The Canberra Times
Monday, 30 January 2023
Sounds of silence: Could development shut Canberra's music festivals down?
Music ACT Director Daniel Ballantyne at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Miriam Webber
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Public Eye
Bizarre warnings to scare APS grads
An orientation session slide show for 2022 graduates at the Attorney-General's department. Picture screenshot
Olivia Ireland, Harley Dennett, Sarah Basford Canales
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Public service grads pass on their top tips
Olivia Ireland, Miriam Webber
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Former Services Australia graduate, Sian Sykes. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Masked group armed with sledgehammers rob service station: police
Up to eight people, all wearing black clothes, masks and gloves, allegedly robbed the service station.
Staff Reporters • 25m ago
Chef hacks for hearty and healthy lunches as kids get back to school
Anna Houlahan
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A diverse school lunch being prepared. File picture.
Canberra teenager dies in car crash near Yass
Soofia Tariq
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NSW Police, who located the deceased man in a gully beside the road in Yass. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Umbrellas ready as wet summer splutters on - but it could be worse
Canberra will mark a wet start to the working week. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Steve Evans
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Canberra's new bus timetable starts on Monday
Jasper Lindell
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A new timetable for Canberra's buses begins on January 30. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Molly Meldrum, 'artfully incoherent'
Ian "Molly" Meldrum in 2018. Picture Getty
Liz Giuffre
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Modest Djokovic plays down GOAT claims
Darren Walton
Novak Djokovic has declined to say he's the men's tennis GOAT - but the figures talk for him. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
National Gallery to share collection across the country in national arts reboot
Jasper Lindell
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The National Gallery of Australia will be supported to share more of its collection with galleries around Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Former ministers to take stand on robodebt
Andrew Brown
Former ministers Alan Tudge and Christian Porter will appear before the robodebt royal commission (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
What it means to someone with an eating disorder to see Taryn Brumfitt named Australian of the Year
Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt on the set of her documentary Embrace Kids. Picture Transmission Films
Amy Martin
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Small group tuition would help Australia's struggling students: report
Sarah Lansdown
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Small-group tutoring programs have been shown to improve students' academic achievement. Picture Shutterstock
New cancer research centre to encourage more ACT clinical trials
Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (main) and drawings of the new cancer research centre (inset). Picture by Keegan Carroll, insets supplied
Lanie Tindale
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Man found dead in immigration detention
Finbar O'Mallon
An immigration detainee from Iraq has died in a suspected suicide at Villawood Detention Centre. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Albanese's 'real test' with China comes this year: Jennings
Sarah Basford Canales
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Former Australian Strategic Policy Institute head Peter Jennings. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Unis welcome China's online study ban
Finbar O'Mallon and Luke Costin
China's education ministry has banned citizens studying at foreign universities online. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
Japan is ticking towards disaster
Japan's Prime Minister issued a stark warning about the trajectory of the country's population. Picture Getty Images
Shiro Armstrong
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Federal government plans family law overhaul to focus on children's best interest tests
Jasper Lindell
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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, who is pursuing changes to the Family Law Act. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Trump 'more committed' than ever to 2024
Former US president Donald Trump has made his first 2024 campaign appearance in New Hampshire. (AP PHOTO)
Gram Slattery and Ted Hesson
Lawyer found guilty of misconduct, misleading ACT Law Society
Hannah Neale
Canberra lawyer Necia Wearne has been found guilty of professional misconduct. Picture supplied
Arrest warrant issued for woman in 'worst house of squalor' case
The woman is accused of leaving four children living among faeces and grime in a north Canberra home.
