The Canberra Times
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
Inside the awards that named Canberra's best burger, cocktails and steak
Some of the winners. File picture
Amy Martin • 1hr ago
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'Bringing it to them': Online parliament program not a threat to Canberra school trips: expert
Interstate school children visiting Old Parliament House last month. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Megan Doherty • 1hr ago
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Australia's oldest man has died at 110
Therese Murray • 2hrs ago
Frank Mawer, Australia's oldest man, on his 109th birthday on August 15, 2021. Picture supplied
Canberra's public transport mask rule not changing ... just yet
Jasper Lindell • 45m ago
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Face masks must still be worn by passengers on board public transport in the ACT. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Queen was inspiration who reminded us of hope, even in the darkest times
Vicki Treadell • 25m ago
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Large crowds gathered to farewell Queen Elizabeth II. Picture Getty Images
Photos
$2.9 million Bruce home breaks suburb record
Brittney Levinson
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The sprawling Bruce home features an indoor, heated swimming pool. Picture supplied
Mark Dreyfus declares he has 'at all times' complied with ministerial code of conduct
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Picture by Karleen Minney
Karen Barlow • 45m ago
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NSW pulls trigger on double demerits, no plan in ACT
Peter Brewer • 2hrs ago
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A police officer checking speed. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Review
The Barton restaurant offering a mid-week culinary escape
Prawn and scallop toast with squid ink. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Amy Martin
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Allhomes
Curtin home sets new suburb record with $3 million-plus sale
Jessica Taulaga • 58m ago
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This is the first time the suburb has recorded a sale above the $3 million mark.
Urban infill offers significantly cheaper way to create new dwellings
Jasper Lindell • 1hr ago
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Greenfield suburbs, like Whitlam, cost significantly more than urban infill sites on a per dwelling basis. PIcture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Canberra Liberals accuse Pocock of 'politicising' ACT public school
Sarah Lansdown
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Senator David Pocock held a town hall event at Lanyon High School on Sunday. Picture supplied
'Rose-coloured glasses': Payne bristles at MP alcohol warning
Senator Marise Payne says MPs are 'focused on their jobs', taking issue at 'aspersions' about use of alcohol in Parliament House. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Harley Dennett
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'Get the f---ing baby': Laughing group killed kangaroos with car, hammer
Blake Foden
Peter McMinn outside Queanbeyan Local Court on Monday. Picture by Blake Foden
Alleged stolen vehicle found on other side of state
The All-Terrain Vehicle allegedly stolen from a rural property in Captains Flat in May. Picture by NSW Police
Soofia Tariq
'Cooking up' on public land and exploiting loopholes in the law
Peter Brewer
Police say protesters are illegally camping at Black Mountain reserve. Picture screenshot.
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'Who is this?' Channel 9 presenters unable to recognise British PM at Queen's funeral
Dominic McGrath, Pa
Nine News initially failed to recognise UK PM Liz Truss as she arrived at Westminster Abbey. (AP PHOTO)
'Extreme violence': Footballer jailed after turning man into 'punching bag'
Blake Foden
Queanbeyan Local Court, where Simione Latu was sentenced. Picture by Jamila Toderas
'Significant player': Man accused of controlling drug syndicate from afar surrenders to police
A surveillance image that allegedly shows Matthew Lawrie meeting with people in relation to a failed attempt to procure $360,000 worth of cocaine. Picture supplied
Blake Foden
New gift store, restaurant open at Canberra Airport
Miriam Webber
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Merchant Canberra stocks locally sourced gifts. Picture Supplied
Push for ACT government to do away with long-term secrecy provisions
The opposition will introduce a bill this week to the Legislative Assembly that would, if passed, establish a proactive release scheme for ACT cabinet material. Picture by James Croucher
Jasper Lindell
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French relations 'revival' to be built on China tensions, trade challenges
Sarah Basford Canales
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France's Minister for Foreign Trade Olivier Becht speaks in Australia. Picture by Karleen Minney
Time is running out to sign the Queen's condolence book
Megan Doherty
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Xanthe Catchpole, of Wanniassa, with her contribution to the condolence book at Government House. Picture supplied

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The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
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Tears at mum's raw and powerful presentation
Laura Rumbel • 15m ago
Michelle Davis with pictures of her two sons killed in a tragic road accident. File picture.
