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Queues form at Chemist Warehouse in Belconnen on the first day of the ChooseCBR voucher relaunch. Picture: Karleen Minney

ANALYSISWas the ChooseCBR scheme a waste of money?

Steve Evans

Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan, (inset, top right) AN0M shown on a phone and (bottom right) drugs uncovered during the operation. Pictures: Keegan Carroll, Supplied

SUBSCRIBEROperation Ironside, AN0M success sends policing back to old ways

Peter Brewer

Tom Adam, owner of Canberra Martial Arts and Fitness Centre at Phillip. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Business closures amid rent concerns

Steve Evans

If you looked hard, there were signs from the beginning that Pfizer might be the good stuff. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONLooking to fight 'vaccine hesitancy'? Always bet on self-interest

Nicholas Stuart

Australia has obligations under international refugee and human rights law to protect people fleeing persecution. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONResettling refugees in other countries is not reliable, or fair. So, why is Australia doing it?

Claire Higgins

Canberra's largest indoor and multi-event venue AIS Arena was shut down in June 2020, causing widespread anger. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPotential criminal charges from fire risks underpinned arena's closure

Toby Vue

The National Gallery of Australia has been identified as a potential exposure site. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra exposure sites updated after potential NSW case visited ACT

Toby Vue

Right now is a crucial time - we need to stop new coal mines before they get going. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy I'm thankful for the city climate strikers

Hugh Hunter

New local virus cases in NSW, Queensland

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Parts of Namadgi closed during feral pig, deer control operations

SUBSCRIBERTeachers report high rates of violence as casuals shortage persists

SUBSCRIBERMan pleads for bail after allegedly setting fire to shopping centre

Queues form at Chemist Warehouse in Belconnen on the first day of the ChooseCBR voucher relaunch. Picture: Karleen Minney

ANALYSISWas the ChooseCBR scheme a waste of money?

Professor Bronwyn Fox, who has been named as the CSIRO's next chief scientist. Picture: CSIRO

'Wonderful to return': CSIRO appoint new chief scientist

Tharnicaa, 4, has been released from hospital to be with her family.

Family united as Tharnicaa leaves hospital

Ambitious fashion designer Vanessa (Melissa Barrera) falls for bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) in musical movie In The Heights. Picture: Warner Bros.

Hamilton creator's new musical adaptation hits new heights

Forest deity the 'Green Man' would likely frown on chainsaws. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONShort and sweet: the solstice is a season ripe for ritual

How do you permanently shut down a nuclear reactor?

How do you permanently shut down a nuclear reactor?

New local virus cases in NSW, Queensland

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DIGESTSydney ordered to mask up as restrictions tighten

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HK's Apple Daily running out of cash

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Flood warning as Claudette soaks US south

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Police borrow bikes to chase teenagers

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Grants for storm-hit Yarra Ranges traders

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NSW has recorded three new COVID-19 cases as Sydney's eastern suburbs cluster grows.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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A virus outbreak in Sydney's eastern suburbs is now linked to nine cases, with more testing urged.

New local virus cases in NSW, Queensland

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Masks are compulsory on public transport until at least Thursday in Greater Sydney, Wollongong and Shellharbour. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney ordered to mask up as restrictions tighten

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Melbourne police officers borrowed pushbikes from bystanders to give chase to three teenagers.

Police borrow bikes to chase teenagers

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Victorian traders left without power due to storm damage are eligible for payments of $2500 a week.

Grants for storm-hit Yarra Ranges traders

Liz Hobday
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A woman has died after a fishing boat capsized near the Port of Brisbane.

Woman dead after boat capsizes in Qld

Luna Park in Sydney will reopen with eight new rides for little kids up to extreme thrillseekers.

Luna Park reopens with nine new rides

Gina Rushton

Economists believe strong job figures may see the RBA speed up a future interest rate rise.

Economists ponder earlier cash rate rise

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Canberra's largest indoor and multi-event venue AIS Arena was shut down in June 2020, causing widespread anger. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPotential criminal charges from fire risks underpinned arena's closure

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says it's 'never helpful' to speculate on another party's leadership.

