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ANU family demography researcher Professor Ann Evans at the university's Research School of Social Sciences. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

History in the making: More Aussies turn 50 in 2021 than in any previous year

Toby Vue

New travel alerts have been implemented in the ACT following new COVID-19 cases in WA. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberrans discouraged from WA travel after fresh Covid outbreak

Andrew Brown

The risk of blood clots from COVID-19 vaccines is minimal. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia's Covid risk is far greater than blood clot vaccine hysteria

Crispin Hull

Tresurur Josh Frydenberg speaking about the government's $1.7 billion child care package at a Narrabundah childcare centre. Picture: Lucy Bladen

Frydenberg putting $1.7 billion in child care

Lucy Bladen

Canberra apprentice Harley, 18, learnt about vaping in high school. He says he know others around his age who vaped and that for adolescents, it was "easier to get a vape then to get a pack of smokes". Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Steeply increasing': Schools' warnings after pupils targeted to buy vapes

Toby Vue
Jasper Lindell

ACT Sustainable Building and Construction Minister Rebecca Vassarotti pushed for reform to the national construction code. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

National accessible construction standards to be introduced after ACT push

Lucy Bladen

Adelaide police discovered the 'convertible' was just a normal sedan with the roof hacked off.

Court date for homemade convertible driver

Perth has avoided another lockdown for now after no new local cases were found.

WA avoids lockdown for now, bans AFL crowd

Michael Ramsey

SUBSCRIBERFury over fine, jail threat for Aussies stranded in India

After fire and flood, business pushes through Snowies' growing pains

Green tick of approval for hydrogen station in Fyshwick

Canberra Liberals appoint new director

ANU family demography researcher Professor Ann Evans at the university's Research School of Social Sciences. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

History in the making: More Aussies turn 50 in 2021 than in any previous year

Kirsten Tapine has questioned why her husband Joe didn't get more minutes against Souths. Picture: Instagram

SUBSCRIBERComments from Tapine's wife raise Raiders' eyebrows

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSIS'Ignored and left behind': Vaccine rollout has failed disability community

Terry Campese beat Ben Alexander. Picture: Dimitri Yianoulakis

SUBSCRIBERCharity big winner as Campo wins code war against Benny A

Vincent O'Dempsey is expected to be a person of interest at a new Whiskey Au Go Go inquest.

Finch takes Whiskey secrets to the grave

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Health groups unite to urge climate action

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ACT government's second mass vaccine hub at Calvary opens

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How pausing before a meal can help anxiety

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Man charged over death of man at NT home

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Mayday rallies turn violent in Germany

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Coup protesters return to Myanmar streets

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Peak health groups are urging the federal government to do more to tackle climate change.

Health groups unite to urge climate action

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A man has been charged in Darwin over the death of a man found unresponsive in his home.

Man charged over death of man at NT home

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Michael Ryan, from Jerrabomberra, and Harrsion Barnett, from O'Connor, are living every kid's dream on Lego Masters Australia. Picture: Supplied

Logic and imagination: Best mates a hit on LEGO Masters

Ramana Akula (centre) is one of more than 9000 Australians stranded in India.

Indian Australians baffled by jail threat

Perth and Peel residents must again wear masks, indoors and out.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Acting Premier James Merlino insists Victoria's aggressive emissions targets are achievable.

Victoria shares path to net zero emissions

Tracey Ferrier

Premier Peter Gutwein is confident the Liberal Party will retain majority government in Tasmania.

Waiting game for final Tasmania poll count

Matt Coughlan and Ethan James

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

Tresurur Josh Frydenberg speaking about the government's $1.7 billion child care package at a Narrabundah childcare centre. Picture: Lucy Bladen

Frydenberg putting $1.7 billion in child care

President of the Federation of Indian Associations of the ACT president Dr Sunita Dhindsa is appalled by the government's decision to threaten stranded Australians with fines and jail time if they return home. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERFury over fine, jail threat for Aussies stranded in India

A woman is consoled after a hospital turned away her father from admission into its COVID-19 ward in New Delhi, India this week. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONBalancing risk and fear in a new world

A review of school curriculum has sparked fresh debate. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERThe curriculum is being revised. What will it mean in the classroom?

