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Prac students to receive payments for mandatory placements: federal govt
Teaching students will now receive government support while on placement. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Lucy Arundell • 1hr ago
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Human remains discovered at Point Hut Crossing
Lucy Bladen, Peter Brewer
The scene of the investigation at Point Hut Crossing. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Call out for missing 15-year-old boy
Lucy Arundell
Jayden has been missing since Monday. Picture supplied.
Private school used unapproved demountable classrooms
Two demountable buildings at Brindabella Christian College were constructed without building approval. Picture file
Sarah Lansdown
Sensitive Content
By the time Sharon knew her daughter was in a DV relationship, it was too late
Lanie Tindale
A coroner ruled that Sharon Moore's daughter, Queanbeyan 17-year-old Charli Powell, was in a domestic violence relationship when she died in 2019. Ms Moore is speaking out following recent rallies protesting men's violence against women. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Boeing's Starliner has a lot at stake
Brad Tucker
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Boeing's Starliner program in development to launch crewed missions to the International Space Station. Picture Shutterstock
Court and Crime
'The findings are grim': experiences of reporting sexual offences to police
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Quotes from victims and police included in the report. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lucy Bladen
In times like these, ACT badly needs experienced police. Where are they?
Peter Brewer
Investigating sexual assault requires experienced officers, and the ACT has the most junior police workforce in the country. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Analysis
Murder, torture, rape: Domestic violence in the ACT courts
Tim Piccione
Some of the many faces of family violence in the ACT, inset, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Sunday's march. Pictures AAP, supplied.
Property and Development
Canberra home quietly sells for $8 million
A four-bedroom Red Hill home has sold for $8 million. Picture supplied
Brittney Levinson
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Proposal for 300 units in Tuggeranong rejected
Brittney Levinson
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A 300-unit development proposal has been refused by the ACT planning authority. Picture supplied
Promising two years ahead for ACT house prices
Brittney Levinson
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Canberra home values are forecast to rise in the next two years. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
ACT Politics
'The findings are grim': experiences of reporting sexual offences to police
Sensitive Content
Quotes from victims and police included in the report. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lucy Bladen
'Haven't been putting our orders in on time', Greens say about buses
Lucy Bladen
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Greeans transport spokeswoman Jo Clay. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
ACT Greens unveil transport policy, want buses to run every 20 minutes
Lucy Bladen
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ACT Greens transport spokeswoman Jo Clay. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Public Service
Labor saves $1 billion by bringing public servants back in-house
Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher says the next budget will include $1 billion in savings for the public service. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Miriam Webber
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If you work in the APS, these are your rights to family and DV support
Miriam Webber
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher says employers have a critical role to play in supporting victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Govt workers told how to channel feelings in a 'helpful way' as job cuts loom
Miriam Webber
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CSIRO has told staff it is considering cuts to about 70 jobs following reviews of two separate areas. Picture by Katherine Griffiths
Federal Politics
Why are their views trusted? 'Extremist actors' found to exploit protesters
Protesters gather at Parliament House, as police stand guard. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Peter Brewer
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Opinion
Lovely nurses recognised my emotional abuse. Then discharged me into his care
Anonymous
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When I coloured in my sections of the "types of abuse" diagram, I noticed I coloured far fewer segments than the woman beside me. I turned red with shame. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Labor is sorely mistaken if it thinks Dutton is unelectable
Mark Kenny
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil could be moved in a reshuffle to revamp Labor. Picture by Karleen Minney
Defence
US, Australia, Japan, Philippines deepen defence ties
Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines held naval exercises in the South China Sea in April. (AP PHOTO)
Audrey McAvoy
US commitment to Philippines 'ironclad', Austin assures
Phil Stewart
China's use of water cannons against two vessels from the Philippines has sparked outrage. (AP PHOTO)
Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong
Australia and South Korea will work to block North Korea's access to funding for nuclear missiles. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
National
Gatecrashing new farmer causes tears on hit reality show
Real Australia
Farmer Todd (in the hat) with the five ladies of his choosing, none of which are wearing hats here, as Todd's is providing enough shade for all. Picture supplied
FWAW Episode 10: Eight new ladies arrive but only five go camping.
