The Canberra Times
Friday, 3 March 2023
Decades of disappointment haven't stopped Canberra's thirst for high-speed rail
The Canberra Times excitedly reported the arrival of a high-speed train "in the next decade" in August 1964.
We all know improvements to the Sydney train are a good idea. But no one has managed it.
Jasper Lindell
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Ex-convent with eight bedrooms attracts Sydney and Canberra buyers
The Gunning Convent was decommissioned in the 1960s and is now a family home. Picture supplied
Brittney Levinson
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'Hungry belly' led 'ginger ninja' to burn hat linked to murder scene, court told
The offender's mother claims "everyone" was attempting to "make a mockery" of him.
Blake Foden • 1hr ago
The crime scene in Weston Creek after the fatal fight. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Your foodie guide to this year's Enlighten Festival
There are some big changes to this year's Enlighten food offerings.
Amy Martin
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The BentSpoke Beer Garden will return for another year. Picture supplied
With more solar activity, now is the best time to watch the Aurora Australis
Millie Costigan
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Aurora Australis in Tasmania in March 2023. Picture by Gillian Dayton.
Walker inquest proceeds after police tactics questioned
Annette Lin • 2hrs ago
Constable Zachary Rolfe is the focus of a probe into the death of Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Seaplane trial to include new landing area after lake users' concerns
The National Capital Authority has approved a trial to begin later this month. Picture by Karleen Minney
Alex Crowe
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Man stranded on Lake George helped to safety
Miriam Webber • 16m ago
Picture of Lake George filled with water after rain. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Man behind bars after allegedly leaving gun in car during service
Police say they found a gun in a car left for service. They also say the owner had a gun, cash, ammunition and clip-seal bags. Pictures supplied
Officers say they also later found ammunition, cash and several clip-seal bags.
Hannah Neale
The untold story of our veteran families
Kerem Doruk
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Australian War Widows NSW CEO Renee Wilson with her husband Gary and their two children Lachlan and Abigayle. Picture by Keegan Carroll.
Opinion
Hope's all there is in the Nationals' slow lane
Garry Linnell
National Party leader David Littleproud. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
For years, it was seen as just 'part of the job'. But our paramedics have had enough
Peter Brewer
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Paramedic Nicola Smith has received the training package which helps ambulance officers deal with aggression and violence in the field. Picture by Karleen Minney
Kristy was already Mum of the Year, now she is Woman of the Year
Kristy Giteau going all out for Win the Day. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Megan Doherty • 36m ago
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Victim 'constantly frightened' after 'dream home' invaded
Blake Foden
The ACT Supreme Court, where Mitchell West appeared on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Ban on new gas connections expected across all residential zones
The potential impact on gas fitters and plumbers will be considered under proposed legislation that would see the banning of new gas connections from November. Pictured: Level Plumbing's Reuben Russ. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The ACT government is pushing its no-new-gas-connection legislation forward.
Alex Crowe
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ACT leads national housing slump as supply issues worsen
Adrian Rollins
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New housing approvals have dipped in Canberra. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Public service has become increasingly politicised
One staffer said: "They seem to ask me how high to jump." It shouldn't be this way.
Jenna Price
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Royal commission evidence from, clockwise from left, Renee Leon, Stuart Robert and Kathryn Campbell has been eye-opening. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Keegan Carroll
What's on
Lights on at Enlighten: It's beautiful and a little emotional
Megan Doherty
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Eggpicnic birds fly across Parliament House for Enlighten. Picture by Tim Ngo
ACT women honoured for activism and community service
Betty Macharia. Picture supplied
Women of the Year for 2023 have been named.
