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Lachlan Robert Wilson, right, leaves court on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERTeen admits to 'disgraceful' robbery of dating site user

Blake Foden

A proposal by Evoenergy to the national regulator could see power prices increase in Canberra by more than one-third. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERPower distributor blames ACT govt policies for bid for big price rise

Andrew Brown

Jacinda Ardern says Australians can travel to New Zealand without quarantining from April 19.

Australia-NZ travel bubble gets go ahead to start April 19

Ben McKay

Former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has taken aim at chair Lucio Di Bartolomeo.

Aus Post chair lied in watch saga: Holgate

Callum Godde

There can be difficult questions of judgment in relation to claims of ministerial staffers bullying public servants. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISPublic servants are all too aware of staffers' bad behaviour

Stephen Bartos

Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERServices Australia continued robodebt despite 'legally insufficient' data

Sarah Basford Canales

An ACT government tilt, pan and zoom traffic camera, left, and, right, a public safety camera, connected to the ACT government's CCTV network. Pictures: Supplied and Peter Brewer

SUBSCRIBERNew cameras to watch traffic are also capable of so much more

Peter Brewer

Removed: The Lake Bolac stone arrangement (Kuyang) prior to its destruction over the Easter 2021 weekend. It was thought to symbolise an eel, an important Indigenous resource at Bolac. Picture: SGV.

Sacred Indigenous site destroyed over Easter break

Caleb Cluff

SUBSCRIBERDriver caught more than 100km/h above speed limit during Easter

SUBSCRIBERPolice Taser man who 'threatened officers with meat cleaver attached to pole'

SUBSCRIBERACT government offices await specialty EV charging stations

Turnbull booted from NSW climate board

Lachlan Robert Wilson, right, leaves court on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERTeen admits to 'disgraceful' robbery of dating site user

Joseph Tapine has been named to return from an ankle injury against Penrith on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERLui dropped again as Tapine returns

Oxtail, pumpkin, pepita, oxtail jus. Picture: Keegan Carroll

REVIEWCasual but with a sophisticated touch

Nurses running marathon to fund first statue of woman in War Memorial gardens

Nurses running marathon to fund first statue of woman in War Memorial gardens

Canberra Times photographer Dion Georgopoulos is a finalist in the 2021 National Photographic Portrait Prize. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra Times photographer finalist in National Portrait Prize

Medical experts have said Australia's vaccine rollout is safe despite a case of blood clots likely linked to the jab. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERWhy blood-clotting case won't stop Covid vaccine rollout

Myanmar forces arrest popular comedian

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Russian doctors demand access to Navalny

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Women in nude Dubai shoot to be deported

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Chauvin had use-of-force training: trial

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Holgate speaks out on Aust Post saga

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Ardern starts tourism pitch to Australians

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Christine Holgate has lashed Australia Post's chair in her first public comments since her exit.

Holgate speaks out on Aust Post saga

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Scott Morrison refuses to rush the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, which is behind schedule.

Morrison firm on vaccine rollout strategy

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The NSW government has back-flipped on appointing ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull to head a climate body.

Turnbull booted from NSW climate board

Australians are still eating way too much fast food, CSIRO researchers have found.

Aussies overindulge in junk food: CSIRO

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Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says it's important lending standards are maintained.

Don't let standards slip, RBA tells banks

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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The IMF says the economic recovery of countries depends on the race between virus and vaccines.

IMF lifts outlook, much depends on vaccine

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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John Edwards already had a three-year AVO when he went to Russia to meet 19-year-old Olga.

Timeline of Sydney teens' murder case

Luke Costin
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Jack Edwards, 15, and his sister Jennifer, aged 13, were shot dead by their father John Edwards.

Sydney teens' inquest findings due

Luke Costin
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The NSW government has back-flipped on appointing ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull to head a climate body.

Turnbull booted from NSW climate board

The RBA will release its twice-yearly financial stability review this week.

RBA keeps rates steady, watching housing

A Newspoll analysis shows the Coalition losing significant electoral ground.

Coalition loses electoral ground: Newspoll

Advocates for people with disabilities are urging Linda Reynolds to dump changes to the NDIS.

Pressure on minister to stop NDIS changes

Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison have spoken ahead of New Zealand announcing a trans-Tasman bubble.

Morrison to use bubble for NZ leaders trip

Ben McKay

Scott Morrison has sent best wishes after Liberal Senator Jim Molan (r) revealed a cancer diagnosis.

PM leads Molan cancer-fight well wishes

Callum Godde

Australia "stands ready" to help Timor Leste deal with the aftermath of devastating floods.

Flood-hit Timor Leste gets Australia help

Colin Brinsden

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia is investing in measures to repel cyber attacks.

Cyber attacks new war frontier: Dutton

Colin Brinsden

Was the dog registration proposal an April Fools' Day joke?

Was the dog registration proposal an April Fools' Day joke?

Letters to the Editor

Calls for an evidence-based approach to cannabis laws are often rejected without due consideration. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralian cannabis laws are dishonest and need to change

Gino Vumbaca

Chinese President Xi Jinping has become the latest figure of concern to the West. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONCan the West extend its clear-eyed thinking beyond China?