Toby Vue

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Federal Politics
'Obscene amount' for Nauru contract
Greens senator Nick McKim has raised concerns about the renewed detention contract. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Michelle Slater
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NT senator warns against ADF intervention
Andrew Brown
NT Senator Malarndirri McCarthy has warned against a defence force intervention in the region. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Analysis
Time for a new kind of capitalism
Adrian Rollins
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers preparing his Budget in October. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
The biggest test ahead as Voice debate becomes more difficult
Michelle Grattan
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'Not surprised': PM brushes off 'radical' Voice opponents after Jan 26 rallies
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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A sign with the words "We deserve better than a Voice" is carried to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy during the January 26 march. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Public Service
Governments want to cut wasteful spending on consultants? We agree
Opinion
Public Service Minsiter Katy Gallagher. Picture by Karleen Minney
Lauren Ware Morand, Ned Lis-Clarke
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Public Eye
Bizarre warnings to scare APS grads
Olivia Ireland, Harley Dennett, Sarah Basford Canales
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An orientation session slide show for 2022 graduates at the Attorney-General's department. Picture screenshot
Robodebt lawyers 'feared' Kathryn Campbell
Harley Dennett
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Former Social Services department secretary Kathryn Campbell and inset, Anna Fredericks (top) and Allyson Essex (below). Pictures by Karleen Minney, screenshots
National
Two seriously injured, four horses dead in float crash
Police said they were still investigating the cause of the accident this morning. Photo by Maree Simpson
Benjamin Seeder • 1hr ago
Man dead, 12 injured as fire tears through residential unit block
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
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Thick black smoke could be seen coming out of a burning apartment building in Brisbane's north on Monday, January 30. Picture by Queensland Ambulance Service
'Thankfully I wasn't that good at AFL': Aussie punting for Super Bowl history
Melanie Dinjaski
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Mitch Wishnowsky played soccer and Aussie Rules growing up in WA. Picture Getty Images
Top tips for stressed parents looking to save as kids head back to school
Anna Houlahan • 20m ago
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Arts supplies, including coloured pencils and paintbrushes, organised in tins. File picture.
Small group tuition would help Australia's struggling students: report
Sarah Lansdown
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Small-group tutoring programs have been shown to improve students' academic achievement. Picture Shutterstock
Comment
No matter how painful, the Ukraine war needs to be resolved
Opinion
An explosion crater near a high-rise residential building in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Picture Getty Images
Nicholas Stuart
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Opinion
Children living in poverty disadvantaged at school and for life
Toni Wren
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One in six Australian children, or five students in a classroom of 30, are growing up in poverty. Picture Getty
Opinion
National Gender Equality Strategy has its work cut out for it
Marian Sawer and Sally Moyle
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By 2021 Australia had dropped to 50th place in the World Economic Forum's global gender gap rankings. Picture by Rohan Thomson
Canberra's Australia Day celebrations dignified and engaging
Letters to the Editor
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The Voice is too important for political games
The Canberra Times
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Court and Crime
Lawyer found guilty of misconduct, misleading ACT Law Society
Canberra lawyer Necia Wearne has been found guilty of professional misconduct. Picture supplied
Hannah Neale
Arrest warrant issued for woman in 'worst house of squalor' case
The woman is accused of leaving four children living among faeces and grime in a north Canberra home.
Toby Vue
Owners told to pay $9000 and replace timber floor in civil dispute
Hannah Neale
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The new owners have been ordered to replace an unapproved timber floor. Picture Shutterstock
'You're my girlfriend now': Man accused of sexually assaulting girls
Toby Vue
Augusto Tamayo-del Solar fronted the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday accused of sexually assaulting two girls. Picture Facebook
'High risk' boy, 14, refused bail after allegedly stolen car found
Toby Vue
The Toyota Camry police allege was stolen and used by two teenagers. Picture ACT Policing
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Are these Canberra's best chicken schnitzels?
