The Canberra Times
Saturday, 16 April
ACM Pub Test: How politics influences Bri Williams as a real estate agent and TikToker
ACM Pub Test participant Bri Williams. Picture: Karleen Minney
Olivia Ireland
Canberra Red Cross running out of blood, up to 100 donations needed to save one life
Jeff Howard of Watson, O+ blood type, gives blood early on Easter Saturday. Picture: Karleen Minney
Lanie Tindale • 35m ago
Prime Minister defends Katherine Deves after anti-trans comments
Gerard Cockburn • 25m ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for his aircraft after holding a press conference at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher
25-year-old caught speeding 87km/h over limit
Hannah Neale • 1hr ago
Double demerits apply for the remainder of the Easter weekend.
Watch
Does having COVID-19 boost your immunity to the seasonal flu?
Emma Horn
UNPREDICTABLE: Experts are concerned this year's flu season will collide with the rise in caseload from COVID-19.
Public holiday marked with COVID case silence
Jasper Lindell
No COVID case number was released on Good Friday in the ACT. Picture: Shutterstock
Subscriber
'Look at that for staged': Voters sidelined in the race for The Lodge
Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Labor canidate for Braddon Chris Lynch take a selfie with healthcare workers at a Devonport cafe on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sarah Basford Canales, Gerard Cockburn, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Police search for thieves after BMW, Audis allegedly stolen
Hannah Neale • 2hrs ago
ACT Policing are seeking witnesses and CCTV footage. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Subscriber
The seven Canberra suburbs where house values have declined
Several Canberra suburbs have experienced a minor fall in house values.
Brittney Levinson
Subscriber • Opinion
This campaign needs a touch of the spiritual
Jack Waterford
Prime Minister Scott Morrison high-fives under-12 basketballers in Corangamite. Picture: James Croucher
Easter seafood shoppers flooded for choice
Hannah Neale
Owner and manager of Sea Harvest fish market stores Spyro Konidaris ready for Easter seafood sales. Picture: Karleen Minney
Age of the Dragon
Far too late, the government cancels aircraft we don't need
Bradley Perrett
A computer-generated artist's impression of an MQ-9 drone had the aircraft been purchased by the RAAF. Picture: General Atomics
How this Canberran is helping to crack the code to Parkinson's
Del Boundy is contributing to the largest study of Parkinson's genetics ever undertaken. Picture: Karleen Minney
Amy Martin
Small businesses gear up for Easter demand
Miriam Webber
Chocolatier Nichole Caldersmith at Enigma chocolates. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Canberra's NASA space centre welcomes Easter visitors
Glen Nagle, Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex's spokesperson. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Miriam Webber
Subscriber
Labor promises a federal ICAC by the end of 2022
Harley Dennett, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese says an anti-corruption watchdog would one of his first priorities. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Summernats founder Chic Henry dies at 75
Peter Brewer
Chic Henry at Summernats in 2008. Picture: Gary Schafer
Canberra comics deliver the comedy women want
Amy Martin
Comedians Tanya Losanno, Sarah Stewart, Trish Hurley, and Jacquelyn Richards ahead of The Women's Room. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
What could Australia look like by 2030? That Sugar Film maker has ideas
Filmmaker Damon Gameau in a still from his latest film Regenerating Australia, presenting the news in 2029. Picture: Supplied.
Alex Crowe
Opinion
Don't believe you're gullible? Read this
Garry Linnell
Long road to Canberra for Ukraine diplomat
Ukraine ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko is fighting for his homeland.
Abdul Hekmat
Craft ACT announces prize in honour of Fink's Robert Foster
The late Robert Foster with the Fink jug. Picture: DMC Photography
Grocery shops open over Good Friday and Easter weekend 2022
Lanie Tindale
Barton Grocer, with store manager Todd Christian pictured, is open on Good Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Prime Minister defends Katherine Deves after anti-trans comments
Gerard Cockburn • 25m ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for his aircraft after holding a press conference at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher

Today’s Paper

Read the latest edition online

Read now.

Voice of Real Australia

Discover new people, places and perspectives

Listen now.

Interactive Puzzles

Test your skills with Crossword, Sudoku and Ultimate Trivia.

Play Puzzles.

Newsletters

Get the latest Breaking News alerts and Daily Headlines straight to your inbox

Sign Up.

