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Passengers undergo COVID-19 tests in the pre-departure area at Sydney International Airport on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images

Two passengers infected with Omicron variant, as Australians warned it may become dominant strain

Karen Barlow

The EPIC testing site in Canberra. Picture: Keegan Carroll

No Omicron cases yet found in ACT, authorities confirm

Doug Dingwall

A classy hospital selfie. Image: Lanie Tindale

OPINIONWhat I learned about Canberra's health system after four days in hospital

Lanie Tindale

The World Health Organisation has designated the Omicron coronavirus variant a "variant of concern".

EXPLAINERExplainer: What we know about the new COVID-19 'variant of concern' Omicron

Australian Associated Press

China's daily new cases would near 640,000 if it adopted the US COVID-19 strategy, a study shows.

'Colossal' COVID outbreak on the cards if China opens: study

Kevin Yao

Armed siege in NSW ends with man arrested

Armed siege in Illawarra ends with man arrested

Authorities have confirmed two travellers in Sydney have the highly transmissible Omicron strain. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

Lucy Bladen

Students at St Clare's College compiled a scavenger hunt list which encouraged participants to film themselves completing dares. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERACT Catholic girls' students encouraged to perform sex acts in 'scav hunt'

Sarah Lansdown

Efforts ramp up to prevent Canberra's prisoners returning to jail

Denmark suspects first two Omicron cases

ACT's international arrivals forced to quarantine due to Omicron variant

NSW emergency services volunteers perform flood rescues

Passengers undergo COVID-19 tests in the pre-departure area at Sydney International Airport on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images

Two passengers infected with Omicron variant, as Australians warned it may become dominant strain

Brook Clinton and her Capital Scraps colleagues cycle the streets of Canberra in the mornings collecting food scraps from households to turn into compost. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Pedal-powered compost service ready to go beyond inner north

NSW water police say they found the drug ice and cannabis after rescuing a woman north of Newcastle.

Drug charges follow NSW woman's sea rescue

George Kambosos Jnr is the new unified lightweight champion of the world after beating Teofimo Lopez. Picture: Getty

'The emperor': Kambosos pulls off upset for the ages

Liz and Mervyn Dorrough in the Cook Canberra Organic Growers Society community garden. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

An Italian treat in the community garden

Planets have their own orbit like a circular racetrack. Picture: Shutterstock

What does retrograde actually mean?

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Times Past: November 29, 1969

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Former Cambodian PM Norodom Ranariddh dies

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Dutch flight carried 13 Omicron cases

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At least 18 killed in India road crash

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Two passengers infected with Omicron variant, as Australians warned it may become dominant strain

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Passengers undergo COVID-19 tests in the pre-departure area at Sydney International Airport on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images

Two passengers infected with Omicron variant, as Australians warned it may become dominant strain

Passengers undergo COVID-19 tests in the pre-departure area at Sydney International Airport on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images

Two passengers infected with Omicron variant, as Australians warned it may become dominant strain

The outlook for international travel appears gloomy after the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Variant fears trigger more travel curbs

The outlook for international travel appears gloomy after the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Variant fears trigger more travel curbs

A new variant of COVID-19 has begun to impact sport in Africa.

COVID-19 causes havoc across sports world

A new variant of COVID-19 has begun to impact sport in Africa.

COVID-19 causes havoc across sports world

A man has drowned off Dee Why Beach, on Sydney's Northern Beaches. (file)

Man drowns off Sydney's northern beaches

Authorities have confirmed two travellers in Sydney have the highly transmissible Omicron strain. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been found in two overseas travellers who arrived in Sydney.

Omicron COVID variant 'may well already be' in NSW

The World Health Organisation has declared the Omicron variant a variant of concern after it emerged in southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

Passengers infected with Omicron variant of concern: NSW Health

NO SILVER LININGS: Hunter golfing legend Jack Newton was diagnosed with dementia in 2019. His loving wife Jackie, pictured here with Jack in their Merewether home, said her husband's condition has gradually deteriorated over the past year. Picture: Marina Neil

Toughest fight of all: Jack Newton's family opens up on dementia battle

RICK ALLEN

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been found in two overseas travellers who arrived in Sydney.

Omicron confirmed in Sydney passengers

Colin Brinsden

Australia is now 86.68 per cent fully vaccinated for everyone aged 16 or over.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

New laws will force social media platforms to expose people who make defamatory posts anonymously.

PM announces new laws to crack down on online bullying, abuse

Colin Brinsden

The government doesn't want to introduce a bill then find out it won't pass, Anne Ruston says.

ALP must back our integrity bill: minister

Bass MP Bridget Archer (top left) crossed the floor this week to vote for debate on a bill to establish a federal integrity commission. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ANALYSISAssertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry

Labor has pledged to build 30,000 social and affordable homes across the country over five years.

Rents are going through the roof: Labor

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Venclexta will give leukaemia sufferers more treatment options.

PBS treatment expanded to leukaemia

Military strength was the path to normalising relations with China, Peter Dutton argued. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'Appease' China and risk strategic misfortune: Defence minister

Harley Dennett

Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Not the world we live in': New plan to open up gas basins

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Despite its virtuous name, One Nation is an example of a party that relies on its capacity to divide, rather than unite. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONReligious freedom, One Nation, it's all spin

Mark Kenny

It is obvious that the Australian vehicle fleet will be almost totally electric within 10 years. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe thing 'can-do capitalism' can't do soon enough

Crispin Hull

Double standards on privacy must stop

Double standards on privacy must stop

The Canberra Times

Euthanasia laws pose a grave threat to our trust in doctors

Euthanasia laws pose a grave threat to our trust in doctors

Letters to the editor

Despite its virtuous name, One Nation is an example of a party that relies on its capacity to divide, rather than unite. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONReligious freedom, One Nation, it's all spin

Mark Kenny

Stacey Klimovitch, who was shot dead at her home in June. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'It doesn't get any worse': Canberra 'hitman' accused of 'execution-style' murder

The Alexander Maconochie Centre.

