The Canberra Times
Tuesday 29 October 2024
The move sets up a political rematch in Libs' party room.
Jasper Lindell
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Breaking
'Total erosion in trust': Australia 'worse off' than in 2020, COVID inquiry finds.
Eleanor Campbell, Dana Daniel • 2hrs ago
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'Top-heavy' contract to mitigate risk, lawyer says.
Hannah Neale • 2hrs ago
Patrick Hollingworth arrives at court on a previous occasion. Picture by Karleen Minney
Police have released images of the woman.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 1hr ago
Woman wearing black clothing and sunglasses is accused of stealing by police. Picture supplied
The property, with stunning gardens, has featured in two TV shows.
Jade Lazarevic
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The Bath House Garden at 2 Forest Hill Drive in Oakhampton Heights is listed with Chilli Bromage at McGrath Hunter Valley. Picture supplied
The deal would see Premier Investments own 51.5 per cent of Myer.
Anna Houlahan
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Myer is set to buy Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti and Jacqui E. Pictures by AAP Image/Julian Smith.
He chased a woman down a Braddon street in broad daylight attack.
Lucy Arundell • 32m ago
Nick Kyrgios joined Louis Theroux before making his comeback.
Chris Dutton
The much-loved Vietnamese eatery has closed for good.
Sally Pryor
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Andrew Duong has closed his restaurant Miss Van's. Picture by Keegan Carroll
No one had a clue who it was beneath his spooky mask.
Megan Doherty
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He lost hope in the system after a false arrest, court hears.
Lucy Arundell
Guy Roberts caught on CCTV footage at Westfield Woden. Pictures supplied
Tom Rogers to step down on December 15.
Miriam Webber
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A voting centre sign for the Australian Electoral Commission. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Staff claim 'persistent, unwanted' harassment from former boss.
Sarah Lansdown
Former Australian Education Union ACT branch secretary Glenn Fowler has denied all allegations of sexual harassment. Picture supplied
Masked men in black van stole donations, desecrated idols.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Why labelling Trump a fascist is actually unhelpful.
Geoff M. Boucher
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Hope for the future lies in a swag of independents resetting our dysfunctional duopoly.
Crispin Hull
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'There are questions which only Mr Joyce and the PM can answer.'
Dana Daniel
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Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, centre, and then opposition leader Anthony Albanese in 2019. Picture AAP
The Matildas scored a remarkable 2-1 friendly win over Germany.
Ian Chadband
Kyra Cooney-Cross (C) is hailed by teammates after her astonishing long-range goal against Germany. Photo: AP PHOTO
The provost said it was 'not helpful to allocate blame'.
Sarah Lansdown
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Australian National University has been holding town hall meetings for staff as it proposes job cuts in certain colleges and central areas. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Patrick Hollingworth's company is suing the institute for $3.4 million.
Lucy Bladen
Cricket ACT is hoping to secure a Big Bash expansion licence.
Chris Dutton
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Cricket ACT chairman Greg Boorer, left, is pushing for a Canberra Big Bash team. The GWS Giants have backed the bid. Pictures by Keegan Carrol, Sitthixay Ditthavong
Have you seen Susannah?
Staff Reporters
Harley Stott was last seen about 1am on Monday.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Harley Scott, 31, reported missing since October 28. Picture supplied
Police say 20 victims either robbed or assaulted during the event.
Bageshri Savyasachi
A man wearing black clothing alleged to be involved in an incident in Kowen Forest in September. Picture supplied
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There's a reason high-ranking bureaucrats 'never fly Virgin'.
Dana Daniel
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Recent figures show shocking gender pay gap on build sites.
Connor Pearce
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Construction was the industry with the largest gender pay gap, figures from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency show. Picture by Karleen Minney
Pressure mounts around PM's cosy relationship with Qantas.
Connor Pearce, Dana Daniel
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for accepting complimentary upgrades from Qantas and his close relationship with Alan Joyce, inset. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz
As major brands move in, local retailers are fighting to survive.
Brittney Levinson
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Marco Furniture operations manager Murtaza Ameer says it is impossible for small businesses to compete with 'big box' retailers. Picture by Gary Ramage
'The use of AI in recruitment decisions is ... inappropriate.'
