu" a program inspired by African culture. Picture supplied
Paracetamol is the pain-relief of choice for more than 70 per cent of Australians according to a recent study.
Everyday pain like headaches, muscle aches and joint pain impacts 93 per cent of Australians. Picture Shutterstock
The Land of the Rising Sun opens like a sunrise to reveal Japan's colour and intrigue
Emma Brown
Kyoto. Picture Shutterstock
Former Seven Network host Andrew O'Keefe was just hours away from having his driver's licence reinstated when he was recognised by police and pulled over.
Duncan Murray • 2hrs ago
Bullock acknowledges pain, but RBA 'can't let inflation get away'.
Brittney Levinson
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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'I want you all to know I really appreciate your concern.'
Anna Houlahan
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David Lynch arrives at the Governors Awards on October 27, 2019 in Los Angeles. Picture Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
The Senior
A misdiagnosis of this heart condition nearly cost him his life.
Anthony Caggiano
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Stan Davies managed Australia's gymnasts at the 1956 Games. His son Bruce tells all.
For Bruce Davies (inset), the Olympics have always been a special time as he remembers his father Stan's career and successes; (in black and white) Stan in his younger days as a gymnast.
Free funeral planner, retiring overseas and Maggie Beer feature. Take a look.
The Senior's August 2024 edition covers, clockwise from right: Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria. ACM file pictures
The best of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.
Canberra Times
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Joe Hatch, of Watson, and Myah Jetter, of Kaleen.
Plenty of cheer and colour.
Canberra Times
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Maveryn Reid, 23, “Rat Bastard”, of Belconnen, with Condino Giann, event coordinator, of Macquarie.