The Canberra Times
Wednesday 2 October 2024
He has been advised to apologise or face contempt charges.
Hannah Neale
Locker Room
Locker room: Nick Kyrgios' comeback and a son of an ACT gun.
Caden Helmers, Chris Dutton
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The new Gungahlin sandwich spot is already a hit.
Amy Martin
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The la prosciutto sandwich - prosciutto with semi-aged pecorino cheese, fresh tomato, rocket and aged balsamic. Picture supplied
The latest ratings show MIX 106.3 on top again, with a big jump in young listeners.
Megan Doherty
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MIX 106.3's Nigel Johnson and Kristen Davidson remain the king and queen of breakfast radio in Canberra. Picture supplied
Is this the end of runaway house prices in Australia?
Jen Melocco
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Housing values nationally rose by 1 per cent in the September quarter, the lowest rise over a three-month period since March 2023. Pic: Supplied
The young recruit has a terminal brain tumour.
Ayden Dawkins
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Eight-year-old honourary Sergeant Sammy Scully watched on as a police conducted a controlled explosion. Pictures by SA Police
The abode has a spacious master suite.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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The house's facade was recently repainted. Picture supplied
Serial candidate wins seat alongside mayor who banned him.
Ben Smyth • 2hrs ago
Top cop wants police to be patrolling for poor driving.
Sarah Lansdown
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ACT Policing Chief Police Officer Scott Lee. Picture by Karleen Minney
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Trump, meanwhile, fumed with rage and couldn't contain himself.
Mark Kenny • 6m ago
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Behind the scenes exclusive with Emma McKeon
Acm Newsroom • 1hr ago
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Emma McKeon meets a young fan at the ACM network's subscriber-exclusive event at the National Gallery of Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
New Zealand authorities want the partner of an Australian official to lose his diplomatic immunity after he was involved in a post-Bledisloe Cup altercation.
Ben McKay
The incident involving an Australian has been described privately as a "drunken punch-up". Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
'Caution! This sign has sharp edges.'
Amy Martin
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Canberra plays a key role in filmmaker Adam Elliot's new film Memoir of a Snail. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sensitive Content
A court has revoked a gag order on her name and school
Hannah Neale
Population has been undercalculated resulting in dud ACT funding.
Dana Daniel
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Sitthixay Ditthavong
Does another election campaign fought on the tram's future loom?
Jasper Lindell
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The station would also be upgraded in precinct works.
Jasper Lindell
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr, pictured in 2017 at the Canberra train station, has promised more work to improve travel time if his government is re-elected. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Wikileaks founder Assange says the system did not work.
Carla Mascarenhas
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his wife Stella Assange attend a hearing at the Council of Europe on October 1, 2024. Picture by Christophe Petit/EPA
Not all renters enjoy the same legal protections.
Tara Highet
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Lekh Bhatia was renting without a contract. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Travel
Would you book an overseas holiday through a budget supermarket?
Sarah Falson
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There will be 'more and frequent' stoppages: doctors' union
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Doctors from the North Canberra Hospital, Canberra Hospital and the University of Canberra Hospital part of the ACT union will strike. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos
It was part of the Forrest fire station precinct.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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The art deco building is heritage listed. Picture supplied
Land will be set aside for natural burials.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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An artist's impression of the site. Picture supplied
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'It's very hard to see how that can be justified.'
Dana Daniel
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Experts painted a picture of how a ban would work.
Eleanor Campbell
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Social media age limits have been thrust in the spotlight. Picture Shutterstock
Treasurer plans to open up more sites for new, competing stores.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new funding for the ACCC to fight dodgy supermarkert practices. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll, Shutterstock
The Treasurer said the result was because of lower spending.
Sarah Lansdown
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the surplus was due to lower government spending. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The flaunting of Hezbollah flags and pictures of the terror group's slain leader at a protest has inflamed community tensions following mass protests.
