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Attorney-General Christian Porter arrives at his press conference. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISMinisters have stood aside for less

Harley Dennett
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Canberra Airport boss Stephen Byron. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Despicable': Canberra Airport boss slams lockdowns, travel restrictions

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Attorney-General Christian Porter has denied a historical rape allegation made against him. Picture: Getty Images

Christian Porter denies rape allegation

Harley Dennett

Joshua Higgins is accused of murdering his longtime friend Jae-Ho Oh (pictured).

SUBSCRIBERJoshua Higgins on trial for murder accused of stabbing drinking buddy 14 times

Alexandra Back

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has reacted to the Chief of the Defence Force's comments. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Grace Tame says Defence chief's 'prey' comment was unhelpful

Sally Whyte

ACT Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two hotel quarantine guests return 'weak positive' COVID-19 results

Cassandra Morgan

Scott Morrison's handling of sexual abuse allegations has been criticised by Grace Tame.

PM's conscience questioned over rape claim

Rebecca Gredley

Businesses must register with the Check-In CBR app by Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Check-In CBR app to become mandatory for patrons and businesses

Julia Kanapathippillai

SUBSCRIBER'It made me uncomfortable': ADF chief defends 'prey' comments to cadets

Lake Burley Griffin could be heritage listed

Another 12 Australian animals now extinct

Missing teenager found

Attorney-General Christian Porter arrives at his press conference. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISMinisters have stood aside for less

2hrs ago

Black Mountain could have its name change. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERCanberra landmarks should have dual names to reflect Ngunnawal history: elder

Traffic safety concerns grow after peafowl deaths. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Peafowl advocates to meet with Transport Minister over traffic concerns

Canberra's Kirrah Amosa is standby for three roles in the Australian production of Hamilton. Picture: Supplied

Canberra's Kirrah Amosa cast in Hamilton

Women being victimised? That's just history. Their suffering being granted an audience? That's fairly recent. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe un-silencing of the girls has been a long time coming

Tumut 3 Power Station at Talbingo Reservoir, near where new transmission lines will be built to link the Snowy 2.0 project to the national grid. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMy father built the Snowy, but his heart would break at Snowy 2.0

Deloitte to pay Malaysia $US80mn over 1MDB

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Sturgeon defends handling of Salmond case

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Trump's A-G regrets migrant families split

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It's on us all: Grace Tame takes no prisoners

2hrs ago

ANALYSISMinisters have stood aside for less

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Nine protesters die in Myanmar clashes

2hrs ago

Jacks Corner Retreat is nestled amid 40 acres of unspoilt rainforest and native bushland in Kangaroo Valley.. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERAfter a year of disasters, couple lists $5 million retreat

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Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Father and daughter Brad and Tasha Hurley started transforming spoons into rings in the drought. Photo: Melise Coleman

First there was 'good going out jeans', now there's good going out cutlery

2hrs ago

Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery.

Racist images stop six Dr Seuss books

A taxi driver and his passenger have serious injuries after both were shot in suburban Sydney.

Tax driver and bikie shot in Sydney

The Department of Veterans' Affairs has committed to help search for Private George Bennett, who is buried in an unmarked grave. Photo: Supplied

Win in search for Indigenous ANZAC's unmarked grave

Andrew Messenger

The Jehovah's Witnesses are joining the national redress scheme for child sexual abuse survivors.

Jehovah's Witnesses to join redress scheme

Rebecca Gredley

MEEOW: Is your kitty the cat's whiskers? Have her drawn by RSPCA volunteers in the Poorly Drawn Pets fundraiser.

Fancy a poorly drawn portrait of your pet? It's all in the name of charity

Parliament House. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Minister set to speak on rape allegation

Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell at a graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga Wagga. Picture: Department of Defence

SUBSCRIBER'It made me uncomfortable': ADF chief defends 'prey' comments to cadets

Prime Minister Scott Morrison Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'A problem that needs to be fixed': Support for Medicare-style aged care levy

Tensions between China and Australia contributed to experiences of discrimination against Chinese-Australians last year, respondents told a survey. Picture: Shutterstock

One in five Chinese-Australians attacked, threatened: survey

Black Mountain could have its name change. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERCanberra landmarks should have dual names to reflect Ngunnawal history: elder

Julia Kanapathippillai

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Senior minister 'vigorously denies' rape allegations: Prime Minister

Kathryn Lewis

Attorney-General Christian Porter arrives at his press conference. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISMinisters have stood aside for less

Harley Dennett
2hrs ago

Protesters shout slogans while carrying red flags during a protest last month in downtown Yangon, Myanmar. Picture: Getty Images

Government under pressure to send a strong message on Myanmar after bloody weekend

Harley Dennett

Women being victimised? That's just history. Their suffering being granted an audience? That's fairly recent. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe un-silencing of the girls has been a long time coming

Justine Toh

Bike helmets offer little protection against facial injuries

Bike helmets offer little protection against facial injuries

Letters To The Editor

Cabinet rape claim must be scrutinised

Cabinet rape claim must be scrutinised

The Canberra Times

Owen Van Duren outside the ACT Magistrates Court on a previous occasion. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERSquealing piglets led police to discover cannabis, firearms

Offender Peter Wetteland leaves Queanbeyan Local Court after being sentenced on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Shit happens': Amputee forgives negligent driver after crash

Michael Papandrea, right, outside court with lawyer Kamy Saeedi in December. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERRevamp of charges in alleged money laundering conspiracy

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Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

Amber Nichols aka LIV LI.

