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Nada Vidyattama of Narrabundah College and Jamie Boyd of Dickson College both achieved an ATAR of 99 or above. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The Canberra students who rose to the COVID challenge to achieve an ATAR of 99

Sarah Lansdown
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A Canberra lawyer (centre) arrested after a raid at a Civic law firm walking with two police towards the City Police Station on Wednesday. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERLawyer, accountant charged after organised crime investigation

Kathryn Lewis

Beyond Blue chief executive, Georgie Harman, expanding services to the South Coast. Picture: Beyond Blue

Big rise in mental health problems during virus lockdown

Steve Evans

Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March after the coronavirus lockdown came into effect. Picture: Karleen Minney

UPDATEDUnemployment to peak at 7.5 per cent: Treasurer

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Harley Dennett
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A former Crown Casino security guard is suing James Packer for allegedly assaulting him.

Packer sued over Crown assault claims

Georgie Moore
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Attorney-General's Department secretary Chris Moraitis has been named the Director-General of the Office of the Special Investigator. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERAttorney-General chief exits as APS secretary reshuffle gets under way

Sarah Basford Canales

More storms are forecast for Canberra for the rest of the week. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Localised rainfall hits Canberra's south as more storms expected over two days

Kathryn Lewis

Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down slightly better looking books in his mid-year review.

Lower JobKeeper cost trims budget deficit

Colin Brinsden and Daniel McCulloch

US states sue Google over antitrust laws

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A golden gift to mark the National Botanic Gardens' anniversary

Canberrans waiting longest in the country for emergency care

Victoria free from new COVID-19 cases as NSW battles mystery outbreak

The Canberra students who rose to the COVID challenge to achieve an ATAR of 99

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Nothing sounds better than a summer full of food and wine. Where are you heading? Picture: Shutterstock

A gourmet summer: great places to eat along the South Coast

Murdered US-Australian teenager Malki Roth in 1999. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONAustralia has a role to play in seeking justice for murdered teen

The Australian Open has been pushed back for a February 8 start date in 2021.

Australian Open to start on February 8

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Jason Sangha has been relegated to sideline duties for most of the summer. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERCrease time a COVID casualty in crazy year

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John Butz, 57 years on, and the photo of him found between the pages of a book purchased at the Lifeline Bookfair. Pictures: Supplied

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Principal and teacher in court for fraud

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Budget 2020/21 deficit now seen at $197.7b

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Man in custody after woman, 71, found dead

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Swim coach found not guilty on five counts

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Farmer moving cattle to higher ground swept to death

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COVID-19 public health alerts in NSW

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Packer sued over Crown assault claims

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Paul Gallen didn't have things all his own way in his unanimous points win over Mark Hunt.

Gallen keeps unbeaten boxing record intact

A man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found at a Blue Mountains home.

Man in custody after woman, 71, found dead

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A jury has found former Sydney swimming coach Kyle Daniels not guilty of five charges.

Swim coach found not guilty on five counts

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People who attended a number of locations on Sydney's northern beaches are urged to get tested.

COVID-19 public health alerts in NSW

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About a dozen anti-Adani protestors waving placards have targeted a HSBC branch in Brisbane.

Stop Adani protest staged at Brisbane bank

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Breaches of new coronavirus rules bumped Victoria's yearly crime rate up by 4.2 percent.

COVID-19 offences jack up Vic crime rates

Gus McCubbing
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An armed man has died after being shot multiple times by police on a motorway south of Brisbane.

Man shot dead by police on Qld motorway

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Lower JobKeeper cost trims budget deficit

Former trade minister Andrew Robb says Australia's relationship with China is not beyond salvage.

Morrison pushes for 'mature' China meeting

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Attorney-General Christian Porter wants to the relevant act to be clear and more understandable. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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UPDATEDUnemployment to peak at 7.5 per cent: Treasurer

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Trade Minister Simon Birmingham. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

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Harley Dennett

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the pace of US economic recovery appears to be slowing.

Fed to buy bonds until recovery arrives

Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir and Jonnelle Marte

A Kangaroo Island dunnart captured by a sensor camera in Flinders Chase National Park. The cameras were installed on Kangaroo Island to track the recovery of animals impacted by Australias bushfires as part of a project called An Eye on Recovery. Picture: Supplied

Do you have sensor cameras? You could be helping native wildlife

Katie Burgess

SUBSCRIBERAttorney-General chief exits as APS secretary reshuffle gets under way

Sarah Basford Canales

Legacy of inaction leaves a long tail

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OPINIONAustralia has a role to play in seeking justice for murdered teen

Jeremy Leibler

Ongoing comprehensive public health measures are going to be necessary beyond the rollout of the first vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONVaccines alone won't keep Australia safe in 2021. Here's what else we need to do

