The Canberra Times
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Details revealed after the latest national cabinet meeting.
Miriam Webber, Dana Daniel
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'It may not always return the response we intend.'
Staff Reporters
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Question remains about millions in legal fees.
Tim Piccione
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann outside the Federal Court during his civil trial. Picture AAP
'We're not trying to excuse what he's done.'
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
New advice to get the most out of Farmer Wants a Wife: watch at speed.
Ashley Walmsley
Farmer Joe locks his girls in the chook pen until they can figure out who has the best chance. Actually, they are just collecting eggs and having a peck at each other. Picture supplied
Bondi Junction killer's story and others fabricated by new Facebook tool.
Dana Daniel
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He was shot dead by police. But that's not what Meta AI says happened
The Brumbies have made six major changes for the Drua.
Chris Dutton
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Three men conspired to defraud the Department of Finance.
Hannah Neale
Gopalakrishnan Suryanarayanan Vilayur, right, arrives with Legal Aid defence lawyer Sam Brown. Picture by Blake Foden
The forecast comes as home values saw a marginal rise in April.
Brittney Levinson
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There's a simple thing the government could do to reduce this.
Peter Martin
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Last year, Australians lost an astonishing $2.74 billion to scammers. Picture Shutterstock
The federal treasurer says Australia still has close ties with India, despite revelations a nest of spies tried to steal secret information in 2020.
Andrew Brown
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia still has close ties with India. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Victim suffered facial injuries after a very public incident
Peter Brewer
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Traffic down 18 per cent and travellers walk further to stops.
Jasper Lindell
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The opposition is planning a private members' bill.
Lucy Bladen
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ACT deputy opposition leader Leanne Castley. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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Breach giving access to customer details and flight bookings.
Anna McGuinness
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Dogs, sheep, dead kangaroo: man faces more than 20 bestiality charges.
Staff Reporters
Police arrest a man on the Mid North Coast accused of being the worst online bestiality offender in NSW. Pictures supplied
Light rail versus buses is a debate about more than transport.
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
The infrastructure grants are worth up to $250,000.
Lucy Arundell
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The union has started a campaign ahead of the ACT election.
Lucy Bladen
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CPSU ACT regional secretary Maddy Northam (right) and CPSU Delegate Grant Shaw with health workers at the Canberra Hospital. Picture by Keegan Carroll
CSIRO consulting on potential cuts across the agency.
Miriam Webber
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Jewish students say they feel 'intimidated and isolated' at the ANU.
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
'People can see the video for themselves,' the PM says.
Dana Daniel
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, left, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll
The national bulk-billing rate has increased slightly to almost 78 per cent, with NSW having the highest proportion and the ACT the lowest.
Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown
Security bosses to condemn 'extremist poison' online.
Dana Daniel, Miriam Webber
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ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw will speak on technology platforms' role in security. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Moderates rally for woman candidate to unseat Pocock.
Jasper Lindell
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From campaign volunteer to Senator? Kacey Lam-Evans, pictured handing out how-to-vote cards for the Liberals in 2013, is vying to be the party's top Senate candidate for the ACT. Picture by Jeffrey Chan
Don't fret the mountains of documents. Here's where to look.
Peter Martin
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Independents call for 'brave' reform ahead of the federal budget.
Dana Daniel
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has repeatedly dismissed suggestions the government is looking at reforming capital gains tax. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Former Home Affairs boss says he 'made mistakes' but is moving on.
Miriam Webber
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CSIRO consulting on potential cuts across the agency.
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
Failing to address it could have real-world consequences.
Marcus Thompson
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Imagine an attack the scale of Optus or Medibank but targeting Medicare, Services Australia, the ATO, or even Defence? Picture Shutterstock
'We have been very moved by all the messages of support.'
Anna Houlahan
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'A loss is a loss no matter how old the baby is.'
Anna Houlahan
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Lee Simpson and Patty Van duijn, stock image of a hospital corridor. Picture supplied/Canva
Footage of the black cat has gone viral around the country.
Alex Dalziel
The supposed big cat captured on video near Ballarat. Picture supplied
ACM sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, enters Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman
Armidale Express sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
The plan would have exposed patients to thousands in extra costs.
Ben Silvester
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The Australian Medical Association says the Health Minister's backflip is "a win for patients" who would have had to pay thousands more for surgery.
Here's a guide if you are about to embark on this complex journey.
Rachel Lane
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Talk of a circular economy is not just the latest buzzword.
Romilly Madew
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A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
There's a simple thing the government could do to reduce this.
Peter Martin
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Last year, Australians lost an astonishing $2.74 billion to scammers. Picture Shutterstock
Where are the champions of women's rights?
Letters to the Editor
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Albanese between a rock and a hard place at the protest march
A competent government would have realised things were badly wrong
The Canberra Times
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Police need tools to tackle sex offences
She poured boiled water onto Narcotics Anonymous volunteer.
Hannah Neale
Former partner allegedly received 87 menacing phone calls.
Lucy Arundell, Hannah Neale
'Things I've got on this device is just private.'
