The Canberra Times
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
'Most appropriate response': Parliament rape trial inquiry announced by ACT government
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury, left, Chief Minister Andrew Barr, centre, and Bruce Lehrmann. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz, Karleen Minney
Jasper Lindell, Blake Foden • 2hrs ago
Plans for former Canberra Times site revealed following $19.8 million sale
The end of an era for the old Canberra Times office Fyshwick. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Brittney Levinson
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Driver charged over flood deaths near Goulburn
Maureen Dettre • 12m ago
A man's body has been found in a car that was in floodwaters in southwest NSW. (Murray McCloskey/AAP PHOTOS)
'It's a demand and supply issue': Research backs call for more ACT police numbers
Peter Brewer
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ACT Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan said "the number of police we have currently needs to be increased to meet current and future demand". Picture by Keegan Carroll
Hair of the dog, greasy food, black coffee: How to treat a hangover this silly season
Millie Costigan
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Man drinking in Santa hat at Christmas party. File Picture
First look at Hellenic Club's hotel and office plans
Brittney Levinson
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Shops and restaurants will be housed among towering columns, taking inspiration from Greek gathering places. Picture supplied
Lake to light up for Australia Day
An example of what to expect from Lights on the Lake on Australia Day. Picture supplied
Sally Pryor
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ACM to sell SA, Queensland regional community newspapers
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The South Australian titles being sold to Star News Group include the Port Lincoln Times, Kangaroo Island's The Islander and Victor Harbor's The Times.
Inari, the second restaurant at Tiger Lane, opens its doors this week
Inari's menu will explore traditional Japanese dishes fused with Peruvian influence. Picture by Botanist Creative
Amy Martin
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Facebook marketplace: Why the Raiders are chasing a $700,000 deal on social media
Chris Dutton
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Fatal robbery mastermind allegedly drove at women, threw boiling water over jail visitor
Blake Foden
Rebecca Krutsky outside court during her robbery case. Picture by Karleen Minney
Carwoola bushfire class action fails to ignite
Andrew Thomson
The Carwoola bushfire in 2017. A class action appeal has been dismissed.
Five things to do in Canberra this Christmas
Shake & stir's A Christmas Carol is on at the Canberra Theatre. Picture by David Fell
Ron Cerabona
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El Jannah set to bring its charcoal chicken to Canberra
Amy Martin
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El Jannah is setting up shop in Gungahlin. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The tip of the Icebergs
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is an Australian icon. Picture by Pat Stevenson
Karen Hardy
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Wong arrives in China ahead of talks
Pool Reporter • 2hrs ago
Senator Penny Wong has arrived in Beijing for diplomatic talks after leaving Australia on Tuesday. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
'Staff have drawn a blank': Police search for missing Queanbeyan pencils
Lanie Tindale
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The pencils, inset, were allegedly stolen in the lead up to a colour run on Friday, December 2. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, supplied
ACT experiencing 'grumbling peak' but cases unlikely to increase much higher, Coleman says
Lucy Bladen
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ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Alligators given a new enclosure as early Christmas present
An alligator sun bathing in its new enclosure. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Olivia Ireland
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Meteors to regroup after tough loss
Cameron Mee
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Annie Wikman top-scored for the Meteors on Tuesday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
What's on
The Canberrans whose Christmas lights raised $30,000 for charity
Ben Walker and James Crowther have both decorated their Gowrie houses to raise money for MS. Picture by James Croucher
Amy Martin
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Bank of England unveils King Charles notes
David Milliken
The Bank of England has revealed the design of its first notes featuring King Charles III. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
NASA Mars lander silent after four years
Marcia Dunn
"It's assumed InSight may have reached the end of its operations," NASA says of its Mars lander. (AP PHOTO)

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Federal Politics
Rudd role takes US ties to 'next level'
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd brings insight on China to the role of ambassador to the US. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Universities call for overhaul of 'complex' visa system
Sarah Lansdown
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Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson said Australia's visa system was too complex and not fit-for-purpose. Picture supplied
Labor accused of political 'purge' after abolishing tribunal
Karen Barlow
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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Exclusive
World-leading cancer compensation list for firies comes into force
Karen Barlow
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Station Officer Kate Judd at Belconnen Ambulance and Fire and Rescue Station. Picture by James Croucher
'I'm not this crazy, violent, insane guy,' AFP apologises to anti-CCP activist
Karen Barlow
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Drew Pavlou (left) and Max Mok share scones and cream at Parliament houses' Queens Terrace café a day after they were removed from Parliament House by AFP police officers as persons of high risk without explanation. Picture by Karleen Minney
Public Service
Santa's parliamentary sitting, JB Hi-Fi the 'cool' benchmark, and the secret powers EAs wield
Public Eye
There's no rest for Santa and his reindeer on December 25 - and not for the usual reasons.
