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An artist's impression of stage 2a of the canberra light rail route showing tram stops in Civic.

SUBSCRIBERFederal govt provides big cash boost for light rail

Daniella White

Parliament House. Picture: Shutterstock

Sexual assault statement to be made to police as other investigations take shape

Sally Whyte

Police at the Page homicide scene on Saturday. Picture: Dion Georgeopoulos

SUBSCRIBERHow quick-thinking officers' Taser use avoided a second death in Page

Peter Brewer
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Corey Horsburgh makes brief comments to the media after leaving court. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'What I did was wrong': Raider had up to 11 drinks before driving

Blake Foden

WA police are hunting a man who attacked a woman with a makeshift flamethrower in suburban Perth.

Racist attacks Perth woman with flame

Michael Ramsey

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Picture: Shutterstock

Facebook to restore news pages in Australia

Andrew Brown

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Diplomat shedding virus tests positive, not infectious: ACT Health

Kathryn Lewis

ACT Business Minister Tara Cheyne says the eligibility criteria for businesses in the ChooseCBR scheme could be changed ahead of its next rollout. Picture: Matt Loxton

Business eligibility may be relaxed for next round of ChooseCBR vouchers

Lucy Bladen
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Canberrans with non-urgent problems urged to steer clear of 'under pressure' ED

Former Victoria top cop to lead oversight committee into ACT prison

BHP, traditional owners probe site damage

Man dies after being hit by truck at South Coast

An artist's impression of stage 2a of the canberra light rail route showing tram stops in Civic.

SUBSCRIBERFederal govt provides big cash boost for light rail

A proposal to build a hotel at the National Arboretum was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERPlans to build a hotel at the Arboretum to be revived post-COVID

JobSeeker recipient Suzanne Donko. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'A slap in the face': JobSeekers concerned about payment decrease

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Black Mountain School's Shae Cass-Dunbar. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students launch fresh food market with a twist

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Joe Powell's Melbourne Rebels have shifted to Canberra to start the season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERRebels shift game to ACT in bid to save season

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

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Austal USA head quits after investigation

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IAEA 'concerned' at Iran nuclear questions

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Indonesian minister to visit Myanmar

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US Capitol hearing shows officers' gulf

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OPINIONOne of these things is not like the others: why Facebook is beyond our control

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The impact face mask litter is having on the environment

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Brett Sutton says Melbourne's inner north is an area of interest after some flesh-eating bug cases.

Flesh-eating bug sparks Melbourne alert

LITTER: A mask in a gutter in Ballarat Central. Photo: Kate Healy

The impact face mask litter is having on the environment

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'A mouse ran over me as I slept': The worst plague in a decade has some struggling

'A mouse ran over me as I slept': The worst plague in a decade has some struggling

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Tigers young gun Shawn Blore will miss the start of the NRL season with a broken wrist.

Tiger Blore has surgery for broken wrist

Facebook will reinstate Australian news on its platform.

Facebook to restore news and strike deals

Hannah Ryan

West Australians are being encouraged to vote early as part of a COVID-19 risk management plan.

Early voting to begin for WA election

Michael Ramsey

Labor leader Anthony Albanese received his coronavirus vaccine injection in Canberra on Tuesday.

More hills to climb in virus journey: PM

Paul Osborne

Craig Kelly's switch to the cross bench means the coalition holds 76 of the 151 lower house seats.

Craig Kelly quits Libs to be independent

Matt Coughlan

Member for Hughes Craig Kelly. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Craig Kelly quits Liberal party to speak out about 'alternative treatments'

Labor leader Anthony Albanese received his coronavirus vaccine injection in Canberra on Tuesday.

More hills to climb in virus journey: PM

A Parliamentary committee report has recommended the Australian War Memorial's redevelopment project go ahead but Labor has said alternative approaches should be considered. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'High level of public interest': Labor urges government to consider saving Anzac Hall

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins.

Leading women want Sex Discrimination Commissioner review into Parliament culture

Long-term storage facility options for the National Library of Australia and National Film and Sound Archive of Australia remain a concern, according to ANAO's report. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERNational collections 'largely effective' but long-term storage a concern

Sarah Basford Canales

The ATO is winding down its JobKeeper team as the government pulls the plug on its COVID-19 stimulus support package. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERATO's move shows JobKeeper's fate is sealed

Sarah Basford Canales

PM, aged care residents among first in Australia to receive COVID-19 vaccine

PM, aged care residents among first in Australia to receive vaccine

Doug Dingwall

JobSeeker recipient Suzanne Donko. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'A slap in the face': JobSeekers concerned about payment decrease

Julia Kanapathippillai
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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There has been a history of division in the Holy Land. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONICC recognising Palestine creates setback for Middle East peace hopes

Allon Lee

Necessity, science, mothers of invention

Necessity, science, mothers of invention

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Clever states should consider a climate change alliance

Clever states should consider a climate change alliance

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The trial of a police officer accused of murdering Kumanjayi Walker may be livestreamed on YouTube.

