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Proud parents Sina Hutton and Phil Mason with newborn Neve Mason on New Year's Day. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

GOOD NEWSNew Year's Neve: Parents welcome first 2022 babies

Miriam Webber
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Damian Blankley spends time with his family Kelly Singer and Nash Blankley, 7, after being released from 11 days in quarantine. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Huge relief' as isolated ACT families free from COVID-19 'limbo'

Olivia Ireland

The ACT will next consider how it will distribute rapid antigen tests to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

COVID test distribution plan under way as concern mounts for at-risk groups

Jasper Lindell
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Stamp duty and land sales have helped to boost the ACT's budget. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERStamp duty boosts ACT budget over lockdown

Lucy Bladen
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Police divers have recovered a body from the Shoalhaven River. Picture: Andrew Sheargold

Teen's body found after Shoalhaven River search

Peter Brewer

The Prime Minister was far too late in responding to the signals coming out about a surge in cases associated with the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMorrison can't help but repeat end-of-year pratfalls

Jack Waterford

Crossbenchers hold up signs reading "Enough is enough" during question time in the House of Representatives in March. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONElection 2022: a chance for something better?

Mark Kenny
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Actress Betty White has died less than a month before her landmark 100th birthday on January 17.

White film to screen on her 100th birthday

Mike Bedigan

ACT records small drop to 448 new cases on New Year's Day

Lakeside crowds well down, no incidents for police at NYE fireworks

Recalling a year the world shook

SUBSCRIBERFalse note struck as alleged thief waltzes through Watson with stolen instruments

Proud parents Sina Hutton and Phil Mason with newborn Neve Mason on New Year's Day. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

GOOD NEWSNew Year's Neve: Parents welcome first 2022 babies

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Joanna Cave, Sheena Boughen and Karen Jones have led the charge to save the Cuttagee Bridge. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'We don't roll over in this town': Battle to save timber bridges pits residents against council

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Enjoying a gelato at Bermagui Harbour. Picture: Supplied

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Deputy AFP Commissioner Neil Gaughan's first full year as the ACT's chief police officer was full of challenges. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERFrom COVID checks to car-ramming prison escapes: a look back at the year in ACT policing

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Twins Victoria and Cassandra Thomas-Liu preparing the sails of their boat at Lake Burley Griffin. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberrans enjoy warm weather on New Year's Day

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Sunday, January 2, 2022.

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: New Year's resolutions

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What's open in Canberra over the 2022 New Year period

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Is your favourite restaurant or cafe open during the festive season?

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NSW man accused of $2 million fraud

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Bonds spread from green to social impact

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Two missing in devastating US wildfire

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French burn fewer cars on NYE

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A man will face a NSW court on Sunday charged with 15 fraud offences.

NSW man accused of $2 million fraud

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Demand for financing for social goals is growing alongside the drive for green projects.

Bonds spread from green to social impact

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Multiple countries will launch missions to the moon in 2022. Picture: Shutterstock

Why the moon will take centre stage in 2022

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Paralysis tick poisonings in dogs and cats are often fatal if not treated in time with expensive antitoxin. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHidden dangers lurk amid hotter summers for animals

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A link between Sydney and Newcastle would kick-off Australia's high-speed rail network, Labor says.

Labor to prioritise Sydney-Newcastle rail

Alex Mitchell

Queenslanders are being urged to return to work-from-home arrangements where possible.

Omicron variant casts pall across nation

Queensland police have charged a teenage boy with murder after a 17-year-old boy died.

Teenager accused of Qld stabbing murder

Liza Kappelle

NSW recorded 22,577 COVID cases and four deaths as the state's huge outbreak continues to surge.

