The Canberra Times
Tuesday, 7 March 2023
More sites impacted by PBS Building fallout
PBS Building's construction site at The Belconnen Markets was locked up on Monday. Picture by Brittney Levinson
Doma has confirmed construction on one of its sites has also stopped.
Brittney Levinson
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Big things planned to return Lobby to its former glory
The Mark Agency director Tristan Maddigan at the site of the to be re-opened Lobby precinct. Picture by Karleen Minney
Sally Pryor
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PBS Building under external administration
The Canberra-based building company said it was a 'gut-wrenching' decision.
Brittney Levinson • 2hrs ago
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Opinion
Why RBA interest rate hikes could end by September - but brace for at least one more
Peter Martin • 51m ago
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Philip Lowe's determination to be sure inflation is on the way down before leaving office is a matter of etiquette. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Desperate patients targeted as demand for weight loss drug surges
Millie Costigan
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Semaglutide Ozempic injection. Picture by Shutterstock.
RBA warns more rate pain needed in fight to tame inflation
Philip Lowe says central bank will do "what is necessary" to force inflation below 3%.
Adrian Rollins Michelle Slater
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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe appeared before a Senate committee last month. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Drink-driver severed man's toe while showing off new exhaust
Matheus Almeida Magalhes leaves court on Tuesday. Picture by Blake Foden
Blake Foden
Freedom of Information Commissioner resigns
Miriam Webber
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Mr Hardiman has resigned, citing limitations to reform the backlogged system. Picture by Lannon Harley
Review
There's always room for dessert at Grazing
Frozen salted caramel parfait, hazelnut. chocolate cookie crunch. Picture by Ash St George
Karen Hardy
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Jury issues guilty verdicts over Plutus Payroll fraud
Miklos Bolza • 1hr ago
Adam Cranston and two co-accused have been found guilty over the Plutus Payroll tax scheme. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Advance Australia chases $500k to thwart Voice 'woke activists'
Sarah Basford Canales
NT senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Top bureaucrat 'did not notice' major robodebt change
Maeve Bannister • 1hr ago
Kathryn Campbell was secretary of human services and social services departments during robodebt. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Breaking
Son of a gun: Hopoate to seize his shot
Albert Hopoate is in line for an NRL recall after Jordan Rapana was suspended for three weeks. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Caden Helmers • 1hr ago
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Canberra builder abandons job site amid 'financial strife'
Brittney Levinson
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Alex Coleman, project manager at Advanced Plumbing and Drains, at the abandoned Belconnen Markets building site. Picture by Karleen Minney
'I am coming for you': Volatile siege offender cut cop's neck with javelin
The scene in Oaks Estate, where Ashley Horbanowicz, inset, lived. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Facebook
Blake Foden
'Unreasonable' for Sally Rugg to continue work for MP
Emily Woods
Sally Rugg alleges she was pushed into resigning from her job with federal MP Monique Ryan. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Burns Club buys Belconnen Magpies golf course with eye on population boom
Jasper Lindell
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Burns Club president Athol Chalmers at the Belconnen golf club on Monday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Inmate 'filled with utmost fear' during forced strip search, court told
Hannah Neale
Julianne Williams, who has launched court action against the ACT government. Picture Facebook
Fifita snubs Raiders in big NRL blow
David Fifita has re-signed with the Titans, keeping him at the club through to the end of 2026. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Joel Gould
Exclusive
TikTok banned at half of federal government agencies as 'patchwork approach' raises concern
Sarah Basford Canales
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Little decisions could change your future': Tapine weighs in on head injury debate
Raiders prop Joe Tapine understands why the HIA debate can be so divisive. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Caden Helmers
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Rolfe police unit 'definitely a paramilitary group'
Annette Lin
Constable Zachary Rolfe was suspended from NT police after he fatally shot Kumanjayi Walker. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
YWCA welcomes report to scrap ParentsNext program
Miriam Webber
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YWCA chief executive Frances Crimmins. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Federal Politics
Albanese to lead business, education pitch to India
Anthony Albanese will watch the Australia-India Test alongside his counterpart Narendra Modi. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini
Top bureaucrat 'did not notice' major robodebt change
Maeve Bannister • 1hr ago
Kathryn Campbell was secretary of human services and social services departments during robodebt. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
'Unreasonable' for Sally Rugg to continue work for MP
Emily Woods
Sally Rugg alleges she was pushed into resigning from her job with federal MP Monique Ryan. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Gas far from cooked as energy role with safeguard: PM
Andrew Brown
The supply of gas is still needed as the nation moves to renewable energy, Anthony Albanese says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Voice support drops as coalition ramps up concerns
Daniel McCulloch and Paul Osborne
A new poll shows support for an Indigenous voice to parliament has fallen. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Public Service
We had no reason to question legality: Turnbull faces robodebt royal commission
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Miriam Webber
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Public Eye
APS stapler bandits strike again, 'spy cam' hunt continues, and spy Tinder launches
Miriam Webber, Sarah Basford Canales
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The Department of Defence and Services Australia are vying for the APS's highest stationery budgets.