Steve Evans
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Car Expert
2023 Ute of the Year revealed
Scott Collie
2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
Bigger role for ACT pharmacists to ease pressure on health services
Michael O'Donnell from O'Connor, right, and Daniel Smith at Capital Chemist pharmacy in Lyneham. Picture by James Croucher
Steve Evans
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'It's spectacular': The Canberra house that love and hope built
Megan Doherty
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Hands Across Canberra CEO Peter Gordon and Kane Constructions ACT general manager Jo Farrell at the sunny launch of the Strathnairn Charity House on Thursday. Sitthixay Ditthavong
Home Affairs needs to change 'quite a bit' ahead of future threats: O'Neil
Sarah Basford Canales
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Federal Politics
Growth, inflation slowdown raise hopes of end to interest rates hikes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers talks to reports about the GDP and inflation result. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Adrian Rollins
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Bankruptcy laws probed in reform roundtable
Michelle Slater
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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Chalmers channels his inner Morrison
Peter Martin
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, left and former prime minister Scott Morrison. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Phillip Biggs
Albanese government announces superannuation changes
Karen Barlow, Adrian Rollins
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced superannuation changes on Tuesday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Crossbenchers call for more detail on climate policy
Marion Rae
A Woodside executive said the new rules in the climate reforms would not prevent any new projects. (Ray Strange/AAP PHOTOS)
Public Service
Home Affairs needs to change 'quite a bit' ahead of future threats: O'Neil
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sarah Basford Canales
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'Mind boggling': AIATSIS executive says her staff are paid much less than other public servants
Miriam Webber
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Caroline Hughes said pay discrepancies across the APS were 'mind boggling'. Picture by Matt Loxton
Confidence in federal government up, but greater in the public service
Michelle Slater
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Confidence in the federal government is up since last year's federal election. Picture by Karleen Minney
National
Changes urged after teen's accidental aerosol death
A NSW coroner has issued urgent recommendations to address the deadly trend of inhalant use. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Stephanie Gardiner • 49m ago
Graphic Content
Man jailed for shaking baby to death
Nick Bielby • 1hr ago
Tre Rudolph has been convicted of the manslaughter of 13-week-old Jasmine Wilkes in Hamilton South in 2020. File picture
Car Expert
Electric vehicles outsold hybrids in February
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Electric vehicles outsold hybrids in February
Aussies rolling up their sleeves for their community
Millie Costigan • 2hrs ago
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Clean Up Australia Chair Pip Kiernan. Picture by Greg Porteous.
Car Expert
2023 Ute of the Year revealed
Scott Collie
2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
Comment
There's one party to blame for climate change and its ugly politics
Opinion
Nuclear energy must be considered in our climate response. Picture Shutterstock
The Greens have failed spectacularly in cleaning up the climate.
Amanda Vanstone
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Marching in the Mardi Gras: why being seen matters in politics
John Warhurst
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Anthony Albanese at the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday. Picture Getty Images
Opinion
Digital spaces aren't safe for women, that needs to change
Allan Ball
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Digital skills and affordable access to technology are important for women to participate equally in all aspects of society. Picture Getty Images
Australia Post faces challenging future
The Canberra Times
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Dutton doing a great job of standing up for battling millionaires
Letters to the Editor
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Court and Crime
Wilkinson rejects 'baseless' claim, reveals truth defence to Lehrmann lawsuit
Brittany Higgins with Lisa Wilkinson, who revealed her claim that she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann, inset, at Parliament House. Pictures by Getty Images, Karleen Minney
Blake Foden
'Hungry belly' led 'ginger ninja' to burn hat linked to murder scene, court told
The offender's mother claims "everyone" was attempting to "make a mockery" of him.
Blake Foden • 1hr ago
The crime scene in Weston Creek after the fatal fight. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Career public servant sacked over 'sophisticated' JobSeeker fraud
Blake Foden
Former public servant Daniel Martin outside court. Picture by Toby Vue
Babysitter choked non-verbal autistic boy who lived 'in his own little bubble'
Hannah Neale
Scott Southwell-Millard leaves the ACT courts building on Wednesday. Picture by Hannah Neale
'Inability to stop': Man allegedly collected 500,000 child abuse files as 'hobby'
Blake Foden
Material seized by investigators from the Amaroo home. Picture ACT Policing
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What's On
Entries now open for $45,000 National Capital Art Prize
The National Capital Art Prize last year at the Fitters' Workshops in Kingston. Picture by James Croucher
Staff Reporters
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Latest 'Creed' hits all the Rocky beats
Review
Michael B. Jordan in Creed III. Picture Warner Bros
Cris Kennedy
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Join Eggpicnic's special art workshops at Enlighten
Megan Doherty
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One of the Eggpicnic images that will be illuminated on to the face of Parliament House for Enlighten. Picture supplied
Bungendore fair and Tarago show this weekend
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The racing pigs are back this weekend, this time at the Bungendore Preschool fair. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Philharmonic returns with life-bringing Cats
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Jeremy Chan, left, and Silvana Moro in Cats. Picture by Ben Appleton
Photos
'The highest crowd in 10 years': Royal Canberra Show wraps up
Soofia Tariq
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Organisers say the 2023 show was the biggest in a decade. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sport
Wallabies veteran returns to Brumbies starting side for Super showdown
James Slipper is all smiles after being named to return to the ACT Brumbies starting side on Sunday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Cameron Mee
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'I heard it snap': Keeper back for a playoff push
Keeley Richards returns from a broken hand for Canberra United. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Caden Helmers • 2hrs ago
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Locker Room
'Pretty disgusting': Campo's warning for other Raiders thinking about politics
Caden Helmers
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Terry Campese's political career lasted a bit longer than fellow former Canberra Raider Mal Meninga.
