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Snow flurries at Tidbinbilla on Saturday, many heading towards Canberras southern suburbs. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

Morning snow dusts region's peaks with cold weekend forecast

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Karen Schlage lost two babies to miscarriage. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Gaps in our hearts': how one family's heartache led to permanent change

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Michael Clark, wearing a hat emblazoned with an acronym that means "Nomads forever, forever Nomads". Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERBikie boss 'as dangerous with a mobile phone as minions with a gun'

Blake Foden

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERBarr promises 'very ambitious' stimulus package worth more than $1bn

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Canberrans Ross and Helen Muir return from the Victorian border after six days stranded. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ANALYSISCommonwealth under pressure on border closures but states hold all the cards

Katie Burgess

Canberra's property market had been the best performing during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERChance of delayed downturn for Canberra property market

Lucy Bladen

Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERMaster plan 'failure' behind long SPIRE delays: inquiry

Daniella White

WHO experts say they expect the global coronavirus pandemic to last less than two years.

WHO hopes virus can be over in two years

Stephanie Nebehay and Michael Shields

Vic cases drop, authorities still cautious

Mother and two children taken to hospital after house fire

NSW government commits $27 million to Dunns Creek Road

Asthma sufferer told to take COVID-19 test after coughing and sneezing at work

Snow flurries at Tidbinbilla on Saturday, many heading towards Canberras southern suburbs. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

Morning snow dusts region's peaks with cold weekend forecast

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K7 Adventures' instructor Acacia Rose teaching Jimmy Luo, Kitty Li, Yicong Hong and Xiao Ma to cross-country ski. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Wild backcountry of our ski fields is an amazing place, but it can also be an optical illusion

Capital Brewing's Laurence Kain, with Landtasia's Simone Dilkara.

Now cows get to enjoy Capital Brewing too

Capital Airport Group managing director Stephen Byron. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAn eerie quiet in Canberra's airport ghost town

Virtually nothing Australians have been told about the gas industry is true. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia is about to get ripped off by the gas industry, and it's not the first time

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US's Golden State Killer jailed for life

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US claims right to demand Iran sanctions

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Qld youth detention virus cluster up to 7

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NT Labor 'no deals' promise on polling day

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It was a lot scarier when he was emerging from the mist. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONCommemorate black and women leaders, not Black Jack

Canberrans Ross and Helen Muir return from the Victorian border after six days stranded. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ANALYSISCommonwealth under pressure on border closures but states hold all the cards

National Archives chief information officer Yaso Arumugam (left) and director-general David Fricker. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'It will take longer than my lifetime': National Archives to be digitised

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) with acting chief health officer Paul Kelly. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONScott Morrison hypes vaccine hopes, but there is a long road ahead

Australian airports are losing $300 million per month due to border closures. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

States could be asked to 'share the load' on domestic border closures

Katie Burgess

The PM says circumstances have changed since promising at the election to deliver the super rise.

Morrison reconsiders superannuation rise

Paul Osborne

Managing director Stephen Byron sits at an empty baggage reclaim area as Canberra Airport nears its closure. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Call for national framework on border closures amid looming 'nine-month shutdown'

Steve Evans
Katie Burgess

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said states needed to do more of the fiscal heavy lifting. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDStates asked for $40 billion investment as net debt set to hit $800 billion

Katie Burgess

PM's options on the borders are limited

PM's options on the borders are limited

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Jon Stanhope should stand for election as an independent

Jon Stanhope should stand for election as an independent

Letters to the Editor

Ups and downs of lockdown longing

OPINIONUps and downs of lockdown longing

Ian Warden

Michael Clark, wearing a hat emblazoned with an acronym that means "Nomads forever, forever Nomads". Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERBikie boss 'as dangerous with a mobile phone as minions with a gun'

A man has been jailed for spitting at a police officer under new front-line worker assault laws. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERCOVID-19 earns cop spitter extra jail time

Adam Jabal, left, and Youssef Jabal, right, leave the ACT Magistrates Court in 2017 with lawyer Kamy Saeedi.

