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An artist's impression of the Australian War Memorial redevelopment. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERWar memorial volunteers told they could lose roles if they speak on expansion

Elliot Williams

'We must remain vigilant': Canberrans warned against complacency as no new cases recorded

'We must remain vigilant': No new COVID-19 cases in Canberra

Kathryn Lewis

Former weightlifter Stanley Hambesis outside the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBER'You ruined my marriage': Former weightlifter sentenced for 'out of character' attack

Blake Foden

Services are concerned asylum seekers find themselves between a rock and a hard place during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Dire concerns about visaholders, refugees during COVID-19

Katie Burgess

Bilal Badr-Eddeen Omari, who will be sentenced for importing MDMA and trafficking cocaine in November. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'Not good boys': Drug trafficker's mum says 'bad' cousins influenced son

Cassandra Morgan

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SUBSCRIBERHundreds of Health Department jobs axed prior to COVID-19 crisis

Doug Dingwall

Olympian Chantelle Newbery has failed to show up in court to face drug and driving charges.

Champion Olympic diver faces extra charge in court

Cheryl Goodenough

A new Productivity Commission report shows young people have found it difficult to enter the workforce in line with their level of education. Picture: Shutterstock

Young people finding it almost impossible to climb the job ladder

Elliot Williams

OPINIONThe office beckons as working from home loses some of its gloss

Canberra job losses spike after COVID-19 resurgence

'SAS of the medical world' to help staff privately-run aged care facilities

SUBSCRIBER'Upper-level supplier' pleads guilty to heroin trafficking

An artist's impression of the Australian War Memorial redevelopment. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERWar memorial volunteers told they could lose roles if they speak on expansion

New signing Corey Harawira-Naera training with the Canberra Raiders on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERHuge boost for Raiders with key duo poised to return

Grazier Steve Angus, pictured with farmer Tom Allen, gave evidence to the ACT Legislative Assembly's inquiry into response to the summer bushfires on Tuesday. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'Kick in the guts': Farmers want acknowledgment of Orroral Valley fire damage

Not the Bunnings lady. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERCan a shop refuse to serve people not wearing masks?

Head chef and co-owner Daniel Mark.

REVIEWLanterne radiant with new vibe

It's either a 40-minute drive or ten-minute ferry ride from Myola (top-centre) to Huskisson. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

SUBSCRIBERThe ultimate family cycle trip

Business anger at constant border closure tweaks

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WHO says coronavirus 'likes all weather'

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COVID clinics pop-up amid outbreak fears

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Administrator warns of big hit to traders as JobKeeper payments become reduced

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US hails Aussies for not 'bowing' to China

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Battle to contain virus in Vic aged care

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A new Productivity Commission report shows young people have found it difficult to enter the workforce in line with their level of education. Picture: Shutterstock

Young people finding it almost impossible to climb the job ladder

Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERHundreds of Health Department jobs axed prior to COVID-19 crisis

Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds have arrived in the US for talks.

Payne, Reynolds land in US for AUSMIN

Universities have told senators plummeting revenue and lack of access to JobKeeper has cost jobs.

JobKeeper could have saved university jobs

The security guard felt the facial recognition technology was 'overreach'. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERSecurity guard at government building wins fight against boss over facial recognition technology

Sally Whyte

Labor is confident the federal parliament will be able tp sit in late August in a COVID-safe way.

Labor confident of parliament in August

Paul Osborne

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, where the ACT detains young people convicted of crimes. Photo by Karleen Minney

Decision delayed on raising criminal age of responsibility as ACT refuses to take stance

Sally Whyte

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman has succeeded in his push to reform national defamation laws.

Overhaul for Australia's defamation laws

Paul Osborne and Dominica Sanda

Herbie. Picture: Tony Nagy

OPINIONThe cat and the pandemic: Musings from the grey zone

Tony Nagy

So, which regulations does Frydenberg think we can do without?

So, which regulations does Frydenberg think we can do without?