'Nowhere else I'd rather be': Capitals lock in rising star on two-year deal
Caden Helmers
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Jade Melbourne has re-signed with the Capitals. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
What's on? Barr's social media post causes a stir in racing
New Canberra Racing Club chief executive Darren Pearce. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Chris Dutton
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Locker Room
We asked ChatGPT how the Raiders would go. It spat out an interesting signing
Caden Helmers
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Anyone fearing AI is taking their job can rest easy after this. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Brumbies centurion determined to extend stint with club
Cameron Mee
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Nic White laid down the law at ACT Brumbies training this week. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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Property byAllhomes
Ex-convent with eight bedrooms attracts Sydney and Canberra buyers
Brittney Levinson
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The Gunning Convent was decommissioned in the 1960s and is now a family home. Picture supplied
ACT leads national housing slump as supply issues worsen
Adrian Rollins
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New housing approvals have dipped in Canberra. Picture by Keegan Carroll
World
Cambodian opposition figure gets 27 years for treason
Cambodia opposition figure Kem Sokha has been sentenced to 27 years under house arrest for treason. (AP PHOTO)
53m ago
Asian stocks up on hopes Fed will slow rates hikes
Julie Zhu • 1hr ago
Signs of a steady rebound in China's economy have helped to revive appetite for riskier assets. (AP PHOTO)
Ukraine and Russia: what you need to know
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Kyiv has urged the EU to begin work "as soon as possible" on further sanctions against Russia. (AP PHOTO)
Explore
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Why you should plan a trip to this glorious town now
Laura Waters • 6m ago
Secret Europe: Plan a trip to this glorious part of Italy
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The boutique new hotel in Sydney everyone's talking about
Akash Akash • 6m ago
A stunning coastal walk has just been launched south of Sydney
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Hotel Review
Melbourne Grande dame gets a facelift
Katrina Lobley • 6m ago
These sculptures by the sea are turning heads in Perth
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Guess which South Pacific paradise is coming back on tap
Sarah Maguire • 6m ago
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Exploring the motus of Aitutaki. Picture: Getty Images
Do the pros of sticking to hand luggage outweigh the cons?
Sue Wallace • 6m ago
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ELGAS urges Australians to be bushfire-ready by preparing their gas bottles correctly
ELGAS has launched a campaign to educate Australians on gas cylinder-related bushfire preparation. Picture supplied
Ash Lieberman
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Discover the hidden highlights of this well trekked route
Emma Brown
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Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the 2000 movie The Dish. Picture Shutterstock
Feed your pet with the touch of a button, from anywhere at anytime
Ash Lieberman
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Pet owners can connect to the automatic feeder via the My Petsafe App and monitor, programme, and adjust feeding schedules all with the touch of a button. Picture supplied
How a reverse mortgage could help fund your dream retirement goals
Rosie Ryan
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Reverse mortgages can help retirees have their dream lifestyle. Picture: iStock
What's ahead for cryptocurrency in 2023?
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The regulatory spotlight is on cryptocurrency in 2023. Picture Shutterstock.
Life & Style
What's on in the Canberra literary scene from March 4, 2023
What's on
Matt Ottley. Picture supplied
Ron Cerabona
Desperation re-contextualises notion of combat readiness
Sam Hollier
Hawkei light protected vehicle, as unveiled way back in 2009. Picture by Gary Schafer.
From pumpkin patch, to pumpkin pie
Susan Parsons
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Cynthia Kimlin with her baby pumpkins. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The Senior
Older Australians in dire straits as living costs outstrip pensions
Sky-rocketing food prices continue to impact elderly Australians
More than two million households in Australia ran out of food in the last year due to limited finances.
Eileen Wood
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Phone lines run hot for telcos under fire for bad service
Telstra needs to improve its services offered to medically vulnerable people, while Optus and others have had an astronomical amount of complaints.
Telstra has come under fire for failing to deliver on its Priority Assistance service. Picture supplied
Photos
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Flashback Friday: Community spirit
Canberra Times
Piles of warm clothes and blankets for the 1995 Smith Family winter appeal.
Socials: The opera shines by candlelight
Keegan Carroll
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Frank and Beth Lehman from Garran.
Car Expert
2023 Ute of the Year revealed
Car Expert
2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan's new look spied, more power rumoured
Jade Credentino • 13m ago
Porsche Taycan's new look spied, more power rumoured
Car Expert
Mazda CX-30 set to follow siblings with tech upgrade
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Mazda CX-30 set to follow siblings with tech upgrade
Car Expert
Toyota confirms supply challenges and new car delays to continue
James Wong • 1hr ago
Toyota confirms supply challenges and new car delays to continue
Car Expert
Electric vehicles outsold hybrids in February
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Electric vehicles outsold hybrids in February