ACT-raised NT cop's murder trial may be on YouTube

Stefan Qin poses with an expensive car. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERHow a Canberran conned his way to a New York penthouse in $114m fraud

Stephen James Porter outside the ACT courts. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERFooty coach to face child sex trial as charge laid over fourth alleged victim

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Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

Sneaky Sound System, live at Zoo Bar this weekend. Picture: Nicole Cooper

WHAT'S ONFive things to do in Canberra this weekend

Ayla Connolly

Horticulturist Greg Blood and chef Cornel Botha showing their locally grown vegetables at Canberra City Care, Charnwood. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Meet the team growing a sense of community in Charnwood

Susan Parsons

Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Detail of a work by Stephen Harrison in You want it darker. Picture: Supplied

Dark exhibition with haunting intensity

Sasha Grishin

There are more than 80 dishes on the menu at Hang A Ri Kimchi restaurant in Dickson. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

REVIEWChoose from more than 80 menu options at this authentic and unfussy Korean barbecue

Natasha Shan

Influencers? Craig Kelly MP and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

DIGESTWinning friends, influencing people 21st century style

Influencers? Craig Kelly MP and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

DIGESTWinning friends, influencing people 21st century style

Travel agents want JobKeeper extended until after Australia's border reopens to international travel. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDJobKeeper end poses grim outlook for travel industry

Travel agents want JobKeeper extended until after Australia's border reopens to international travel. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDJobKeeper end poses grim outlook for travel industry

Scam warnings have been issued by Australia's consumer watchdog ahead of the vaccine rollout this month. Picture: Shutterstock

Scam warning ahead of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Scam warnings have been issued by Australia's consumer watchdog ahead of the vaccine rollout this month. Picture: Shutterstock

Scam warning ahead of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Joe Powell's Melbourne Rebels have shifted to Canberra to start the season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERRebels shift game to ACT in bid to save season

The Socceroos have pulled out of this year's Copa America, an official says.

Socceroos, Qatar pull out of Copa America

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Hudson Young has been backed to shine. Picture: Karleen Minney

Raiders to roll through troops as Bateman backs Young star

Noah Lolesio is eyeing a battle with good mate and Waratahs counterpart Will Harrison on Saturday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'It's hard as young playmakers': Why Lolesio and Harrison will share a moment

Ben Harvey is one of the major drawcards for the Pandemonium Fight Night card in Canberra this week. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER'It's a fight against yourself': Harvey's fighting philosophy

Caden Helmers

Corey Horsburgh makes brief comments to the media after leaving court. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'What I did was wrong': Raider had up to 11 drinks before driving

Blake Foden

Hudson Young looks set to take over from John Bateman in the second row. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERHow do the Raiders replace Bateman?

David Polkinghorne

New Cricket ACT chief executive Olivia Thornton. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERThornton creates Cricket ACT history

David Polkinghorne

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

The indoor pool and bar at the new W Hotel Melbourne. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Why Melbourne is where the action's at

Michael Turtle

The indoor pool and bar at the new W Hotel Melbourne. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Melbourne is where the action's at

Michael Turtle

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Louise Goldsbury

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

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Austal USA chief executive Craig Perciavalle (second from left) has resigned, the company says.

Austal USA head quits after investigation

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Austal USA chief executive Craig Perciavalle (second from left) has resigned, the company says.

Austal USA head quits after investigation

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The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has enriched nearly 3 tonnes of uranium.

IAEA 'concerned' at Iran nuclear questions

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The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has enriched nearly 3 tonnes of uranium.

IAEA 'concerned' at Iran nuclear questions

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Protesters are seeking the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and recognition of her party's election win.

Indonesian minister to visit Myanmar

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Protesters are seeking the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and recognition of her party's election win.

Indonesian minister to visit Myanmar

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Do you believe in love at first sight?

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Karen Hardy
Megan Doherty

Now until the end of March is the perfect time to plant garlic. Picture: Shutterstock

Glorious garlic in all its guises

Jackie French

"Hey babe, have you seen my shoes?" Picture: Shutterstock

Conversations we should have had

Karen Hardy

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Geoff and Alexa Marsh, 3, of Ngunnawal.

Photos from Geocon's Republic precinct new lunar fun

Dion Georgopoulos

Isabella Roberts, Joey Brogden, and Timothy Memmolo.

Socials: Getting to know U

Dion Georgopoulos

Milo McLaughlin and Mim Ellen-Barwell.

Socials: Soup and songs

Mike Bowler and Dave Brummell in the winning crop on Bowlers Lane on the outskirts of Tamworth.

'Best season in years' on display during sorghum competition

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Mike Bowler and Dave Brummell in the winning crop on Bowlers Lane on the outskirts of Tamworth.

'Best season in years' on display during sorghum competition

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John O'Reilly of Redbank, Hargraves has seen a dramatic increase in lambing numbers after installing a wild-dog fence. Photo: Billy Jupp

Fence rebate calls grow as impact of wild dogs hits home

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John O'Reilly of Redbank, Hargraves has seen a dramatic increase in lambing numbers after installing a wild-dog fence. Photo: Billy Jupp

Fence rebate calls grow as impact of wild dogs hits home

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The $160,000 bull, Injemira Redford J006 Q287, with ABS' Annie Pumpa and Bill Cornell, who were part of the buyers syndicate, Injemira stud principal Marc Greening and auctioneer Paul Dooley.

Injemira smashes Australian Hereford bull record

The $160,000 bull, Injemira Redford J006 Q287, with ABS' Annie Pumpa and Bill Cornell, who were part of the buyers syndicate, Injemira stud principal Marc Greening and auctioneer Paul Dooley.

Injemira smashes Australian Hereford bull record