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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart with his two sons Jackson and Jed, who play together for Queanbeyan Whites. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'The spine tingles': Stuart family walking the same path

Caden Helmers

Ropati Dominic Finau, centre, hides under a jumper outside court last year. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERSunday school teacher back in jail after failed rape appeal

Blake Foden

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a new roadmap to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccinated Australians to wait for post-Covid freedoms

Dan Jervis-Bardy
Sarah Basford Canales
Kathryn Lewis

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Stay-at-home orders lifted for ACT returners from WA, NT

Kathryn Lewis

A 15-year-old boy has been killed while trying to help victims at a central western NSW crash scene.

Teenager killed as he helped struck drivers on the outskirts of Orange

Hannah Ryan
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Services Australia managers, which runs Centrelink, have been accused of forcing employees to violate lockdown orders. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERServices Australia forces employees to violate lockdown orders: union

Lanie Tindale

See-Change executive officer with Lily and Alma Stretton on a cargo e-bike. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT's e-bike library receives an extra charge

Andrew Brown

Police say a shooting in Chicago has wounded seven people including an infant.

Infant among seven hurt in US shooting

ACT home quarantine 'not the answer' for returning travellers until 2022

Aussies keen as ever to bank tax returns

New research to make heavy industries light on emissions

Canadian PM denounces church burnings

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart with his two sons Jackson and Jed, who play together for Queanbeyan Whites. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'The spine tingles': Stuart family walking the same path

Anna Petridis with the famous FreakShakes. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBEREnd of an era for Canberra family who created the FreakShake

Glenn Kolomeitz, who served in Afghanistan, says we have a moral obligation to provide protection for those who served Australia's interests during its longest war. Photo: Anna Warr

SUBSCRIBER | IN DEPTH'Who'd volunteer to help us again'? Fight to get Afghan interpreters to safety

Nick Kyrgios says he'll be playing through the pain barrier in his third-round singles match.

'Man, I'm hurting': Kyrgios to battle on

Raiders fans have been advised to take a mask with them to Canberra Stadium on Saturday night. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERDo I need to wear a mask at the Raiders game?

David Pope's view: Let me draw you a roadmap

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Let me draw you a roadmap

Vaccinated Australians to wait for post-Covid freedoms

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OPINIONYoung people struggling with loneliness ahead of isolated holidays

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Season's first hurricane batters Caribbean

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Crews advance against California fires

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Teenager killed as he helped struck drivers on the outskirts of Orange

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Teenager dies following accident on outskirts of Orange

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a new roadmap to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccinated Australians to wait for post-Covid freedoms

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A 15-year-old boy has been killed while trying to help victims at a central western NSW crash scene.

Teenager killed as he helped struck drivers on the outskirts of Orange

1hr ago

Modern-day Rapunzel's first haircut is for a good cause

Modern-day Rapunzel's first haircut is for a good cause

Long-term plans would see Kosciuszko National Park become a major year-round tourist destination.

Concern over Kosciuszko tourism blueprint

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Kristina Keneally and husband Ben were given a few precious days to make a lifetime of memories.

Push for improved, paid baby loss leave

Tiffanie Turnbull

More than $17.6 billion in tax refunds are expected to be deposited in banks this financial year.

Aussies keen as ever to bank tax returns

Glenn Kolomeitz, who served in Afghanistan, says we have a moral obligation to provide protection for those who served Australia's interests during its longest war. Photo: Anna Warr

SUBSCRIBER | IN DEPTH'Who'd volunteer to help us again'? Fight to get Afghan interpreters to safety

John Hanscombe

Australian Olympic team chef de mission Ian Chesterman is prepared for a Games unlike any other. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERHow will they pull off the Covid Games?

Caden Helmers

Australia's new 'return to normal' plan

EXPLAINERAustralia's new 'return to normal' plan

'You get to change how you live': Morrison charts road out of pandemic

'You get to change how you live': Morrison charts road out of pandemic

Services Australia managers, which runs Centrelink, have been accused of forcing employees to violate lockdown orders. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERServices Australia forces employees to violate lockdown orders: union

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of using taxpayer money for political purposes. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERBottom of the barrel: Can anything stop the 'rorts'?

