The Canberra Times
Saturday, 14 January 2023
Ante's secret to a long life: Grappa and don't give a damn
Ante Dabro among the casts of his sculptures. Picture: Keegan Carroll
The man behind the work you see everyday on the streets of Canberra.
Steve Evans
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Picture paw-fect: Canberran takes out international photography award
Ina Jalil's photo of Tysone, which won the People's Choice Award. Picture supplied
Amy Martin
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Analysis
'We know the nature of the beast': All eyes on China as tensions thaw
Sarah Basford Canales
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Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian at the Chinese embassy. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
It has become as case of the economists who cried inflation
To take a head-in-the-sand approach is to risk serious economic harm.
Simon Cowan
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the government have not helped matters, in some regards. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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Search for snake owner after it turns up in op-shop shocking customer
Jordan Crick
Thomas Robinson handled a carpet python which made its way into a Capalaba op-shop. Picture supplied
Operator of new private school in Wright yet to be revealed
Sarah Lansdown
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A tenderer has been selected for the new non-government school in Wright but the government won't reveal who it is. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Swimmers concern over future of Phillip swimming pool
Sarah and Tim Ransom and their children use Phillip Swimming pool regularly and are concerned about its future. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Lucy Bladen
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'Simply isn't good enough': New figures reveal how our aged care homes stack up
See how every ACT facility compares in each of the govt's new measures.
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Nursing homes receive an overall rating between one and five stars. Picture ACM, Shutterstock
Lack of matches no issue for Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios says injuries and a lack of court time won't affect his Australian Open campaign. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Melissa Woods
Allhomes
Canberra house rents hit new record high but pace of growth slows: report
Riley Margosis, Jessica Taulaga
Sophie Spokes with her dog Pablo in her Braddon apartment. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
The Greens have missed the point in light rail debate
David Brudenall
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People at Bruce Ridge protesting to stop the Gungahlin Drive extension in 2004
Record numbers look to refinance their mortgage
Adrian Rollins
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Borrowers are scrambling to shield themselves from climbing repayments. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
George Pell leaves a diminished church, to successors hardly better
George Pell attends the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica last year. Picture Getty Images
Jack Waterford
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Years of pandemic, diplomatic tension put pressure on Chinese Australians
Steve Evans
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Hao Gu with members of The Prosperous Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance troupe, Brendon Lin, left, and Gordon Lin. Picture by James Croucher
'Irresponsible': Japanese envoy doubles down on China caution
Japanese Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami, at the Embassy of Japan in Canberra. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sarah Basford Canales
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'I back my ability': Croker fit and 'hungry' for NRL return
Melanie Dinjaski
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Jarrod Croker training at Raiders HQ. Picture by James Croucher
Natural disasters are taking an increasingly heavy toll on economy and budget
Adrian Rollins
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The Defence Force assisting with the clean-up following floods in south-east Queensland last year. Picture Getty Images
What's on
Art of glass in the heart of Canberra
Sally Pryor
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Canberra Glassworks chief executive Elizabeth Rogers, left, and artistic director Aimee Frodsham. Picture by James Croucher
'I'm going to kill you, you f---ing dead b----': Man threatens murder over noisy neighbour
Steven Kazmar-Hall leaving the ACT courts building on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Hannah Neale
The macabre mystery that rocked my world
Tim the Yowie Man
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Not far from this sign on the outskirts of Berrima is the historic rock, inset, which marks the death of a man in 1837. Pictures by Tim the Yowie Man, David Moore
ACT govt to consider permanent pill testing site
Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith and Directions acting chief executive Stephanie Stephens at the ACT's static pill testing site. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Lucy Bladen
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Residents terrorised by 'scum bags' seek help
Steve Evans
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Pamela Smith, left, Judy Hemming, centre, and Beth Skarin at Corio Villa Court in Lyneham. Picture by James Croucher
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Tributes flood in for Elvis' only daughter Lisa Marie who still dined at Graceland
Nadine Morton
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Lisa Marie Presley, singer and only child of Elvis, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, after a hospitalisation, she was 54. She is pictured in 2015. Picture by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

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Federal Politics
Ex-minister Downer fronts natural hydrogen
Alexander Downer is chairing a "natural hydrogen" start-up that has debuted on the share market. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Marion Rae
Treasurer defends PM meeting with tycoon
Paul Osborne
The treasurer says Labor will engage with all parts of the community, including business leaders. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Australian children more likely to break out of disadvantage
Adrian Rollins
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Australian children born into disadvanatge have a better chance of earning more than their parents than the US and UK counterparts. Picture Shutterstock
Up to 8000 PNG workers to help fill vacant jobs
Adrian Rollins
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the PNG Parliament in Port Moresby. Picture supplied
'A bleak picture': Figures reveal group struggling to find work, housing
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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ACTCOSS chief executive Emma Cambell, Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and David Pocock. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz
Public Service
'Abysmal' cultural diversity within APS must be addressed: experts
APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, Karleen Minney
Sarah Basford Canales, Soofia Tariq
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Push for public service ethnic diversity strategy
Soofia Tariq
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Greens Deputy leader Senator Mehreen Faruqi, who is calling on the government and APS commission to improve cultural and linguistic diveristy in the public service. Picture by James Croucher
Opinion
The Productivity Commission needn't look far to find the time wasters
Richard Denniss
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
National
South Australia, WA towns battle bushfires
The Adelaide Hills town of Montacute is under threat from a bushfire burning out of control. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS)
Tara Cosoleto and Farid Farid
Heavy rain batters northern Queensland
Marty Silk and Tara Cosoleto
A swathe of central and northern Queensland could experience flooding, forecasters warn. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Gruelling trek all in the name of love for a sick son
Desiree Savage Natalie Croxon
Michael 'Mick' Rigney completing the final lap of his Mount Everest challenge at The Farm in Killalea, with his son Jack on his shoulders and his family by his side. Picture by Anna Warr.