Sarah Basford Canales, Harley Dennett
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Defence APS rip wages in staff survey, despite rise
Harley Dennett
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There is dissatisfaction in the ranks of the APS in the latest staff survey at the Department of Defence. Picture by Jamila Toderas
'We failed': DTA pledges to do better after nightmare audit
Sarah Basford Canales
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DTA chief executive Chris Fechner pledges to turn his ship around after horror audit. Picture by Keegan Carroll
National
'Hearts are broken': Qld honours officers
A funeral service with full honours will be held for Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Nick Gibbs • 2hrs ago
ACM to sell SA, Queensland regional community newspapers
49m ago
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The South Australian titles being sold to Star News Group include the Port Lincoln Times, Kangaroo Island's The Islander and Victor Harbor's The Times.
Going hungry, housing insecurity and anxiety: Why our youth are pessimistic
Millie Costigan • 1hr ago
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Picture by Shutterstock.
'Most appropriate response': Parliament rape trial inquiry announced by ACT government
Jasper Lindell, Blake Foden • 2hrs ago
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury, left, Chief Minister Andrew Barr, centre, and Bruce Lehrmann. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz, Karleen Minney
Driver charged over flood deaths near Goulburn
Maureen Dettre • 12m ago
A man's body has been found in a car that was in floodwaters in southwest NSW. (Murray McCloskey/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
This isn't a cost-of-living crisis
Opinion
Corporate greed only adds to the stresses often already heightened by Christmas. Picture Shutterstock
John Falzon
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Opinion
Data on the climate disaster front line
Nathan Gower
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The summer bushfires of 2019-2020 are still fresh in the minds of many Australians. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Traditional cyber strategies have failed us, it's time for a new approach
Scott Magill
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It is a matter of when not if a business will be breached. Picture Getty
Tragic death a reminder of the need for organ donation
Letters to the Editor
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Is Rudd's new job a message to China?
The Canberra Times
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Court and Crime
'Heartbreaking': 'Full-time carer' allegedly stole $130k from 85yo widow
Max Davidson leaves court on Monday after being granted bail. Picture supplied
Miriam Webber, Soofia Tariq
Unlicensed ACT learner driver busted three times over limit
Lanie Tindale
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'Immersed in a sea of criminality': Parolee rams cops three weeks after release
Blake Foden
Bradley Flynn, who is back behind bars. Picture Facebook
Father to be alleged 21yo child rapist's 'jailer': court
Soofia Tariq
The ACT Magistrates Court which heard from the 21-year-old's "devastated" father. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Shopper awarded more than $27k after slipping on grape
Hannah Neale
A woman sued Coles store after slipping on a grape (not pictured) in a Woden supermarket. Picture by Geoff Jones
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What's On
One for the road: delicious destinations worth a detour
No matter which direction you take, there's amazing culinary delights along the way. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears is now on at The Q
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is on now at The Q. Picture by Jeffrey Chan
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Free family activities at the National Portrait Gallery for the school holidays
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The family space at the Portrait Gallery has free creative activities for families to enjoy together inspired by WHO ARE YOU: Australian Portraiture exhibition. Picture supplied
Review
Powerful pictures document a changing country
Brian Rope
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Rainbow angel wings, New Mardi Gras, 2003. Picture by William Yang
Big focus on food waste ahead of Christmas
Liv Casben
OzHarvest driver Sage McAteer says demand for food donations is the highest the group has seen. (JANE DEMPSTER)
Canberra's choice at ACT Volunteering awards rises above
Megan Doherty
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2022 Canberra's Choice Award winner Leesa Ffrench, from Rise Above, with 2021 Young Volunteer of the Year Ben Walker. Picture supplied
Sport
ACT Brumbies set to land major re-signing coup
ACT Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa is set to re-sign with the club. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Cameron Mee
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Fisher eager to remain in Wallabies set up
Laurie Fisher (left) is eager to continue working as a Wallabies assistant coach through to next year's World Cup. Picture Getty Images
Cameron Mee
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'It would be awesome': Capitals keen to view historic Christmas match
Cameron Mee
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US Import Nicole Munger has thrown her support behind Christmas Day games. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Capital teen's nervous wait to learn Canberra International fate
Melanie Dinjaski