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese says the country must be ambitious in recovery from the pandemic shock. Picture: Karleen Minney

Labor leader pledges to make full employment a priority

Harley Dennett

The ATO's zero-tolerance stance on staff accessing taxpayer records without authorisation is causing the union concern. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERATO sacks more than 30 rule-breaking staff

Sarah Basford Canales

Senator Amanda Stoker said the funding will protect the precious resources. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

National Archives to receive $67.7 million boost to digitise at-risk documents

Doug Dingwall
Alex Crowe

A new Ombudsman report has highlighted ongoing concerns over the treatment of immigration detainees within government detention centres. Picture: Shutterstock

Govt again slammed for treatment of immigration detainees

Sarah Basford Canales

Roadmap aimed at restoring confidence

Roadmap aimed at restoring confidence

The Canberra Times

Despite knockers, quarantine has been a remarkable success

Despite knockers, quarantine has been a remarkable success

Letters to the editor

Clear communication has given way to obfuscation because of the government's botched rollout. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONVaccine fail: the A to Z of bad marketing

Mark Kenny

Ropati Dominic Finau, centre, hides under a jumper outside court last year. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERSunday school teacher back in jail after failed rape appeal

Benjamin Hallam takes some of his final steps of freedom on Friday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERMisguided gunman jailed for shooting good Samaritan

A rising Canberra sports star has had his fate decided after a court of appeal handed down its decision in relation to his rape convictions. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERRising sports star wins appeal to overturn convictions for raping teen

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Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. Picture: Roadshow

Sequels: lazy or household names?

Ron Cerabona

Ben Gerrard as Patrick Bateman (left) and Jason Winston as Paul Owe (right) star in American Psycho - The Musical at Canberra Theatre Centre. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWStartling satire is slick and sexy

Peter Wilkins

John Paul Young came onto the scene more than 40 years ago. Picture: Supplied

Spending a lifetime being Young: John Paul heads to Queanbeyan

Arne Sjostedt

Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. Picture: Roadshow

Sequels: lazy or household names?

Lin-Manuel Miranda's having a musical moment

Lin-Manuel Miranda's having a musical moment

Ron Cerabona

The proposed revamed Bungendore playground is likely to look like this. Picture: QPRC

New Bungendore playground a-go-go

Megan Doherty

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a new roadmap to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccinated Australians to wait for post-Covid freedoms

25m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a new roadmap to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccinated Australians to wait for post-Covid freedoms

25m ago

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Stay-at-home orders lifted for ACT returners from WA, NT

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Stay-at-home orders lifted for ACT returners from WA, NT

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a new roadmap to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccinated Australians to wait for post-Covid freedoms

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a new roadmap to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccinated Australians to wait for post-Covid freedoms

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart with his two sons Jackson and Jed, who play together for Queanbeyan Whites. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'The spine tingles': Stuart family walking the same path

Raiders fans have been advised to take a mask with them to Canberra Stadium on Saturday night. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERDo I need to wear a mask at the Raiders game?

The Raiders have offered Sam Williams a one-year contract extension to take him into his 11th NRL season. Pictures: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERRaiders look to lockdown milestone man

Venus Williams and Nick Kyrgios seemed to have a ball as they won their first mixed doubles match.

Kyrgios and "V" enjoy first doubles date

Deakin brawl between player and spectators under investigation

Deakin brawl between player and spectators under investigation

Isobel Cootes

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says there's a number of reasons behind the NRL blowouts. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMomentum one of a few factors blowing out NRL

David Polkinghorne

Halley Derera has been a shining light on the wing. Picture: Lachlan Lawson/ Brumbies Media

SUBSCRIBER'I didn't think I'd make the squad': The rapid Super W star

Caden Helmers

The Woden Rams will play in an Indigenous jersey this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Woden Rams to wear Indigenous jersey

Josh Mercer

Australian Olympic team chef de mission Ian Chesterman is prepared for a Games unlike any other. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERHow will they pull off the Covid Games?