Stretched RFS couldn't probe all bushfires
Stephanie Gardiner • 18m ago
An officer who sought an investigation near Bells Line of Road found later the location had changed. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Republic dims as Queen's light shines
Phoebe Loomes, Dominic Giannini and Paul Osborne • 30m ago
People watched a livestream of the Queen's state funeral at St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

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Federal Politics
Abbott reappointed to war memorial board
Tony Abbott has had his three-year term on the board of the Australian War Memorial extended as its controversial redevelopment begins to take shape. Picture by Rohan Thomson
Harley Dennett
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Opinion
Defeat of the Voice would be a body blow for achieving a republic
Michelle Grattan
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Performers and MPs outside Parliament House after a welcome to country ceremony in Canberra. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Nuclear-powered submarines bring significant risks. We need to rethink
Trevor Findlay, Marianne Hanson, Tanya Ogilvie-White, Maria Rost Rublee, Jingdong Yuan, Benjamin Zala
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Defence Minister Richard Marles. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Double rate hike on table despite higher unemployment
Gerard Cockburn
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Australia's Employment Minister Tony Burke. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Solution isn't interest rates': RBA calls for house price slowdown
Gerard Cockburn
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Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe. Picture Getty
Public Service
Submarines could split into its own agency: expert
The fast-attack submarine USS Asheville alongside the USS Blue Ridge during training in the Philippine Sea. Picture by US Department of Defense
Harley Dennett
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'That will kill me': ATO move throws Civic businesses into uncertainty
Doug Dingwall
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An artist's impression of the ATO's new office building in Barton. Picture supplied
Opinion
How do we thank some of our most vital workers? By making them Canberra's working poor
Zach Smith
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The Andrew Barr-led ACT government has been urged to deliver wage rises to its lowest paid public servants. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
National
Australia's oldest man has died at 110
Frank Mawer, Australia's oldest man, on his 109th birthday on August 15, 2021. Picture supplied
Therese Murray • 2hrs ago
Passengers irate after Qantas cuts vegetarian options on some flights
Rosie Bensley • 45m ago
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File image by Elesa Kurtz
30 special moments from the Queen's funeral
Kim Chappell
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Flowers on the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service in St George's Chapel. Picture by Aaron Chown/PA Wire
Pilot dies in Qld crop-dusting plane crash
Robyn Wuth
The pilot's crop-dusting aircraft crashed near the town of Canaga, on Queensland's Darling Downs. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Burger lovers delight: US giant Wendy's looks to turn on the grill in Australia
Nadine Morton
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At least 10 Wendy's stories will open across Australia as the US retailer calls for franchisees. Picture by DC Strategy
Comment
Trumpets and feathered hats can't hide the cracks
Opinion
John Hanscombe • 45m ago
Opinion
As emissions targets ramp up, one mineral is becoming the new oil
Michael Huggins
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Copper is a key mineral for electric cars. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
We would be better off without a governor-general
Crispin Hull
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Governor-General David Hurley. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Democracy owes much to monarchy
The Canberra Times
Much tighter controls on e-scooter use are needed in the ACT
Letters to the Editor
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Court and Crime
ACT court 'frequently frustrated' by lack of interpreters
Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Soofia Tariq
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'Not isolated': Dixon Advisory fined $7.2m for best interest breaches
Toby Vue
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Dixon Advisory has been penalised $7.2m by the Federal Court. Picture Shutterstock
13-year-old allegedly forced victim to strip and walk around Canberra Centre
Olivia Ireland
The 13-year-old boy appeared at the ACT Children's Court on Saturday. Picture: Karleen Minney
Former public servant's 'chilling' reason for child sex offending
Olivia Ireland
Ayush Bajracharya leaves court after a sentence hearing on Friday. Picture by Blake Foden
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Strip club patron acquitted of all charges after stabbing 'angry bull'
Toby Vue
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Joshua Sammuel Collins has been acquitted of all charges, including five alternatives, after he inflicted wounds on two other men at Wunderlust Gentleman's Club in July 2021. Picture by Toby Vue
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Tuff Nutterz is back in Canberra for the holidays
The amazing inflatable course is set up in the National Triangle, across the road from Treasury and Questacon. Picture supplied
Megan Doherty
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School holiday films at the National Film and Sound Archive
The 2006 animated film Flushed Away featuring the voice of Hugh Jackman is in the program. Picture supplied
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Want to see the CIT crime scene house?