Dominic Giannini and Neve Brissenden
Leaders are concerned social cohesion is being undermined by the flaunting of Hezbollah flags. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Report exposes gaps in APS agency's approach to conflicts.
Miriam Webber
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Concerns govt employees are being silenced over mistreatment.
Dana Daniel
Concerns aired APS complainants are being silenced. Picture Shutterstock
The Canberra business to challenge Defence's buying culture.
Connor Pearce
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Boresight chief executive Justin Olde holds one of his company's 3D-printed target drones (orange) and a part of the new drone designed for the Australian military. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Behind the scenes exclusive with Emma McKeon
Acm Newsroom • 1hr ago
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MDMA can cause seizures, irregular heart rhythm and death.
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
The purple coloured, shield-shaped MDMA (ecstasy) tablets that contain a higher dose than usually expected. Picture by NSW Health
Would you book an overseas holiday through a budget supermarket?
Sarah Falson
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ALDI Holidays.
Grainger was the recipient of numerous journalism awards.
Carla Mascarenhas • 13m ago
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John Grainger. Picture by Instagram/ jag2101
'Every appointment is emotional, on a different level'.
Madilyn McKinley
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The Formal Project founder Sam Oakes and work experience student Zara Whitney. Picture supplied
Why are we so comfortable with killing kangaroos?
Mick McIntyre
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Kochie called this out years ago. Seven PMs were too cowardly.
Peter Martin
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Here's what they can - and cannot - tell you.
Tessa Coop, Emmalee Ford
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Period-tracking apps are prevalent, but their accuracy needs attention. Picture Shutterstock
The rollout of light rail was not well thought through.
Letters to the Editor
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Sensible long-term planning for Canberra is in short supply
The government's budget surplus has a dark underbelly.
The Canberra Times
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Time to lift GST and lower personal tax
'Someone took our son's life and they are walking on the street'.
Lucy Bladen
The three cars have been found after police put a call out.
Sarah Lansdown
ACT Policing is searching for three luxury cars that were allegedly stolen. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
There are requests for metal 'wands' to replace frisk searches for knives.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Australian Federal Police Association president Alex Caruana at the AFPA offices in Barton. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Police are urging witnesses to come forward with information.
Sarah Lansdown
Police are calling for witnesses to alleged robberies and assaults at a dance party. Picture by Karleen Minney
The pair met at a Canberra school when the boy was 15 years old.
Tim Piccione
The ACT Supreme Court, where the trial was held. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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'Caution! This sign has sharp edges.'
Amy Martin
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Canberra plays a key role in filmmaker Adam Elliot's new film Memoir of a Snail. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Grace Tame brings her speaking tour to Canberra.
Amy Martin
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Lightening the Load with Grace Tame is at the Canberra Theatre this weekend. Picture by Paul Scambler
Aaron Eckhart plays an ex-diplomat investigating his wife's death.
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Aaron Eckhart in Chief of Station. Picture supplied
And the weather is looking good.
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Who doesn't love art and craft? There will be lots at the Kids Day Out at Lanyon Homestead. Picture by Andrew Sikorski
Jordan Rapana issues emotional Canberra Raiders farewell.
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Locker room: Nick Kyrgios' comeback and a son of an ACT gun.
Caden Helmers, Chris Dutton
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Potential NSW coaches back Ethan Strange for honour.
Chris Dutton, David Polkinghorne
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Laurie Daley, left, and Michael Ennis, right, say Ethan Strange has a 'massive chance' to win the rookie of the year prize. Main picture Keegan Carroll
Patty Mills' move to Utah was sealed on the streets of Paris.
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The Paris Olympics helped seal Patty Mills' move to the Utah Jazz. Main picture Getty Images
The Woden Valley Rams and Ash Barnes have parted ways.
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Maguire's move to Brisbane is set to ignite a wild Origin search.
Chris Dutton, Scott Bailey
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Michael Maguire, left, is set to join Brisbane while Ricky Stuart has reaffirmed his commitment to Canberra. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
The ACT Brumbies went to the public to unveil their fixture.