Australian Olympic team chef de mission Ian Chesterman is prepared for a Games unlike any other. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERHow will they pull off the Covid Games?

DELIGHTED: Stewart McSweyn celebrates his record-breaking win. Picture: Twitter

McSweyn bags mile national record in race to Tokyo

DELIGHTED: Stewart McSweyn celebrates his record-breaking win. Picture: Twitter

McSweyn bags mile national record in race to Tokyo

Kathryn Mitchell is among the top chances for Olympic selection after a strong domestic season. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Mitchell to learn her Olympic Games fate in days

Kathryn Mitchell is among the top chances for Olympic selection after a strong domestic season. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Mitchell to learn her Olympic Games fate in days

Elsa is the first hurricane to hit Barbados in more than 60 years.

Season's first hurricane batters Caribbean

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Elsa is the first hurricane to hit Barbados in more than 60 years.

Season's first hurricane batters Caribbean

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The Salt Fire destroyed buildings and prompted evacuations as it burned through more than 20 sq km.

Crews advance against California fires

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The Salt Fire destroyed buildings and prompted evacuations as it burned through more than 20 sq km.

Crews advance against California fires

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The humanitarian situation in Tigray has "worsened dramatically" in recent weeks.

UN warns of worsening famine in Tigray

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The humanitarian situation in Tigray has "worsened dramatically" in recent weeks.

UN warns of worsening famine in Tigray

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Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Winter wonderland: Lighting can turn a garden into an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture: Supplied

Shine on: The complete guide to planning your outdoor lighting

Shift online: Once customers see the benefits of buying online they are staying as regular customers. Picture: Supplied

Customers seeking discretion and service continue to embrace booming online retailers

ANZSOG knows what skills public sector leaders will need to face future crises

ANZSOG knows what skills public sector leaders will need to face future crises

Looking to wow your tribe on family dinner night? Try this recipe!

Looking to wow your tribe on family dinner night? Try this recipe!

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

MAKE A STATEMENT: It wouldn't be winter without beautiful boots, coats and jackets. Photo: oroton.com

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Linley Wilkie
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CULPRIT: The grass seed removed from Mick's paw after causing a painful infection.

Grass seeds can sow trouble for dogs in all sorts of ways

Dr Anne Quain
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Grafting tomato plants to native shrubs

Grafting tomato plants to native shrubs

Hannah Moloney

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 @postcardsandpoetry

Instagrammers of Canberra

Keira, 10, Paul, and Blake, 6, of Gordon.

PHOTOSCome and play, everything's A-OK

Dion Georgopoulos

Mitchell Ward from Belconnen, and Daryn Stocks from Womboin.

PHOTOSWhile you were sleeping

After more than 50 years on the land, a family-owned and run central Queensland citrus operation has sold for more than $200 million to Costa Group.

Costa Group to purchase 2PH Farms for $231m

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After more than 50 years on the land, a family-owned and run central Queensland citrus operation has sold for more than $200 million to Costa Group.

Costa Group to purchase 2PH Farms for $231m

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PARTNERSHIP: David Lee with his Kelpie, Hoover, that recently sold for a record price at auction, and his horse Fancee Cat. Photo by Nicole Cleary.

Striving for a better way to train working dogs

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PARTNERSHIP: David Lee with his Kelpie, Hoover, that recently sold for a record price at auction, and his horse Fancee Cat. Photo by Nicole Cleary.

Striving for a better way to train working dogs

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David Hardwick agroecologist with Soil Land Food, Wodonga, will be leading the bootcamp into soils at the end of July on Bibbaringa, Bowna. Photo: supplied

Digging deeper into the soil

David Hardwick agroecologist with Soil Land Food, Wodonga, will be leading the bootcamp into soils at the end of July on Bibbaringa, Bowna. Photo: supplied

Digging deeper into the soil