Minister declines comment on Nats spat

Queues form at Chemist Warehouse in Belconnen on the first day of the ChooseCBR voucher relaunch. Picture: Karleen Minney

ANALYSISWas the ChooseCBR scheme a waste of money?

ACT Labor MLA for Yerrabi Michael Pettersson will put forward a motion to expand the e-scooter scheme to outer suburbs. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Calls to roll out 'hugely popular' e-scooters to outer suburbs

Canberrans protest over Biloela family treatment

Canberrans protest over Biloela family treatment

Steve Evans

Australian National University has submitted "several hundred" agreements for federal government scrutiny. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERHundreds of ANU foreign deals handed to federal govt for scrutiny

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Koala Hospital at Port Stevens Koala Sanctuary. Picture: Simone De Peak, Newcastle Herald

East coast koalas now on the cusp of endangered listing

Karen Barlow

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is urging those aged 50 to 59 to be patient with the changes. Picture: Karleen Minney

Don't call us: ACT scrambles to rebook AZ appointments for over 50s

Sally Whyte

A dangerous school is a problem for all

A dangerous school is a problem for all

The Canberra Times

Australia has obligations under international refugee and human rights law to protect people fleeing persecution. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONResettling refugees in other countries is not reliable, or fair. So, why is Australia doing it?

Claire Higgins

Seaplanes should beware the winds of change on the lake

Seaplanes should beware the winds of change on the lake

Letters to the editor

Witness K spared jail for role in exposing Timor Leste spy scandal

SUBSCRIBERWitness K sentenced for revealing Aust bugging of Timor Leste

Hayden Smedley arrives at court on the first day of his trial. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERElectrician found not guilty of alleged Bumble rape

The man was sitting alone when subjected to a violent and unprovoked attack.

SUBSCRIBERInmate hit with extra time for organising bashing on suspected paedophile

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Since there's no romantic relationship, judges are likely to default to ruling that platonic marriages are an attempt to game the system. Picture: Shutterstock

Friends who choose to say 'I do'

Nausica Palazzo

Blue Frog Truffles' Wayne Haslam with BentSpoke owner Richard Watkins at the truffle farm in Sutton. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

BentSpoke brews up truffle kerfuffle

Amy Martin

Alison Ford, All Shades of Green (detail), 2019.

REVIEWA celebration of Australian landscapes

Peter Haynes

Since there's no romantic relationship, judges are likely to default to ruling that platonic marriages are an attempt to game the system. Picture: Shutterstock

Friends who choose to say 'I do'

Annika Romeyn, Endurance 7. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWImmersive blue prints convey power and sadness

Sasha Grishin

Dean Cross in his studio. Picture: Dario Hardaker @oiradphotos

Indigenous artist Dean Cross savours his moment in the sun

Sally Pryor

Masks are compulsory on public transport until at least Thursday in Greater Sydney, Wollongong and Shellharbour. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney ordered to mask up as restrictions tighten

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Masks are compulsory on public transport until at least Thursday in Greater Sydney, Wollongong and Shellharbour. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney ordered to mask up as restrictions tighten

44m ago

The National Gallery of Australia has been identified as a potential exposure site. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra exposure sites updated after potential NSW case visited ACT

The National Gallery of Australia has been identified as a potential exposure site. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra exposure sites updated after potential NSW case visited ACT

Canberra GPs scrambled to fill gaps in their schedule after people aged 50 to 59 cancelled bookings for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

More Pfizer vaccines heading to the ACT

Canberra GPs scrambled to fill gaps in their schedule after people aged 50 to 59 cancelled bookings for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

More Pfizer vaccines heading to the ACT

Savage end to NRL debut as Raiders' second-half woes continue in loss

SUBSCRIBERSavage end to NRL debut as Raiders' second-half woes continue in loss

Siokapesi Palu was a standout for the Brumbies in their season-opening win over the Rebels. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'You can see how much it means': Brumbies record stirring win

The Raiders will accept whatever punishment the NRL gives them for illegally activating their 18th man. Picture: Fox Sports screen grab

