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New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

UPDATEDNew research shows Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported

Kathryn Lewis
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All NAB branches in Australia have been evacuated after a security threat.

UPDATEDNAB closes all branches following security threat

Julia Kanapathippillai
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Acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced further surveilance for quarantine facilities across Australia.

Further surveillance for hotel quarantine following SA outbreak

Julia Kanapathippillai
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A new coronavirus case has been reported in the ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT reports first COVID-19 case in almost one month

Kathryn Lewis

Police arrested a 66-year-old Franklin man on Wednesday morning. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Man, 66, arrested over child sex offences

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Peak hour traffic causes numerous incidents in Canberra. Picture: Kate Leith

Canberra's worst roads for crashes revealed

Kathryn Lewis

A court has shown mercy to a priest caught speeding at 50km/h over the limit. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERCourt shows mercy to priest caught speeding 50km/h over limit

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Group of young people allegedly assaulted woman in Civic

SA in lockdown with 22 cases linked to Parafield cluster

Committee probes Sydney airport land deal

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Canberra Hospital forced to divert ambulances after dramatic increase in patients

Bella's message from receiving liver transplant aged 5

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

UPDATEDNew research shows Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported

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Officer in charge of road policing, detective acting Inspector Ivan Naspe, in front of new signs on Flemington Road discouraging drivers from performing illegal u-turns at the dangerous intersection. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERPolice crack down on illegal u-turns after light rail near misses

Matty Ellis at Haig Park ahead of hosting Lazy Summer Sunday Beats Beers and Yoga. Picture: Matt Loxton

Yoga, beats and beer: The combination for a relaxing Sunday

Manuka Oval forms part of Cricket Australia's contingency plans if the Adelaide coronavirus cluster worsens. Picture: Melissa Adams

SUBSCRIBERCould Canberra host a day-night cricket test because of COVID-19 in Adelaide?

Ocean trout with green mash, peas and a fried egg. Picture: William Meppem

Classics with a delicious twist

A class action against the federal government's Robodebt scheme has been settled. Picture: Shutterstock

Who's gained from the Robodebt deal?

Accused murderer 'acted in self-defence'

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Security threat forces NAB branch closures

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Trial hears tapes of 'rattled' de Belin

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Crown's Sydney casino opening put on hold

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Toxic Sydney rail land deal sent to ICAC

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Lockdown 'pre-emptive and temporary': PM

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Crown Resorts will not be allowed to open its new casino in Sydney next month.

Crown's Sydney casino opening put on hold

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The cost of site clean-up on the contaminated land at Camellia is estimated to reach $100 million.

Toxic Sydney rail land deal sent to ICAC

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South Australia's six-day lockdown is a "pre-emptive and temporary" measure, Scott Morrison says.

Lockdown 'pre-emptive and temporary': PM

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Peter Malinauskas says he supports the lockdown decision and has faith in public health officials.

Labor opposition backs SA virus lockdown

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is confident SA has the Adelaide COVID-19 outbreak under control.

NSW goes 11 days with zero COVID cases

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All NAB branches in Australia have been evacuated after a security threat.

UPDATEDNAB closes all branches following security threat

Julia Kanapathippillai
59m ago

The COVID-19 cluster at Parafield in Adelaide's north has grown by two COVID-19 cases to 22.

The Parafield COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide

Tim Dornin
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Chief scientist Alan Finkel says Victoria's contact tracing system was not prepared for a pandemic.

Vic contact tracing 'easily overwhelmed'

Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

Government Services Minister Stuart Robert. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Fresh challenge to robodebt public interest immunity claims

Gladstone's coal-fired power station at sunset. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONOn coal and gas, Australia is becoming more isolated

The culture within Parliament House is under the microscope. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Absolute joke': Big bill for legal advice for MPs and staff

The PM may soon discover it's not enough just to win today's news cycle. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe Morrison government is facing a character test

ASIO boss Mike Burgess at a National Press Club event earlier this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Social media is spy 'hunting grounds', ASIO warns

Sarah Basford Canales

PM Scott Morrison says an Australia-Japan military pact "adds to the stability of the region".

Australia-Japan pact boosts stability: PM

A Senate committee has backed federal government plans to make cashless welfare cards permanent.

Welfare plan risks Closing the Gap promise

Rebecca Gredley

Senator Lambie

SUBSCRIBERLambie requests full Australian Defence Force report

Libby Bingham

Robodebt masters should face inquiry

Robodebt masters should face inquiry

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The PM may soon discover it's not enough just to win today's news cycle. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe Morrison government is facing a character test

Mark Hearn

As it happens, Australia took actions during the pandemic that were technically contrary to the rules embodied in the RCEP. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWe've just signed the world's biggest trade deal, but what exactly is the RCEP?