Tania Sorrell, Ian Frazer, Ingrid Scheffer

Benjamin Tony Sagnelli, who avoided time behind bars when he was sentenced on Tuesday. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'Immature' dealer used own name, address to import dark web drugs

Edward Watt leaves the ACT Supreme Court on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

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SUBSCRIBERMan charged after woman allegedly finds hidden camera in her wardrobe

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There will be places open during Christmas and New Year, don't panic. Picture: Ashley St George

What's open over Christmas and New Year's in Canberra

Karen Hardy
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The Canberra Times wants to develop the ACT's best Christmas lights map. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra's ultimate Christmas lights map for 2020

Australian National Botanic Gardens horticulturists Janine Baines and Peter Feilen with Wattle Day Association treasurer Judy Tunningley. Picture: Megan Doherty

A golden gift to mark the National Botanic Gardens' anniversary

Megan Doherty

What's open over Christmas and New Year's in Canberra

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"I bags the elephant!". Canberra's much-loved merry-go-round is back in action. Picture: Katherine Griffiths

Civic merry-go-round back in action

Lunchtime carols in Braddon today

OPINIONVaccines alone won't keep Australia safe in 2021. Here's what else we need to do

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vaccine unlikely to greenlight international travel as border closure challenged in court

Tahlia Tupaea of the Capitals competes for the ball against Stella Beck of the Boomers during the WNBL semi-final on Wednesday night. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCapitals blocked out by Boomers as season ends

Justis Huni is on the hunt for his next opponent. Picture: Getty

Huni will give Gallen 'a chance to see if he belongs'

Tim Tszyu claimed a pair of regional titles and now he wants a world championship. Picture: Getty

'The world is watching': Tim Tszyu has arrived

Tim Tszyu is one step closer to a world title shot. Picture: Getty

'You know what's next': Tszyu eyes world title after first-round knockout

Australian Open to start on February 8

Darren Walton
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Paul Gallen beat Mark Hunt via decision on Wednesday. Picture: Getty

UPDATEDGallen calls out former UFC champion and labels SBW 'yesterday's hero'

Caden Helmers

New Netball ACT chief executive Matthew Battams. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERDiamond in the rough: Netball ACT boss' big plans for Canberra

Lucie Bertoldo

Solomone Kata is counting down the days until he can see his family. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERKata to end 10-month wait to see family

Caden Helmers

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

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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

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Bring on the bubble: airlines plan trans-Tasman take-off

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Monty Python king Cleese shares Tassie's silly walks

Claudia Williams

Perth: city of so many stories

Sue Wallace

The Tiwi Island Retreat is accessible only by boat. Picture: Michael Turtle

Take laidback luxury to the limit

Michael Turtle

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

Five reasons we all love a Canberra Christmas

Reach for the sky; The completed High Society glass towers feature 541 apartments. Picture: Supplied

Scale the peaks of the Canberra suburb in the sky

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

The US vaccine program continues to expand despite wintry east coast weather slowing deliveries.

US vaccine campaign grows

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US vaccine campaign grows

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Attendance at Joe Biden's inauguration will be restricted to members of Congress and partners.

Biden inauguration to go without public

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Biden inauguration to go without public

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Google has called a law suit filed against the company by 10 US states meritless.

US states sue Google over antitrust laws

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US states sue Google over antitrust laws

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Noel Whittaker shares his financial wisdom and life experience in his latest book Retirement Made Simple.

Everything you need to know about retirement

Joanne Crawford

Speed limits are all about safely sharing the road with others. Photo: Shutterstock.

Speed limits are not really for your benefit as a vehicle driver

Sam Hollier

How to choose the right pots for your plants

Finish up your Christmas shopping this weekend. Picture: Sly fox Coffee

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Julia Kanapathippillai

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join us for a tour of country's best gardens

The top prescription medications in Australia

Samara Ross

Big bash theory

Buy, swap, sell at the trading card fair

September 20, 1989: The swing set at the Hawker shops.

Born to ride

Instagrammers of Canberra

Darren De Bortoli, De Bortoli Wines, Griffith, said one of the big challenges following the China tariffs announcement would be getting the pricing right for wine grapes.

Low stock a silver lining for wine

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Low stock a silver lining for wine

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Liverpool Plains Shire Council voted on the motion after lobbying from concerned landholders. Photo: Billy Jupp

SUBSCRIBERLawyer, accountant charged after organised crime investigation

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OPINIONVaccines alone won't keep Australia safe in 2021. Here's what else we need to do

OPINIONVaccines alone won't keep Australia safe in 2021. Here's what else we need to do

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DIGESTVaccine is no joy for Aussies stranded overseas

SUBSCRIBERCapitals blocked out by Boomers as season ends

UPDATEDGallen calls out former UFC champion and labels SBW 'yesterday's hero'

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LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

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

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