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Jo Plunkett needs urgent surgery but has been told to wait months. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Jo needs urgent major surgery, so why is she waiting months?

Daniella White

Labor leader contender and member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese speaks to the media in Sydney on Thursday. Mr Albanese is set to become Labor's next leader. Picture: AAP

'Conflict fatigue': Albanese rises with a message for the suburbs

David Crowe, Eryk Bagshaw

Roman Quaedvlieg arrives at the Downing Centre with his girlfriend, Sarah Rogers, and solicitor Bryan Wrench. Picture: JOEL CARRETT

Quaedvlieg's girlfriend torn between relationship and law, court hears

Angus Thompson

A union protest about Geocon's advertising at development site Tryst in March. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Sexist or censorship? Growing battle between Geocon and ACT govt

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The number of influenza cases in Canberra this year has increased by more than 250 per cent compared to the same time last year. Picture: Karleen Minney

Warning after a big jump in flu cases in Canberra

Andrew Brown
Daniella White

Labor Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, the architect of Labor's big policy to crack down on franking credits. Picture: AAP

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Why Labor's franking credits revenue loss claim is a myth

Tony Dillon

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack speak with department secretaries around the cabinet table. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Morrison sends a pointed message to public service bosses

Sally Whyte

Ivan Milat's nephew speaks about his 'favourite' uncle

Ivan Milat's nephew speaks about his 'favourite' uncle

Kayla Osborne
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Justine Damond breathless in 911 calls

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged in new US indictment

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Stabbed, shot and unhelpful: Man drives himself to Canberra Hospital

How will new government reach the magic number of 39 in the Senate?

Jo Plunkett needs urgent surgery but has been told to wait months. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Jo needs urgent major surgery, so why is she waiting months?

University of Canberra ecologist Stephen Sarre with the now unique Canberra grassland earless dragon. Picture: Karleen Minney

This little earless dragon is found only in Canberra, and yes it's in trouble

David Speers with Liz Taggart-Speers at Parliament House, where he has served as president of the press gallery. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

David Speers moves to the ABC's Insiders in a blow to Sky News

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Blanche D'Alpuget and Bob Hawke together in 2013. Picture: Tim Bauer

'No fear of death': D'Alpuget breaks silence on Hawke's final days

Geoffrey Rush outside the Federal Court in November. Picture: AAP

Geoffrey Rush wins record $2.9 million defamation payout

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Friday, May 24, 2019.

David Pope's view: The burden of leadership

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged in new US indictment

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Ivan Milat's nephew speaks about his 'favourite' uncle

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Morrison visits recovering north QLD farms

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David Speers moves to the ABC's Insiders in a blow to Sky News

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Justine Damond breathless in 911 calls

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Facebook removes 3 billion fake accounts

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Labor leader contender and member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese speaks to the media in Sydney on Thursday. Mr Albanese is set to become Labor's next leader. Picture: AAP

'Conflict fatigue': Albanese rises with a message for the suburbs

Blanche D'Alpuget and Bob Hawke together in 2013. Picture: Tim Bauer

'No fear of death': D'Alpuget breaks silence on Hawke's final days

Roman Quaedvlieg arrives at the Downing Centre with his girlfriend, Sarah Rogers, and solicitor Bryan Wrench. Picture: JOEL CARRETT

Quaedvlieg's girlfriend torn between relationship and law, court hears

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

Tax cut fight looms as Labor casts doubt on plans to push through changes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack speak with department secretaries around the cabinet table. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Morrison sends a pointed message to public service bosses

Sally Whyte

The child support IT system has had problems for years. Picture: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

How and why Human Services' child support IT upgrade went so wrong

Sally Whyte

Anthony Albanese. picture: AAP

Albanese to become Labor leader as Chalmers pulls out of race

Eryk Bagshaw

Pauline Hanson. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

How will new government reach the magic number of 39 in the Senate?

David Wroe

Growing influence: These young voters in Warringah are worried about climate change and helped oust Tony Abbott. Millennials and Gen Z will have a bigger influence in coming elections. From left: Izzy Williams, Sita Paling, Clio Doughty and Madison Lawrence. Photo: Peter Braig.

Messages from Millennial and Gen Z voters

John Hewson

The reasons we need a sext strike

OPINION
The reasons we need a sext strike

Jenna Price

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg meet with the RBA Governor Philip Lowe on Wednesday. Picture: AAP

OPINION
We had a chance to fix the housing crisis. The moment's now passed

Jess Irvine

Picture: Joe Armao

Where you can get a free beer in Canberra this weekend

The Art Girl Rising T-shirts that feature the names of Australian female artists. Picture: Supplied

Why you should learn to know her name

Amy Martin

Wicked Sisters (from left): Elaine Noon, Nikki-Lynn Hunter, Alice Ferguson and Lainie Hart. Picture: Imogen Thomas

REVIEW
Wicked Sisters is a strong, tough play

Alanna Maclean

Picture: Joe Armao

Where you can get a free beer in Canberra this weekend

Elaine Crombie and Ursula Yovich in Barbara and the Camp Dogs. Picture: Daniel Boud

The 'hard truths' that are bringing audiences to their feet

Amy Martin

Zoe Philpott in Ada.Ada.Ada. at the British Land Storey Club in May 2019. Picture: British Land

Ada.Ada.Ada. tells the story of an unsung computer pioneer

Ron Cerabona

Christian Lealiifano says he feels like he's back to his best as he chases a World Cup berth. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'I feel back to full health': Lealiifano's Wallabies call shock

Nick Cotric was in Blues camp last year. Is this a sign of things to come? Picture: NRL Photos

Blues bolter: Raiders star Cotric emerges as NSW contender

Raiders greats Jason Croker, Brett Hetherington, Luke Davico, Quentin Pongia, John Lomax and Brett Mullins during a recent catch-up.