Subscriber
David Pope's view: 101 integrity promises
David Pope

Get the latest Canberra news in your inbox

Sign up to receive our Breaking News Alerts and Daily Headlines featuring the best local news and stories.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Ad
Election 2022
Why can't dual-citizens sit in parliament?
Senator Scott Ludlam's resignation over dual citizenship led to a series of High Court referrals.
Tara Cosoleto
Prime Minister defends Katherine Deves after anti-trans comments
Gerard Cockburn • 25m ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for his aircraft after holding a press conference at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher
What they said on day 5 of the campaign
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, at a hospital appeal in Melbourne, said Easter is not about politics.
Subscriber • Analysis
The 'trust factor' thrown back at the PM over a federal ICAC
Karen Barlow
Scott Morrison: Picture: James Croucher
Federal Election
Meet the election team you can trust
Meet our team at Parliament House in Canberra. From left: Finn McHugh, Mark Kenny, Harley Dennett, Karen Barlow, Gerard Cockburn, Sarah Basford Canales, Doug Dingwall, Jamieson Murphy and Dan Jervis-Bardy.
Ukraine invasion
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know
Ukraine says Russia has used long-range bombers for the first time to attack the city of Mariupol.
Nine hundred bodies found in Kyiv region
Adam Schreck, Robert Burns and Yesica Fisch
More than 900 bodies were discovered in the Kyiv region following the withdrawal of Russian forces
Pope hints Ukraine refugees treated better
Ukranian refugees are better treated because of the colour of their skin, the Pope has hinted.
National
New COVID-19 sub-variant reaches Australia
The newly emerged Omicron sub-variant is no cause for alarm, the World Health Organisation says.
1hr ago
Woman hospitalised in Sydney acid attack
Finbar O'Mallon • 2hrs ago
A woman is in hospital after a suspected acid attack in Sydney's Haymarket overnight.
'You wouldn't know there's anything wrong': Woman opens up on life with Parkinson's
Riley Krause • 2hrs ago
TIME TO CHAT: Noel and Margo Clarke have spoken about Parkinson's Disease and the struggles that come with it. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.
Judge heads gay, trans hate crime inquiry
Robyn Wuth • 2hrs ago
The inquiry will examine unsolved cases, including that of television newsreader Ross Warren.
Labor pledges integrity bill within months
Finbar O'Mallon
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Labor will set up an integrity commission if elected.

Advertisement

Ad
Public Service
Subscriber
Public servant 'unfairly dismissed' after being refused leave to care for dying relative
The Audit Office's building in Forrest. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Doug Dingwall
Subscriber
PM&C claims of cabinet confidentiality 'defective': SA Ombudsman
Doug Dingwall
Senator Rex Patrick. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
A new government would bring changes for the bureaucrats in the Canberra 'bubble'
Michelle Grattan
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Phil Gaetjens. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Comment
Age of the Dragon
Far too late, the government cancels aircraft we don't need
A computer-generated artist's impression of an MQ-9 drone had the aircraft been purchased by the RAAF. Picture: General Atomics
Bradley Perrett
Subscriber • Opinion
This campaign needs a touch of the spiritual
Jack Waterford
Prime Minister Scott Morrison high-fives under-12 basketballers in Corangamite. Picture: James Croucher
Opinion
Labor and Albanese hoping for Easter resurrection
Michelle Grattan
Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks to media after attending a Good Friday service in the Sydney suburb of Punchbowl. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Albo was probably close to the truth on unemployment rate
Letters to the Editor
Easter is poignant during a time of war
The Canberra Times
Court and Crime
Subscriber
Man accused of Summernats bashing to be kept in custody
Summernats crowd on January 8 this year, when the alleged assault occurred (not pictured). Picture: Keegan Carroll
Lanie Tindale
Subscriber
Alleged abuser claims DPP is harassing and laughing at him in courtroom
Lanie Tindale
A man facing 17 family-violence-related charges accused a prosecutor of harassing him at the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday. Picture: Shutterstock
Subscriber
Truck driver charged after collision on Barton Highway
Hannah Neale
NSW Police are investigating a crash on the Barton Highway. Picture: Karleen Minney
Alleged bikie gang member accused of child worker impersonation
Toby Vue
A man, of north Canberra, is accused of impersonating a child-safety worker after his children were removed from his care.
Subscriber
Father under IVF stress punches man into pub pool table
Lanie Tindale
Brett William Douch with his child, leaving ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Picture: Lanie Tindale
Today’s Paper
Issue cover

Saturday, 16 April 2022

Receive easy access to the latest news. Get Today’s Paper in your inbox by signing up to receive alerts.