Yun Jiang

Drink driving offences were down during the long weekend, with four offences afrter 1800 tests. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDriver caught more than 100km/h above speed limit during Easter

Michael Keane, who has pleaded guilty to three charges. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'A bullet between your eyes': Concreter's threats to cops

Luke Marsh was unlawfully arrested last year. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERPolice ignored detained man's request to see nurse, lawyers say

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Chefs Adam Wilson and Damian Brabender from OTIS Dining Hall, which won best restaurant at the 2021 AHA Awards. Picture: Lachlan Harmer

SUBSCRIBERCanberra's top bars and restaurants announced

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times photographer Dion Georgopoulos is a finalist in the 2021 National Photographic Portrait Prize. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra Times photographer finalist in National Portrait Prize

Kim Cunio, pictured with his hurdy gurdy, has joined online coaching platform SLOCOACH Arts. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

How up-and-coming artists can get some coaching from the best

Amy Martin

Chefs Adam Wilson and Damian Brabender from OTIS Dining Hall, which won best restaurant at the 2021 AHA Awards. Picture: Lachlan Harmer

SUBSCRIBERCanberra's top bars and restaurants announced

Oxtail, pumpkin, pepita, oxtail jus. Picture: Keegan Carroll

REVIEWCasual but with a sophisticated touch

Natasha Shan

Maksud and Shoma Alam in their Bonner garden. Picture: Keegan Carroll

From yoghurt tubs to an award-winning harvest

Susan Parsons

Vaccines for all? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

If poor countries don't vaccinate, Australia will feel the effects: Oxfam

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Vaccines for all? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

If poor countries don't vaccinate, Australia will feel the effects: Oxfam

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Flights will restart between major cities on either side of the Tasman. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERThe next destinations for potential Australian travel bubble

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Flights will restart between major cities on either side of the Tasman. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERThe next destinations for potential Australian travel bubble

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Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service practice nurse manager Michele Clarke, chief executive Julie Tongs, and receptionist Connor Williams, who have all received a COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra Aboriginal health service offering COVID jabs to walk-ins

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Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service practice nurse manager Michele Clarke, chief executive Julie Tongs, and receptionist Connor Williams, who have all received a COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra Aboriginal health service offering COVID jabs to walk-ins

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Joseph Tapine has been named to return from an ankle injury against Penrith on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERLui dropped again as Tapine returns

Irae Simone says the Brumbies' loss to Queensland earlier this season won't factor into their preparation for Saturday's blockbuster. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies try to avoid Reds revenge talk

Brumbies star Noah Lolesio. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERTrans-Tasman Super Rugby competition back on cards

Canberra United lost to Sydney FC in Monday's W-League semi-final. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCanberra skipper says United missed golden chance

Raiders captain Jarrod Croker trains in Belconnen on Tuesday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERRaiders prepare for almost perfect Penrith

James Buckley

Greater Western Sydney will be without Stephen Coniglio for eight weeks because of an ankle injury.

Giants star Coniglio to undergo surgery

Justin Chadwick

Nathan Lyon was man of the match in a drawn Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and Queensland.

NSW and Qld to meet in Shield final

Glenn Cullen

The Warriors will continue to train on the Central Coast and plan to return to Auckland on June 21.

NZ teams to stay put despite travel bubble

Murray Wenzel

Myanmar comedian and activist Zarganar has been arrested at his home.

Myanmar forces arrest popular comedian

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Myanmar comedian and activist Zarganar has been arrested at his home.

Myanmar forces arrest popular comedian

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Russian police detain Anastasia Vasilyeva, the head of the medical union the Alliance of Doctors.

Russian doctors demand access to Navalny

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Russian police detain Anastasia Vasilyeva, the head of the medical union the Alliance of Doctors.

Russian doctors demand access to Navalny

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Eleven Ukrainian women were arrested over a nude photo shoot in Dubai.

Women in nude Dubai shoot to be deported

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Eleven Ukrainian women were arrested over a nude photo shoot in Dubai.

Women in nude Dubai shoot to be deported

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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?

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

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

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

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

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Comedian Claire Hooper has written a children's book. Picture: Supplied

When a good bum joke just takes the cake

Karen Hardy

Yes, Annabel Crabb came to visit one day. Nice nuts. Picture: Graham Tidy

OPINIONWatch out Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales ... we're chatting here, too

Karen Hardy

Artistic mother and daughter showcase their design flair

Artistic mother and daughter showcase their design flair

BLUES LEGEND: Phil Manning is looking forward to catching up with old friends when Chain plays at Bluesfest over Easter.

Chain's Phil Manning talks lockdowns and getting older

Samara Ross

A cold ale slipped down very well while exploring Silverton's quirky attractions on a hot dry and dusty day. Photos: Tim Richards

Ocean to Outback: the Great Southern Train

Tim Richards

TAKING STEPS: Will you be able to get around your house as you age? Photo: Shutterstock

Will you be able to get around your house as you age?

Geraldine Cardozo

Meredith Ashby, of Greenway, and Murray Hammersley, of Turner.

PHOTOSShimmy and shake through Latin Tuesdays

Rose Joshua and Michael St John.

RAAF Centenary flypast

Naomi Sheffield and Josh James of Fadden.

PHOTOSBrumbies fun day

Keegan Carroll

Star Turn (and handler Dwane Wilkinson) on parade at Vinery Stud, Scone. Star Turn sired Sonnet Star, recent winner of the States most coveted country juvenile event Wellington Boot. Photo by Virginia Harvey.

Vinery Star turns heads

Star Turn (and handler Dwane Wilkinson) on parade at Vinery Stud, Scone. Star Turn sired Sonnet Star, recent winner of the States most coveted country juvenile event Wellington Boot. Photo by Virginia Harvey.

Vinery Star turns heads

Grains industry stakeholders are grappling with the many global production and supply balls that are up in the air right now, including new USDA estimates of stocks and intended spring planting areas.

More supply factors for grains trade to digest

Grains industry stakeholders are grappling with the many global production and supply balls that are up in the air right now, including new USDA estimates of stocks and intended spring planting areas.

More supply factors for grains trade to digest

Meet The Land Sydney Royal Showgirls

Meet The Land Sydney Royal Showgirls

Meet The Land Sydney Royal Showgirls

Meet The Land Sydney Royal Showgirls