SUBSCRIBERRaiders face 18th man fine

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Whites duo Liv Straker and Caroline Tai played starring roles in Queanbeyan's win. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERWhites duo shine in new beginning

Belconnen United's Vanessa Ryan takes on Canberra Olympic defender Sienna Farrar on Saturday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERUnited's goals in first 10 minutes prove lethal

Isobel Cootes

Queanbeyan Kangaroos player Kaine Pagura scored a try on Saturday against the Yass Magpies. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERKangaroos 'simple' approach works in Magpies thumping

Isobel Cootes

The proposed UC Arena is pictured at the centre of the Bruce campus. Picture: MGS Architects

SUBSCRIBER'I don't think we can last beyond that': UC's arena timeline

Caden Helmers

Zali Waihape-Andrews and the Brumbies are looking to make a devastating impact in Coffs Harbour. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'There's no ceiling': Brumbies daring to dream

Caden Helmers

Lauren Boden has set her sights on the world championships in Doha. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERNext 10 days will make or break Boden's Tokyo hopes

Lauren Boden has set her sights on the world championships in Doha. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERNext 10 days will make or break Boden's Tokyo hopes

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Bec and Dan McConnell are off to Tokyo for their combined seventh Olympic Games. Picture: supplied

Fate of Olympic event's medal hopes lies with Canberra couple

Bec and Dan McConnell are off to Tokyo for their combined seventh Olympic Games. Picture: supplied

Fate of Olympic event's medal hopes lies with Canberra couple

Apple Daily has come under increasing pressure since its tycoon owner was arrested last year.

HK's Apple Daily running out of cash

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Apple Daily has come under increasing pressure since its tycoon owner was arrested last year.

HK's Apple Daily running out of cash

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Claudette has left a trail of destruction as it makes its way across the southeastern United States.

Flood warning as Claudette soaks US south

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Claudette has left a trail of destruction as it makes its way across the southeastern United States.

Flood warning as Claudette soaks US south

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A snap parliamentary election in Armenia was called by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Armenia votes in election after tensions

A snap parliamentary election in Armenia was called by Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Armenia votes in election after tensions

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Design your life: Having the funds for renovations can be the key to seniors being able to age in their own home for longer.

Living well: New loan product for over-60s homeowners provides retirement funds option

Secure cloud deployments improve back office functionality as well as public facing services. Image: Supplied.

Cloud technology is enabler for agile and adaptive government

Waste no more: Becoming more aware of what's in your fridge and when it needs to be eaten is a great step to reducing food waste. Picture: Shutterstock

Appetite for change: Canberrans accept challenge in mission to reduce food waste

Reverse mortgages bring gift of financial security for families during COVID times

Reverse mortgages bring gift of financial security for families during COVID times

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Mervyn Bishop. Photo: Christopher Snee

Mervyn Bishop: the inspiring journey of Australia's first Aboriginal press photographer

Rosie Ryan

Ambitious fashion designer Vanessa (Melissa Barrera) falls for bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) in musical movie In The Heights. Picture: Warner Bros.

Hamilton creator's new musical adaptation hits new heights

Michael Phillips

Marilyn Monroe boards an American Airlines plane for Hollywood in 1956. Picture: Getty Images

REVIEWGlamorous travel of yesteryear

Colin Steele

Yes, glass, it's just me again. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONI'm sick and single and it sucks

Karen Hardy

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Picture by reader @damian_brabender

Instagrammers of Canberra

Alan Mills, manager of Woolworths at Westfield Belconnen, with staff hoping to hold on to jobs on June 12, 1996.

Super scoops

Robert Sun and Kerrie Sun.

Vale Duke of Edinburgh

Dion Georgopoulos

Classic fashions at Brewarrina.

Brewarrina lives it up for races

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Classic fashions at Brewarrina.

Brewarrina lives it up for races

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Simon Vivian nearing the conclusion of his auctioneering gig at Inglis at this year's Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Photo Virginia Harvey .

Hammer falls on brilliant sales ring career

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Simon Vivian nearing the conclusion of his auctioneering gig at Inglis at this year's Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Photo Virginia Harvey .

Hammer falls on brilliant sales ring career

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Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health