Opinion
'Not a result in sight': Old machinery standing in the way of public service reform
Paddy Gourley
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The board is too large and cumbersome a beast. Picture Shutterstock
National
Long wait to unwrap soft plastics recycling disaster
Soft plastics being returned to major grocery stores were stockpiled instead of being recycled. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Tracey Ferrier • 11m ago
Grain producers cop income hit as dairy farmers thrive
Liv Casben • 13m ago
ABARES is predicting record incomes ahead for Australian dairy farmers. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Watch
See the moment a curious koala visits a service station
Bryan Hoadley • 2hrs ago
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One employee was given more than he bargained for after a koala climbed his leg. Picture supplied
Beer recalled: consumers warned not to crack these tinnies
Anna Houlahan
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Your Mates Watermelon sour beer recalled over extra carbonation and alcohol content. Picture via Australia and New Zealand Food Standards
RBA lifts cash rate another 25 basis points
Kim Chappell
Another cash rate hike adds $1051 to monthly repayments compared to April 2022. File photo
Comment
Uni loans have become unfair for women
Analysis
HECS repayment arrangements are contributing to women's economic disadvantage and are inequitable. Picture Shutterstock
Mark Warburton
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Opinion
Dutton's bluff: now is the time to bring on fair tax
Crispin Hull
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Peter Dutton has demonised the modest superannuation changes suggested by Labor. Picture by Karleen Minney
Opinion
New depths plumbed in robodebt revelations
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas's view.
Was the surge centre a white elephant?
The Canberra Times
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Australia Post management needs to become more positive
Letters to the Editor
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Court and Crime
Babysitter who choked autistic child 'failed spectacularly': magistrate
Scott Southwell-Millard leaves court last week. Picture by Hannah Neale
Hannah Neale
'I'll f--- you with an axe': Carjacker had $1k-a-day drug habit during 'awful' crime spree
Blake Foden
Corey Girvan, who carried out a crime spree in May 2022. Picture Facebook
Teenagers crash stolen car in front yard of home: police
Two teenage boys have been arrested after fleeing officers in the car.
Sarah Lansdown
Two teenage boys will face court after a stolen vehicle crashed into the front yard of a Nicholls home on Sunday morning. Picture supplied.
Bird-flipping driver breaks cop's leg, feels 'no empathy'
Hannah Neale
The black Honda Civic sedan driven by Dale Savage. Picture supplied
Arrested man collapses and dies in Goulburn police station
Investigation launched after death in custody.
Peter Brewer
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What's On
A week in Canberra's food scene: A breakfast among the balloons and women in wine
Enjoy a breakfast at QT with the best view in town - that of the Balloon Spectacular. Picture supplied
Amy Martin
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Entries now open for $45,000 National Capital Art Prize
The National Capital Art Prize last year at the Fitters' Workshops in Kingston. Picture by James Croucher
Staff Reporters
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What's on
'Not now, not ever': The Misogyny Speech comes to the stage
Amy Martin
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Justine Clarke is stepping into Julia Gillard's shoes for the new play, Julia. Picture Martin Ollman
Review
There's always room for dessert at Grazing
Karen Hardy
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Frozen salted caramel parfait, hazelnut. chocolate cookie crunch. Picture by Ash St George
What's on
Inside Steve-O's stunts that are even too absurd for Jackass
Amy Martin
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Steve-O continues to push the limits with his latest live show, The Bucket List. Picture steveo.com
Opinion
The Oscar goes to ... oh please let it be Maverick
Megan Doherty
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Tom Cruise at the London premier of Top Gun: Maverick last year. Picture Getty Images
Sport
Breaking
Son of a gun: Hopoate to seize his shot
Albert Hopoate is in line for an NRL recall after Jordan Rapana was suspended for three weeks. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Caden Helmers • 1hr ago
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Neasham eyes first Black Opal runner
Tommy Berry delivers Annabel Neasham her first stakes winner in the 2021 Canberra Guineas. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Cameron Mee • 49m ago
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'The quality is there': Pearce brushes aside Canberra Cup concerns
Cameron Mee • 29m ago
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Canberra Racing Club chief executive Darren Pearce has defended the nominations for Monday's Canberra Cup. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Fifita snubs Raiders in big NRL blow
Joel Gould
David Fifita has re-signed with the Titans, keeping him at the club through to the end of 2026. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
'No-one does this to be a narc': NRL hit back as Ricky wants bunker docs scrapped
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart. Picture by Karleen Minney
Melanie Dinjaski
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Analysis
The shocking A-League ruling that picks on the little guys at Canberra United
Chris Dutton
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Canberra United beat Sydney 2-1, but the result has been scrapped after the league deemed Michelle Heyman was incorrectly replaced. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Extremely disappointing': United vow to fight controversial decision
Canberra United's A-League Women finals campaign has been dealt a cruel blow.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Canberra United's Ellie Brush celebrates a goal against Sydney FC at McKellar Park. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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PBS Building under external administration
The Canberra-based building company said it was a 'gut-wrenching' decision.
