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Scheme to defraud govt department rife with 'insider dealing, kickbacks'
Gopalakrishnan Suryanarayanan Vilayur, right, arrives with Legal Aid defence lawyer Sam Brown. Picture by Blake Foden
Hannah Neale
Lehrmann granted time extension to launch defamation judgment appeal
Tim Piccione
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann outside the Federal Court during his civil trial. Picture AAP
Police hunt for gang members after brazen teenager bashing in Gungahlin
Peter Brewer
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$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Property
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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Seven ACT public schools get funding for campus upgrades
Lucy Arundell
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The fund aims to better support disadvantaged schools. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Anti-Semitic taunts alleged at ANU Palestine tent protest
Steve Evans
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Students Beatrice Tucker and Luke Manning at the pro-Palestine tent encampment at the ANU. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Court and Crime
Scheme to defraud govt department rife with 'insider dealing, kickbacks'
Gopalakrishnan Suryanarayanan Vilayur, right, arrives with Legal Aid defence lawyer Sam Brown. Picture by Blake Foden
Hannah Neale
Lehrmann granted time extension to launch defamation judgment appeal
Tim Piccione
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann outside the Federal Court during his civil trial. Picture AAP
A typical day in the ACT's family violence court list
Tim Piccione
21 men faced the ACT Magistrates Court's family violence list on Tuesday before magistrate Jane Campbell. And it was a light day. Pictures Shutterstock/ Karleen Minney
Property and Development
Promising two years ahead for ACT house prices
Canberra home values are forecast to rise in the next two years. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Brittney Levinson
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Secretive investor submits plans for Kingston medical centre
Brittney Levinson
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An artist's impression of the four-storey building proposed for Kingston. Picture supplied
Home on a golf course smashes suburb record
Brittney Levinson
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A Hughes home with a "wine library" in the dining room has set a suburb record. Picture supplied
ACT Politics
Liberals to introduce bill criminalising coercive control in the ACT
ACT deputy opposition leader Leanne Castley. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Lucy Bladen
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$2.3b construction pipeline among light rail's benefits: analysis
Jasper Lindell
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Passengers wait for a light rail service at the Alinga Street stop in Canberra's city centre. Picture by Gary Ramage
Analysis
A five-year report raises thorny questions for light rail opponents
Jasper Lindell
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Canberra's light rail system, which a five-year analysis has found is performing well. Picture by Gary Ramage
Public Service
Govt workers told how to channel feelings in a 'helpful way' as job cuts loom
CSIRO has told staff it is considering cuts to about 70 jobs following reviews of two separate areas. Picture by Katherine Griffiths
Miriam Webber
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APS to set targets for diverse leadership
Miriam Webber
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher has unveiled the APS' first CALD strategy. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Public Eye
Russell's $20 million 'flexible working' refurb
Miriam Webber
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Defence is planning to revamp part of its Russell precinct to accommodate flexible working. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Federal Politics
'A bit silly': PM's office instructing secretaries how to not answer questions
Assistant Minister for the Public Service Patrick Gorman says the opposition is wasting time by asking "silly questions" in bulk at Senate estimates. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Dana Daniel
Govt to ban 'deepfake' porn, trial digital age assurance to counter violence
Miriam Webber, Dana Daniel
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the No More: National Rally Against Violence in Commonwealth Park on Sunday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Exclusive
He was shot dead by police. But that's not what Meta AI says happened
Dana Daniel
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He was shot dead by police. But that's not what Meta AI says happened. Pictures Shutterstock/supplied
Defence
Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance
Australia and South Korea will work to block North Korea's access to funding for nuclear missiles. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong
Philippines accuses China of damaging vessel at shoal
A Chinese ship uses a water cannon on a Philippines vessel at Scarborough Shoal (file pic). (AP PHOTO)
Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy
Tess Ikonomou
Crash victim Maxwell Nugent told his partner weather conditions were not ideal before the tragedy. (HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE)
National
Two dead, one critical after major Brisbane crash
Several ambulances were sent to the scene of the crash in Brisbane's Legacy Way Tunnel. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)
Holly Hales
Troye Sivan feels the rush with APRA song of the year
Liz Hobday
Troye Sivan's dance hit Rush has been voted song of the year at the 2024 APRA awards. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Mad and bad: Hemsworth full throttle in Aussie classic
