The Canberra Times
Saturday, 16 April
ACM Pub Test: How politics influences Bri Williams as a real estate agent and TikToker
ACM Pub Test participant Bri Williams. Picture: Karleen Minney
Olivia Ireland
PM defends Katherine Deves after 'insensitive' anti-trans comments
Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for his aircraft after holding a press conference at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher
Gerard Cockburn, Sarah Basford Canales • 45m ago
Breaking
New ACT COVID-19 infections fall over public holiday
Hannah Neale
Cars at the Mitchell COVID-19 drive through testing site. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Canberra Red Cross running out of blood, up to 100 donations needed to save one life
Lanie Tindale
Jeff Howard of Watson, O+ blood type, gives blood early on Easter Saturday. Picture: Karleen Minney
Watch
Does having COVID-19 boost your immunity to the seasonal flu?
Emma Horn
UNPREDICTABLE: Experts are concerned this year's flu season will collide with the rise in caseload from COVID-19.
Public holiday marked with COVID case silence
Jasper Lindell
No COVID case number was released on Good Friday in the ACT. Picture: Shutterstock
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'Look at that for staged': Voters sidelined in the race for The Lodge
Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Labor canidate for Braddon Chris Lynch take a selfie with healthcare workers at a Devonport cafe on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sarah Basford Canales, Gerard Cockburn, Dan Jervis-Bardy
25-year-old caught speeding 87km/h over limit
Hannah Neale
Double demerits apply for the remainder of the Easter weekend.
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The seven Canberra suburbs where house values have declined
Several Canberra suburbs have experienced a minor fall in house values.
Brittney Levinson
One refused bail, two still at large after dog door squeeze by thieves
Peter Brewer & Hannah Neale
A 40-year-old Coombs man faced the ACT Magistrates Court after he crashed a stolen BMW into a Mitchell tram stop. Picture: Karleen Minney
Subscriber • Opinion
This campaign needs a touch of the spiritual
Jack Waterford
Prime Minister Scott Morrison high-fives under-12 basketballers in Corangamite. Picture: James Croucher
Easter seafood shoppers flooded for choice
Hannah Neale
Owner and manager of Sea Harvest fish market stores Spyro Konidaris ready for Easter seafood sales. Picture: Karleen Minney
How this Canberran is helping to crack the code to Parkinson's
Del Boundy is contributing to the largest study of Parkinson's genetics ever undertaken. Picture: Karleen Minney
Amy Martin
Age of the Dragon
Far too late, the government cancels aircraft we don't need
Bradley Perrett
A computer-generated artist's impression of an MQ-9 drone had the aircraft been purchased by the RAAF. Picture: General Atomics
Canberra's NASA space centre welcomes Easter visitors
Glen Nagle, Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex's spokesperson. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Miriam Webber
Small businesses gear up for Easter demand
Miriam Webber
Chocolatier Nichole Caldersmith at Enigma chocolates. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
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Labor promises a federal ICAC by the end of 2022
Harley Dennett, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese says an anti-corruption watchdog would one of his first priorities. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Canberra comics deliver the comedy women want
Amy Martin
Comedians Tanya Losanno, Sarah Stewart, Trish Hurley, and Jacquelyn Richards ahead of The Women's Room. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
What could Australia look like by 2030? That Sugar Film maker has ideas
Filmmaker Damon Gameau in a still from his latest film Regenerating Australia, presenting the news in 2029. Picture: Supplied.
Alex Crowe
Summernats founder Chic Henry dies at 75
Peter Brewer
Chic Henry at Summernats in 2008. Picture: Gary Schafer
Opinion
Don't believe you're gullible? Read this
Garry Linnell
Long road to Canberra for Ukraine diplomat
Abdul Hekmat
Ukraine ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko is fighting for his homeland.
Craft ACT announces prize in honour of Fink's Robert Foster
The late Robert Foster with the Fink jug. Picture: DMC Photography
What they said on day 6 of the campaign
42m ago
Easter treats were the order of the day, with Scott Morrison declaring himself "sweet as".

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Election 2022
Why can't dual-citizens sit in parliament?
Senator Scott Ludlam's resignation over dual citizenship led to a series of High Court referrals.
Tara Cosoleto
PM defends Katherine Deves after 'insensitive' anti-trans comments
Gerard Cockburn, Sarah Basford Canales • 45m ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for his aircraft after holding a press conference at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher
Government to reimburse this year's cancelled ag shows and field days
Harley Dennett
Mobbed by goats at the Maitland show in 2020 before COVID forced cancellations of many agricultural shows. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
What they said on day 5 of the campaign
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, at a hospital appeal in Melbourne, said Easter is not about politics.
