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Barry Cole, 85, received a $21,000 bill from the government and was part of the robodebt class action. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Someone needs a kick in the bum': call for answers on robodebt

Katie Burgess
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Flowers left outside Kokomo's nightclub in Civic after the death of Pitasoni Ulavalu. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

SUBSCRIBERBrothers charged over fatal Kokomo's brawl granted bail

Blake Foden
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A Canberra couple won more than $500,000 in the lottery. Picture: Supplied

'We still can't believe it': Canberra couple's $500,000 lottery win

A repatriation flight from Nepal arriving at Canberra Airport. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Military to be brought in for beefed-up ACT hotel quarantine

Daniella White

Changes announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in December 2019 meant taxpayers paid $3 million in termination benefits to redundant department heads. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERDepartment head payouts reached $3m ahead of COVID-19

Sarah Basford Canales

Joe Biden has tapped Antony Blinken as the next US secretary of state.

Biden appoints Blinken secretary of state

Shabtai Gold

Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, October 8, 2020.Picture: Dion Georgopoulos - THE CANBERRA TIMES, ACM

OPINIONAlbanese is running out of time to solve Labor's climate crisis

Mark Kenny

Jack de Belin during his fourth week at Wollongong courthouse for his sexual assault trial. Picture: Adam McLean

SUBSCRIBERWoman had no idea of Jack de Belin's intention to have threesome, jury hears

Ashleigh Tullis

SUBSCRIBER'Some progress' but garbage drivers' pay dispute far from over

SUBSCRIBERAlleged Weston skatepark murderer posed with knife, prosecutor says

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools

Qld govt to reopen border to NSW, Vic

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Barry Cole, 85, received a $21,000 bill from the government and was part of the robodebt class action. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Someone needs a kick in the bum': call for answers on robodebt

37m ago

Steamed bao bun with duck croquette, pickled cucumber, kewpie. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA real sense of drama at Armada

Travellers could be required to produce a 'vaccination passport' to board international flights.

COVID-19 passports likely for travellers

Research lead author Dr Sridhar Ravi. Picture: Supplied

Bees could hold key to sweeter drone flight

Several trees fell into homes and backyards in the wake of the storm. Picture: SES Queanbeyan

'Whopper of a storm': Trees down, power out in aftermath of wild weather

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: A quick guide for returning Victorians

Key dates in Victoria's coronavirus crisis

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Sex with Hayne 'didn't go well': barrister

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Trump clears way for Biden transition

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Indigenous kids 'set up to fail': inquiry

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US holiday travellers defy COVID warnings

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'Someone needs a kick in the bum': call for answers on robodebt

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Masks are no longer needed outdoors in Victoria unless people are unable to safely distance.

Victoria reaches no active cases milestone

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Victoria declared a state of disaster in August and stage four restrictions were imposed.

Key dates in Victoria's coronavirus crisis

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The trial of rape-accused former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is due to start after a delay on Monday.

Sex with Hayne 'didn't go well': barrister

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Tracy Westerman says a lack of cultural competency when assessing Aboriginal people is a problem.

Indigenous kids 'set up to fail': inquiry

Nick Gibbs
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Sydney commuters are being told to plan ahead, with no trains across the Harbour Bridge for 10 days.

Jan shutdown for Syd Harbour Bridge rail

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Sam Conway has been found guilty of manslaughter after killing a grandfather in a head-on crash.

Lying driver guilty over NSW dad's death

Luke Costin
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Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier is quietly confident the COVID cluster is under control.

No new COVID-19 cases in SA cluster

Tim Dornin
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Soldier turned politician Andrew Hastie wants greater media access to military operations overseas.

Former soldier and MP wants more oversight

Labor leader Anthony Albanese says party members will have input at an online national conference.

Labor faithful set path to next election

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Juukan Gorge was the location of Aboriginal rock shelters before it was destroyed by Rio Tinto. Picture: PKKP Aboriginal Corporation

'We will not have Juukan Gorge incident': Minerals Council backs streamlined approvals

Stuart Robert is promising Australians with disability clearer time frames for NDIS decisions.

Disability scheme changes planned for 2021

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Australian media bosses argue platforms such as Facebook should care about the local news landscape.

Media chiefs want code legislated quickly

Daniel McCulloch

Chief of Army Rick Burr was sickened by a report into alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Army boss 'sickened' by Afghan war crimes

Daniel McCulloch

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says COVID-19 border restrictions have made Queenslanders safe.

Grieving Qld parents stuck in Melbourne

Marty Silk

Barry Cole, 85, received a $21,000 bill from the government and was part of the robodebt class action. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Someone needs a kick in the bum': call for answers on robodebt

Katie Burgess
37m ago

Solar panels were considered for Shine Dome's upgrade

Solar panels were considered for Shine Dome's upgrade

Letters to the editor

Trump destroying his own legacy

Trump destroying his own legacy

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HOME WORK: Researchers believe that flexible and remote work is here to stay: Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

What's not to love about working remotely?

