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Angie Cheshire at the beloved Murrumbidgee River. She may yet swim there this summer. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

They may yet be swimming in the rain in wet Tharwa

Steve Evans
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing the bushfire recovery fund during the bushfire crisis, with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bushfires scorch confidence in Morrison, govt

Sally Whyte

A still from CCTV footage of other detainees rioting at the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERCCTV shows 'nasty' Bimberi Youth Justice Centre riot

Cassandra Morgan

GM to scrap Holden brand in Aust and NZ

'Difficult decision': General Motors to scrap Holden brand

Tim Dornin

Chifley man Malec Bandy, 29, who has pleaded not guilty to offences including aggravated robbery. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMan 'received instructions from inmate' before alleged robbery

Blake Foden

Australians stuck on a cruise ship in Japan will be evacuated home on Wednesday.

Evacuation plan for Aussie ship passengers

Rebecca Gredley and Tracey Ferrier

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who says the Coalition's draft religious discrimination bill could undermine human rights and existing territory legislation. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Discrimination bill could hurt women, transgender people, ACT chief says

Cassandra Morgan

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Commissioner says ministerial staffers need 'guidance'

Adrian Rollins

PM glad firefighter not sacked over spray

Government chooses wire-free light rail plan despite cost blowout fears

Christmas Island evacuees return home

ACT bikie gang president arrested on weapons charges

Angie Cheshire at the beloved Murrumbidgee River. She may yet swim there this summer. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

They may yet be swimming in the rain in wet Tharwa

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A landslide has closed the highway at Brown Mountain. Picture: Facebook/Live Traffic NSW

Boulders on Brown Mountain blown up

Holden enthusiast Graham Pryce with his beloved EH Holden. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'It's devastating': end of road for Holden

Founder of Ona Coffee, Sasa Sestic, is leading the way in sustainability. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Ona Coffee says goodbye to single-use cups

Kaleen Primary School teacher Jess Bulluss helps pupils (from left) Ellen, Sophie, David and Annabel. Picture: Karleen Minney

The benefits of pen pals in the internet age

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: Another extinct species

UK rivals call for PM adviser's sacking

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Clijsters gallant in defeat on WTA return

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China data hints at declining spread: WHO

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Hope rises as evacuation gets go-ahead

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OPINIONPolitical donations and the rise of corporatocracy

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Hazard reduction targets missed in months before Canberra bushfires

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Brisbane, and the Story Bridge, is spectacular at night.

Brisbane's transformation to Queensland capital of cool

Sheriden Rhodes
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Tiny sailing boats float in the fountain outside Luxembourg Palace, in the Luxembourg Garden in Paris. Picture: Shutterstock

Parisian perfection: why you need to visit in spring

Steve McKenna

Alice Springs bursts even more into life for Parrtjima, starting early April. Picture: James Horan

Eight dates you need in your travel diary right now

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Welfare groups say a new income reporting system may result in recipients owing money.

Fears of robo-debt 'disaster' repeat

Dominic Perrottet says federal politicians have been consumed by "day-to-day survival".

NSW treasurer's swipe at federal politics

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has hosed down speculation he will again challenge Michael McCormack.

Barnaby falls in behind Nationals leader

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPush for changes to prevent auditor being gagged again

Firms that underpay employees could be forced to own up in public, a discussion paper suggests.

Govt may disqualify wage theft bosses

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Australian evacuees quarantined on Christmas Island are back after a 14 day isolation period.

Aussies back home after virus quarantine

Jodie Stephens and Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

The ABC has failed to block federal police use of documents gathered in a raid on the broadcaster.

ABC case against AFP raids dismissed

Steven Trask

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing the bushfire recovery fund during the bushfire crisis, with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bushfires scorch confidence in Morrison, govt

Sally Whyte

Prime Minister Scott Morrison enters the House of Representatives. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONScott Morrison is walking wounded

Peter Brent

The influence of big money on Australian politics is not talked about enough. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONPolitical donations and the rise of corporatocracy

Toni Hassan
1hr ago

The coast still needs our support

The coast still needs our support

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Nicole and Russell Eastcott of North Nowra enjoy a picnic on Lake Burley Griffin.
Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The best spots to picnic in Canberra

Kimberley Le Lievre
Amy Martin

Lemon curd, Italian meringue, and shortbread crumb. Picture: Jamila Toderas

REVIEWDinner in the kitchen, excellent!