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

Damian Blankley spends time with his family Kelly Singer and Nash Blankley, 7, after being released from 11 days in quarantine. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Huge relief' as isolated ACT families free from COVID-19 'limbo'

Damian Blankley spends time with his family Kelly Singer and Nash Blankley, 7, after being released from 11 days in quarantine. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Huge relief' as isolated ACT families free from COVID-19 'limbo'

Maddi, 7, has end stage renal failure and has to stay isolated. She is pictured with her sister Savannah, 2. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Increasing COVID-19 cases leave ACT's most vulnerable behind

Maddi, 7, has end stage renal failure and has to stay isolated. She is pictured with her sister Savannah, 2. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Increasing COVID-19 cases leave ACT's most vulnerable behind

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith addresses the media on Wednesday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Health Minister 'nervous' as cases spike but vaccinations cause for hope

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith addresses the media on Wednesday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Health Minister 'nervous' as cases spike but vaccinations cause for hope

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Former prime minister John Howard reflecting on 2001, a year of huge events in Australia and the world. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Recalling a year the world shook

The Prime Minister was far too late in responding to the signals coming out about a surge in cases associated with the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMorrison can't help but repeat end-of-year pratfalls

Treasurer Peter Costello, Prime Minister John Howard and Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson during a break in a Cabinet meeting, April 2001. Picture: National Archives of Australia

Climate 'agnostic' Howard listened to the science before Bush, 9/11 changed it all

Masks became a common sight in the Parliament House this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The federal politics stories which mattered in a year like no other

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has pushed the review into the Chinese lease of the Port of Darwin.

No security issues over Darwin port lease

Prime Minister John Howard flying home from the United States. His visit was cut short by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Picture: National Archives of Australia

ANALYSISHoward's war on terror began the 'tragic' decline of diplomacy

Sarah Basford Canales

The latest Newspoll analysis shows Anthony Albanese would win 12 seats from the Liberals.

Newspoll analysis signals strong Labor win

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has signalled a shift to rapid antigen tests as the norm. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM heralds new era in testing, but is warned stockpile needed 'yesterday'

Finn McHugh
Jasper Lindell

Pictures: Keegan Carroll, Shutterstock (digitally altered)

Weather conditions will determine floatplane's flight path

Letters to the editor
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Police patrol the vicinity the day after violent protests and a fire broke out at Old Parliament House. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPH justice will be a slow but sure burn

The Sunday Canberra Times
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A toxic culture has seeped into the foundations of the building on Capital Hill. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFixing Parliament will change everything

Kim Rubenstein

Couple's bizarre front-seat swap in moving truck fails to foil police stop

SUBSCRIBERCouple's bizarre front-seat swap in moving truck fails to foil police stop

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Magistrates Court ACT. Supreme Court ACT. Photo: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERMan allegedly drives at police to escape after vehicle tracker finds stolen car

The man was granted bail at ACT Magistrates Court on Friday. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERFalse note struck as alleged thief waltzes through Watson with stolen instruments

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Queanbeyan is the place to be Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Queanbeyan family fun day out

Explore the arboretum with drop-in orienteering activities.

School holiday fun at the arboretum

There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

Queanbeyan is the place to be Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Queanbeyan family fun day out

Gold wreath, Etruria, Italy, about 400300 BCE. Picture: Trustees of the
British Museum

REVIEWCollection shows the competitive spirit of ancient Greece

Sasha Grishin

Enjoying a gelato at Bermagui Harbour. Picture: Supplied

Want the scoop on the South Coast?

Tim the Yowie Man

Canberra United's match against on New Year's Day was postponed six hours out from kickoff after positive COVID cases were detected in the Western Sydney Wanderers camp. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCanberra United game canned due to COVID cases

US Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Australian Open warm-up event in Melbourne.

Raducanu pulls out of Aust Open warm-up

Canberra United is dealing with three injured players heading into three games in eight days. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCOVID exposes problems with A-League Women's season

Lakers superstar LeBron James registered his 67th 40-point NBA game in the win over Portland.

LeBron breaks NBA record in Lakers win

Thunders' Jason Sangha hits a six during his match-winning unbeaten 91 against Adelaide Strikers.