Zoë Wundenberg

Zachary and Darko Felding leave court after being granted bail. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'I shot at everyone': Angry neighbour allegedly fired nail gun into partygoer's head

Stephen James Porter outside court on a previous occasion. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERCoach charged with grooming third alleged child sex victim

The white Nissan Skyline and black Mitsubishi Evolution caught speed racing. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERStreet racers caught speeding on main thoroughfare have cars seized

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Marilyn Chalkley has written a children's book based on her rescue greyhound, Swifty. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Canberra greyhound that inspired a kids' book

Amy Martin

Steamed bao bun with duck croquette, pickled cucumber, kewpie. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA real sense of drama at Armada

Kirsten Lawson

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

Marilyn Chalkley has written a children's book based on her rescue greyhound, Swifty. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Canberra greyhound that inspired a kids' book

Time to get your orders in for the entertaining season. Picture: 5 Foot Photography

A digital deli for all your entertaining needs

Karen Hardy

Sprig of white mulberry with fruit from a tree in Deakin. Picture: Susan Parsons

Here we go around the mulberry bush

Susan Parsons

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools

A makeshift hospital ward for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhere the fight against COVID-19 will be won or lost

A repatriation flight from Nepal arriving at Canberra Airport. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Military to be brought in for beefed-up ACT hotel quarantine

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Eight year old Zidane Syed greets his grandmother Fauseef Syed. Picture: Karleen Minney

'It's really exciting': Reunions and surprises as Melbourne travellers touch down in the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai
Kathryn Lewis

Canberra and NSW have lifted travel restrictions with Victoria. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT, NSW lift travel restrictions with Victoria

Kathryn Lewis

Acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced further surveilance for quarantine facilities across Australia.

Further surveillance for hotel quarantine following SA outbreak

Julia Kanapathippillai

Donald Trump Jr. is doing "very well" after his coronavirus infection, according to his father.

Trump says his COVID-hit son is doing well

Marianna Tolo played a starring role for Canberra as they shut down the Flyers. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERTolo shines as Capitals thrash Flyers

Patty Mills is opening pathways. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERMills' move 'builds confidence and experience for life'

Manly coach Des Hasler says the NRL team is shattered after the death of squad member Keith Titmuss.

Rugby league mourns death of Manly player

McKellar Park will remain empty for Canberra United's W-League season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra United forced to find new home venue

Young star Hannah Darlington has been crucial for the Sydney Thunder this season. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERThunder kids ready to feel the Heat

James Buckley

Rising Brisbane Roar star Hollie Palmer is part of the 23-player squad at the Canberra camp. Picture: Football Federation Australia

SUBSCRIBERMore matches and minutes: Matildas out to strengthen depth

Lucie Bertoldo

Capital Fight Show boxing promoters Stephen Peios and Nick Boutzos are working with leading boxing promoter Dean Lonergan to bring big shows to Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I'm gunning for it': Boutzos aims for Canberra blockbuster

Caden Helmers

Armenian grandmaster Hrant Melkumyan won the Vikings Weekender. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vikings paves way for Doeberl return

James Buckley

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

Bring me a little Sunshine

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Recycling champions: Dao An and Thich Quang Bo from Canberra's Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre with bags of containers collected by their supporters.

Recycle scheme success is win-win for environment and community groups

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

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The Biden transition team could being dealing with Trump agency officials as early as Tuesday.

Trump clears way for Biden transition

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The Biden transition team could being dealing with Trump agency officials as early as Tuesday.

Trump clears way for Biden transition

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Millions of Americans are travelling for Thanksgiving, against the advice of health experts.

US holiday travellers defy COVID warnings

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Millions of Americans are travelling for Thanksgiving, against the advice of health experts.

US holiday travellers defy COVID warnings

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Abdel Basset al-Megrahi is the only person to be convicted over the Loberkbie bombing.

Lockerbie bomber appeal set to begin

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Abdel Basset al-Megrahi is the only person to be convicted over the Loberkbie bombing.

Lockerbie bomber appeal set to begin

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

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Clancy Overell and Errol Parker of Australia's oldest newspaper, The Betoota Advocate. Picture: Supplied

Behind the scenes at Betoota: meet the men bringing you the news you need

Karen Hardy

Booker winner Douglas Stuart on his early love of "dangerous books". Picture: Martyn Pickersgill

Booker winner's love of 'danger'

Isobel Frodsham

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

Tania Jensen from Penrith and Tracey Maguire from Leonay.

Meet us at Dendy

Matt Loxton

August 17, 1977: Julie Woods answers questions about spinning wool.

You gotta hand it to them

Harmonie German Club by @seasonal_soiree

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Comparisons between Australian and North American structural soundness breeding values now possible

Comparisons between Australian and North American structural soundness breeding values now possible

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Comparisons between Australian and North American structural soundness breeding values now possible

Comparisons between Australian and North American structural soundness breeding values now possible

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R and G Harris, Mulbrae, Chads Creek sold 43 Angus weaner steers to a top of $1630 and average of $1596. Photo: Bowe and Lidbury Stock and Station Agents

Maitland steer weaners to $1630

R and G Harris, Mulbrae, Chads Creek sold 43 Angus weaner steers to a top of $1630 and average of $1596. Photo: Bowe and Lidbury Stock and Station Agents

Maitland steer weaners to $1630

Pacific National CEO Dean Dalla Valle with Pacific National Head of Agriculture Hugh Cox at Junee. The rail freight company has added 60 locomotives to their network this harvest.

Pacific National geared up for an export driven harvest

Pacific National CEO Dean Dalla Valle with Pacific National Head of Agriculture Hugh Cox at Junee. The rail freight company has added 60 locomotives to their network this harvest.

Pacific National geared up for an export driven harvest