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Pharmacies inundated with calls as booster surge hits

Pharmacies inundated with calls as booster surge hits

Hannah Neale

Masks should return to ACT retail to slow Omicron, says Adrian Esterman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Masks should return, assuming Omicron is mild a 'big mistake': expert

Finn McHugh

Scott Morrison's meetings with the South Korean leader have gone ahead despite a COVID-19 scare.

Prime Minister listed as casual contact

Dominic Giannini
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Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT still holds firm as NSW eases COVID restrictions

Lucy Bladen

The prison guard, who is not being identified in order to protect the alleged victim's identity.

SUBSCRIBERFamily car swerves into oncoming traffic as guard allegedly attacks partner

Blake Foden

Aaron Campbell is released from custody on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERRobber put hole in bystander's hoodie with wild knife swipe

Blake Foden

OJ Simpson "is a completely free man now," his lawyer Malcolm LaVergne says.

OJ Simpson a 'free man' as parole ends

Ken Ritter

Korean company Doosan will work with Neoen in the construction of the facility. Picture: SGS

Construction begins on capital's first big battery power station

Alex Crowe

Final search for answers in William Tyrrell mystery to conclude

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SUBSCRIBERGiralang shops owner 'optimistic' site will secure supermarket tenant in 2022

SUBSCRIBERNAPLAN scores steady but Indigenous gap a 'national disgrace'

Tasmania reopens to mainland Australia

Pharmacies inundated with calls as booster surge hits

Pharmacies inundated with calls as booster surge hits

ANU student Jonathon Zalakos made the grill worn by hip hop artist Genesis Owusu (inset). Pictures: Tracey Nearmy, Supplied

The Canberra jeweller behind Genesis Owusu's smile

Sally Wood filling up her car. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Petrol prices fall slightly but Canberrans still pay more

Election corflutes along Cotter Road in Weston during the 2020 ACT election campaign. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

How the Australian constitution could save the ACT's election corflutes

Wet and humid conditions from La Nina are ideal for insects like locusts and mosquitoes to boom.

La Nina triggers Aussie insect 'explosion'

David Pope's view: Full disclosure for thee

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Full disclosure for thee

Sailor 'was in area' of US warship fire

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EXPLAINERTravelling to Tassie? Find out the latest

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WATCHExpert advice: Do you know what to if you're bitten by a snake?

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WA heritage bill passes upper house

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NSW records 1360 new COVID cases, 1 death

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New incentive to boost retirement incomes

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Travellers are expected to land in Tasmania from previously banned mainland states.

EXPLAINERTravelling to Tassie? Find out the latest

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Orange based snake-catcher Jake Hansen has already had a busy October. Photo: SUPPLIED.

WATCHExpert advice: Do you know what to if you're bitten by a snake?

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The 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters in WA were destroyed by Rio Tinto.

WA heritage bill passes upper house

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The use of QR code check-ins will be scaled back under the latest easing of NSW COVID restrictions.

NSW records 1360 new COVID cases, 1 death

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The interest rate will be reduced to 3.95 per cent in the Home Equity Access Scheme.

New incentive to boost retirement incomes

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Scott Morrison's meetings with the South Korean leader have gone ahead despite a COVID-19 scare.

Prime Minister listed as casual contact

Dominic Giannini
53m ago

Visitors to two Melbourne nightclubs must get tested and isolate at home for at least seven days.

Vic has 1405 new COVID cases, three deaths

Callum Godde
55m ago

Results on the effectiveness against Omicron of the Moderna booster are expected within days.

Moderna test result for Omicron imminent

Dominic Giannini
1hr ago

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT still holds firm as NSW eases COVID restrictions

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT still holds firm as NSW eases COVID restrictions

Masks should return to ACT retail to slow Omicron, says Adrian Esterman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Masks should return, assuming Omicron is mild a 'big mistake': expert

Masks should return to ACT retail to slow Omicron, says Adrian Esterman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Masks should return, assuming Omicron is mild a 'big mistake': expert

The use of QR code check-ins will be scaled back under the latest easing of NSW COVID restrictions.

NSW records 1360 new COVID cases, 1 death

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The use of QR code check-ins will be scaled back under the latest easing of NSW COVID restrictions.

NSW records 1360 new COVID cases, 1 death

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Chief strategy officer for CyberCX Alastair MacGibbon. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Defence's biggest cyber threats mirror 'science fiction'

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Confidence in economy booms despite Omicron concerns

Scott Morrison says the right measures are in place to allow Australia to open up ahead of Christmas

Vaccine cover bodes well for Omicron fight

Australia must decide whether to go with a US or British design for its nuclear-powered submarines.

Minimum submarine cost $116b: think tank

The prime minister isn't speaking to the more-moderate Liberal voters, Zali Steggall says.

PM doesn't get independents: Steggall

Colin Brinsden

International students and skilled migrants can return to Australia from this week.