Connor Pearce
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CPSU national secretary Melissa Donnelly said AI should not be used to make recruitment decisions in the APS. Picture by Karleen Minney
Remember robodebt? Removing human oversight can go hugely wrong.
Melissa Donnelly
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AI's best biggest strength is the human who double checks it. Picture Shutterstock
A crime scene has been established by police around the school.
Carla Mascarenhas • 33m ago
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Police allege the woman was the driver in the break and enter.
Carla Mascarenhas
Bluey coins and a woman who has been arrested in relation to the theft. Pictures by NSW Police/Royal Australian Mint
Which states manage to save for their big trip the quickest?
Sarah Falson
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A woman calculates her travel costs. Picture by Shutterstock
Bright spark: best value electricity, solar, gas plans revealed.
Anna Houlahan
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Staying with an existing provider could cost Australian households up to $400 in unnecessary power expenses each year. Picture by Shutterstock
The deal would see Premier Investments own 51.5 per cent of Myer.
Anna Houlahan
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Myer is set to buy Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti and Jacqui E. Pictures by AAP Image/Julian Smith.
This closure will affect many, most of whom live in rural areas.
Zoë Wundenberg
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Hope for the future lies in a swag of independents resetting our dysfunctional duopoly.
Crispin Hull
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Independent MP Allegra Spender and former prime ministers John Howard, Tony Abbott, Scott Morrison, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard and current PM Anthony Albanese. Pictures ACM
This is a core function of the media in democratic societies.
Denis Muller
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The Washington Post is a globally famous newspaper. Picture Shutterstock
There is a simple way to remove even the perception of bias.
The Canberra Times
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We need to ban politicians and public servants from the 'Chairman's Lounge'
The high speed rail push was killed decades ago.
Letters to the Editor
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The bean counters killed Canberra to Sydney high speed rail
More abusers are using phones to track and control victims.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Firearms, ammunition, drugs allegedly found in raids.
Glenn Ellard
Some of the weapons allegedly uncovered. Pictures supplied
She also allegedly made a bomb threat to former MLA.
Hannah Neale
Boy said to have copped relentless online bullying before suicide.
Hannah Neale
A Canberra mother says her son was relentlessly bullied in the lead up to his death. Picture Shutterstock
Twenty people died of suspected opioid overdoses this year.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Acting Commander Operations Rich Breiner (right) and Dr David Caldicott, clinical lead at CanTEST, Canberra. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Rohan Thompson, ACT Policing
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AFOLs, or adult-fans-of-LEGO, show potential is 'limitless'.
Hannah Neale
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Sometimes, meeting a celebrity is a letdown, but not Kate Winslet.
Sally Pryor
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Lunetta has stayed true to the building's unique design.
Sally Pryor
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The new owners of the restaurant on Red Hill are almost ready to welcome back diners. Pictures by Lillie Thompson
And the must-try dishes from the Lucas Restaurants venue.
Amy Martin
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Mediterranean fare at Carlotta. Picture by Michael Pham
The party to end all parties in 1988 was tough to beat.
Sally Pryor
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The Hyatt gets ready for the party of the century. Picture by Gary Ramage
For Ouroboros, the NGA has some very pricey merch on offer.
Sally Pryor
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A bangle for $15,000 - or a free Instagram memory? You choose!
Brett Robinson is running for the World Rugby chair position.
Chris Dutton • 2m ago
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Canberra United head into the new season fighting for the future.
Caden Helmers • 2hrs ago
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Nick Kyrgios joined Louis Theroux before making his comeback.
Chris Dutton
Nick Kyrgios went on the Louis Theroux Podcast to discuss his career and an Egyptian pyramids theory. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, AAP
The Matildas scored a remarkable 2-1 friendly win over Germany.
Ian Chadband
Kyra Cooney-Cross (C) is hailed by teammates after her astonishing long-range goal against Germany. Photo: AP PHOTO
Cricket ACT is hoping to secure a Big Bash expansion licence.
Chris Dutton
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Paul Goriss and Jade Melbourne are at the helm of a rebuild.
Caden Helmers
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Jade Melbourne will play a huge role in Canberra's hopes. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Caoimhe Bray hit the winning runs in a dream WBBL debut.
Renee Valentine
Caoimhe Bray, left, celebrates hitting the winning runs with Sixers on Sunday. Picture AAP

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Recent figures show shocking gender pay gap on build sites.
