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Art Group managing director Johnny Roso at the first stage of the precinct on the site of the former Dickson public housing. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

SUBSCRIBER'Re-imagine the gateway': The future of Northbourne Avenue

Kathryn Lewis

Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan said trans-national drug traffickers are operating with "direct links into the territory". Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBEROrganised crime networks behind ACT's big cocaine habit

Peter Brewer

The NSW floods represented some rare political safe ground for Scott Morrison this week. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONThe worst is not over in the crisis tearing at Morrison's government

Michelle Grattan

Stickers and posters belonging to an Australian neo-Nazi group have been pulled down at the Australian National University in Canberra. Picture: Supplied

ANU condemns neo-Nazi material found displayed on campus

Jasper Lindell
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERACT government underspends on infrastructure by $250 million

Daniella White

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the reshuffle is due in coming days. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Departments await sixth ministers in eight years in reshuffle revolving door

Sally Whyte

Police have called for witnesses or anyone with information after a woman was seriously assaulted in Narrabundah. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Police seeking witnesses to serious assault in Narrabundah

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Just one active Covid case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

SUBSCRIBERPolice dog, two Tasers to arrest man accused of threatening to burn partner

Prime Minister encouraged to use reshuffle to prioritise women's portfolio

New water agency to solve Murray-Darling Basin market manipulation

SUBSCRIBER'Utter madness' of prosecution slammed as ex-top cop cleared

Art Group managing director Johnny Roso at the first stage of the precinct on the site of the former Dickson public housing. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

SUBSCRIBER'Re-imagine the gateway': The future of Northbourne Avenue

Oprah Winfrey interviews the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhen our soul needs the physio

The TGA is looking at whether any laws have been breached by Clive Palmer's vaccine leaflets.

Palmer vaccine ads go under microscope

Len Ikitau played a starring role as the ACT Brumbies thrashed the Western Force in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDBrumbies push for gold after thrashing Force

Central plaza as envisaged by the planners. Image: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERHow the govt wants to revamp key Dickson 'streetscape'

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Saturday, March 27, 2021.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Eversmirken

Brazil unveils two homegrown vaccines

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Biden attacks Georgia's new voting limits

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N.Korea slams Biden's missile remarks

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Sydney man charged with historical abuse

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One dead, two injured after Vic shooting

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NSW residents assess damage after floods

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A Sydney man will face court accused of historical sexual abuse.

Sydney man charged with historical abuse

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A man is dead after an early-morning shooting at Geelong, police say.

One dead, two injured after Vic shooting

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Residents and businesses across NSW have started cleaning up after the devastating floods.

NSW residents assess damage after floods

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A former netball coach has been charged with further abuse offences by Sydney detectives.

Former coach to face fresh abuse charges

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Residents have been evacuated on the NSW mid north coast due to sewage overflows.

Floods cause sewage overflow, evacuations

Hannah Ryan
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Jailed at age 14, Keenan Mundine has broken a common trend of justice system entrenchment.

Renewed call to lift age of responsibility

Benita Kolovos
2hrs ago

Climate protesters have taken their campaign to streets across Australia and plan further action.

Protesters take climate call to the street

Max Opray
2hrs ago

Harvest time: Angus Groves and Sandy Laurie with hops still on the bine at the Barrington property. Pictures: Daniel Honan

From grass to glass, this beer is truly home-grown

Daniel Honan
2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the reshuffle is due in coming days. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Departments await sixth ministers in eight years in reshuffle revolving door

Research shows closing the gender pay gap is an uphill battle. Picture: Shutterstock

Twenty-six years until equality: apathy fuels slow progress on gender pay gap

The Community and Public Sector Union says more needs to be done to tackle insecure work in the ACT public service. Picture: Shutterstock

One in five ACT public servants not on permanent contracts

Labor's climate change and energy spokesman Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Coal workers can be part of climate change solution: Labor MP

NDIA boss Martin Hoffman says it's an "unfounded slur" his predecessor was awarded a contract.

Disability scheme contract under question

Rebecca Gredley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Question Time on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Tremendous support': Morrison says leadership is 'absolutely' safe

Harley Dennett

Steven Kennedy expects between 100,000 to 150,000 people receiving JobKeeper will lose employment.

RBA at one with Treasury on JobKeeper end

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Staff at Parliament House say more needs to be done to keep them safe. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

APH staff call for change, 'safe working environment'

Sally Whyte

Federal government has shown its true colours with JobKeeper

Federal government has shown its true colours with JobKeeper

Letters to the Editor

Thousands of workers face a nervous wait

Thousands of workers face a nervous wait

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Oprah Winfrey interviews the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhen our soul needs the physio

Ian Warden

Former AFP deputy commissioner Ramzi Jabbour leaves court on Friday after being acquitted. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Utter madness' of prosecution slammed as ex-top cop cleared

Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera fronts the cameras outside court. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Ubers would have been a lot cheaper': Raider pays hefty price for drink-driving

Alleged murder victim Jae-Ho Oh.

SUBSCRIBER'I lost control', accused murderer tells jury

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The baguette is France's most popular bread and has a history dating from the 17th century.

France wants UNESCO listing for baguette

Head to Haig Park, Braddon, on Sunday for Lazy Sundays: Beats, Beers and Yoga. Picture: Shutterstock

Beats, beers and yoga on a lazy Sunday

Megan Doherty

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Picture: Shutterstock

Depp loses 'wife beater' appeal

Martha Ross

The baguette is France's most popular bread and has a history dating from the 17th century.

France wants UNESCO listing for baguette

Soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham, in front of the Dulka Warngiid tapestry Picture: Wayne Quilliam

Redefining our cultural capital

Deborah Cheetham

Debra Oswald, burning with rage. Picture: Supplied

When female rage breaks out

Sally Pryor

Just one active Covid case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active Covid case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Queensland CHO Jeannette Young says a COVID-positive man visited a number of venues in the past week.