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Australian Open
Tim Piccione
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20-seeded Nick Kyrgios is looking for his first grand slam singles win at this year's Australian Open. Picture by Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS
Digest
Royal dramas, poor costume choices and the death of a controversial cardinal
Olivia Ireland
George Pell attends the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica last year. Picture Getty Images
Comment
What did the Governor-General know about the secret ministries?
Opinion
The role of Governor-General David Hurley should not be forgotten when the histories of the Secret Ministries are written. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Ryan Goss
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Opinion
The Greens have missed the point in light rail debate
David Brudenall
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People at Bruce Ridge protesting to stop the Gungahlin Drive extension in 2004
Opinion
It has become as case of the economists who cried inflation
To take a head-in-the-sand approach is to risk serious economic harm.
Simon Cowan
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the government have not helped matters, in some regards. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Celebrate Summernats, it's a festival of cultural diversity
Letters to the Editor
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Pill testing extension likely to save lives
The Canberra Times
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Court and Crime
Teen driver admits not helping two girls killed in crash
Flowers left at the scene of a crash on the Monaro Highway that claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Police officer felt burn after man allegedly poured petrol on him
The man is also accused of violently assaulting a woman and setting a shed on fire.
Toby Vue
Teen admits murdering man in suspected mistaken identity
Police say Glenn Walewicz, 48, was shot dead at the doorway of his Phillip unit in June 2021.
Hannah Neale
Police at the scene after Glenn Walewicz, inset, was killed at his home. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied
Women stole $13,500 in gold jewellery from Canberra store: police
Police allege the women escaped in a stolen BMW with an $8999 gold necklace and a $4499 gold pendant.
Alex Crowe, Toby Vue
'I'm going to kill you, you f---ing dead b----': Man threatens murder over noisy neighbour
Hannah Neale
Steven Kazmar-Hall leaving the ACT courts building on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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What's On
The team from two-hatted Pilot have a new place, and it's a bit different
Such and Such's Dash Rumble, Mal Hanslow, and Ross McQuinn. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
It's a casual, fun venue that's encouraging walk ins.