Labor MP for Canberra Alicia Payne says the treatment of women goes 'beyond politics'. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'They're very angry': Labor forum to address treatment of women

Karen Barlow

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has clawed back from a horror 2020, while Scott Morrison's biggest challenge ahead of the next election appears to be himself. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISTesting times for Anthony Albanese

Karen Barlow

Australian politicians are not much given to discussing their religion or their moral values and base in any sort of abstract terms. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMorrison's miracle appointment

Jack Waterford

Community and Public Sector Union National Secretary Melissa Donnelly. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERSexual harassment prevalent, under-reported in public service: survey

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Veterinarians work long hours in a high-stress, emotionally demanding job. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONVets do their job because they love it. Let's not forget that

Karen Viggers

Australia's Olympians should not jump the vaccine queue

Australia's Olympians should not jump the vaccine queue

Letters to the editor

Booming Canberra housing market comes with warning

Booming Canberra housing market comes with warning

The Sunday Canberra Times

Jayscen Anthony Newby, who has admitted murdering Frankie Prineas. Picture: Instagram

SUBSCRIBERSilent 'monster' murdered love rival in 'vicious, cowardly act'

Brett Hartley-Kennett arrives at the ACT Supreme Court in his final moments of freedom. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Ostracised' truckie jailed over attempt to procure girl for sex

Bradyn Dillon.

SUBSCRIBERNo one could have predicted Bradyn Dillon's murder: coroner

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Out of Place installation view featuring artwork by the Boyle Family. Picture: Suppied

Surprising series of works that are edgy and confronting

Sasha Grishin
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Georgie Collinson is part of the upcoming Adytum Embodied retreat. Picture: Shutterstock

How pausing before a meal can help anxiety

Amy Martin
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Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, Caring for this country nest #2 in Between Earth and Sky. Picture: Craft ACT.

Works inspired by nature and fantasy

Kerry-Anne Cousins
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Out of Place installation view featuring artwork by the Boyle Family. Picture: Suppied

Surprising series of works that are edgy and confronting

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HAPPY: Felicity Urquhart and The Waifs' Josh Cunningham have found love and a new musical partnership.

MUSICWaifs star's year to remember for growing love

Josh Leeson

The Hamilton cast, led by West Australian actor Jason Arrow. Picture: Daniel Boud

REVIEWA triumphant beacon of hope

Cassandra Morgan

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT government's second mass vaccine hub at Calvary opens

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ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT government's second mass vaccine hub at Calvary opens

1hr ago

New travel alerts have been implemented in the ACT following new COVID-19 cases in WA. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberrans discouraged from WA travel after fresh Covid outbreak

New travel alerts have been implemented in the ACT following new COVID-19 cases in WA. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberrans discouraged from WA travel after fresh Covid outbreak

My Medical Practice Charnwood director Shravan Bolli. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'30 per cent have cancelled': Vaccine hesitancy plays out at GPs

My Medical Practice Charnwood director Shravan Bolli. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'30 per cent have cancelled': Vaccine hesitancy plays out at GPs

Kirsten Tapine has questioned why her husband Joe didn't get more minutes against Souths. Picture: Instagram

SUBSCRIBERComments from Tapine's wife raise Raiders' eyebrows

Allan Alaalatoa is ready to lead the Brumbies into a decider. PIcture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'We know what it's like': Brumbies ready to hit the road

Terry Campese beat Ben Alexander. Picture: Dimitri Yianoulakis

SUBSCRIBERCharity big winner as Campo wins code war against Benny A

Rob Valetini is ready to rise to the challenge in Super Rugby AU final week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I know the team will follow': Valetini vows to lead

Elliott Whitehead. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERTime running out for Green Machine to fire

David Polkinghorne

The Raiders celebrate a try during their SG Ball premiership win. Picture: Bryden Sharp/NSW Rugby League

SUBSCRIBERRaiders reclaim missing SG Ball title

David Polkinghorne

Luke Reimer made his long-awaited Brumbies debut in a gripping win over the Force on Saturday night. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'I will be ready': Reimer rises from battering ram to Super final

Caden Helmers

Scans have confirmed that Sydney Roosters veteran Brett Morris has a season-ending torn ACL.