Letters to the editor

Coronavirus compliance is a challenge

Coronavirus compliance is a challenge

The Canberra Times

Former weightlifter Stanley Hambesis, 60, leaving the ACT courts on Monday. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBER'Steroid Stan' admits to 'vicious' attack on ex-friend

Saad Harmouche had nearly 64 times the traffickable quantity of cocaine at his Chisholm home. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERDrug trafficker jailed as judge finds explanation 'defies credulity'

Brett Hartley-Kennett, 27, was refused bail in the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Man, 27, refused bail over child abuse material charges

The Bags To Go store in Fyshwick remains open, while the company has gone into voluntary administration. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Administrator warns of big hit to traders as JobKeeper payments become reduced

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Queues at the Woden Centrelink. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra job losses spike after COVID-19 resurgence

Victoria is halfway through a second six week lockdown due to coronavirus. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERWhy are Victorian case numbers still rising halfway through lockdown?

The impact of the bushfires at Malua Bay. Ecologists say the coronavirus pandemic has hampered efforts to monitor how species are recovering after the fires. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCOVID-19 hurting threatened species recovery efforts post-bushfires

When emotion, mortality and COVID mix

DIGESTWhen emotion, mortality and COVID mix

Janine Graham

Services are concerned asylum seekers find themselves between a rock and a hard place during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Dire concerns about visaholders, refugees during COVID-19

Katie Burgess

'We must remain vigilant': Canberrans warned against complacency as no new cases recorded

'We must remain vigilant': No new COVID-19 cases in Canberra

Kathryn Lewis

Six deaths more COVID-19 deaths in Victoria

Six deaths more COVID-19 deaths in Victoria

Sophie Boyd
Janet Howie

Lisa Richards releases Dominoes, an original preview single of her upcoming album I got a Story, this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

Amelia Bidgood will be on the TV show Adventure All Stars to raise money for Headspace. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Amelia's head in right space for charity-inspired TV travel show

Amy Martin

Thredbo's general manager Stuart Diver reflects on the challenging ski season so far. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'A season like no other': the tricky business of running a ski resort during a pandemic

Peter Brewer

Lisa Richards releases Dominoes, an original preview single of her upcoming album I got a Story, this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do this weekend

Head chef and co-owner Daniel Mark.

REVIEWLanterne radiant with new vibe

Kirsten Lawson

Beer and cheese with smoked bacon soup. Picture: Bill Bettencourt

Simple soups from around the world

Karen Hardy

Taniela Tupou is go head to head with Scott Sio on Saturday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERTongan Thor awaits rampaging Brumbies

Canberra Raiders wear beanies and skins at training. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERBeanies and skins: Raiders rug up for Cowboys clash

Ben Cummins hasn't refereed a game involving the Canberra Raiders since the grand final last year. Picture: NRL Images

SUBSCRIBERLook who's back: 'Six again' GF ref makes Raiders comeback

New signing Corey Harawira-Naera training with the Canberra Raiders on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERHuge boost for Raiders with key duo poised to return

Matthew Millar is hoping he can contest the Australian Open early next year. Picture: Andy Zakeli

SUBSCRIBERMillar backs decision to postpone Open

Lucie Bertoldo

David Warner is prepared for the foreign preparations that await Australia's Test players this year.

Aust to adapt if no red-ball prep: Warner

Rob Forsaith

Graham Annesley says the NRL is considering 'skeletal tracking' technology to assist in officiating.

NRL looking to upgrade bunker technology

Darren Walton

Alastair Clarkson has denied disrespecting umpires as the AFL prepares to caution the Hawks coach.

AFL cautions coaches over umpire criticism

Oliver Caffrey

Thredbo's general manager Stuart Diver reflects on the challenging ski season so far. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'A season like no other': the tricky business of running a ski resort during a pandemic

Peter Brewer

Visitors looking over the Kakadu landscape with an Aboriginal guide from Kakadu Cultural Tours at Cannon Hill. Picture: Supplied

The 10 best Indigenous experiences tourism has to offer

Craig Tansley

A float-in cinema just adds to the list of water-based activities that could be on the cards this spring. Picture: Supplied

Forget the drive in - now it's the float in

Explore Travel

This is something you need to do every winter... but many don't

This is something you need to do every winter... but many don't

Community hub: The Knox owner Daniel Conroy was determined to keep his staff employed and support his community. Photo: Rohan Thomson

Local businesses and their communities unite during most challenging of times

The water for Woodlands is sourced from two, high-flow bores with the water moved around the property through a new system of 110mm to 63mm pipes to six Kingspan Rhino RT-365 water tanks.