Canberra singer LIV LI to perform on Thursday in City Walk

The beautiful winning design by James Small. Picture: Supplied

Canberra artist Smalls wins competition for big mural in Manuka

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Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Five things to do this Canberra Day long weekend

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this Canberra Day long weekend

Amy Martin

Floriade could still be held at Commonwealth Park this year. Picture: Karleen Minney

Floriade still on the cards for later in the year

Andrew Brown

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

ACT Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two hotel quarantine guests return 'weak positive' COVID-19 results

ACT Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two hotel quarantine guests return 'weak positive' COVID-19 results

Businesses must register with the Check-In CBR app by Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Check-In CBR app to become mandatory for patrons and businesses

Businesses must register with the Check-In CBR app by Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Check-In CBR app to become mandatory for patrons and businesses

Brock Jarvis makes his return to Canberra in April. Picture: Jess Grey

SUBSCRIBER'It will sell out': Boxing returns to its EPIC home

Rebels centre Reece Hodge is determined to shut the Brumbies down. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER'Clearly the best team': Rebels relish Brumbies challenge

James Slipper will go for scans after a training mishap saw him ruled out of a clash with Melbourne. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'Sour taste': Slipper sidelined as Sio returns

Rising star Charlie Camus is learning from Nick Kyrgios. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERKyrgios inspires rising teenager Camus

Kendall Fletcher says Canberra United are up for the fight. Picture: Matt Loxton

United ready to fight the 'ruthless' Roar

Caden Helmers

Britt Tully hopes the AFLW competition will turn professional in five years. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER'They love it so much': The AFLW balancing act

Caden Helmers

The AIS Arena was heaving for WNBL finals but faces an uncertain future. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'We need the arena': Capitals want answers

Caden Helmers

Len Ikitau and Darcy Swain have risen from high school to Super Rugby AU together. Picture: Brumbies Media/Lachlan Lawson

SUBSCRIBERHow two schoolboys became Brumbies teammates

Caden Helmers

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blaze hoppy trails

Michael Turtle

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

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Read online: Move or Improve

Nicki Davey

Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

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Deloitte will pay Malaysia $US80 million to resolve claims over its auditing of state fund 1MDB.

Deloitte to pay Malaysia $US80mn over 1MDB

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Deloitte will pay Malaysia $US80 million to resolve claims over its auditing of state fund 1MDB.

Deloitte to pay Malaysia $US80mn over 1MDB

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is facing calls to resign.

Sturgeon defends handling of Salmond case

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is facing calls to resign.

Sturgeon defends handling of Salmond case

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Jeff Sessions regrets migrant children were not reunited quickly with their parents.

Trump's A-G regrets migrant families split

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Jeff Sessions regrets migrant children were not reunited quickly with their parents.

Trump's A-G regrets migrant families split

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One example of an old highway (right) being retained as a local service road. Photos: Sam Hollier.

What happens to bypassed sections of roads? Many things

Sam Hollier

Start looking at your old furniture and items around the house with a fresh perspective. Photo: Shutterstock

Ideas for upcycling furniture

Linley Wilkie

It is a common strategy to arrange your life insurance through a super fund, but it's important to know how the death tax applies. Picture: Shutterstock.

How the death tax applies to insurance policies held in super | Money

Noel Whittaker

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Ruby, 2, Amy and Chris Gould, of Googong.

Fun at the Aussie Night Markets

Dion Georgopoulos

Mira Lechner-Scott of Dickson, Vienna Harkness of Turner, Stella Rapson of Turner, and Stevie Pocock of Lyneham.

A harmonious time at the iconic Old Canberra Inn

Dion Georgopoulos

Rob and Fiona Baker, of Curtin.

Socials: Drinks on the terrace

Dion Georgopoulos

Equal top priced bull Glenholme Quartermaster with Tim Woodham, Nutrien Ag Solutions who made the purchase on behalf of Graeme and Jean Hall, auctioneer Peter Godbolt, Nutrien and studmaster Geoff Bush.

Kirraweena Glenholme bulls hit $8000 three times

Equal top priced bull Glenholme Quartermaster with Tim Woodham, Nutrien Ag Solutions who made the purchase on behalf of Graeme and Jean Hall, auctioneer Peter Godbolt, Nutrien and studmaster Geoff Bush.

Kirraweena Glenholme bulls hit $8000 three times

Coonamble High School students with their Angus steer that was the medium domestic class winner on the hoof. A Limousin cross steer won the carcase section.

Carcase champion to Coonamble crossbred

Coonamble High School students with their Angus steer that was the medium domestic class winner on the hoof. A Limousin cross steer won the carcase section.

Carcase champion to Coonamble crossbred

Jack Hamilton, farmhand at Kintail via Casino, standing in a crop of sunflowers still upright only hours after 82mm of rain fell in just 30 minutes. Intense but patchy showers affected much of the state's north last week.

Ready for coastal rain to stop

Jack Hamilton, farmhand at Kintail via Casino, standing in a crop of sunflowers still upright only hours after 82mm of rain fell in just 30 minutes. Intense but patchy showers affected much of the state's north last week.

Ready for coastal rain to stop