Read Now

Advertisement

Ad
What's On
Focusing on the human in Hamlet
From left, Jeremi Campese, Harriet Gordon-Anderson and Jane Mahady in Hamlet. Picture: Brett Boardman
Alanna Maclean • 2hrs ago
Craft ACT announces prize in honour of Fink's Robert Foster
The late Robert Foster with the Fink jug. Picture: DMC Photography
What could Australia look like by 2030? That Sugar Film maker has ideas
Alex Crowe
Filmmaker Damon Gameau in a still from his latest film Regenerating Australia, presenting the news in 2029. Picture: Supplied.
How this Canberran is helping to crack the code to Parkinson's
Amy Martin
Del Boundy is contributing to the largest study of Parkinson's genetics ever undertaken. Picture: Karleen Minney
Canberra's NASA space centre welcomes Easter visitors
Miriam Webber
Glen Nagle, Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex's spokesperson. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
How much can one music festival cover? Almost everything from pole to pole
Steve Evans
Roland Peelman at the piano at the Wesley Music Centre in Canberra. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Sport
Subscriber
Savage still learning the game: Stuart
Raiders fullback Xavier Savage is still learning his craft. Picture: AAP
David Polkinghorne
Cowboys run over the top of Raiders
Cowboys co-captain Jason Taumalolo was massive in the visitors' comeback. Picture: Getty Images
David Polkinghorne
McKellar not Wallabies coach heir: Marinos
Darren Walton, Murray Wenzel and Melissa Woods
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos says the next Wallabies coaching appointment isn't a done deal.
Subscriber
Stuart blasts Raiders' second half as 'not up to NRL standard'
David Polkinghorne
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was filthy with his side's second half against the Cowboys. Picture: Getty Images
Subscriber
Not jaded by Heal, Opal-hopeful Melbourne puts WNBA on hold
Jade Melbourne. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
David Polkinghorne
Subscriber
Test hopeful Brumby targets Super Round return
Caden Helmers
Brumbies lock Cadeyrn Neville is edging closer to his Super Rugby return. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Good weather means it'll be a happy Easter for anglers
Ben Caddaye
The fishing forecast looks fine for the Easter break.

Advertisement

Ad
World
China astronauts return from space station
Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping are back on Earth after six months.
12m ago
War overshadows pope's Easter procession
1hr ago
Pope Francis has greeted the faithful at the annual Good Friday procession at the Colosseum in Rome.
Hundreds injured in Jerusalem clashes
Security forces and demonstrators have clashed at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.
Property byAllhomes
Subscriber
The seven Canberra suburbs where house values have declined
Brittney Levinson
Several Canberra suburbs have experienced a minor fall in house values.
Crace home breaks region record in huge auction weekend
Brittney Levinson
A three-level home at 101 Langtree Crescent, Crace has set a new suburb record. Picture: Supplied
Podcasts
Listen
The Echidna Podcast: Are gotcha questions fair?
Steve Evans, Alex Crowe
Listen
The Echidna Podcast: Do we really need moral politicians?
Steve Evans, Alex Crowe
Listen
Finding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter
Stories fromExplore
Book Now
Recommended
Caring for your loved one
EMPATHY: Meet Carolyn Jamieson and Josh Wallace, the dedicated team at Tobin Brothers Funerals. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Australia's best tribute bands unite in festival bringing beloved music legends to Jindabyne
Rosie Ryan
Fab four of a different time: Australian Rock Collective members (from left) Darren Middleton, Davey Lane, Mark Wilson and Kram will lovingly bring the Beatles most-loved songs to the festival stage.
Cyber security warning for the world
Transport leader putting driver safety and wellbeing first
Keeping Australia moving: Simon Laurence with fellow drivers Leanne Healy (left) and Andrea McGrath.
Get the smartphone that gives you more
Kathryn Carter
Life & Style
Why so many people are choosing to be microchipped
Microchips in humans could take conveniences in our daily lives to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.
Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk • 2hrs ago
Slay in the style stakes, at any age | Trending
Linley Wilkie
LOOK SHARP: Fashion doyenne Iris Apfel's new collaboration with H&M is a reminder you can dress to impress at any age. Photo: Supplied
Keep everyone sweet for family feasts and great getaways
Rspca
CRACKED IT: With planning, Easter can be a happy time for the whole family. Picture: Shutterstock
Stories fromThe Senior
Cost of living payments to start being deposited
Image: Shutterstock
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Govt puts bite on non-performing providers
Image: Shutterstock
Photos
Instagrammers of Canberra
By reader @arirex1
Photos
Auto Italia
James Croucher
Walter Aiken and Kathryn Walters-Aiken of Leura.
Stories fromThe Land
Blooming bright Easter | In Fiona's Garden
Bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla) flowers better on drip irrigation in districts with dry summers.
Fiona Ogilvie • 35m ago
Poultry section 'a true highlight' of Sydney Royal Easter Show
Billy Jupp
The Orpington Club of Australia made the most of being a feature breed in the poultry section of this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show. Photo: Billy Jupp
NSW Government renews zombie PELS in Liverpool Plains, North West
Cody Tsaousis
Barwon MP Roy Butler said he still does not want PELs in his electorate, and will take the matter to Nationals leader Paul Toole. Photo: File
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
Chris McLennan
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
Stories fromDrive