Water security concerns alleviated on Woodland Station

The living is easy at Elody in Canberra's desirable new suburb of Denman Prospect

The living is easy at Elody in Canberra's desirable new suburb of Denman Prospect

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

Emma Brown

A dramatic waterspout installation introduces visitors to the exhibition. Photos supplied. National Museum of Australia (Jason McCarthy).

Endeavour Voyage: The untold stories of Cook and the First Australians

BREAKING POINT: Macfab Engineering corporate secretary Michelle Clarke says her business is reeling from revised NSW border permit conditions released on Monday. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Business anger at constant border closure tweaks

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Pop up testing clinics have been set up in Sydney following a series of coronavirus clusters.

COVID clinics pop-up amid outbreak fears

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Hospital staff and army medics are being sent into Victoria's aged care facilities.

Battle to contain virus in Vic aged care

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SA has tightened border restrictions for residents returning from Victoria and essential workers.

SA imposes tighter Vic border controls

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First-term MP Stephen Patterson will be sworn in as South Australia's trade and investment minister.

Rookie MPs rise in SA cabinet reshuffle

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The federal government is sending millions of masks and face shields to Victorian aged care homes.

More supplies sent to virus-hit aged homes

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Lord mayors are calling for a national housing strategy to fight homelessness in capital cities.

Waive debts, fund services: capital mayors

Finbar O'Mallon
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Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure will face court over the ride malfunction which killed four people.

Dreamworld faces court over tourist deaths

Robyn Wuth
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A World Health Organisation expert says the COVID-19 pandemic is "one big wave" and not seasonal.

WHO says coronavirus 'likes all weather'

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A World Health Organisation expert says the COVID-19 pandemic is "one big wave" and not seasonal.

WHO says coronavirus 'likes all weather'

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"We stand with our Australian friends," Mike Pompeo has told his visitors from Canberra.

US hails Aussies for not 'bowing' to China

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"We stand with our Australian friends," Mike Pompeo has told his visitors from Canberra.

US hails Aussies for not 'bowing' to China

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Najib Razak says he will appeal against a Malaysian court verdict over corruption charges.

Ex-Malaysian PM to appeal guilty verdict

Najib Razak says he will appeal against a Malaysian court verdict over corruption charges.

Ex-Malaysian PM to appeal guilty verdict

Lisa Richards releases Dominoes, an original preview single of her upcoming album I got a Story, this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

THERE YOU GO: Turns out cassettes are still being sold, and in high numbers. Photo: Shutterstock

Technology might progress, but you can't beat nostalgia

Mathew Dickerson

A briefcase cake has helped New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern celebrate her 40th birthday.

Briefcase cake for Ardern's 40th birthday

Ben McKay

Qantas flight attendant Sara Armbrecht at the Qantas Founders Museum holding two dolls dressed in her minature Qantas uniforms: a Pucci unform worn 1974 to 1985 (left) and the current uniform designed by Martin Grant.

Flights of fashion: Doll collection celebrates century of Qantas uniforms

Geraldine Cardozo

Reforms for NSW retirement villages.

Retirement village reforms welcomed

Eileen Wood

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

Debbie Whelan and Shaye Wright from Ulladulla

Just keep walkin'

Elesa Kurtz

July 30, 1986: Chef Owain Price and wife Carmen at Honeydew wholemeal restaurant, Civic.

Are you being served?

Picture by reader @cracefulphotography

Instagrammers of Canberra

At her first and only outing in 2020, Venturon Clementine 11 was the supreme exhibit of the 2020 Wagin Woolorama. Photo: supplied

Venturon embryos raise awareness of Black Dog Ride

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At her first and only outing in 2020, Venturon Clementine 11 was the supreme exhibit of the 2020 Wagin Woolorama. Photo: supplied

Venturon embryos raise awareness of Black Dog Ride

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All eyes are on the northern hemisphere harvest progress, grain stock levels and sales to determine where prices might go in Australia.

Northern Hemisphere harvest estimates start to level

All eyes are on the northern hemisphere harvest progress, grain stock levels and sales to determine where prices might go in Australia.

Northern Hemisphere harvest estimates start to level

RISKY BUSINESS: Rescuers on site in a stormwater channel working to save a young, female eastern grey kangaroo. Photo: LUCY HOY

What's that Skip? You're stuck in a stormwater channel?

RISKY BUSINESS: Rescuers on site in a stormwater channel working to save a young, female eastern grey kangaroo. Photo: LUCY HOY

What's that Skip? You're stuck in a stormwater channel?