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Udhita Roy is pregnant and is anxious about the hospital system and COVID. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Expecting mums isolating amid Omicron anxieties

Olivia Ireland

Long queues of cars formed at the Mitchell COVID-19 drive-through testing site on Monday, amid growing concern about the rise in coronavirus cases in the ACT. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Urgent calls to tighten health restrictions before hospitals overwhelmed

Finn McHugh
Jasper Lindell
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Scott Morrison will convene a national cabinet meeting as COVID-19 cases surge across Australia.

PM to take RAT plan to national cabinet

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Rapid antigen testing kits have become a very hot commodity in Australia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Rapid test supply crisis as aged care faces Omicron wave

Hannah Neale
Olivia Ireland
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Summernats attendance has been capped at 20,000 people per day for 2022. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Summernats campers told to pack up and leave if COVID symptoms develop

Peter Brewer
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Police watch over Old Parliament House following the damaging fire. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAccused arsonist has name restricted due to retribution fears

Toby Vue

Woman in hospital after likely shark attack at Hyams Beach

Woman in hospital after likely shark attack on South Coast

Grace Crivellaro

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith addresses the media in December. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT records massive daily leap to 926 new COVID-19 cases

Hannah Neale

Long wait times as three testing clinics at capacity, one closed

Nearly 800 calls for help following storm; blackouts continue

Need a RAT: Check the COVID-19 test supply in your area

Police search for missing 72-year-old

Udhita Roy is pregnant and is anxious about the hospital system and COVID. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Expecting mums isolating amid Omicron anxieties

Ken Helm of Helm Wines in his damaged vineyard. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Storm 'disaster' for Murrumbateman vineyards

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Capitals star Kelly Wilson will play her 400th WNBL match on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER400 not out - Capitals veteran hits never before seen milestone

Rapid antigen testing kits have become a very hot commodity in Australia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhen to use a rapid antigen test and where you can buy one

Project founders Liam McBride-Kelly, Clare McBride-Kelly, Annie Gao and Andrew Nolan. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'There's definitely a demand': Young Canberrans launch new swimming program

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: The good old days ...

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What's open in Canberra over the 2022 New Year period

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Is your favourite restaurant or cafe open during the festive season?

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Fake meat juggernaut powers on, despite waning demand

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Cat curfew call to protect native wildlife

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Suspect charged over Haiti assassination

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Victoria experiences extreme ambo demand

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MeaTech's offering is believed to be the largest cultured steak generated using 3D bioprinting technology.

Fake meat juggernaut powers on, despite waning demand

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Cat curfew call to protect native wildlife

Cat curfew call to protect native wildlife

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Ambulance Victoria is struggling to meet extreme demand for assistance in Melbourne.

Victoria experiences extreme ambo demand

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Kiama SES volunteers at the scene of the rescue. Picture: SES Kiama Unit

How an app helped find lost bushwalkers

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Meryl Swanson is recovering after contracting COVID-19 last week.

MP slams government response after catching COVID

Michael Parris
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Scott Morrison will convene a national cabinet meeting as COVID-19 cases surge across Australia.

PM to take RAT plan to national cabinet

1hr ago

Summernats attendance has been capped at 20,000 people per day for 2022. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Summernats campers told to pack up and leave if COVID symptoms develop

Peter Brewer
2hrs ago

Long queues of cars formed at the Mitchell COVID-19 drive-through testing site on Monday, amid growing concern about the rise in coronavirus cases in the ACT. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Urgent calls to tighten health restrictions before hospitals overwhelmed

Finn McHugh
Jasper Lindell
2hrs ago

Staff and residents have tested positive. Picture: Shutterstock

More ACT aged care homes exposed to COVID, resident tests positive

Staff and residents have tested positive. Picture: Shutterstock

More ACT aged care homes exposed to COVID, resident tests positive

How other countries have managed rapid antigen testing

WATCHHow other countries have managed rapid antigen testing

How other countries have managed rapid antigen testing

WATCHHow other countries have managed rapid antigen testing

Scott Morrison says he won't 'undercut' retailers selling rapid tests. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rapid test costs could see businesses close doors again

Scott Morrison says he won't 'undercut' retailers selling rapid tests. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rapid test costs could see businesses close doors again

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Scott Morrison will convene a national cabinet meeting as COVID-19 cases surge across Australia.

PM to take RAT plan to national cabinet

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Scott Morrison says he won't 'undercut' retailers selling rapid tests. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rapid test costs could see businesses close doors again

Eleven possible instances of fraud committed by government staff have been referred to the territory's integrity commission. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERACT public servants caught committing fraud

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says you can't just go around making everything free.

'Panic buying' blamed for test shortage

Labor plans to build an independent fleet to secure Australia's access to fuel and trading routes.

Labor to shut shipping abuse 'loopholes'

Dominic Giannini

Former prime minister John Howard reflecting on 2001, a year of huge events in Australia and the world. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Recalling a year the world shook

Karen Barlow

The Prime Minister was far too late in responding to the signals coming out about a surge in cases associated with the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMorrison can't help but repeat end-of-year pratfalls

Jack Waterford

Treasurer Peter Costello, Prime Minister John Howard and Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson during a break in a Cabinet meeting, April 2001. Picture: National Archives of Australia

Climate 'agnostic' Howard listened to the science before Bush, 9/11 changed it all

Sarah Basford Canales

Renaming Aspen Island is Morrison's greatest achievement

Renaming Aspen Island is Morrison's greatest achievement

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Have Albo and the ALP lost their way?

