The Canberra Times
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Canberrans have spoken and revealed their stadium preferences.
Chris Dutton
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It's the second Beltana Road orchard to sell this year.
Brittney Levinson
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The PM has signalled his intent to invest in the capital.
Chris Dutton, Dana Daniel
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Andrew Barr, left, and Kieren Perkins, middle, will work together on a Bruce master plan commissioned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Albo the great negotiator? It's all just part of the theatre.
Jack Waterford
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
And how to make sure you keep getting trusted news.
John Paul Moloney
The editors of ACM's 14 daily newspapers have appealed to their thousands of social media followers to show their support for local journalism as Mark Zuckerberg's Meta devalues trusted news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
'It's the big employer in this town and a lot hangs off it'.
Dana Daniel
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Finance and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
A development application reveals the extent of the works.
Jasper Lindell
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The UN has voted overwhelmingly for Palestine to join the UN as a full member.
The United Nations General Assembly voted in support of Palestine becoming a full member. (EPA PHOTO)
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While police see so much family violence, there is a lot they don't.
Lanie Tindale
'I felt this power,' he told a youth justice worker.
Hannah Neale
A still from CCTV footage of the murder of Glenn Walewicz. Picture supplied
Police are seeking witnesses to the Torrens armed robbery.
Staff Reporters • 5m ago
ACT police are seeking witnesses. Picture by Karleen Minney
Katy Gallagher has pledged a much better deal for Canberra.
Dana Daniel, Miriam Webber
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Canberra Senator and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the budget will give Canberrans a better deal. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Ever wondered what a life-sized Mars Rover looks like in LEGO?
Megan Doherty
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'There are no real winners in this litigation.'
Tim Piccione
Bruce Lehrmann outside the Federal Court. Picture by AAP
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University toughens its stance against pro-Palestine encampment
Steve Evans
The young women were last seen in Dunlop and Hawker, seperately.
Staff Reporters
Shala Auld, 16, and Telisha Williams, 19, are both missing from the ACT. Pictures supplied
Company that runs Botswana Butchery owes $24m to creditors.
Lanie Tindale
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Inside Botswana Butchery, with an aged steak inset. Pictures by Keegan Carroll
The Riotact boss has denied dragging woman, ripping her hair out.
Lanie Tindale
Lawyer Kamy Saeedi, left, with Michael James McGoogan, 37, right, outside the ACT Magistrates Court on May 3. Picture by Lanie Tindale
The money will help women and families fleeing from violence.
Steve Evans
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A Raiders fan reached out to share a touching story.
David Polkinghorne, Chris Dutton, Caden Helmers
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Tom Starling with Lily after the game, and Lily meeting Jamal Fogarty and Ricky Stuart before kickoff.
New legislation will also try to regulate agents in Australia.
Steve Evans
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After a classic margarita or something a little more adventurous?
Karen Hardy
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Bar Beirut barman Kenny Kwan mixing it up for World Cocktail Day. Picture supplied
Man arrested after returning to Australia.
Tim Piccione
Kenric Yeung leaves court on Friday. Picture by Tim Piccione

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But things will soon be harder for the Treasurer to control.
Michelle Grattan
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Programs to attract capital needed to turn the economy around.
Dana Daniel
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says boosting the skilled labour force will help drive productivity. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Many Australians don't know how dangerous the situation is.'
Dana Daniel
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Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called on political leaders to take a stronger stance against antisemitism. Picture: Brodie Weeding
Price inflation has moderated as the supermarkets contend with criticism, including a government report that recommends breaking up the industry's big players.
Andrew Brown and Kat Wong
Recommendations for divestiture laws for the grocery sector have been dismissed by the government. (Luis Ascui, Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies.
Tess Ikonomou and Kat Wong
More government funding will go towards training new bricklayers, plumbers and other tradies. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS)
Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.
Miriam Webber
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We started with a hollowed out APS, hidden from view. It's time to do much better.
Katy Gallagher
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Katy Gallagher, Minister for Public Service, says the government is rebuilding a fit-for-purpose public service to a standard Australians deserve and expect. Picture AAP
There will be 35,000 new jobs in the next five years: report
Lanie Tindale
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Dash Rumble, owner of Such and Such restaurant and Pilot restaurant. Picture by Karleen Minney
NSW Premier Chris Minns will use parliament to apologise for the state's former laws that made homosexuality a criminal offence.
Alex Mitchell • 57m ago
Florists are preparing for the surge of sales ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday with people expected to spend about $1 billion on presents for their loved ones.
Bray Boland • 2hrs ago
Florists have been busy preparing for the surge of sales ahead of Mother's Day on Sunday. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Anna Houlahan Carla Mascarenhas
Former Dockers player Cam McCarthy has died aged 29. Picture AAP Image/Gary Day
Australia gathers to honour memory of 'Dolly' Everett.
Annie Hesse
When she was little, Dolly Everett was the face of an Akubra hat advertisement.
The school was criticised by a parent for its response.
Carla Mascarenhas
Catholic College Wodonga said the school investigated the matter immediately. Picture: Google Maps
For once, my ears are pricked to the NIMBYs' plaintive songs.
Ian Warden
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It's a sweet deal for gas companies and a bum deal for us.
Ebony Bennett
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A natural gas processing plant at Talinga Orana Gas Gathering Station in Queensland, Australia. Picture Shutterstock
To deny others a right to read anything is deplorable.
Jenna Price
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Practise censorship on yourself if you must, not others. Picture Shutterstock
After peaking in the 1990s, government support for the AIS waned.
