The Canberra Times
Monday, 16 January 2023
'It just took me completely by surprise': Civic speed cameras nab more interstate drivers
Braidwood resident Trish Sargeson, who is among the interstate drivers fined for speeding in the 40km/h zone in Canberra's city centre. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Jasper Lindell, Lanie Tindale
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Can I speak to the manager? Karen's Diner on its way to Canberra
Complain until the cows come home because the staff at Karen's Diner literally don't care. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
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Why there's free parking in Canberra today
Steve Evans • 2hrs ago
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A computer glitch has affected Canberra's paid parking lots. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Man who fled into chicken coop charged with weapons, drug offences
The man allegedly failed to meet a good behaviour obligation.
Staff Reporters
One baby name keeps topping the list, and it shows no signs of slowing
Anna Houlahan • 44m ago
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A newborn baby lying on a plush blanket looks into the camera. File picture.
Police dog and road spikes halt alleged car thief getaway
The arrests were part of an ongoing operation targeting repeat offending.
Steve Evans
Scotty Masters returns to the airwaves
Scotty Masters, right, is returning to Canberra's airwaves to co-host 2CA's breakfast show with Paul Holmes. Picture supplied
Amy Martin
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Man to face six charges after alleged sexual assault of woman
Police allege the man assaulted a woman at his home earlier this month.
Staff Reporters
Wallabies bombshell: Eddie's back as coach after shock Rennie sacking
Eddie Jones is back to coach the Wallabies. Picture Getty
Caden Helmers
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Watch
Australian traveller confirmed among wreckage of Nepal crash
Gopal Sharma
Rescue workers are set to resume search operations at the site of a plane crash in Nepal. (EPA PHOTO)
Top govt appointment undisclosed in days before Morrison ministries attack
Harley Dennett
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Greg Moriarty, seen here at estimates with Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, is known to be respected by both Labor and Coalition frontbenchers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Government move could seal fate for ice rink
Lucy Bladen
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Sports Minister Yvette Berry. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
20 years on: Ceremony held to commemorate Canberra bushfires
ACT Parks and Conservation manager, Stephen Alegria, at the ACT Bushfire Memorial, which was unveiled at Stromlo in 2006. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Alex Crowe
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Jobs, wages data suspended as rate speculation mounts
Adrian Rollins • 2hrs ago
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Sittixay Ditthavong
The most popular courses at Canberra universities this year
Health sciences, medical science, nursing and paramedicine are among some of the most popular university courses for the 2023 academic year. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Sarah Lansdown
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Public Eye
Spotlight on PM's officials after set of transparency blunders
Harley Dennett, Sarah Basford Canales
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Not out the door yet: Scott Morrison, Peter Woolcott, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and Greg Moriarty.
'I won't be taking lectures': Perrottet
Phoebe Loomes and Finbar O'Mallon
The NSW premier is being referred to police to see whether he breached the law in his preselection. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
This reform will be time-consuming and difficult. But it will have a good pay-off
Paddy Gourley
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher wants to reduce fragmentation in pay and conditions. Picture by Karleen Minney
'The spotlight will be on him': Why Kyrgios is a genuine title threat
Nick Kyrgios will launch his Australian Open campaign as the nation's greatest hope of winning a title. Picture Getty
Caden Helmers
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'What if there's another fire?': Pain lingers and question remain unanswered 20 years on
Megan Doherty
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Wayne West, with his dog Sandy, said wildlife along the Goodradigbee River in the Brindabellas had still not returned to what it was before the 2003 firestorm. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
New director of ANU public policy school aims to teach 'humility and complexity'
Professor Janine O'Flynn has just begun as the latest director of the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Olivia Ireland
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Public servants 'unfairly traduced over 2003 fires': Ex-chief minister
Steve Evans
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Burnt out home in Tarago Place, Duffy in 2003. Picture: Graham Tidy
Hailstorm hits Canberra as thunderstorm warning issued
Soofia Tariq
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Hail hitting a house in Lyneham. Picture Supplied

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The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Monday, January 16, 2023.
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Call to make caravan parks EV hotspots
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 9m ago
Caravan parks would become a national network of EV charging stations under a new industry proposal. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Heartbreak as chopper victim farewelled
Farid Farid and Finbar O'Mallon • 10m ago
Rita Jaja, mother of helicopter crash victim Vanessa Tadros, is consoled at her daughter's funeral. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
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Federal Politics
'Irresponsible': Japanese envoy doubles down on China caution
Japanese Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami, at the Embassy of Japan in Canberra. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sarah Basford Canales
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'Simply isn't good enough': New figures reveal how our aged care homes stack up
See how every ACT facility compares in each of the govt's new measures.