Ashley Walmsley • 2hrs ago
Pelvic pain treatments 'outdated' anaesthetists told
Deborah Cornwall
Amelia Mardon says treatment guidelines for chronic pelvic pain are outdated. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
'Radicalised' teen armed with knife shot dead by police
Rachael Ward
Police shot dead a knife-wielding youth in Perth, with authorities saying he was radicalised online. (Tony McDonough/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
Banned former president overshadows Panamanian election
Achieving Goals presidential candidate Jose Raul Mulino ahead of the Panamanian elections. (AP PHOTO)
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More than 60 dead as heavy rains lash southern Brazil
Andre Romani and Eduardo Simoes • 1hr ago
Evacuations are continuing in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, after a week of heavy rains. (AP PHOTO)
Netanyahu's cabinet votes to shut Al Jazeera in Israel
Tia Goldenberg • 2hrs ago
Benjamin Netanyahu says Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Jazeera's Israeli offices are being shut down. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Fresh tar delays for Sydney-bound drivers on the Hume
A speed limit of 40kmh will apply over 4.5km.
Peter Brewer
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The seven international destinations Canberra Airport is aiming for
Steve Evans
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Canberra airport's Michael Thomason and, insets, the destinations the airport wants to be able to fly people to in coming years. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hybrid sales charge ahead as electric cars slow down
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Hybrid vehicle ales are soaring and represented 18.3 per cent of all new vehicles sold in April. (EPA PHOTO)
Education
HECS debts worth $3b to be wiped under relief measure
The government will eliminate $3 billion in HECS debt by capping the student loan indexation rate. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Cassandra Morgan
Opinion
The difficult task of raising children post-COVID
Gemma Carey
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My son may never know the innocence of not thinking about the air he breathes. Picture Shutterstock
Private school used unapproved demountable classrooms
Sarah Lansdown
Two demountable buildings at Brindabella Christian College were constructed without building approval. Picture file
Health
Pelvic pain treatments 'outdated' anaesthetists told
Amelia Mardon says treatment guidelines for chronic pelvic pain are outdated. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Deborah Cornwall
Opinion
The difficult task of raising children post-COVID
Gemma Carey
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My son may never know the innocence of not thinking about the air he breathes. Picture Shutterstock
Why are their views trusted? 'Extremist actors' found to exploit protesters
Peter Brewer
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Protesters gather at Parliament House, as police stand guard. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Science and technology
Why Boeing's Starliner has a lot at stake
Boeing's Starliner program in development to launch crewed missions to the International Space Station. Picture Shutterstock
Brad Tucker
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Opinion
Musk and his peers are winning the game of whack-a-mole
Alice Dawkins
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Large platforms are exploiting the gaps in Australia's patchy framework for tech accountability. Picture Shutterstock
Dodgy reviews and fictitious crimes: here's some of Meta AI's fake news
Staff Reporters
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Dodgy reviews and fictitious crimes: here's some of Meta AI's fake news
Environment
Jackie French: Are your plants trying to tell you something?
Jackie French: Are your plants trying to tell you something?
Jackie French
Opinion
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Romilly Madew
A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Romilly Madew
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A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Economics
'Made in Australia' sounds good, but the reality is more complex
Opinion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
Adam Triggs
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Opinion
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Romilly Madew
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A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Australians lose $5200 a minute to scammers
Peter Martin
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Last year, Australians lost an astonishing $2.74 billion to scammers. Picture Shutterstock
Business
Holes appearing as Treasurer tries to convince us with verbal flourishes
Opinion
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has wheeled out more rhetorical flourishes this week. Picture by Gary Ramage
Simon Cowan
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The seven international destinations Canberra Airport is aiming for
Steve Evans
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Canberra airport's Michael Thomason and, insets, the destinations the airport wants to be able to fly people to in coming years. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
'Made in Australia' sounds good, but the reality is more complex
Adam Triggs
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
Obituaries
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
Obituary
Canberra doctor never stopped caring for city's young
Kevin Naughton, Louise Naughton
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Dr Angus McIntosh leaves a lasting medical legacy in the capital. Picture supplied
History
Times Past: May 5, 1983
The front page of The Canberra Times on May 5, 1983.
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Times Past: May 4, 1988
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The front page of The Canberra Times on May 4, 1988.
Times Past: May 3, 1994
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1994.
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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
Is it illegal to lower your car in Australia?
Car Expert
Is it illegal to lower your car in Australia?
Matt Campbell
Car Expert
What mid-sized car should you buy in 2024?
William Stopford
What mid-sized car should you buy in 2024?
Car Expert
Australia's most fuel efficient premium small cars
Max Davies
Australia's most fuel efficient premium small cars
Car Expert
What's a certified pre-owned car?
Josh Nevett
What's a certified pre-owned car?
Car Expert
The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy
Max Davies
The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy

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