Is the Old Canberra Inn's schnitzel with garlic mash and beans Canberra's best? Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Karen Hardy
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Not just a rom-com: finding love and arranged marriages in new film
Shazad Latif, left and Lily James in What's Love Got To Do With It? Picture supplied
Cris Kennedy
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Julia Stone on new music and her time as a crisis helpline volunteer
Amy Martin
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Angus and Julia Stone play Summersalt festival this week. Picture supplied
Ben Harper ready to explore Canberra ahead of Friday's Summersalt festival
Amy Martin
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Ben Harper is in Canberra this week for Summersalt Festival. Picture by Michael Halsband
What's on
Groovin' the Moo is returning to Canberra in 2023
Megan Doherty
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Groovin' the Moo in Canberra in 2019 . Picture by Jordan Munns
Lights on the Lake starts Wednesday
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Sport
'Thankfully I wasn't that good at AFL': Aussie punting for Super Bowl history
Mitch Wishnowsky played soccer and Aussie Rules growing up in WA. Picture Getty Images
Melanie Dinjaski
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Officials find silver lining in washout
Meg Lanning still managed to find some positives from Sunday's washout at Manuka Oval. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Cameron Mee
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The world's best prop tips Raiders young gun to explode in 2023
David Polkinghorne
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Raiders prop Emre Guler has been training the house down during pre-season. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Jones' arrival will set the tone for Australia's golden decade
Cameron Mee
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New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones takes over the team with the sport at a crossroads in Australia. Picture Getty Images
Canberra United back 'inclusivity' of A-Leagues' Pride Round
Canberra United's Michelle Heyman. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Melanie Dinjaski, Aap
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'Not healthy': Canberra put heat on A-Leagues over 'stupid' schedule
Melanie Dinjaski
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Ellie Brush feeling defeated after Western United's second goal. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Olyslagers wins hearts and gold
Cameron Mee
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Nicola Olyslagers clears the bar in Saturday's ACT Championships victory. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Sounds of silence: Could development shut Canberra's music festivals down?
Miriam Webber
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Music ACT Director Daniel Ballantyne at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'He never held a grudge': Margaret Cervo hits back at comments about late husband
Olivia Ireland
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Widow of property developer Renato Cervo, Margaret Cervo in her home in Red Hill. Picture by Keegan Carroll
World
At least 20 dead in Nigeria truck crashes
Two separate road crashes in Nigeria have claimed the lives of at least 20 people. (file) (AP PHOTO)
Chinedu Asadu • 2hrs ago
Ukraine needs more weapons: Zelenskiy
Ron Popeski and Nick Starkov • 2hrs ago
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appealed for more weaponry in Ukraine's fight against Russia. (AP PHOTO)
Israel may be behind Iran drone strike
Parisa Hafezi and Phil Stewart
Israel declined to comment on speculation it was behind a drone attack on an Iran military factory. (EPA PHOTO)
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History runs deep on the riverside
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A local dives into the Hawkesbury River at Windsor. Picture: Geoff Jones.
This laid-back WA city is putting itself on the map - find out why
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Seba's Song, Giants of Mandurah by Thomas Dambo, photo by Duncan Wright courtesy of FORM.
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The Woolworth's Cricket Blast program aims to provide an opportunity for all Australian kids to experience the healthy fun of playing cricket. Picture supplied.
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Get those summer barbies sizzling with Beak & Sons and Fat Yak
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Beak & Sons Godfather sausages infused with the flavour of Fat Yak Pale Ale are perfect for this summer's barbies. Picture supplied.
MATE rolls out 5G network in major cities, offering faster speeds and improved connectivity
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Serving up connection: Glen 20 and Meals on Wheels partner in mission to fight loneliness
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Much-loved community organisation Meals on Wheels provides a valuable connection between its volunteers and its elderly customers. Picture supplied.
Water, wine and wildlife on this river cruise
Get onboard from August 10 to 22 for this Murray River and South Australian delights tour, hosted by The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International.
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Life & Style
What it means to someone with an eating disorder to see Taryn Brumfitt named Australian of the Year
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Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt on the set of her documentary Embrace Kids. Picture Transmission Films
Amy Martin
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Surf's up, grub's up: is this the perfect gourmet getaway?
Karen Hardy
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Compost: Magic or mess? (And how to tell the difference)
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Plants grow in compost - faster, more pest and disease-resistant. Picture Getty Images
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Keep waiting says Centrelink chief as on hold times and dropouts dog the older Australians line
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Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
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The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
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Canberra's Keen triplets are off to big school
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Keen triplets Aleisha, Maddilyn and Eloise, as well as big sister Lily, are all starting at Monash Primary School this year. Picture by Megan Doherty
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