Patricia Ranald

A court has shown mercy to a priest caught speeding at 50km/h over the limit. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERCourt shows mercy to priest caught speeding 50km/h over limit

Michael John Mundy on Monday outside the ACT courts, where he had a robbery charge withdrawn. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBER'You get bashed': Prisoner refuses to be a 'dog' in co-accused's robbery trial

Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman: "The speed limits are set to ensure everyone's safety on our roads". Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBER'There's no excuse': police upset at dangerous and stupid actions

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Meridian Josh deputy chief executive Anlezark and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres program manager Adelaide Rief. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra scores its first over-55 LGBTIQ+ dance club

Sophie Raynor

Burning Flower by Nicole Reed is in Here I Am: Art by Great Women. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin

John Williamson's True Blue has been added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry. Picture: Supplied

Classic songs added to Sounds of Australia register

Amy Martin

Meridian Josh deputy chief executive Anlezark and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres program manager Adelaide Rief. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra scores its first over-55 LGBTIQ+ dance club

Matty Ellis at Haig Park ahead of hosting Lazy Summer Sunday Beats Beers and Yoga. Picture: Matt Loxton

Yoga, beats and beer: The combination for a relaxing Sunday

Amy Martin

Rizla in Braddon is the first stop on the gourmet trail. Picture: Ashley St George

Girls' gourmet guide to Canberra: time to get the squad together

Karen Hardy

Acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced further surveilance for quarantine facilities across Australia.

Further surveillance for hotel quarantine following SA outbreak

29m ago

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

UPDATEDNew research shows Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported

2hrs ago

A new coronavirus case has been reported in the ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT reports first COVID-19 case in almost one month

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberrans told to cancel non-essential travel to SA as more passengers tested for COVID

Margaret Arthur of Lockleys in Adelaide was to travel to Canberra in two weeks time but has brought her travel forward. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Adelaide residents bringing forward Canberra travel plans as borders slam shut

Kathryn Lewis

A flight from Adelaide that arrived on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Adelaide travellers forced into Canberra quarantine

Chris Dutton

Two repatriation flights are scheduled to arrive in Canberra before Christmas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Canberra to receive two overseas repatriation flights by Christmas

Andrew Brown

South Australia is on alert following new coronavirus cases. The new community cases have been linked to a COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Picture: Getty

ACT to screen all arriving SA passengers, but no plans for quarantine

Andrew Brown

The Raiders are on the verge re-signing Emre Guler for two more years. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERRaiders set to re-sign Guler

Manuka Oval forms part of Cricket Australia's contingency plans if the Adelaide coronavirus cluster worsens. Picture: Melissa Adams

SUBSCRIBERCould Canberra host a day-night cricket test because of COVID-19 in Adelaide?

The new Canberra Cavalry CEO Donn McMichael. The Canberra Times. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERACT govt dawdling costs Canberra Cavalry

Ryan Lonergan is keen to lock down a regular spot at scrumhalf for the Brumbies next season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

SUBSCRIBERScrumhalf role up for grabs at Brumbies

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The Maroons' holy coaching trinity of Mal Meninga, Wayne Bennett and Neil Henry. Picture: Getty Images

Queensland's Origin Raiding party

David Polkinghorne

Capitals co-captain Kelsey Griffin says the WNBL CBA is a good first step. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCBA a step on way to professionalism

David Polkinghorne

Lauren Smith is in her first season with the Sydney Thunder. Picture: Supplied.

SUBSCRIBERThunder eye 'State of Origin' battle with cross-town Sixers

James Buckley

Adelaide Strikers players will relocate to NSW after a COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide.

Cricket stars on the move as COVID hits SA

Rob Forsaith

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

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City staycations have never looked this good (or affordable)

Teresa Ooi

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Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

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Recycling champions: Dao An and Thich Quang Bo from Canberra's Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre with bags of containers collected by their supporters.

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Voting results in a Michigan county have been certified after first being blocked by republicans.

Michigan county certifies Biden win

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Voting results in a Michigan county have been certified after first being blocked by republicans.

Michigan county certifies Biden win

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Three Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians have been arrested over protests using stinking liquid.

More pro-democracy arrests in Hong Kong

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Three Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians have been arrested over protests using stinking liquid.

More pro-democracy arrests in Hong Kong

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US Authorities have approved a home testing kit for people to check themselves for coronavirus.

US FDA approves COVID-19 home test kit

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US Authorities have approved a home testing kit for people to check themselves for coronavirus.

US FDA approves COVID-19 home test kit

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

The world's oldest topiary garden, Levens Hall in England. Picture: Shutterstock.

Plant sculpting: discovering an artistic flair in the garden

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BROKEN HEARTED: Buried, ignored or suppressed negative emotions can manifest themselves in illness and pain. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONCould it be possible to die from a broken heart?

Gary Bentley
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House? What house? True car people only see the garages. Photo: Shutterstock.

Move to a regional area and bring your automotive toys

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Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

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How to revel in your seniority

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Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

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August 17, 1977: Julie Woods answers questions about spinning wool.

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Chris Koelmeyer of Braddon and Sean Palmer of Hackett.

The race that stops the nation

Elesa Kurtz

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business

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Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business

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Tropical pastures come into view during NSW DPI field day

Tropical pastures come into view during NSW DPI field day

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Tropical pastures come into view during NSW DPI field day

Tropical pastures come into view during NSW DPI field day

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Liverpool Plains farmers gathered on Wednesday to lobby the council into making the area "a no-go zone for gas". Photo: Billy Jupp

Farmers out in force to lobby council over CSG position

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Liverpool Plains farmers gathered on Wednesday to lobby the council into making the area "a no-go zone for gas". Photo: Billy Jupp

Farmers out in force to lobby council over CSG position

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