DIGESTMeasured response to Brisbane's new COVID case

Queensland CHO Jeannette Young says a COVID-positive man visited a number of venues in the past week.

DIGESTMeasured response to Brisbane's new COVID case

Digital Transformation Agency CEO Randall Brugeaud in Senate estimates on Thursday evening. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$7m COVIDSafe app costing $100k a month

Digital Transformation Agency CEO Randall Brugeaud in Senate estimates on Thursday evening. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$7m COVIDSafe app costing $100k a month

Len Ikitau played a starring role as the ACT Brumbies thrashed the Western Force in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDBrumbies push for gold after thrashing Force

Michelle Heyman hit a post in Friday's W-League clash against Sydney FC. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCanberra United earn finals spot in goalless draw against Sydney

Curtis Scott has made a strong start to the 2021 season. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERGreat Scott: Mental and physical reset works wonders for Curtis

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Corey Harawira-Naera will have to work his butt off to get back into the side. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCoreys have to put their 'butts' to the grindstone

Josh Papalii, right, says they need to get Joe Tapine more of the ball. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERTap him up: Papalii wants to get more ball to unlock Kiwi

David Polkinghorne

Weston Creek Dodgers vice-president Grant Keys is worried about the lack of basketball facilities in Canberra. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERBasketball ACT cops $500K loss on unused land as clubs struggle for facilities

Lucie Bertoldo

Michael Matthews is one of Team BikeExchange's "focal points" this weekend. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERBikeExchange focused on Bling shining

David Polkinghorne

Tess Staines has emerged as a star to watch for the University of Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERRising star Staines living a double life

Caden Helmers

Pressure is mounting on President Jair Bolsonaro to tackle Brazil's COVID-19 crisis.

Brazil unveils two homegrown vaccines

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Pressure is mounting on President Jair Bolsonaro to tackle Brazil's COVID-19 crisis.

Brazil unveils two homegrown vaccines

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New Georgia laws make it a crime for people to offer food and water to voters in line.

Biden attacks Georgia's new voting limits

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New Georgia laws make it a crime for people to offer food and water to voters in line.

Biden attacks Georgia's new voting limits

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North Korea claims it has launched a new type of tactical short-range ballistic missile.

N.Korea slams Biden's missile remarks

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North Korea claims it has launched a new type of tactical short-range ballistic missile.

N.Korea slams Biden's missile remarks

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Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

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?

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

METROPOL: With a central location just minutes away from both the ANU and the site of proposed UNSW campus, city development Metropol is attracting attention from investors and first home owners alike. Photos: Rohan Thomson.

UNSW Campus drives up interest in Civic real estate

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

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

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

The Hartley Lifecare high tea is one of the organisation's biggest fundraisers each year. Photo: Supplied

Read online: See Canberra autumn 2021 edition

Dayle Latham

Looking for some serious fun this Easter? Check out The Reject Shop for chocolate goodness, decorations and everything you need for your annual hunt.

A little festive fun for everyone | Trending

Linley Wilkie
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CULPRIT: The brown dog tick transmits ehrlichiosis. Picture: Professor Jan Slapeta

Ticking off your options to reduce disease risks in dogs

Dr Anne Quain
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A short but sweeping narrative of England

REVIEWA short but sweeping narrative of England

Penelope Cottier

EVELYN'S WAR: Manly resident believes it is important to preserve Manly's Freshwater class of ferries. Photo: Tikky Hes

Ferries worth the fight for Evelyn

Rowan Cowley

GLENCOE WOOLSHED: The last remaining part of the Glencoe sheep station established by the Leake family.

Scandalous tale of lust, death and a fortune

Eileen Wood

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Eileen Wood

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Life members of the Woden senior citizens club (from left) Elsie O'Sullivan and Mary James in October 1992.

Remembering good times from years gone by

Hilary Neville, Kirsty Easdale, Michael Brennan and Sophia Collins.

Sonic delights with Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players

Dion Georgopoulos

Amy and Justin Dickens of JAD Speckle Park stud, Yeoval, with their $40,000 Australasian record priced JAD L260 Unique Q33 (ET) bought by return buyers Tony and Liz Sutcliffe, Toebelle Speckle Park, Duns Creek.

Australasian record $40,000 for JAD heifer

Amy and Justin Dickens of JAD Speckle Park stud, Yeoval, with their $40,000 Australasian record priced JAD L260 Unique Q33 (ET) bought by return buyers Tony and Liz Sutcliffe, Toebelle Speckle Park, Duns Creek.

Australasian record $40,000 for JAD heifer

With a draft of the Black Simmental sale bulls - Ray White GTSM auctioneer Ryan Morris, Tara and Henry Brewer, BrewerBeef Black Simmentals, Tallangatta and Jed Cardwell, Corcoran Parker, Wodonga.

Brewer Beef Black Simmentals sold to $12,000

With a draft of the Black Simmental sale bulls - Ray White GTSM auctioneer Ryan Morris, Tara and Henry Brewer, BrewerBeef Black Simmentals, Tallangatta and Jed Cardwell, Corcoran Parker, Wodonga.

Brewer Beef Black Simmentals sold to $12,000

A first-time postponement of the Golden Slipper to this Saturday. Pictured is Kiamichi and a happy jockey, Damian Lane, winning the race in 2019. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Slipper turned to a flipper, but on again

A first-time postponement of the Golden Slipper to this Saturday. Pictured is Kiamichi and a happy jockey, Damian Lane, winning the race in 2019. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Slipper turned to a flipper, but on again