Have Albo and the ALP lost their way?

The Canberra Times
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The threat of becoming homeless is now a reality for many working families renting in Canberra. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONRenters' rights are human rights

Adam Hughes Henry
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The fatal Monaro Highway crash on December 30. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERMan charged with manslaughter after fatal crash refused bail

Police are investigating the cause of a fire at the entrance to Old Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERFourth person charged after Old Parliament House fire

A white van is towed away after a crash on the Monaro Highway south of Canberra. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERDriver charged with manslaughter extradited to NSW after head-on collision

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Queanbeyan is the place to be Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Queanbeyan family fun day out

Explore the arboretum with drop-in orienteering activities.

School holiday fun at the arboretum

There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

Queanbeyan is the place to be Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Queanbeyan family fun day out

Summernats returns this weekend. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin
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Summernats attendance has been capped at 20,000 people per day for 2022. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Summernats campers told to pack up and leave if COVID symptoms develop

Peter Brewer
2hrs ago

Former Hockeyroo Katrina Powell has her three-year vision set out for the Australian side as she prepares for a permanent stint at the helm as coach. Picture: Getty

Powell outlines Hockeyroos vision in build-up to Paris 2024

Laura Peel is chasing Olympic Games history in Beijing. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERQuad goals: ACT star Peel eyes aerial skiing history in Beijing

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley is in isolation after a positive COVID-19 test result.

CA's Hockley isolates after catching virus

World No.1 Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title after gaining a medical exemption.

Novak Djokovic to play in Australian Open

Vanessa Low. Picture: Karleen Minney

Low announces familiar Canberra face as her new coach

Isobel Cootes

Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic celebrates his brilliant goal in the thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool.

Chelsea-Liverpool draw leaves City winners

Blake Ferguson's new career in Japan club rugby is in doubt due to suspected drug possession.

Ex-NRL star Ferguson arrested in Japan

Australia selectors are yet to decide if Mitchell Swepson will make his Test debut in Sydney.

SCG pitch must decide Swepson call: Lyon

Rob Forsaith

Haitian authorities say members of a mercenary group assassinated President Jovenel Moise in July.

Suspect charged over Haiti assassination

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Haitian authorities say members of a mercenary group assassinated President Jovenel Moise in July.

Suspect charged over Haiti assassination

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Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for calm amid protests at high energy prices.

Kazakhstan high energy prices spark demos

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Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for calm amid protests at high energy prices.

Kazakhstan high energy prices spark demos

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have tested positive as COVID-19 infections rise in Sweden.

Daily cases hit high in Sweden, Greece, US

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have tested positive as COVID-19 infections rise in Sweden.

Daily cases hit high in Sweden, Greece, US

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There's an estimated 50 million kangaroos in Australia. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENShould we eat our national animal?

There's an estimated 50 million kangaroos in Australia. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENShould we eat our national animal?

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

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

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

Kyndryl on a mission to put purpose at the heart of business

Kyndryl on a mission to put purpose at the heart of business

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Time to celebrate: The Italian Place in Braddon is one of the city businesses you'll find behind a door on the advent calendar.

Advent calendar countdown celebrates festive season in the city

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

NO SALESMAN NEEDED: Driva is a revolutionary new platform which allows car buyers to see the best personalised loan rates, based on their credit score, and gain pre-approval from more than 30 lenders.

Aussie entrepreneurs putting car buyers back in the Driva's seat

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Time to get festive in the city!

Time to get festive in the city!

BETTER TOGETHER: Stronger online fitness communities were a happy by-product of exercising in iso - and experts predict we'll stay plugged in to these networks in 2022. Picture: Shutterstock.

WELLNESSNew year, new you: wellness trends to watch in 2022

Amy Cooper
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You need much more than good intentions to make major changes in life. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICESetting up that financial New Year's resolution to succeed

Noel Whittaker

Orright you spunkrats, here's where all our Aussie summertime language came from

Orright you spunkrats, here's where all our Aussie summertime language came from

Howard Manns, Kate Burridge

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

For the first time in the pandemic, a mask mandate was introduced in Canberra last June. Picture: Karleen Minney

Year in pictures: June

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Nick, Amanda, Savannah, and Jett Bogar of Isaacs.

PHOTOSOff to the races

Keegan Carroll
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Pest controller David Wolstencroft baits a home infested with mice. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The year in pictures: May

Charlie, Tim and Mal Hufton, with sheep breeding consultant Jason Southwell, and their Bundilla-blood maiden ewes.

Lifting ewe production pays at Harden

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Charlie, Tim and Mal Hufton, with sheep breeding consultant Jason Southwell, and their Bundilla-blood maiden ewes.

Lifting ewe production pays at Harden

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Accountable Agriculture Australia's Craig Carter was among the producers involved with the Upper Mooki Rehydration Project. Photo: Supplied

Industry leader's chance to reflect on regen-ag's progress

Accountable Agriculture Australia's Craig Carter was among the producers involved with the Upper Mooki Rehydration Project. Photo: Supplied

Industry leader's chance to reflect on regen-ag's progress

Coolmore Studs stalwart chestnut stallion Choisir recently deceased, seen when feeling frisky on parade at Jerrys Plains five years ago. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Hope horses will bring some joy

Coolmore Studs stalwart chestnut stallion Choisir recently deceased, seen when feeling frisky on parade at Jerrys Plains five years ago. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Hope horses will bring some joy