Brittney Levinson • 2hrs ago
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More sites impacted by PBS Building fallout
Doma has confirmed construction on one of its sites has also stopped.
Brittney Levinson
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PBS Building's construction site at The Belconnen Markets was locked up on Monday. Picture by Brittney Levinson
World
Japan's new rocket fails in blow to space ambitions
Japan's space agency was forced to intentionally destroy the H3 rocket moments into its launch. (AP PHOTO)
Tim Kelly • 17m ago
US warned of risk of 'conflict' if it suppresses China
40m ago
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang says the United States regards China as "its primary rival". (AP PHOTO)
Ukraine and Russia: what you need to know
1hr ago
A Ukrainian commander in Bakhmut says "the defence is holding" but in conditions of "utter hell". (AP PHOTO)
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Why you should plan a trip to this glorious town now
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Secret Europe: Visit this stunning part of Italy
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The boutique new hotel in Sydney everyone's talking about
Akash Akash
A stunning coastal walk has just been launched south of Sydney
Akash Arora
Hotel Review
Melbourne Grande dame gets a facelift
Katrina Lobley
These sculptures by the sea are turning heads in Perth
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Guess which South Pacific paradise is coming back on tap
Sarah Maguire
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Exploring the motus of Aitutaki. Picture: Getty Images
Do the pros of sticking to hand luggage outweigh the cons?
Sue Wallace
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Tailored learning: The Canberra school with a big focus on every single student
Students at Canberra Christian School reap the benefits of the school's tailored learning approach. Picture supplied.
Rosie Ryan
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'It can be lonely': Mission to fight mental health challenges in transport industry
Rosie Ryan
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Ron Finemore Transport Managing Director and Deputy Chair of Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Mark Parry. Picture supplied.
ELGAS urges Australians to be bushfire-ready by preparing their gas bottles correctly
Ash Lieberman
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ELGAS has launched a campaign to educate Australians on gas cylinder-related bushfire preparation. Picture supplied
Discover the hidden highlights of this well trekked route
Emma Brown
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Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the 2000 movie The Dish. Picture Shutterstock
Feed your pet with the touch of a button, from anywhere at anytime
Ash Lieberman
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Pet owners can connect to the automatic feeder via the My Petsafe App and monitor, programme, and adjust feeding schedules all with the touch of a button. Picture supplied
Life & Style
How much does a soul weigh?
If people were shown to lose weight after their final breath, does it follow that they have a soul? Picture Shutterstock
Rod Taylor
Go for gold: the scent of paradise
Jackie French
Ginger lilies are among the most special flowers you can grow in our climate. Picture Shutterstock
Reading my way through the chaos
Sally Pryor
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Neatly arranged bookshelves? Not at my house. Picture Shutterstock
The Senior
Warning as myGov scams up 160 per cent
Never click on a hyperlink in an email purporting to be from myGov - always go to your myGov account; and never reveal personal information or bank account details to unsolicited emails or messages. Picture Shutterstock
Scammers use myGov name to access personal information and bank accounts.
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.
Older Australians in dire straits as living costs outstrip pensions
More than two million households in Australia ran out of food in the last year due to limited finances.
Eileen Wood
Sky-rocketing food prices continue to impact elderly Australians
Photos
Let's stick together
Keegan Carroll
Vanessa Otten and Maddie Hastings from McKellar.
Socials: Gigantic fun for GWS fan day
Keegan Carroll
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Daniel, Mason, 9, and Evie, 7, Redondo, of Crestwood.
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2023 Ute of the Year revealed
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Haute Couture-inspired Rolls-Royce Phantom one-off revealed
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This pickup comes with a lay-flat bed
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Chinese-made MGs joining Queensland's police fleet
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GWM considering introducing more rugged off-roaders to Australia
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