Nyk Carnsew
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth visited Sydney to promote their film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. (Bianca De Marchi/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
LA pro-Palestine camp attacked, 300 arrested in NYC
New York police have taken pro-Palestinian protesters occupying Columbia University into custody. (AP PHOTO)
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US Congress may face another battle for House Speaker
25m ago
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says ousting him would be "wrong for the country". (AP PHOTO)
Record April heatwave kills nine in India
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Many parts of India are reeling under heat conditions that have broken records for April. (EPA PHOTO)
Transport
$2.3b construction pipeline among light rail's benefits: analysis
Passengers wait for a light rail service at the Alinga Street stop in Canberra's city centre. Picture by Gary Ramage
Jasper Lindell
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Analysis
A five-year report raises thorny questions for light rail opponents
Jasper Lindell
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Canberra's light rail system, which a five-year analysis has found is performing well. Picture by Gary Ramage
Crashes slow traffic on Tuggeranong Parkway
Peter Brewer
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ACT police had lane closures in place. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Education
LA pro-Palestine camp attacked, 300 arrested in NYC
New York police have taken pro-Palestinian protesters occupying Columbia University into custody. (AP PHOTO)
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Seven ACT public schools get funding for campus upgrades
Lucy Arundell
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The fund aims to better support disadvantaged schools. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Swinburne casual staff underpaid almost $3 million
Rachael Ward
Swinburne University's vice-chancellor has apologised for the "unintentional underpayments". (Melissa Meehan/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
How to navigate aged care and make the right decisions
Opinion
The means testing arrangements are different for residential aged care and home care packages. Picture Shutterstock
Rachel Lane
Protesting COVID-19 virologist to return to lab
A Chinese virologist who published the COVID-19 sequence is to be allowed back into his lab. (AP PHOTO)
Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse
Rachael Ward and Callum Godde
An ambulance arrived at the clinic with a fake patient during the minister's visit. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)
Science and technology
Dodgy reviews and fictitious crimes: here's some of Meta AI's fake news
Dodgy reviews and fictitious crimes: here's some of Meta AI's fake news
Staff Reporters
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Exclusive
He was shot dead by police. But that's not what Meta AI says happened
Dana Daniel
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He was shot dead by police. But that's not what Meta AI says happened. Pictures Shutterstock/supplied
Opinion
A powerful plan to get resources sector on board with solar boom
Scott Hamilton
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Anthony Albanese, centre, announced a plan to spark more solar projects. Picture by Marina Neil
Environment
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Opinion
A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Romilly Madew
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
A powerful plan to get resources sector on board with solar boom
Scott Hamilton
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Anthony Albanese, centre, announced a plan to spark more solar projects. Picture by Marina Neil
Economics
Australians lose $5200 a minute to scammers
Opinion
Last year, Australians lost an astonishing $2.74 billion to scammers. Picture Shutterstock
Peter Martin
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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
A powerful plan to get resources sector on board with solar boom
Scott Hamilton
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Anthony Albanese, centre, announced a plan to spark more solar projects. Picture by Marina Neil
Business
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Opinion
A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Romilly Madew
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
Canberra firm scores major contract with Irish government
'I want to do for Canberra, what Atlassian has done for Sydney'.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Former public servants Sam Spencer and Lynton Norris teamed up with Lauren Eickhorst (absent) to start Aristotle Metadata in 2017. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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 2, 1983
The front page of The Canberra Times on May 2, 1983.
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Times Past: May 1, 1973
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Times Past: May 1, 1973
Times Past: April 29, 1990
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Times Past: April 29, 1990
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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
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Car Expert
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
James Wong
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
Car Expert
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Car Expert
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Car Expert
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
William Stopford
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model

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