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Charlie Camus is eyeing a seeded position for the Junior Australian Open. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Warner's Bali joke catches media off-guard
Australian opener David Warner is having a lean spell with the bat, but retains his sense of humour. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Joel Gould and Oliver Caffrey
Meteors to regroup after tough loss
Cameron Mee
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Annie Wikman top-scored for the Meteors on Tuesday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'We're a club that can help him': Star forward Fifita shows Raiders interest
David Polkinghorne
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Gold Coast Titans second-rower David Fifita has toured the Raiders' centre of excellence. Picture Getty Images

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Plans for former Canberra Times site revealed following $19.8 million sale
Brittney Levinson
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The end of an era for the old Canberra Times office Fyshwick. Picture by Jamila Toderas
First look at Hellenic Club's hotel and office plans
Brittney Levinson
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Shops and restaurants will be housed among towering columns, taking inspiration from Greek gathering places. Picture supplied
World
Zelenskiy visits troops on war's 300th day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited Bakhmut, as the war enters its 300th day. (AP PHOTO)
Tom Balmforth and Oleksandr Kozhukhar • 1hr ago
Mag 6.4 quake shakes northern California
Nathan Frandino • 1hr ago
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has shaken parts of Northern California. (AP PHOTO)
S&P 500 closes slightly higher
Sinead Carew and Sruthi Shankar • 2hrs ago
Investors are worrying about the current quarter earnings season and the winter holiday. (AP PHOTO)
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On the trail of Harry and Meghan in celebrity central Montecito
Butterfly Beach in Montecito.
Craig Tansley
Oh, the places we'll go: The 2023 travel hot list
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A mother on daughter on a floating island of Lake Titicaca, Peru. Picture: Getty Images
Two Ways to Go
Christmas holiday showdown: Europe v Down Under
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Christmas markets in Germany.
Why everyone's talking about this motel on NSW's South Coast
Experience the magic of Christmas markets right here in Australia
Akash Arora
Noel Sydney's "digital forests" in Royal Botanic Garden until December 24.
26 reasons to plan a trip to Los Angeles right now
Food at Camphor restaurant in LA.
First look at Four Seasons' futuristic yacht
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A stunning European town most tourists have not yet discovered
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Early adopter investments pay off for Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation customers
CSC's investment team hunts for innovative opportunities that deliver strong financial returns to their customers, while also contributing to building a better world for them to retire into. Picture Shutterstock.
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Luxury and lifestyle: Warrigal's new premium retirement offering is a 'perk' of growing older
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Warrigal Queanbeyan offers a retirement lifestyle that feels like you're part of an private club. Picture supplied.
Accessing home equity helps ease growing cost of living pressure for retirees
Rosie Ryan
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Being free to enjoy retirement without financial stress is one of the benefits a reverse mortgage can help with. Picture Shutterstock.
Why the Canberra Liberals are seeking to stop the tram
Elizabeth Lee Mla, Canberra Liberals Leader
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Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee MLA, outlines her priorities for Canberra and how money for the tram project could be better spent. Picture supplied
Food and friendship on the menu for outstanding Meals on Wheels award winners
Rosie Ryan
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Shire of Coolgardie's award-winning Meals on Wheels program is to keeping people well-nourished and connected. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
Researcher warns drivers and parents 'complacency can kill'
UNSW emeritus professor Ann Williamson and LBDF CEO Michelle McLaughlin. Picture supplied.
Sam Hollier • 19m ago
Christmas calling leads to garden exploration
Susan Parsons
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The pine tree that is central to the Labyrinth at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. Picture by Susan Parsons
The tip of the Icebergs
Karen Hardy
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is an Australian icon. Picture by Pat Stevenson
Stories fromThe Senior
Polio crusaders set sights on NDIS
Post Polio Victoria vice president Peter Freckleton says all Australians should be concerned that people aged 65 and over can not access the NDIS. The organisation will co-host a workshop for people with post polio syndrome at the Adelaide Convention Centre on November 22. Picture supplied
Rowan Cowley
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.
The family will love this No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Tart
Beth Davis from Harris Farm Markets celebrates the beginning of mango season. Picture by Josh Woning
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