SUBSCRIBERCanberra builder avoids jail for role in drug trafficking

Capital Brewing's Laurence Kain, with Landtasia's Simone Dilkara.

Now cows get to enjoy Capital Brewing too

Tyson Whelan

Melinda Schawel, Crown II (black), in Unravelling at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

Scratching beneath the surface

Sasha Grishin

Anne Baxter and Bette Davis in All About Eve. Picture: Supplied

Sun sets on two enduring classics

Ron Cerabona

Capital Brewing's Laurence Kain, with Landtasia's Simone Dilkara.

Now cows get to enjoy Capital Brewing too

Simon Croker, left and Conor Leach in Sequin in a Blue Room (2019). Picture: Supplied

Queer story of romantic obsession

Cris Kennedy

Mohsen (voiced by Swann Arlaud), centre, in The Swallows of Kabul. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSad tale told with a light touch

Jane Freebury

Canberrans Ross and Helen Muir return from the Victorian border after six days stranded. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ANALYSISCommonwealth under pressure on border closures but states hold all the cards

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERBarr promises 'very ambitious' stimulus package worth more than $1bn

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a vaccine deal. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERWeek of rising hope and border battles in COVID-19 fight

Australian airports are losing $300 million per month due to border closures. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

States could be asked to 'share the load' on domestic border closures

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said states needed to do more of the fiscal heavy lifting. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDStates asked for $40 billion investment as net debt set to hit $800 billion

Katie Burgess

Remember weekend vibes? They were a thing once.

DIGESTYes, you made it to another Friday

Janine Graham

Parliament will resume on August 24. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Mask wearing encouraged at Parliament House

Julia Kanapathippillai

The drive-in COVID-19 testing site at Kambah will be closed on Friday and Saturday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

No new COVID-19 cases in ACT for six weeks

Kathryn Lewis

Brumbies young guns Ryan Lonergan and Bayley Kuenzle are bracing for their biggest test this week. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'It's what we love': Rising Brumbies duo relish Tah week hype

Gungahlin Enclosed has stood up to some shocking weather this season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

SUBSCRIBERLocal league off as wet weather claims another victim

Raiders prop Dunamis Lui will play his 150th NRL game this weekend. Picture: NRL Images

SUBSCRIBERMilestone Man is Mister Reliable in the kitchen and on the field

The Raiders will go it alone rather than forming an affiliation with a NSW Cup next season. Picture: NRL Imagery

Raiders set to go it alone instead of NSW Cup alliance

Nicholls Enclosed Oval is out of action. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'You don't want broken limbs': Eagles hunt for a new nest

Caden Helmers

James O'Connor was one of the architects of the Reds' 57-5 hammering of the Western Force on Friday.

Reds crush Force to top Super table

Justin Chadwick

Reports say Lionel Messi wants to leave Barcelona despite meeting with new coach Ronald Koeman.

Messi contemplates Barca exit: reports

Shenandoah bolted in at Thoroughbred Park on Friday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERDryden at the double in wet

James Buckley

The jumping crocs of the Adelaide River. The perfect day trip when in Darwin. Picture: Supplied

Deals of the week: From tropical North Queensland to a taste of Tuscany in Ewingsdale, NSW

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You will have to wait for your Tasmanian adventure as borders remain closed. Picture: Tourism Tasmanian and Jason Charles Hill

Latest travel restrictions: check before you book

Explore Travel

Managing director Stephen Byron sits at an empty baggage reclaim area as Canberra Airport nears its closure. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Call for national framework on border closures amid looming 'nine-month shutdown'

Steve Evans
Katie Burgess

Feeling out of control? Get back into the driver's seat for a healthier you

Feeling out of control? Get back into the driver's seat for a healthier you

Spring clean your life and finances

Spring clean your life and finances

A world of opportunity awaits at ACU Open Day

A world of opportunity awaits at ACU Open Day

Does Australia need a unified front door to government services?

Does Australia need a unified front door to government services?

Get out of town (virtually) with this innovative approach to travel

Get out of town (virtually) with this innovative approach to travel

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Brodburger's Sascha Brodbeck and Joelle Bou-Jaoude. Photo: Rohan Thomson.