Scans confirm worst for Brett Morris

Scott Bailey

May Day rallies have turned violent in Berlin where police were pelted with rocks and bottles.

Mayday rallies turn violent in Germany

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May Day rallies have turned violent in Berlin where police were pelted with rocks and bottles.

Mayday rallies turn violent in Germany

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Thousands of people returned to the streets of Myanmar cities and towns to protest against the coup.

Coup protesters return to Myanmar streets

Thousands of people returned to the streets of Myanmar cities and towns to protest against the coup.

Coup protesters return to Myanmar streets

Israel has observed a day of mourning for those who died in the religious festival stampede.

Israel day of mourning for festival dead

Israel has observed a day of mourning for those who died in the religious festival stampede.

Israel day of mourning for festival dead

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

CANBERRA LAW FIRMS TEAM UP TO CREATE COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW POWERHOUSE: This private settlement pathway is the two firms' response to the unsatisfactory, under-resourced and delayed family law system.

Canberra law firms team up to create collaborative family law powerhouse

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

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Special publication: Eat, Drink, Sleep Canberra

Pilots of No. 79 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF and of the 475th (Fighter) Group 5th US Army Air Force during a visit by the latter to Momote airfield. Photo: Supplied

Air Force 100

Nicki Davey

Aussie Sports Tournaments To Watch This Season

Aussie Sports Tournaments To Watch This Season

When it comes to gardening, with age comes wisdom. Picture: Shutterstock

Timeless tips for garden success

Jackie French

Just bring me a cuppa in bed please. Picture: Shutterstock

A few ideas for Mother's Day

Karen Hardy

CASUAL ELEGANCE: The Woodworker's Cottage and barn sit comfortably in their Central Coast location.

Transforming a woodworker's coastal cottage into a family retreat

Vickii Byram

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Verity and Adam Normington of Wanniassa.

PHOTOSWe can be heroes

Elesa Kurtz
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Picture by reader @jovianshadowphotograph

Instagrammers of Canberra

Fred Robertson of Hackett, 90, received special attention from Hackett primary school students Jenny Readdon, 10, and Michael Hood, 9, when they hosted a luncheon for senior citizens at the school on June 8, 1990.

Young and young at heart

Alicia Smith (centre) with her sister Bec, father Ross, brother Blake and nephew, Hamish, 3.

Working for Lachie

Alicia Smith (centre) with her sister Bec, father Ross, brother Blake and nephew, Hamish, 3.

Working for Lachie

'Autumn rut' of stable conditions dominates

'Autumn rut' of stable conditions dominates

'Autumn rut' of stable conditions dominates

'Autumn rut' of stable conditions dominates

Labor ag shadow minister Jenny Aitchison, second from left with Labor's Upper Hunter by-election candidate Jeff Drayton at a farm near Scone on Sunday where Labor called for an independent role for the NSW Ag Commissioner to champion farmers' causes. They are at Joplin Higgins' (at right) farm near Scone.

Give Ag Commissioner independence and more powers: Labor

Labor ag shadow minister Jenny Aitchison, second from left with Labor's Upper Hunter by-election candidate Jeff Drayton at a farm near Scone on Sunday where Labor called for an independent role for the NSW Ag Commissioner to champion farmers' causes. They are at Joplin Higgins' (at right) farm near Scone.

Give Ag Commissioner independence and more powers: Labor