Connor Pearce
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Construction was the industry with the largest gender pay gap, figures from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency show. Picture by Karleen Minney
Construction delays throw ACT housing targets into doubt.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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Master Builders Association ACT chief executive Anna Neelagama is concerned about the knock-on impact of build times. Picture by Gary Ramage
The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says the newspaper's decision not to endorse a US presidential candidate is the "right" one.
David Bauder • 2hrs ago
Israel has passed legislation that severely restricts the UN agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza.
The bill bans the UN agency for Palestinians UNRWA from providing any service inside Israel. Photo: AP PHOTO
Donald Trump has attacked Kamala Harris by falsely claiming that she was letting "some of the worst criminals in the world" into the US.
"I'm not a Nazi. I'm the opposite of a Nazi," Donald Trump said during a campaign rally in Atlanta. Photo: AP PHOTO
Research suggests Aussies aren't willing to forgo travel.
Sarah Falson • 2hrs ago
From family-friendly to luxury, here's the lowdown.
Akash Arora
Heading to New York? Here are the city's 12 best hotels - for every budget
The airline has released pictures of its overhauled Airbus A330.
Sarah Falson
It's just like Koh Samui and Krabi but minus the tourist throngs.
Akash Arora
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This brand-new hotel is putting a spotlight on a glorious part of Thailand
And many of them are absolute bargains for families.
Louise Goldsbury
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No, it's not too late - you can still book these last-minute Christmas cruises
Car Expert
The Mazda EZ-6 – the spiritual successor to the Mazda 6 – is now on sale in China at a very attractive price.
Jordan Mulach • 12m ago
Mini is offering a generous deposit contribution on dealer demo vehicles across almost its entire Australian model range.
Dev Singh • 34m ago
How to get $5000 off a near-new Mini
Ford's upcoming electrified ute and van will be on show at two exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney within a fortnight.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
Where to see the Ford Ranger PHEV and E-Transit Custom in Australia for the first time
Brabus has taken its tuning prowess to the AMG SL Roadster, and the result is an otherworldly 735kW shooting brake.
Max Davies
Mercedes-Benz tuner turns AMG SL into a shooting brake monster
It’s goodbye A4 and hello A5 as Audi launches its all-new mid-size luxury sedan and wagon. Angus MacKenzie gets a first international drive.
Angus Mackenzie
2025 Audi A5 review
'I find it very satisfying knowing I've played a role in helping to build a better Canberra, which is something I really want for my kids.'
Financial pressure is the second topic in the When Life Happens, ask R U OK? series.
A conversation with a Lifeline counsellor provided Ming Johanson with a literal lifeline. Picture supplied
If Japan has been on your to-go list, maybe it is time to tick it off.
Emma Brown
The Fuji Shibazakura Festival in full bloom. Picture Shutterstock
Meet the experts is on Saturday, November, 2, 2024 at Tarago Town Hall, llam-2pm.
Emma Brown
An artist's impression of The ARC, which will supply electricity to 40,000 homes a year. Picture supplied by Veolia.
Four of our most remarkable trailblazing women will headline the national event celebrates the achievements of women leaders while also highlighting the challenges and barriers still facing them.
Jacinda Ardern and Julie Bishop are amongst the trailblazing keynote speakers. Picture supplied
Bright spark: best value electricity, solar, gas plans revealed.
Anna Houlahan
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In a new lawsuit, Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of raping and drugging a 10-year-old boy in the mid-2000s.
Jonathan Stempel
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of raping and drugging a 10-year-old boy. Photo: AP PHOTO
Bye bye gluggy sunscreen - say hello to the new SPF dream cream.
Miranda Aitken
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Photo by Shutterstock.
The Senior
"'What the fudge is happening to my body'? You feel a bit vulnerable."
Desiree Savage
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A chance encounter at a pedestrian crossing changed Col's life.
Rowan Cowley
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Kids Cancer Project Founder Col Reynolds with Evie, who passed away in 2017. Picture supplied
The best photographs from around the capital this week.
By @gallpix
Turn back the clock to the 1990s.
Deakin's Anthony Barker competes in the under 14 boys final at Tuggeranong Tennis Centre in 1992.