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Acting Justice Richard Refshauge in the courtroom he uses for the ACT Supreme Court's drug and alcohol sentencing list. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'Crazy stuff' happens in this courtroom, where the judge hates sending people to prison

Blake Foden

Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT records six new COVID cases as second Omicron case confirmed

Sarah Basford Canales

Majura Primary School. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two inner-north schools listed as COVID-19 exposure sites

Sarah Basford Canales

Police at the incident on Saturday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERMan, 19, charged with murder after Civic death

Toby Vue

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ANALYSIS'Fake' and 'low-rent': Labor's bruising Morrison attack at election launch

Sarah Basford Canales

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during question time on November 24. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIs the party over for the boys?

Mark Kenny

Greens leader Adam Bandt is waiting a COVID-19 test result after one of his staff members tested positive on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Adam Bandt tests negative for COVID-19 after infected staffer sparked shutting of Parliament

Harley Dennett

Treasury Josh Frydenberg flanked by fellow Liberal ministers Paul Fletcher and Senator Zed Seselja for a funding announcement in Canberra last week. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

We've got to do more to increase women in Parliament: Frydenberg

Harley Dennett

Busy auction week in capital cities but many properties not selling

Queanbeyan-Palerang council election vote count continues

Labor rules out governing with the Greens

'Peace of mind for parents': COVID vaccine rollout for kids set to start

SUBSCRIBER'Crazy stuff' happens in this courtroom, where the judge hates sending people to prison

Long-time Gardening Australia host Peter Cundall has died aged 94.

TV gardening host Peter Cundall dies at 94

Capitals star Kelsey Griffin was busted open in a collision during their opening-round thriller. Picture: Getty

Capitals sweating on Griffin after opening-round comeback win

Flood warnings are still in place for several NSW areas with further rain adding to catchments.

NSW floods expected to continue throughout the month

Chaz Mostert and co-driver Lee Holdsworth have fought their way back to win the Bathurst 1000.

Mostert claims second Bathurst 1000 win

Kiwi director Peter Jackson curated almost 60 hours of unseen footage to create The Beatles: Get Back. Picture: Disney+

REVIEWBeatles docu-series a treat for fans

Western nations condemn Taliban killings

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Voters tip Labor to win election: Newspoll

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Australia holds steady in Asia Power Index

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Iran says US sanctions block revived pact

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Pope says don't use migrants for politics

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More storms likely for flooded Queensland

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The latest Newspoll shows that voters favour Labor to win the next federal election.

Voters tip Labor to win election: Newspoll

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Australia is trending down in military capability in the Indo-Pacific, a think tank says.

Australia holds steady in Asia Power Index

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Floodwaters are travelling downstream of Goondiwindi and are expected to inundate floodplains.

More storms likely for flooded Queensland

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TV gardening host Peter Cundall dies at 94

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is close to giving an update on when the border will open.

Zero COVID-19 community cases in Qld

Laine Clark

Australia is now 92.85 per cent fully vaccinated for everyone 16 and older.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Northern Bettong- one of a remnant population of the threatened species surviving in Danbulla National Park, North Queensland. Photo by: Wayne Lawler, AWC.

Fight to save declining native bettong population

Meg Anderson

The 2021 annual Bikers For Kids Newcastle Toy Run to raise funds for disadvantaged families and provide toys for kids who would otherwise go without at Christmas. Picture: Peter Lorimer

DIGESTVaccinations the contrast in deja vu festive season as Omicron arrives

Toby Vue

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Post-COVID recovery in ACT will be strong, swift: Barr

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith says the government is closely monitoring the emergence of the Omicron variant Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Second suspected case of Omicron in Canberra

The indoor pool area of Next Gen Canberra in Lyneham was exposed to the Omicron variant on Monday between 5.15pm and 6.45pm. Picture: Graham Tidy

Grill'd, Next Gen pool, Blue Gum Community School added as exposure sites

The public service will be net zero by 2030 under Labor, Anthony Albanese says. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAPS to go net zero by 2030 under Labor, but there's a major catch

Member for Canberra Alicia Payne. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'It's unacceptable': Afghan refugees caught up in Canberra housing shortage

Opposition Leader, Anthony Albanese. Picture: Elesa Kurt

ANALYSISBush jobs, bill busters and a big choof of climate politics

Paul Kelly says there's no evidence an earlier booster dose will increase protection against Omicron

COVID-19 boosters won't be brought forward

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a good scare campaign up his sleeve. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISGoodbye 2021 parliamentary year: farewell and go home

Karen Barlow

Labor leader Anthony Albanese and climate and energy spokesman Chris Bowen unveiled the party's "Powering Australia" plan. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Battlelines set for climate fight after Labor unveils long-awaited plan

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese (right) with opposition spokesman on climate change and energy Chris Bowen. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ANALYSISAlbanese is looking for cover with emissions target

Michelle Grattan

The public service is obliged to offer advice on government schemes, ANAO's Rona Mellor says.

Audit finds car park scheme advice issues

Maeve Bannister

Omicron conundrum creates unwanted Christmas uncertainty

The Sunday Canberra Times

Whatever happened to 'salt and pepper' public housing?