Karen Hardy
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First female Summernats mullet champion wants more girls in the mix
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Grand mullet champion Tamzyn Dowell. Picture supplied
Lanie Tindale
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The film that captured the Tent Embassy's creation
Amy Martin
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Ningla A-Na, the 1972 documentary that captured the creation of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, will be screened at the National Film and Sound Archive. Picture Smart Street Films
What's on
Jazz things up at the circus this weekend
Ron Cerabona
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Circus of Illusion is coming to Canberra. Picture supplied
Review
Taste test: The new McDonald's item that's divided a nation
Karen Hardy
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McDonald's has released "potato scallops with chicken salt" on to their menu. Picture supplied
Welcome to Braddon's newest venue, Wine Room
Karen Hardy
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Executive chef Josh Smith-Thirkell with front of house managers Phoebe Andrews and Dominic Soriano. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Sport
Canberra stars Heyman and Wu shine in rout of Jets
Michelle Heyman and Ellie Brush scored for Canberra in a 5-1 rout of the Jets at McKellar Park. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Caden Helmers
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Lack of matches no issue for Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios says injuries and a lack of court time won't affect his Australian Open campaign. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Melissa Woods
Willcox inspires an outright win for the Tigers
Caden Helmers
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Weston Creek Molonglo tore through Tuggeranong Valley at Stirling Oval. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'I back my ability': Croker fit and 'hungry' for NRL return
Melanie Dinjaski
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Jarrod Croker training at Raiders HQ. Picture by James Croucher
'The saviour': Why Gregson is dreaming about Paris
Genevieve Gregson has a new Olympic ambition. Picture Getty Images
Caden Helmers
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Tomljanovic out of Open, unsure on return
Anna Harrington
Injured Ajla Tomljanovic has pulled out of Australian Open after her final practice session. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
The masked marvel: Canberra star returns from facial fractures
Caden Helmers
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Import Chengshu Wu returns for Canberra United this Saturday after suffering severe facial fractures in round two. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Property byAllhomes
Swimmers concern over future of Phillip swimming pool
Lucy Bladen
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Sarah and Tim Ransom and their children use Phillip Swimming pool regularly and are concerned about its future. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Express six-seater chair for Mt Perisher
Peter Brewer
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The Perisher Six will replace the oldest chairlift at the resort, which dates back to 1961. Picture by Peter Brewer
World
Prayers as Cardinal Pell's funeral begins
Cardinals and bishops pray during the funeral ceremony for Cardinal George Pell at the Vatican. (AP PHOTO)
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China travel recovers despite COVID fears
Millions of Chinese are expected to travel during the Lunar New Year holiday period. (AP PHOTO)
Iran executes British-Iranian national
Britain has criticised Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic. (AP PHOTO)
Stories fromExplore
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Get thee to a gallery: the best art shows around Australia this year
David Lee Pereira, Artist in the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission, Temple of Boom, on display at NGV. Photo: Eugene Hyland
Katrina Lobley
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Discover this fairytale town in Germany
Get thee to a gallery: the best art shows around Australia this year
Katrina Lobley
Artist David Lee Pereira in the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission, Temple of Boom, on display at NGV. Picture: Eugene Hyland
There's more to Margaret River than meets the eye
My Patch
The Margaret River region. Picture: Sean Blocksidge/The Margaret River Discovery Co
Nicky Lefebvre
A spectacular new light installation is coming to the NT
Akash Arora
You can now swim at this stunning spot in Sydney
Akash Arora
Brisbane's hottest new haunt is here
Akash Arora
Babylon, Brisbane.
The capital of bling has done it again
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Serving up connection: Glen 20 and Meals on Wheels partner in mission to fight loneliness
Much-loved community organisation Meals on Wheels provides a valuable connection between its volunteers and its elderly customers. Picture supplied.
Rosie Ryan
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Explore Top End treasures on these 2 tours
Emma Brown
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Be impressed as you boat back and forth through the Horizontal Falls, Western Australia. Picture Shutterstock
Bushfire season is upon us
Ash Lieberman
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The unforgettable tragedy of the 2019-2020 bushfire season was a devastating reminder of the importance of all Australians having a bushfire plan in place. Picture supplied.
Aussie school kids have a blast with 'awesome' cricket program feeding minds and bodies
Rosie Ryan
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Students at the Dallas Brooks Community School embraced the Breakfast Blast program. Picture supplied.
The fool-proof way to get your pet drinking more water
Ash Lieberman
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The DrinkWell Butterfly fountain encourages pets to drink more water, as they are attracted to running streams of water. Picture supplied
Life & Style
Nailed it! Four arty trends to try in 2023
There's lots to love about this pink and red combination in 2023. Picture from OPI Instagram
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Viva Magenta and friends | Trending
Linley Wilkie
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Porter Davis' World Of Style interior designer, Chiara Portesi, describes Viva Magenta as a versatile shade that could lean towards being warm or cool toned, depending on its application or what it's paired with. Picture curated by the Porter Davis World of Style interior design team.
Opinion
I enjoy gardening. Does that mean I'm getting old?
Karen Hardy
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This zucchini is the most important thing in my life. Picture by Karen Hardy
Stories fromThe Senior
Have your say on new Australian aged care role
Have your say on the role of the new Inspector General of Aged Care. Picture Shutterstock
Eileen Wood
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.
Eat your potatoes - just leave the fats and oils out
Boiled, not baked or fried, potatoes can offer you nutritional benefits, according to an Edith Cowan University study. Picture supplied
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Flashback Friday: The Smith Family, pt 2
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Tim Harrison, 2, of O'Connor gets caught up in a bundle of ski fashion to be sold in the Smith Family ski sale.
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