Subscriber • Analysis
The 'trust factor' thrown back at the PM over a federal ICAC
Karen Barlow
Scott Morrison: Picture: James Croucher
Ukraine invasion
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know
Ukraine says Russia has used long-range bombers for the first time to attack the city of Mariupol.
2hrs ago
Nine hundred bodies found in Kyiv region
Adam Schreck, Robert Burns and Yesica Fisch
More than 900 bodies were discovered in the Kyiv region following the withdrawal of Russian forces
Pope hints Ukraine refugees treated better
Ukranian refugees are better treated because of the colour of their skin, the Pope has hinted.
National
PM won't budge on federal ICAC
"I'm very critical of some of the ICACs, particularly in NSW," Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
Finbar O'Mallon • 54m ago
Two injured in WA plane crash
Robyn Wuth • 1hr ago
The crash happened between the Ord River and East Kimberley Regional Airport at Kununurra.
AEC sends postal vote warning to parties
Tara Cosoleto • 1hr ago
The high number of postal vote applications being sent out by parties "is of concern", the AEC says.
Backyard stargazers win top prize
Robyn Wuth • 2hrs ago
Greg Bock says BOSS has discovered about 200 confirmed supernovas over the years.
Woman hospitalised in Sydney acid attack
Finbar O'Mallon • 2hrs ago
A woman is in hospital after a suspected acid attack in Sydney's Haymarket overnight.

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Public Service
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Public servant 'unfairly dismissed' after being refused leave to care for dying relative
The Audit Office's building in Forrest. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Doug Dingwall
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PM&C claims of cabinet confidentiality 'defective': SA Ombudsman
Doug Dingwall
Senator Rex Patrick. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
A new government would bring changes for the bureaucrats in the Canberra 'bubble'
Michelle Grattan
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Phil Gaetjens. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Comment
Age of the Dragon
Far too late, the government cancels aircraft we don't need
A computer-generated artist's impression of an MQ-9 drone had the aircraft been purchased by the RAAF. Picture: General Atomics
Bradley Perrett
Subscriber • Opinion
This campaign needs a touch of the spiritual
Jack Waterford
Prime Minister Scott Morrison high-fives under-12 basketballers in Corangamite. Picture: James Croucher
Opinion
Labor and Albanese hoping for Easter resurrection
Michelle Grattan
Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks to media after attending a Good Friday service in the Sydney suburb of Punchbowl. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Albo was probably close to the truth on unemployment rate
Letters to the Editor
Easter is poignant during a time of war
The Canberra Times
Court and Crime
Subscriber
Man accused of Summernats bashing to be kept in custody
Summernats crowd on January 8 this year, when the alleged assault occurred (not pictured). Picture: Keegan Carroll
Lanie Tindale
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Alleged abuser claims DPP is harassing and laughing at him in courtroom
Lanie Tindale
A man facing 17 family-violence-related charges accused a prosecutor of harassing him at the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday. Picture: Shutterstock
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Truck driver charged after collision on Barton Highway
Hannah Neale
NSW Police are investigating a crash on the Barton Highway. Picture: Karleen Minney
Alleged bikie gang member accused of child worker impersonation
Toby Vue
A man, of north Canberra, is accused of impersonating a child-safety worker after his children were removed from his care.
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Father under IVF stress punches man into pub pool table
Lanie Tindale
Brett William Douch with his child, leaving ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Picture: Lanie Tindale
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What's On
Focusing on the human in Hamlet
From left, Jeremi Campese, Harriet Gordon-Anderson and Jane Mahady in Hamlet. Picture: Brett Boardman
Alanna Maclean
Craft ACT announces prize in honour of Fink's Robert Foster
The late Robert Foster with the Fink jug. Picture: DMC Photography
What could Australia look like by 2030? That Sugar Film maker has ideas
Alex Crowe
Filmmaker Damon Gameau in a still from his latest film Regenerating Australia, presenting the news in 2029. Picture: Supplied.