The bond of Raiders' toughest duo - Lomax and Pongia

Nathan Cleary celebrates during the Panthers' win over the Eels. Picture: NRL Imagery

Will Cleary's effort for plucky Panthers be enough for Blues?

DJ Taumoepeau will fight for the XFC heavyweight title against Justin Tafa on Friday night. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

From sleeping in cars to shooting for the stars

Caden Helmers

Goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been selected for her fourth World Cup. Picture: Aleksander Jason Kostadinoski

Fourth time's the charm for Matildas No.1 Williams

Lucie Bertoldo

Folau Faingaa has scored 10 tries so far this season to be Super Rugby's leading try-scorer. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bold Brumbies vow to embrace finals-run pressure

Chris Dutton

The Raiders say they aren't satisfied with honourable losses this year. Picture: NRL Imagery

Raiders refuse to settle on being 'close enough'

Chris Dutton

The team at Griffin Legal seek smarter and more efficient ways to provide high quality practical solutions for their clients.

Griffin Legal is the modern law firm you've been looking for

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Community support key for Brumbies as they charge towards the finals

Community support key for Brumbies as they charge towards the finals

The magical Christmas markets of Austria and Germany ensure travellers will be spoilt for choice and able to stock-up on gifts to bring home to surprise loved ones.

European Christmas market magic

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FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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Ivan Milat's nephew speaks about his 'favourite' uncle

Ivan Milat's nephew speaks about his 'favourite' uncle

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PM Scott Morrison is back in outback Queensland to meet graziers recovering from devastating floods.

Morrison visits recovering north QLD farms

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David Speers with Liz Taggart-Speers at Parliament House, where he has served as president of the press gallery. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

David Speers moves to the ABC's Insiders in a blow to Sky News

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Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein is not sorry for the state's record infrastructure spend.

Tas treasurer defends budget spend, debt

Jodi McKay is expected to throw her hat into the ring to lead the NSW Labor party.

McKay to nominate for NSW Labor leadership

Geoffrey Rush will get $2.9 million after winning his defamation case against the Daily Telegraph.

Rush wanted to settle for $50k and apology

Sydney's Vivid festival will run from May 24 through to June 15.

Crowd control as Vivid lights up Sydney

Dominica Sanda

Anthony Albanese is all but confirmed as next Labor leader but uncertainty remains on his deputy.

Labor leadership focus turns to deputy

Marnie Banger

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing fresh charges filed by the US Justice Department.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged in new US indictment

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing fresh charges filed by the US Justice Department.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged in new US indictment

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Justine Damond called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in July 2017.

Justine Damond breathless in 911 calls

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Justine Damond called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in July 2017.

Justine Damond breathless in 911 calls

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Facebook has reported a steep increase in abusive, fake accounts in the last six months.

Facebook removes 3 billion fake accounts

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Facebook has reported a steep increase in abusive, fake accounts in the last six months.

Facebook removes 3 billion fake accounts

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The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

NOBLE GRAPE: Considered one of the six noble varieties that grows around the world, Chardonnay expresses itself perfectly in many different climates.

It's International Chardonnay Day (yes, really)

Linda Lambrechts

If you are planning to travel cashless, make sure you always have a back-up card.

Hints for travelling without cash

Noel Whittaker

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

Presenting John Dowie's portrait bust to her majesty the Queen at the Lodge, 1988.

Take 5: The Larrikin we loved

@karleenminneyphotographer: The inflation of the Vincent Van Gogh hot air balloon.

Take 5: Instagrammers of The Canberra Times

From left: Adi Matters of Higgins, Ellen Kerslake of Jerrabomberra, Muzi Wen of Giralang, and her daughters Nari, 4, and Ara, 7 months.

Take 5: Suitcase Rummage - New Acton

Jamila Toderas

Flock and pasture management along with production predictions are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Photo courtesy University of New England, Armidale.

Big data heralds a revolution

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Flock and pasture management along with production predictions are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Photo courtesy University of New England, Armidale.

Big data heralds a revolution

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MEET THE MARKET: Kathryn Moss of Kamarah sells lambs for an equal-top price of $315 at Wagga. Pictures: Nikki Reynolds

Tough season can't take gloss off high lamb prices

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MEET THE MARKET: Kathryn Moss of Kamarah sells lambs for an equal-top price of $315 at Wagga. Pictures: Nikki Reynolds

Tough season can't take gloss off high lamb prices

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Festival organiser and founder, Anne Baker.

Grey nomads put the White Cliffs Music Festival on the map

Festival organiser and founder, Anne Baker.

Grey nomads put the White Cliffs Music Festival on the map