The Canberra Times
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$250m boost for the AIS is long overdue
Thousands of Canberrans use them regularly.
Letters to the Editor
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Walk-in nurse centres are a great service for many patients
Court previously heard of possible mental impairment defence.
Hannah Neale
'I can't say I shouldn't have done it,' the 63-year-old said.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Kaylana Stoka, Catherine Adams and Lucy Woolnough outside the ACT courts on Monday. Picture by Bageshri Savyasachi
Hundreds of thousands of dollars and valuable court time is being wasted.
Crispin Hull
Pauline Hanson, second on left, arrives at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney. Picture AAP
Whistleblower's conduct 'honourable', lawyer says.
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
182 historical sex assault cases, and 170 new ones, are pending.
Peter Brewer
Investigating sexual assault requires experienced officers, and the ACT has the most junior police workforce in the country. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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The costumes, key changes and campiness are back!
Ayden Dawkins
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All the vendors will be making it spicy.
Karen Hardy
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Enjoy a LEGO show, the Eurovision Song Contest and Mother's Day
The LEGO rocket in the Questacon foyer. Picture supplied
Be transported straight to Greece at Alia.
Karen Hardy
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Alia's general manager Jamahl Bakri in the stylish dining room. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Ona Coffee's Ryan Nguyen is off to represent Canberra.
Karen Hardy
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Ryan Nguyen will represent the ACT at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo. Picture supplied
Andy Muirhead is taking steps to make life better for others.
Caden Helmers
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'As we progress we'll need less of that'.
Melanie Dinjaski
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A Raiders fan reached out to share a touching story.
David Polkinghorne, Chris Dutton, Caden Helmers
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Tom Starling with Lily after the game, and Lily meeting Jamal Fogarty and Ricky Stuart before kickoff.
Racing NSW analyst Nick Berney gives his tips and insights for Saturday's Gosford meeting.
Nick Berney
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Goldman is favoured to win race 6 *BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY* BUTERIN L'ESTRANGE GOSFORD GOLD CUP over 2100 METRES. Picture Bradley Photos
The Brumbies could move to lock down four Junior Wallabies stars.
Caden Helmers
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Does the NRL's system to ensure the fairness of the competition need to be looked at?
Melanie Dinjaski
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David Fifita will leave the Titans to join the Roosters next season. Picture Getty Images
The stadium has been mentioned in six studies since 2009.
David Polkinghorne, Caden Helmers, Chris Dutton
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is trying to push the stadium issue along.

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It's the second Beltana Road orchard to sell this year.
Brittney Levinson
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A Pialligo property has sold after it was listed with a $4.5 million price tag. Picture supplied
Residents say the proposal is not suitable for the area.
Brittney Levinson
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City residents Annie Gregg and former MP Mike Kelly are opposing a proposal for four 14-storey buildings next to Glebe Park. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Former US president Donald Trump's erstwhile lawyer and "fixer" has been told to rein in comments to the media ahead of his testimony in his hush money trial.
The driver of a bus which plunged into the Moika river that runs through Russia's St Petersburg, killing seven people, has been detained by police.
Seven people died and more were injured when a bush crashed into a St Petersburg river. (EPA PHOTO)
The UN has voted overwhelmingly for Palestine to join the UN as a full member.
The United Nations General Assembly voted in support of Palestine becoming a full member. (EPA PHOTO)
Here's the future of holidays in a carbon-zero tourist town.
Craig Tansley
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The teardrop-shaped island teems with wildlife.
Natascha Mirosch
Wild encounters: We're taking the lid off Sri Lanka's best-kept secret
This trip to the region is all about the chocolate and cheese.
Janet Stone
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
Follow in the footsteps of the Bridgertons in Bath, UK.
Mark Dapin
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At this gorgeous retreat you're a million miles from care.
Mike Smith
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Get ready for sweeping ocean views from every room.
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
Lisbon, and other picket-friendly places to explore in Europe.
Akash Arora
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
The best of the west just got closer.
Ute Junker
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Car Expert
The Porsche Taycan has been recalled in Australia as over time the electric sedan's battery could pose a fire risk.
Jordan Mulach
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class range has been reduced to just one model with the launch of the latest generation. It's priced from $131,500 before on-roads.
William Stopford
With the new Symbioz, Renault has added another car to its ever-growing lineup of crossovers, but it's unclear if it'll arrive in Australia.
Derek Fung
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Contrary to popular opinion, it isn't illegal for L-platers to use cruise control in Australia... though it mightn't be the best idea.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Insurer Allianz says it has already stopped fraudsters who have used AI to doctor images and submit phoney insurance claims.
Max Davies
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Royal Air Force veteran Rob Thomas ran 192 kilometres during the March On Challenge to raise money for Soldier On.
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
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
There's plenty happening in Canberra's literary world.
Ron Cerabona
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Fortunately, reading is there, even when writing eludes me.
Melissa Goode
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Melissa Goode: A great book "makes the reader lose their sense of time, their own worldly pain, and find respite in another place". Pictures supplied
The recognition of motherhood can take many forms.
Jason Tulio
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Mother's Day isn't always a happy occasion. Insets, the author's Mother's Day card, Sonia Fenwick, director and counsellor of Canberra Grief Centre. Pictures by Jason Tulio, Shutterstock, 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
Check out the best photographs from around Canberra this week
By @stevejameschivers
Let's take a gander at the Belconnen mall in the 1980s.
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Alan Mattinson and Ed Cummins examining stocks of Australian stamps of the 1930s at Edlins.