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Nursing homes receive an overall rating between one and five stars. Picture ACM, Shutterstock
Up to 8000 PNG workers to help fill vacant jobs
Adrian Rollins
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the PNG Parliament in Port Moresby. Picture supplied
Analysis
'We know the nature of the beast': All eyes on China as tensions thaw
Sarah Basford Canales
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Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian at the Chinese embassy. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Ex-minister Downer fronts natural hydrogen
Marion Rae
Alexander Downer is chairing a "natural hydrogen" start-up that has debuted on the share market. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Public Service
'Abysmal' cultural diversity within APS must be addressed: experts
APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, Karleen Minney
Sarah Basford Canales, Soofia Tariq
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Push for public service ethnic diversity strategy
Soofia Tariq
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Greens Deputy leader Senator Mehreen Faruqi, who is calling on the government and APS commission to improve cultural and linguistic diveristy in the public service. Picture by James Croucher
Opinion
The Productivity Commission needn't look far to find the time wasters
Richard Denniss
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
National
Where's the best beach in Australia? Ask the man who's visited all 12,500 of them
Dr Short at Point Culver on the Baxter Cliffs in WA in 2022 as part of an ongoing five year project investigating the clifftops dunes that occur around the Great Australian Bight. Picture supplied.
James Tugwell • 1hr ago
Sexual assault in aged care: One is too many
Eileen Wood • 2hrs ago
File picture.
Thousands of incidents in disability homes
Alex Mitchell • 1hr ago
Bill Shorten says people who live in group homes often have less control over their NDIS supports. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Labor announces major gambling reforms
Duncan Murray • 8m ago
Chris Minns says NSW Labor will conduct a 12-month trial of cashless gaming cards. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Call to make caravan parks EV hotspots
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 9m ago
Caravan parks would become a national network of EV charging stations under a new industry proposal. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
Journalist who tracked down Pol Pot dedicated his life to the truth
Opinion
The late New York Times journalist Nate Thayer, pictured in 1997, secured a world exclusive with Pol Pot, inset. Pictures Getty Images, YouTube
Nicholas Stuart
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Opinion
We're continually dealing with flooding. Time for a new line of defence
Peter Dunn
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Defence Force members clean up flood damage in Queensland. Picture Getty Images
Opinion
Robodebt came from moral failure in public administration
Douglas Hynd
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We need to pay careful attention to the broader developments that enabled robodebt. Karleen Minney
COVID-19 is an existential threat for elderly and disabled
Letters to the Editor
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Education should never be out of reach
The Canberra Times
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Court and Crime
'I'm going to kill you, you f---ing dead b----': Man threatens murder over noisy neighbour
Steven Kazmar-Hall leaving the ACT courts building on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Hannah Neale
Witnesses sought after photographer sustains 'significant injuries' from cyclist incident
The incident allegedly happened at Stromlo Forest Park on New Year's Eve.
Alex Crowe
Driver extracted from vehicle following single-car crash
Alex Crowe
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A man was transported to hospital on Thursday following a serious incident.
Man accused of attempted Uber carjacking, stabbing another driver
The man was granted bail after he allegedly attempted to carjack two vehicles and stabbed a driver.
Hannah Neale
Police officer felt burn after man allegedly poured petrol on him
The man is also accused of violently assaulting a woman and setting a shed on fire.
Toby Vue
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What's On
The team from two-hatted Pilot have a new place, and it's a bit different
Such and Such's Dash Rumble, Mal Hanslow, and Ross McQuinn. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
It's a casual, fun venue that's encouraging walk ins.