Letters to the editor

OPINIONJob seekers' golden ticket to enter in-demand workforce

Chris Tzalabiras

SUBSCRIBERMan dead following stabbing in Civic

Federal Attorney-General Michaelia Cash. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'Perverse turn': Cash to ask High Court for greater Collaery secrecy

SUBSCRIBERAlleged offender held down after attempted car park getaway

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The Dairy Road markets are making a comeback. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this weekend

Olivia Ireland

Come enjoy a bumper Christmas markets at Hall this Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Hall Christmas markets on this weekend

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Amy Martin

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this weekend

Christopher Samuel Carroll delivers a performance of searing intensity in The Stranger, playing at the Ralph Wilson Theatre this week. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOWhat's happening in Canberra arts scene

Jack Heath launches his new thriller, Kill Your Brother, this weekend. Picture: Supplied

What's on in the Canberra literary scene

Ben Cutting goes up against his old team Brisbane on Monday night at Manuka Oval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERFireworks expected at Manuka as old teammates become foes

Capitals sweating on Griffin after opening-round comeback win

Mostert claims second Bathurst 1000 win

Travis Head has won the race for a spot in Australia's middle-order for the first Ashes Test.

Head, Starc confirmed for Gabba Ashes Test

Canberra United's Chloe Middleton and Melbourne City's Winonah Heatley race to the ball at Viking Park. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISUnited has reason for optimism despite first-round ALW loss

Isobel Cootes

Daniel Sams contracted COVID-19 in India earlier this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERThunder star's rollercoaster COVID year

James Buckley

Former Brumbies prospect Junior Tupou has linked up with the Wests Tigers. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Brumbies prospect Tupou bound for the Tigers

Caden Helmers

Chris Green will captain the Sydney Thunder on Monday at Manuka Oval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERSydney Thunder name replacement captain

James Buckley

More than 20 nations have expressed concern former Afghan security force members have been executed.

Western nations condemn Taliban killings

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Western nations condemn Taliban killings

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Talks to revive an Iran nuclear deal stalled after the election of hardline President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran says US sanctions block revived pact

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Iran says US sanctions block revived pact

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Pope Francis has visited asylum seekers at a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.

Pope says don't use migrants for politics

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Pope says don't use migrants for politics

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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

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

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

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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!

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

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

At The Q: God of Carnage is a comedy of manners...without the manners. Photo: Jane Duong

The Q celebrates talented artists on our doorstep

Jordan Best

Physician Dr Saundra Daulton-Smith, author of the book 'Sacred Rest', says we need to replenish our drained selves in seven different ways. Picture: Shutterstock.

Replenish yourself with seven types of rest

Wellness with Amy Cooper

One of the most stunning perfumed plants of summer is the gardenia. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEBest of gardenias, the unofficial scent of summer gardens

John Gabriele

REVIEWWelcome to a New Zealand rural hippiedom

Christine Kearney

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

STAYING CONNECTED: Lex Marinos and Patricia Amphlett take radio and podcast listeners on a romp through the perils, pitfalls and precious moments of ageing.

Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

Eileen Wood

SUBSCRIBERMan dead following stabbing in Civic

Peter Brewer

Instagrammers of Canberra

Jodie Murphy, Herb McEachin and Mark Satterly.

Flashback Friday: Canberra Food Competition

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

SIMPLY DEVINE: Overall sale topper was the 11-year-old brown/black mare Maula Tilly Devine, a daughter of Hazelwood Conman from Wildrift Ambition, offered by Debbie Gesler, Pittsworth, Qld, and campainged by Kimberley Sammon was bought by Evan and Kim Acton, Millungerera, Julia Creek, Qld, with Paton Fitzsimons. Photo: Helen Walker

Dalby Stock Horse sale wraps up on a high

Second-top-priced mare Royall Cygnificant sold for $110,000. She is with co-buyer Jye, Banks, Nathan Wilson and Brydie Hughes. Photo: Helen Walker

SUBSCRIBER'Crazy stuff' happens in this courtroom, where the judge hates sending people to prison

SUBSCRIBERMan, 19, charged with murder after Civic death

ANALYSIS'Fake' and 'low-rent': Labor's bruising Morrison attack at election launch

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIs the party over for the boys?

SUBSCRIBER'Crazy stuff' happens in this courtroom, where the judge hates sending people to prison

REVIEWBeatles docu-series a treat for fans

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DIGESTVaccinations the contrast in deja vu festive season as Omicron arrives

SUBSCRIBERAPS to go net zero by 2030 under Labor, but there's a major catch

ANALYSISBush jobs, bill busters and a big choof of climate politics

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISGoodbye 2021 parliamentary year: farewell and go home

ANALYSISAlbanese is looking for cover with emissions target

OPINIONJob seekers' golden ticket to enter in-demand workforce

SUBSCRIBERMan dead following stabbing in Civic

SUBSCRIBER'Perverse turn': Cash to ask High Court for greater Collaery secrecy

SUBSCRIBERAlleged offender held down after attempted car park getaway

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this weekend

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this weekend

THINGS TO DOWhat's happening in Canberra arts scene

SUBSCRIBERFireworks expected at Manuka as old teammates become foes

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISUnited has reason for optimism despite first-round ALW loss

SUBSCRIBERThunder star's rollercoaster COVID year

SUBSCRIBERSydney Thunder name replacement captain

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

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

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

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

ADVICEBest of gardenias, the unofficial scent of summer gardens

REVIEWWelcome to a New Zealand rural hippiedom

SUBSCRIBERMan dead following stabbing in Civic