Australia international reopening on track

Georgie Moore

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Govt announces extra $250 million for regional grants fund

Lanie Tindale

Sonya Glasson with her daughter Luci McClusky, who has had her NDIS funding cut. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'It doesn't respect her': Canberra family grapples with NDIS funding cut

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Sexual assault report calls for courage

Sexual assault report calls for courage

The Canberra Times

If people didn't use the emergency departments as a substitute for a visit to the GP waiting times would be shorter. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Emergency departments are for people with an emergency

Letters To The Editor

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Anna Warr

OPINIONOmicron is a product of vaccine apartheid

Obijiofor Aginam

Aaron Campbell is released from custody on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERRobber put hole in bystander's hoodie with wild knife swipe

NSW Police arrested a woman in Parramatta. Picture: File

ACT woman allegedly scammed out of $1 million

Fireworks allegedly found during the Saturday raid. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERAnti-gang detectives seize drugs, fireworks in cocaine bust

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There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

ANU student Jonathon Zalakos made the grill worn by hip hop artist Genesis Owusu (inset). Pictures: Tracey Nearmy, Supplied

The Canberra jeweller behind Genesis Owusu's smile

Amy Martin

Ross Noble is in Canberra this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin

There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

Winner of the political cartoonist of the year Glenn Le Lievre. Picture: Keegan Carroll.

How cartoonists poked fun during unpredictable an 2021

Ron Cerabona

Grease Monkeys Greasy Burger has been named as the number one top most ordered dish in Australia. Picture: Supplied

Canberra favourite takes out Deliveroo crown

Amy Martin

Referees in Canberra's NPLW will be paid the same amount in 2022 as they will be to officiate an NPLM match. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERPeak body introduces pay parity for Canberra's soccer referees

Chelsee Washington isn't too disappointed the round three fixture against Perth Glory has been postponed. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERUnited's match delay dubbed a 'blessing in disguise'

Canberra Capital players celebrate winning round 1 of Grand Final series. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UC Capitals back on court after COVID scare

Usman Khawaja has been awaiting a Test recall for more than two years. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERKhawaja ready to roll should Warner succumb to rib injury

Perth Glory's A-League Women team faces a long stint on the road because of border restrictions.

Perth Glory v Canberra ALW match postponed

Justin Chadwick

Fred Kaihea is relishing the chance to learn from a former Wallabies prop in Dan Palmer. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'The best': Ex-Wallaby guiding rising prop Kaihea

Caden Helmers

Brumbies chief executive Phil Thomson will stay at the helm of the club. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Setting ourselves up for the future': Thomson stays on as Brumbies chief

Caden Helmers

Australia's Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test with a side strain.

Hazlewood to miss Adelaide Ashes Test

Scott Bailey

A US sailor has been accused of setting the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship.

Sailor 'was in area' of US warship fire

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A US sailor has been accused of setting the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship.

Sailor 'was in area' of US warship fire

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Some UK MPs want to "draw a line in the sand with regard to any further erosion of civil liberties".

UK PM Johnson faces virus pass rebellion

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Some UK MPs want to "draw a line in the sand with regard to any further erosion of civil liberties".

UK PM Johnson faces virus pass rebellion

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure from MPs over new COVID restrictions.

Latest on worldwide spread of coronavirus

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure from MPs over new COVID restrictions.

Latest on worldwide spread of coronavirus

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Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Time to celebrate: The Italian Place in Braddon is one of the city businesses you'll find behind a door on the advent calendar.

Advent calendar countdown celebrates festive season in the city

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

NO SALESMAN NEEDED: Driva is a revolutionary new platform which allows car buyers to see the best personalised loan rates, based on their credit score, and gain pre-approval from more than 30 lenders.

Aussie entrepreneurs putting car buyers back in the Driva's seat

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Time to get festive in the city!

Time to get festive in the city!

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Westpac's National Agribusiness Manager, Stephen Hannan.

Helping generations of Australian farmers to grow

Stephen Hannan, National Agribusiness Manager

If you get a fine, consider yourself extremely lucky that's all that went wrong. Photo: Shutterstock

Road safety means obeying rules and remaining vigilant

Sam Hollier
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CLEAN: Air purifiers filter out nasty bacteria and ultra-fine dust. Photo: Supplied

Why an air purifier could help you breathe easy this summer

1hr ago

Annabel Trends Sprout long sleeve garden gloves would make a great gift for a kitchen gardener. Picture: Supplied

A kitchen gardener's Christmas gift guide

Susan Parsons

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Ingrid Anderson of Narrabundah, and Catriona Anderson of Kambah.

A Scandinavian Christmas

Andre Vumbaca of Dickson and Bronte Funnell of O'Connor.

Picnics in the park

Adam Burgess and Angela Manson of Braddon.

PHOTOSA toast to gin

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Incredible grain volumes are being presented to bulk handling sites throughout the Riverina.

Weather woes abate for many grain growers

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Incredible grain volumes are being presented to bulk handling sites throughout the Riverina.

Weather woes abate for many grain growers

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Some areas of the Moree Plains shire are only allowed into Queensland if they have an essential reason.

Queensland border rules leave Moree locals "feeling like lepers"

Some areas of the Moree Plains shire are only allowed into Queensland if they have an essential reason.

Queensland border rules leave Moree locals "feeling like lepers"