Sangha soars from sorry to sensational

Steve Barrett

Kelly Wilson made history during the Canberra Capitals' 76-52 win over the Townsville Fire on New Year's Eve. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERWilson marks historic WNBL milestone with victory

Isobel Cootes

Coach Dean Boxall says the 2024 Olympic Games is going to be exciting with Shayna Jack back.

Jack's back after 'brutal' swimming ban

Murray Wenzel

Marcus Harris (pic) remains in Melbourne as a precautionary measure after dining with Travis Head.

No more COVID cases in Aussie Test squad

Rob Forsaith

Overnight snow has compounded the misery of hundreds of Colorado residents hit by a wildfire

Two missing in devastating US wildfire

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Overnight snow has compounded the misery of hundreds of Colorado residents hit by a wildfire

Two missing in devastating US wildfire

35m ago

Fewer cars were torched on NYE in France due to the pandemic.

French burn fewer cars on NYE

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Fewer cars were torched on NYE in France due to the pandemic.

French burn fewer cars on NYE

1hr ago

A sex assault lawsuit against Britain's Prince Andrew continues in the US despite his bid to stop it

Lawsuit against Prince Andrew continues

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A sex assault lawsuit against Britain's Prince Andrew continues in the US despite his bid to stop it

Lawsuit against Prince Andrew continues

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There's an estimated 50 million kangaroos in Australia. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENShould we eat our national animal?

There's an estimated 50 million kangaroos in Australia. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENShould we eat our national animal?

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

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.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

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.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Kyndryl on a mission to put purpose at the heart of business

Kyndryl on a mission to put purpose at the heart of business

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Time to celebrate: The Italian Place in Braddon is one of the city businesses you'll find behind a door on the advent calendar.

Advent calendar countdown celebrates festive season in the city

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

NO SALESMAN NEEDED: Driva is a revolutionary new platform which allows car buyers to see the best personalised loan rates, based on their credit score, and gain pre-approval from more than 30 lenders.

Aussie entrepreneurs putting car buyers back in the Driva's seat

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Time to get festive in the city!

Time to get festive in the city!

The perfect holiday read is one you're happy to leave behind. Picture: Shutterstock

Easy reading worth leaving behind

Karen Hardy

The flaws in the human body can probably be entirely attributed to inherited baggage. Picture: Shutterstock

Are there mistakes in the design of humans?

Rod Taylor, Fuzzy Logic

DAUNTING: If you cat is less than impressed with tablets, there are options. Picture: Shutterstock

Avoid bitter pill of failure when it comes to a pet's medication

Dr Anne Quain

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Picture by Elesa Kurtz @elesakurtz

Instagrammers of Canberra

An emotional Brittany Higgins speaks to the crowd at the March 4 Justice protest at Parliament House, Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

The year in pictures: March

Canberra man Clay Watts, who came through the fight of his life against pancreatic cancer, prepared to enter the ring for Wimp-to-Warrior to raise awareness of the disease. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Year in pictures: February

Henry and Annette Thompson (in masks) serving a keen clientele at their Squid n' Roumd van. Photo: supplied

Squid n' Round at Surf Beach

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Henry and Annette Thompson (in masks) serving a keen clientele at their Squid n' Roumd van. Photo: supplied

Squid n' Round at Surf Beach

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Celebration: Liverpool Plains farmer Fiona Simson is the 2022 ambassador. Photo: file

NFF president to lead Australia Day celebrations in North West

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Celebration: Liverpool Plains farmer Fiona Simson is the 2022 ambassador. Photo: file

NFF president to lead Australia Day celebrations in North West

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Ken Male at Henty with his grandsons Rueben and Douglas, is looking forward to many more harvests once this his 68th is completed.

Ken has seen 68 harvests| Photos

Ken Male at Henty with his grandsons Rueben and Douglas, is looking forward to many more harvests once this his 68th is completed.

Ken has seen 68 harvests| Photos