SUBSCRIBERCourt action launched after knife allegedly used to strip search detainee

Canberra Rebels vice-president John Wright leaves court on Friday afternoon. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERHigh-ranking bikie arrested in Braddon drug bust

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Inside Inbetween at the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Supplied

National Museum opens new exhibition from Venice Biennale

Amy Martin

Banana upside down cake. Picture: Supplied

Gluten-free recipes so delicious your friends won't taste the difference

Becky Excell

Liz and Mervyn Dorrough in the Cook Canberra Organic Growers Society community garden. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

An Italian treat in the community garden

Susan Parson

Inside Inbetween at the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Supplied

National Museum opens new exhibition from Venice Biennale

Genesis Owusu is the first hip hop artist to win Album of the Year at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Supplied

'The weirdo can't be stopped': Genesis Owusu 'validated' by historic ARIA win

Amy Martin

Adele persuaded the streaming music platform to conceal the shuffle button so listeners hear albums in their intended order. Picture: Getty Images

Adele beats Spotify, start to finish

D. Bondy Valdovinos Kaye

George Kambosos Jnr is the new unified lightweight champion of the world after beating Teofimo Lopez. Picture: Getty

'The emperor': Kambosos pulls off upset for the ages

The CRRL wants to become a hub for female talent in the region, to prevent players from leaving, ahead of NRLW 2023 bid. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERBid to make ACT hub for region's female players in 2023 NRLW bid

Marianna Tolo (right) is settling into her new home in France's south with her team Basket Landes. Picture: Getty

A church and basketball court in every town: Tolo learns France's love of the game

Cricket ACT's revamped women's competition has got off to a promising start. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Centurions steal the show as Cricket ACT bridges a gap

Peter Solway and Ian McNamee's names are etched into history. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Queanbeyan cricket stalwarts honoured in naming ceremony

James Buckley

Rob Valetini could be free to line up in the Brumbies' first game of the season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERValetini set to be free for Brumbies' season-opener

Caden Helmers

Kelly Rowlings will join a star-studded Tuggeranong-Weston Creek Molonglo side in the new competition. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'It's about time': Cricket ACT enters a new age

Caden Helmers

The Matildas expect a better performance in Newcastle after losing 3-0 to the US in Sydney.

Matildas eye quick rebound in Newcastle

Anna Harrington

China sends 27 aircraft into Taiwan's defence zone after disputed island receives foreign officials.

China sends 27 aircraft into Taiwan zone

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China sends 27 aircraft into Taiwan's defence zone after disputed island receives foreign officials.

China sends 27 aircraft into Taiwan zone

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Cambodian prince-turned-prime minister Norodom Ranariddh has died in France at the age of 77.

Former Cambodian PM Norodom Ranariddh dies

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Cambodian prince-turned-prime minister Norodom Ranariddh has died in France at the age of 77.

Former Cambodian PM Norodom Ranariddh dies

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Thirteen cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant detected on a flight from South Africa to Holland.

Dutch flight carried 13 Omicron cases

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Thirteen cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant detected on a flight from South Africa to Holland.

Dutch flight carried 13 Omicron cases

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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

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

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

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

At The Q: God of Carnage is a comedy of manners...without the manners. Photo: Jane Duong

The Q celebrates talented artists on our doorstep

Three Mills Bakery's Fyshwick site that's being powered with its own solar energy system.

Rise and shine: The Canberra bakery adding a dash of sun power to its products

COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Fire affected Wondalga residents come together to swap stories and rekindle their community connections at a "Fire Shed Friday" event.

Local communities come together after bushfires

A river round trip to Adelaide

A river round trip to Adelaide

Emma Brown

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

With a view to keep you covered

Become your own 'virtual power plant' and trade energy with the grid

Become your own 'virtual power plant' and trade energy with the grid

A disquieting romp behind suburban curtains

REVIEWA disquieting romp behind suburban curtains

Penelope Layland

Save time and resources and give living gifts this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock

Green gifts that keep on giving

Jackie French

Burial and cremation both release carbon dioxide. Picture: Shutterstock

Which is greenest - cremation or burial?

Rod Taylor, Fuzzy Logic

CHEEKY CHICKS: The February girls. Photos: Sandra Ramsay

Never too old to be calendar girls

Therese Murray

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Damian Dalton, Jordan Hedington, Rocky Burnell and Sarge Sutton.

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Instagrammers of Canberra

Kerry Gavin, winner of The Canberra Times Craft expo.

Flashback Friday: Canberra Show

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

NSW agriculture has grown by a whopping $5.2 billion in just 12 months to become a $20.9 billion industry.

Ag: Where else would you be?

NSW agriculture has grown by a whopping $5.2 billion in just 12 months to become a $20.9 billion industry.

Ag: Where else would you be?

Kristen Hegarty, with her son Jim, 2, and Merino ewes with first-cross lambs run at Belvedere, Cassilis.

Cassilis grazier an AWEX classing finalist

Kristen Hegarty, with her son Jim, 2, and Merino ewes with first-cross lambs run at Belvedere, Cassilis.

Cassilis grazier an AWEX classing finalist