Tim Piccione
Yazin Al Naqib arrives at court on Wednesday. Picture by Tim Piccione
Injustice burns for ACT victim-survivors of sexual predator.
Peter Brewer
WATCH: Victim-survivor Elizabeth Hall was one of six girls who were groomed and abused by convicted paedophile Stephen Mitchell. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Testing of 68,000 substances is expected to take up to 18 months.
Hannah Neale
Thomas Eric Kelleher leaves court on Tuesday, Picture by Hannah Neale
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There's three generations of love in these authentic recipes.
Karen Hardy
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Unheard interviews and unseen footage revealed in new doco.
Anna McGuinness
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A fan of Jarochos' food truck? Now there's a restaurant.
Karen Hardy
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Cesar Corripio with his mother Maria Esther Rosado Mata at Jarochos in Braddon. Picture by Gary Ramage
New exhibitions at Studio Studio and PhotoAccess are coming.
Ron Cerabona
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Or, see a sci-fi double feature, including Aliens. Picture supplied
ACM sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, enters Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman
Armidale Express sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
Heading out to Beltana is not an everyday farm experience.
Karen Hardy
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Anzac biscuit cheesecake, Pialligo honey, whiskey, local raspberry. Picture by Gary Ramage
The Brumbies have made six major changes for the Drua.
Chris Dutton
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Injuries, young blood and big losses no reason to panic, says returning skipper.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has made several key changes to face Manly.
David Polkinghorne
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Ricky Stuart has rung the changes for their trip to Brookvale. Main picture by Keegan Carroll
Embattled coach Jason Demetriou has been sacked following South Sydney's dismal start to the 2024 NRL season.
Jasper Bruce
South Sydney have sacked head coach Jason Demetriou after many hours of deliberation. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Kristy Giteau is the first female president in Australian rugby history.
Chris Dutton
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New women's domestic T20 comp set to be a win for Meteors.
David Polkinghorne
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The Meteors now have more of a chance at landing a WBBL contract. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The Canberra Raiders have continued their re-signing spree.
David Polkinghorne
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Shakiah Tungai was the Raiders' second highest try scorer with four. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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The forecast comes as home values saw a marginal rise in April.
Brittney Levinson
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Canberra home values are forecast to rise in the next two years. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
A former childcare centre will be demolished.
Brittney Levinson
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An artist's impression of the four-storey building proposed for Kingston. Picture supplied
A 26-year-old police officer is due to face a London court charged with a terrorism offence after he allegedly published an image in support of Hamas.
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The US dollar was just shy of its highest level since November 2023 as futures edged lower ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting tipped to leave rates on hold.
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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is due to provide some insight into whether rates may fall soon (AP PHOTO)
Efforts to evacuate hundreds of people from an Indonesian island are continuing after another volcanic eruption reignited tsunami fears.
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Smoke is still spewing from Indonesia's Ruang volcano after the latest lava eruption. (AP PHOTO)
Transport minister announces hotline for stranded passengers.
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
More Australians are cruising now than before the pandemic.
If you're not going on a cruise, you're missing out. Here's why
It wasn't just Queensland legends at 'Savannah Sounds on the Reef'.
Anna Houlahan
Where to sleep in the Victorian capital.
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Soak up countryside views from your private deck.
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
Hotel Review: The Elandra Mission Beach
Emily McAuliffe
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Learn the ropes of what you can pack and what you can't.
Mark Dapin
Carry-on luggage rules you don't know about: An insider guide
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Order books for the MG Cyberster have opened in the UK, giving our best indication yet about the prices we can expect in Australia.
Jordan Mulach
A Belgian motorist has had drink-driving charges dropped after it was discovered he suffers a condition that makes his body produce alcohol.
James Wong
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
Chinese car giant Chery and its Jaecoo spin-off are launching more plug-in hybrid SUVs, with the new models being evaluated for Australia.
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Mystery surrounds a Tesla Cybertruck currently doing the rounds in North Sydney, despite only being built in left-hand drive.
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Genesis has revealed both a hot Magma concept version of its BMW i5-rivalling electric sedan and an extended-length version.
William Stopford
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Prorox has been proven to reduces symptoms of overactive bladder by improving the tone of the bladder muscle and surrounding areas.
Prorox can help reduce Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms which impact more than half of middle-aged men. Picture Shutterstock
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Upgrading the litter tray can improve your cat's health and decrease odour.
Elizabeth Habermann
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PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe
'It has become my full-time job having treatment,' she said.
Anna Houlahan
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The news comes weeks before the release of her new album.
Anna McGuinness
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Billie Eilish has announced Australian dates for her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour in 2025. Picture by William Drumm
Why don't more people love the humble feijoa?
Sally Pryor
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Kate Evans, author of Feijoa: A Story of Obsession and Belonging. Picture supplied
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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
Capital Wines kicked off Canberra wine week in style.
Kirsten Povey of Farrer and Xanthe Cooke Fenwick of Bonython.
Canberra hosted its annual Africa Festival in the Park at Stage 88.
Elesa Kurtz
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Kacenya Siboonde, of Barton, and Loonde Mucholo, of Deakin.