How this Canberran is helping to crack the code to Parkinson's
Amy Martin
Del Boundy is contributing to the largest study of Parkinson's genetics ever undertaken. Picture: Karleen Minney
Canberra's NASA space centre welcomes Easter visitors
Miriam Webber
Glen Nagle, Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex's spokesperson. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
How much can one music festival cover? Almost everything from pole to pole
Steve Evans
Roland Peelman at the piano at the Wesley Music Centre in Canberra. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Sport
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Papalii rockets himself back into form
Raiders enforcer Josh Papalii was excellent against the Cowboys. Picture: Getty Images
David Polkinghorne • 2hrs ago
How a late invite changed everything for Canberra's Burbidge-Smith
Canberran Harriet Burbidge-Smith's gamble last year paid off, and now she is riding full time as a professional freestyle mountain biker. Picture: Andy Green
Isobel Cootes • 1hr ago
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Savage still learning the game: Stuart
David Polkinghorne
Raiders fullback Xavier Savage is still learning his craft. Picture: AAP
Mookareena ends 75-week winless streak
Isobel Cootes
Race five winner Mookareena returns to scale with trainer Matt Jones, strapper Shaelyn Quirke, and jockey Teaghan Martin. Picture: Karleen Minney
Subscriber
Matildas support backs ACT govt's World Cup snub: Berry
Canberra soccer fans flocked to Canberra Stadium for a chance to meet Matuldas star Sam Kerr. Picture: Getty Images
David Polkinghorne
Cowboys run over the top of Raiders
David Polkinghorne
Cowboys co-captain Jason Taumalolo was massive in the visitors' comeback. Picture: Getty Images
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Test hopeful Brumby targets Super Round return
Caden Helmers
Brumbies lock Cadeyrn Neville is edging closer to his Super Rugby return. Picture: Keegan Carroll

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World
Case numbers rise in China's COVID hotspot
Shanghai in China reported a record number of symptomatic COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
Andrew Galbraith • 14m ago
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know
2hrs ago
Ukraine says Russia has used long-range bombers for the first time to attack the city of Mariupol.
China astronauts return from space station
Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping are back on Earth after six months.
Property byAllhomes
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The seven Canberra suburbs where house values have declined
Brittney Levinson
Several Canberra suburbs have experienced a minor fall in house values.
Crace home breaks region record in huge auction weekend
Brittney Levinson
A three-level home at 101 Langtree Crescent, Crace has set a new suburb record. Picture: Supplied
Podcasts
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The Echidna Podcast: Are gotcha questions fair?
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Finding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter
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EMPATHY: Meet Carolyn Jamieson and Josh Wallace, the dedicated team at Tobin Brothers Funerals. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Australia's best tribute bands unite in festival bringing beloved music legends to Jindabyne
Rosie Ryan
Fab four of a different time: Australian Rock Collective members (from left) Darren Middleton, Davey Lane, Mark Wilson and Kram will lovingly bring the Beatles most-loved songs to the festival stage.
Cyber security warning for the world
Transport leader putting driver safety and wellbeing first
Keeping Australia moving: Simon Laurence with fellow drivers Leanne Healy (left) and Andrea McGrath.
Get the smartphone that gives you more
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Life & Style
Four expert tips for introducing retinoids into your skincare
LESS IS MORE: The strong nature of retinoids means you don't need to use much. Photo: Shutterstock
Why so many people are choosing to be microchipped
Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk
Microchips in humans could take conveniences in our daily lives to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.
Slay in the style stakes, at any age | Trending
Linley Wilkie
LOOK SHARP: Fashion doyenne Iris Apfel's new collaboration with H&M is a reminder you can dress to impress at any age. Photo: Supplied
Stories fromThe Senior
Cost of living payments to start being deposited
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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.
Govt puts bite on non-performing providers
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Dairy parader success of Victorian at Sydney Royal | Photos
The champion dairy cattle parader Anna Dickson of Ferrum Illawarras and Spring Bank Jerseys and Holstein, Terang, Vic.
Hannah Powe • 2hrs ago
Winchester daisy Duke reigns supreme
Edwina Watson
Gavin and Kristie O'Brien of Winchester Charolais, Orange, took top honours with Winchester Daisy Duke N16E awarded senior champion female and supreme Charolais exhibit on Sunday with judge Scott Myers, Myers Angus and H Francis and Co, The Rock and Matt Collins, Kenmere Charolais, Holbrook.
Semex Dairy Youth Challenge draws over 80 young dairy enthusiasts
Hannah Powe
The winning members of the Semex Dairy Youth Challenge team sponsored by Eastview Holsteins, Congupna, Vic, with the Bruce Moxey Perpetual Trophy and Bruce Moxey (right) and judge Brad Gavenlock (left) of Cherrylock Cattle Co, Tallygaroopna, Vic.
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
Chris McLennan
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.
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
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