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Award-winning author Drew Rooke will be in conversation about his new book. Picture supplied
Inside the awards that named Canberra's best burger, cocktails and steak
Amy Martin • 1hr ago
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Some of the winners. File picture
50 years of Australian life in focus in National Library's new exhibition
Amy Martin
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Photographer Dave Tacon's work features in the National Library of Australia's new exhibition, Viewfinder. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Mud Dept. offers range of local ceramics
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Mud Dept. has started an online store. Picture supplied
Sport
Papalii determined to make up for lost time at World Cup
Raiders prop Josh Papalii is determined to make amends for a disappointing 2017 World Cup with Samoa. Picture Getty Images
Cameron Mee
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'When Bernie calls, you answer': Larkham lures O'Donnell to ACT
Ben O'Donnell is keen to learn under Stephen Larkham at the Brumbies. Picture by Karleen Minney
Cameron Mee
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Wallabies vow immediate turnaround
Cameron Mee
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Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa is leading the Wallabies forward. Picture Getty Images
Jackson had to work on 'wrinkles' for Opals comeback
Melanie Dinjaski
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Lauren Jackson is back for the Opals. Picture by Getty Images
ACT in mix to host Australian high-performance hockey programs
St Patrick's celebrated a win in Saturday's Hockey ACT grand final. Picture by James Croucher
Cameron Mee
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Photos
McQueen determined to savour victory as West Belconnen sinks Blues
Cameron Mee
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West Belconnen celebrate Sunday's Canberra Raiders Cup grand final victory. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Photos
No fairytale finale, but 'proud' legend Campese retires a champion
Cameron Mee
Terry Campese was chaired from the field after his final game. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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$2.9 million Bruce home breaks suburb record
Brittney Levinson
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The sprawling Bruce home features an indoor, heated swimming pool. Picture supplied
Investment firm buys new Tax Office headquarters in Barton
Brittney Levinson
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An artist's impression of the new ATO headquarters to be built in Barton. Picture supplied
World
Ukraine strengthens hold on retaken lands
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian forces "are clearly in a panic". (EPA PHOTO)
By Tom Balmforth • 1hr ago
British PM returns to business of politics
Elizabeth Piper • 2hrs ago
Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss will attend the annual UN gathering of world leaders in New York. (AP PHOTO)
Royals continue official mourning period
Tony Jones
Official royal engagements are on hold and flags at royal residences remain at half-mast. (AP PHOTO)
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From left to right, McGrath Foundation Ambassador and Director, Tracy Bevan, Narrabri's Dr Karen Kirkby and Bella Armstrong. Picture supplied
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A shining light through tough times
Emma Brown
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Breast cancer patient Emily Quinlan with her McGrath Breast Care Nurse Joylene Fletcher. Picture supplied
Train it through the heart of Australia to the top end
Emma Brown
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Happy kitty: How a self-cleaning litter box can improve life for you and your cat
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Our beloved cats bring many joys to our lives but the chore of keeping the litter tray clean probably isn't top of the list. Picture Shutterstock
Innovation with the cloud helps governments drive sustained progress
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Enabled by cloud technology, digitised government agencies have become better equipped to offer citizen and healthcare services, and support disaster response. Picture supplied.
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Game-changer for students in need
The Smith Family has teamed up with the Department for Education to improve the way education support is provided. Picture supplied.
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Pension rise but finance woes continue
The September 20 pension rise still leaves many pensioners struggling to manage rampant inflation. Picture Daria Nipot/Shutterstock
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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.
Persistence the key to Sue's diagnosis
Rowan Cowley
FIGHTING SPIRIT: When Sue McConaghey was diagnosed with amyloidosis - a form of blood cancer, she knew she was in for the battle of her life. Luckily she is made of tough stuff.
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'World's greatest party' a chance to just have some fun
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