Kirsten Lawson

How does Flying Noodles get their noodles to do this? Picture: Supplied

Use your noodle and make the most of the Night Markets

Karen Hardy

Nicole and Russell Eastcott of North Nowra enjoy a picnic on Lake Burley Griffin.
Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The best spots to picnic in Canberra

A scene of the Okies leaving their home for California from REP's production of The Grapes of Wrath. Picture: Helen Drum

REVIEWA timely reminder of our duty to act with compassion

Peter Wilkins

The fesitval draws the sort of audience any wine region would love to have. Picture: Supplied

Fill Your Esky: Head south for a taste of Rutherglen

Karen Hardy

The Raiders spent Monday at schools in Canberra as part of their annual community blitz. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERSia channels Lomu to be king of kids

Playmaker Bayley Kuenzle returned to Brumbies training on Monday. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERRecovery Chief concern as Kuenzle returns for Brumbies

Maddison Rocci is emerging as an elite guard in the WNBL. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'We can get it done': Rocci eyes grand final berth on road trip

Matilda McDonell, Giants Netball and Australian under-21s player. Picture: Jamila Toderas.

McDonell eyes Giant leap in Super Netball pay

Ashleigh Barty remains at the top of the women's world tennis rankings.

Barty retains world tennis No.1 spot

Canberra's Brendan Johnston wins the Melbourne to Warrnambool. Picture: Anthony Brady

Canberra cyclist claims century-old classic

Lucie Bertoldo

Kia Nurse showed why she is the league's most valuable player. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'Big time' Nurse has grand final within reach

Caden Helmers

Indigenous All Star Latrell Mitchell hopes to reinvent himself as a fullback with the Rabbitohs.

Mitchell hopes to change the game at No.1

Laine Clark

Ginny and Guy in their home.

Facing the future with love, decency and kindness

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

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The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

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Firms that underpay employees could be forced to own up in public, a discussion paper suggests.

Govt may disqualify wage theft bosses

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Australian evacuees quarantined on Christmas Island are back after a 14 day isolation period.

Aussies back home after virus quarantine

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Dealer jobs at risk as Holden closes

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been under pressure to sack City of Casey councillors.

Casey council to be sacked after report

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The Queensland government is keen to avoid talking about Deputy Premier Jackie Trad.

Qld govt looks to take focus off Trad talk

Michael Doyle
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Disability royal commission chair Ronald Sackville said upcoming evidence will disturb Australians.

Disability inquiry focuses on health care

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Detective Senior Constable Murray Gentner urged James Gargasoulas to surrender peacefully.

Detective recalled to Bourke St inquest

Melissa Iaria
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Planting of summer crops like sorghum are forecast to plunge by 66 per cent in a new ABARES report.

Crop areas shrink as drought persists

Paul Osborne

UK adviser Dominic Cummings has said "weirdos and misfits" can help the government with new ideas.

UK rivals call for PM adviser's sacking

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UK adviser Dominic Cummings has said "weirdos and misfits" can help the government with new ideas.

UK rivals call for PM adviser's sacking

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The number of new coronavirus infections appears to be declining in China, WHO officials say.

China data hints at declining spread: WHO

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The number of new coronavirus infections appears to be declining in China, WHO officials say.

China data hints at declining spread: WHO

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A Russian woman who fled the Botkin hospital in St Petersburg has been ordered to return.

Russian woman ordered back into quarantine

A Russian woman who fled the Botkin hospital in St Petersburg has been ordered to return.

Russian woman ordered back into quarantine

Nicole and Russell Eastcott of North Nowra enjoy a picnic on Lake Burley Griffin.
Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The best spots to picnic in Canberra

Kimberley Le Lievre
Amy Martin

Kaleen Primary School teacher Jess Bulluss helps pupils (from left) Ellen, Sophie, David and Annabel. Picture: Karleen Minney

The benefits of pen pals in the internet age

Amy Martin

Ted Crossing, 99, with Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles at the National Gallery of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The man with the cheque who paid for Blue Poles

Jasper Lindell

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Carol Solley from Queanbeyan, and Elsie Romey from Rutherglen.

Socials: Convoy for a cause

Patrick Piwko, Arek Radtke, and Helena Radtke (7 months).

Socials: Down the track

Ellen Miech and Rosalind and Stephen Moran.

Amanda Palmer: There was no intermission

NSW Department of Primary Industries crop physiologist Rajneet Uppal, Wagga Wagga, with one of the portable heat chambers her research team developed to study canola heat tolerance in field. Photo: Nikki Reynolds

Heat tolerance work fires up

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NSW Department of Primary Industries crop physiologist Rajneet Uppal, Wagga Wagga, with one of the portable heat chambers her research team developed to study canola heat tolerance in field. Photo: Nikki Reynolds

Heat tolerance work fires up

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Malaysian BlazeAid volunteers help farmers repair fences in bushfire affected regions. BlazeAid founder Kevin Butler (second from right) said he was thrilled with the changes to the backpacker visa regulations. Photo supplied by BlazeAid.

Backpackers eligible to work in bushfire recovery

Malaysian BlazeAid volunteers help farmers repair fences in bushfire affected regions. BlazeAid founder Kevin Butler (second from right) said he was thrilled with the changes to the backpacker visa regulations. Photo supplied by BlazeAid.

Backpackers eligible to work in bushfire recovery

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Creditors owed more than $13 million in CD & PJ Ireland liquidation

Corey Ireland

Creditors owed more than $13 million in CD & PJ Ireland liquidation