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The Brumbies went to the public to help unveil their 2025 fixture.

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Land will be set aside for natural burials.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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An artist's impression of the site. Picture supplied
Not all renters enjoy the same legal protections.
Tara Highet
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Lekh Bhatia was renting without a contract. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Trump, meanwhile, fumed with rage and couldn't contain himself.
Mark Kenny • 6m ago
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A bus driver has been arrested over a deadly fire that killed 23 people on a school trip in Thailand as forensic police work to identify the victims.
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A bus carrying 39 students and six teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok, killing 23 people. Photo: EPA PHOTO
The US vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance was a far cry from the one between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Steve Holland and Stephanie Kelly
It was a mostly polite affair at he vice presidential debate of JD Vance and Tim Walz. Photo: AP PHOTO
The supermarket isn't the only brand getting into travel.
Sarah Falson
Unexpected item in bagging area as ALDI launches budget travel website
You will be so relaxed you will forget about work on Monday.
Hannah Neale
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Far from being stuffy, this heritage Highlands hotel is playful at heart
The airlines say it will drive market competition.
Sarah Falson
Virgin Australia staff stand in front of a Virgin Australia aircraft.
Here's a taste of what this popular getaway city has to offer.
Sarah Falson
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The ultimate holiday guide to Cairns and tropical far north Queensland
Our writer gets on the tools to find out.
Mark Dapin
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With so many ways to book, what's the cheapest way to secure a hotel room?
Artists and engineers can co-exist - it's not rocket science.
Carrie Hutchinson
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The space race built this city, and now it's become a haven for makers
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GWM has slashed pricing on a significant portion of its model range until December 31, with big savings on offer.
Max Davies • 22m ago
A survey of more than 2000 Australian motorists has found the "image problem" EVs have is holding them back from greater sales success.
Jordan Mulach • 24m ago
The reasons why Australians aren't buying EVs
GWM has brought back the Vanta version of its Haval H6, which takes the top-spec Ultra and gives it a blacked-out look.
Max Davies • 1hr ago
GWM Haval H6 Vanta: Blacked-out model returns
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have been cleared by a US judge of making allegedly false or misleading claims related to Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
Max Davies • 1hr ago
Elon Musk, Tesla beat lawsuit over self-driving claims
Tesla continues to be at odds with its German workforce, with claims managers are going to unusual lengths to verify sick leave.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
Tesla managers going to employees' homes to check if they're actually sick - report
Canberra Christian School's commitment to excellence highlighted by inclusion in The Commonwealth at 75 publication.
Make the most of your retirement with these tips for maintaining physical, mental, and financial health.
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Causes of leg cramps and how to manage them is of the upmost importance to sufferers.
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Online health clinic, Mosh, offers men easy access to healthcare.
Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect 40 per cent of men before they turn 40, and up to 70 per cent before the age of 70. Picture Shutterstock
A retail expert says it's "not unreasonable" for supermarkets to spend years developing sites for stores, as the government moves to crack down on land banking.
Andrew Brown and Neve Brissenden • 1hr ago
You heard that right: Tim Winton has written a science-fiction novel.
Per Henningsgaard
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Tim Winton's new novel is set hundreds of years in the future. Picture Penguin Random House
New books include Tim Winton's latest novel, Juice.
Ron Cerabona
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Australia in 100 Words, by Dr Amanda Laugesen.
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David Heidtman's smart watch warned him of atrial fibrillation.
Eileen Wood
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Ageism is rife throughout Australian media and society, says Human Rights Commission
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A new report has found that the media industrys commercial drive to mainly target
younger audiences was either minimising older Australians or overstating their
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Sick of overpaying for groceries? There may be another way.
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Box Divvy Revesby manager Leonie McLachlan with volunteer James. Picture supplied
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Flashback Friday
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Nigel Webster is tackled in a 1995 match between the ACT development squad and New Zealand schools.