Buying from local businesses can help power up the Canberra economy

Career guide: how to become a buyers agent

Career guide: how to become a buyers agent

Pressure is mounting on the Queensland government to relax the state's hard border closure.

Qld youth detention virus cluster up to 7

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NT Premier Michael Gunner (R) faces a new election rival in Territory Alliance led by Terry Mills.

NT Labor 'no deals' promise on polling day

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Canberrans Ross and Helen Muir return from the Victorian border after six days stranded. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ANALYSISCommonwealth under pressure on border closures but states hold all the cards

Brett Sutton says community transmission has decreased, but aged care outbreaks are a challenge.

Vic cases drop, authorities still cautious

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised Gladys Berejiklian's handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

NSW gets upper hand over coronavirus cases

Tiffanie Turnbull

The PM says circumstances have changed since promising at the election to deliver the super rise.

Morrison reconsiders superannuation rise

Paul Osborne

The federal government has upped the pressure on states to open their borders.

Medical experts to define virus 'hotspot'

Rebecca Gredley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a vaccine deal. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERWeek of rising hope and border battles in COVID-19 fight

Julia Kanapathippillai

Hundreds of wildfires in California have caused six deaths, and burnt out 500 homes.

Wildfires advance on Californian city

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Hundreds of wildfires in California have caused six deaths, and burnt out 500 homes.

Wildfires advance on Californian city

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The US insists it has the legal right to demand sanctions on Iran, despite dumping a global pact.

US claims right to demand Iran sanctions

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The US insists it has the legal right to demand sanctions on Iran, despite dumping a global pact.

US claims right to demand Iran sanctions

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Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr has been jailed for life for his crimes.

US's Golden State Killer jailed for life

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Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr has been jailed for life for his crimes.

US's Golden State Killer jailed for life

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ALL SMILES: Port Kembla celebrates the end of the war, by dancing through the streets. Picture from the collections of the Wollongong City Libraries and the Illawarra Historical Society.

Why wouldn't you dance in the streets?

Ben Langford

Drive-by procession pays tribute on VP anniversary

Drive-by procession pays tribute on VP anniversary

Sage Swinton

A daughter's arrival coincides with a nation's celebrations

A daughter's arrival coincides with a nation's celebrations

LIFE EXPERIENCE: Older pets can be energetic, playful, patient, wise and incredibly loving.

Discover the countless joys of life with adult and older pets

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Canadian author Margaret Atwood and Canberra author Marion Halligan at an ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author event in 2001.

Literary greats flock to Canberra

Colin Steele

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

Reader picture by @avondissanayake

Instagrammers of Canberra

Abby, 13, Ezra, 6, Janet and John Shea of Queanbeyan

To market, to market

Richard Walker of Greenway, and Lynne McDonald of Bonython

Socials: Let's meet up

Dion Georgopoulos

Kenmere Pompeii topped the online sale, attracting a stud high of $16,500 from Central West bidders Rosedale Charolais. Photo supplied.

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Kenmere Pompeii topped the online sale, attracting a stud high of $16,500 from Central West bidders Rosedale Charolais. Photo supplied.

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Emeritus Professor Jim Pratley recommends the introduction of 'new water' into inland river systems. Photo: CSU

'New water' could be key to inland river existence

Emeritus Professor Jim Pratley recommends the introduction of 'new water' into inland river systems. Photo: CSU

'New water' could be key to inland river existence

Angus Onisforou and Tim Lord of KO Angus with buyers of the $20,000 top-priced female Margo Duncan, Pennie Lieb, (front) Aaron Lieb and Jamie Grosser of Boambee Angus, East Seaham, and auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay, Elders. Photo: Hannah Powe

KO Angus achieves highest sale averages

Angus Onisforou and Tim Lord of KO Angus with buyers of the $20,000 top-priced female Margo Duncan, Pennie Lieb, (front) Aaron Lieb and Jamie Grosser of Boambee Angus, East Seaham, and auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay, Elders. Photo: Hannah Powe

KO Angus achieves highest sale averages