Karen Hardy
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First female Summernats mullet champion wants more girls in the mix
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Grand mullet champion Tamzyn Dowell. Picture supplied
Lanie Tindale
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The film that captured the Tent Embassy's creation
Amy Martin
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Ningla A-Na, the 1972 documentary that captured the creation of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, will be screened at the National Film and Sound Archive. Picture Smart Street Films
What's on
Jazz things up at the circus this weekend
Ron Cerabona
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Circus of Illusion is coming to Canberra. Picture supplied
Review
Taste test: The new McDonald's item that's divided a nation
Karen Hardy
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McDonald's has released "potato scallops with chicken salt" on to their menu. Picture supplied
Welcome to Braddon's newest venue, Wine Room
Karen Hardy
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Executive chef Josh Smith-Thirkell with front of house managers Phoebe Andrews and Dominic Soriano. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Sport
Gadecki lives up to hype with big Open win
Young Australian Olivia Gadecki has powered into the second round at Melbourne Park. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Darren Walton • 8m ago
'The spotlight will be on him': Why Kyrgios is a genuine title threat
Nick Kyrgios will launch his Australian Open campaign as the nation's greatest hope of winning a title. Picture Getty
Caden Helmers
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Wallabies bombshell: Eddie's back as coach after shock Rennie sacking
Caden Helmers
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Eddie Jones is back to coach the Wallabies. Picture Getty
Pegula leads big-gun winners at AO
John Salvado • 46m ago
Impressive American Jessica Pegula was the first winner on day one of the Australian Open. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Cricket's ultimate Test is co-existing with Twenty20 boom
David Warner and a host of Australian Test stars have filtered back into the Big Bash. Picture Getty
Caden Helmers
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Kyrgios has ability to win Open: Rosewall
Melissa Woods
Nick Kyrgios can win the Australian Open, says legend Ken Rosewall. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Business is booming as Cavalry keep playoff hopes alive
Caden Helmers
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Nick Belzer pitching for the Cavalry. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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Property byAllhomes
Opinion
How is it that supply is growing but housing remains unaffordable for so many?
Kasy Chambers
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The population is growing and housing is getting more unaffordable. Picture Shutterstock
Swimmers concern over future of Phillip swimming pool
Lucy Bladen
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Sarah and Tim Ransom and their children use Phillip Swimming pool regularly and are concerned about its future. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
World
Asia cautious, BOJ faces policy decision
There are rumours the Bank of Japan might hold an emergency meeting to defend its new yield ceiling. (AP PHOTO)
'Dozens dead' in latest Ukraine attack
Herbert Villarraga
Dnipro officials say at least 30 people have died during a Russian missile attack in Ukraine. (EPA PHOTO)
Strong earthquake shakes western Indonesia
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake in November in Indonesia killed at least 331 people. (file) (EPA PHOTO)
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Get thee to a gallery: the best art shows around Australia this year
David Lee Pereira, Artist in the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission, Temple of Boom, on display at NGV. Photo: Eugene Hyland
Katrina Lobley
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Discover this fairytale town in Germany
Get thee to a gallery: the best art shows around Australia this year
Katrina Lobley
Artist David Lee Pereira in the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission, Temple of Boom, on display at NGV. Picture: Eugene Hyland
There's more to Margaret River than meets the eye
My Patch
The Margaret River region. Picture: Sean Blocksidge/The Margaret River Discovery Co
Nicky Lefebvre
A spectacular new light installation is coming to the NT
Akash Arora
You can now swim at this stunning spot in Sydney
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Brisbane's hottest new haunt is here
Akash Arora
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The capital of bling has done it again
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Serving up connection: Glen 20 and Meals on Wheels partner in mission to fight loneliness
Much-loved community organisation Meals on Wheels provides a valuable connection between its volunteers and its elderly customers. Picture supplied.
Rosie Ryan
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Explore Top End treasures on these 2 tours
Emma Brown
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Be impressed as you boat back and forth through the Horizontal Falls, Western Australia. Picture Shutterstock
Bushfire season is upon us
Ash Lieberman
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The unforgettable tragedy of the 2019-2020 bushfire season was a devastating reminder of the importance of all Australians having a bushfire plan in place. Picture supplied.
Aussie school kids have a blast with 'awesome' cricket program feeding minds and bodies
Rosie Ryan
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Students at the Dallas Brooks Community School embraced the Breakfast Blast program. Picture supplied.
The fool-proof way to get your pet drinking more water
Ash Lieberman
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The DrinkWell Butterfly fountain encourages pets to drink more water, as they are attracted to running streams of water. Picture supplied
Life & Style
What is a normal heart rate?
Relaxation lowers the heart rate, and our heart rate is naturally slower while we sleep. Picture Shutterstock
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From cocktails in a can to wine in a bag: what we've been drinking this summer
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Gather some friends, pour some drinks. Picture Shutterstock
Nailed it! Four arty trends to try in 2023
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There's lots to love about this pink and red combination in 2023. Picture from OPI Instagram
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Have your say on new Australian aged care role
Have your say on the role of the new Inspector General of Aged Care. Picture Shutterstock
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.
Eat your potatoes - just leave the fats and oils out
Boiled, not baked or fried, potatoes can offer you nutritional benefits, according to an Edith Cowan University study. Picture supplied
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Socials: Canberra International finals
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Kris and Sylvia Pope from Nicholls. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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