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Pocock's race to topple Zed in Senate gets significant boost
Karen Barlow
Families confused over school COVID rules
Fiona Green with her children Erin, 11, Callum, 17, Meagan, 7 and Lochlan, 15 as children go back to school. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Sarah Lansdown, Hannah Neale
COVID cases rise after long weekend with hospital admissions high
Hannah Neale • 2hrs ago
COVID-19 hospitalisations remain at 69. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Live
Live blog: Morrison campaign faces some negative attention
Olivia Ireland
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher
Chief Health Officer not concerned if schools ignore COVID advice
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
Dr Kerryn Coleman said schools would need to make their own decisions on how to implement her advice. Picture: Sarah Lansdown
Labor's plan to audit Liberals' 'waste' and boost the economy
Dan Jervis-Bardy Gerard Cockburn • 1hr ago
Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers his National Press Club budget reply at Parliament House. Picture: James Croucher
Chief Health Officer not concerned if schools ignore COVID advice
Dr Kerryn Coleman said schools would need to make their own decisions on how to implement her advice. Picture: Sarah Lansdown
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
'Very similar': Seselja threads the needle on Pocock-Greens smear
Sarah Basford Canales
ACT senator Zed Seselja. Picture: Karleen Minney.
Opinion
In an election climate, don't expect change
Fiona Katauskas' view
Garry Linnell • 1hr ago
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Family 'nightmare' after crash leaves mother in induced coma
Hannah Neale
Housing, fuel price rises see inflation jump to 20-year high
Gerard Cockburn • 2hrs ago
Surging fuel prices has fuelled the rise in inflation. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
First look: Mogo Wildlife Park celebrates birth of lion cub
Jorja McDonnell
NEW ARRIVAL: Mogo Wildlife Park's resident lioness Chitwa has given birth to her second cub. Picture: supplied.
Analysis
A 'sneaky' carbon tax? The scare campaign Labor was never going to avoid
Labor climate spokesman Chris Bowen and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese announcing the party's Powering Australia plan. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Dan Jervis-Bardy • 2hrs ago
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Five ACT public schools visited by WorkSafe inspectors
Sarah Lansdown
Kingsford Smith School was among five public schools visited by WorkSafe ACT in Term 1. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Decades of damage: how one family lost faith in government
Patrice Clear with daughters Bridget, 6, Maisie, 3, and Josie, 3 on Mila Road, which is riddled with potholes. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Olivia Ireland
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Coalition pledges to release CSIRO land for new homes in the ACT
Harley Dennett
Senator Zed Seselja made the announcement of additional support for first home buyers in the ACT last month. Picture: Karleen Minney
Five things to do in Canberra this weekend
Amy Martin
White Pearl takes to the Canberra Theatre stage this weekend. Picture: Phil Erbacher
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Wanniassa home sets new suburb record
Brittney Levinson
A four-bedroom Wanniassa home has set a new price record for the suburb. Picture: Supplied
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Murder attempt followed party boat drink spill claim: police
Hayden Todkill, who has been charged with offences that include attempted murder. Picture: Facebook
Blake Foden
'No news': PM dismisses Coalition climate division
Finn McHugh
Scott Morrison is attempting to head off further climate wars in the Coalition. Picture: AAP
Zed Seselja blames ACT government for policing shortages
Senator Zed Seselja. Picture: Karleen Minney
Karen Barlow
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New COVID rules set to help Raiders
David Polkinghorne
The easing of the close contact definition will also benefit the Green Machine.
Police ask locals to spill on beer theft
Warrnambool locals have been asked to serve up information on a beer burglary at the racing club.
Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss
Marty Silk • 18m ago
The Brisbane Olympics organising committee board held its inaugural meeting on Thursday.

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One Nation takes surprise SA seat
Tim Dornin • 19m ago
More than 1.1 million people cast a ballot in March's South Australian state election.
PM dismisses climate infighting claims
Andrew Brown and Maeve Bannister • 22m ago
Scott Morrison has hit back at claims the coalition is at odds over climate policy.

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Election 2022
Analysis
Pocock attack ads an assault on political integrity
Independent ACT senate candidate David Pocock. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Karen Barlow
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'It's dangerous': Extraordinary skew in road funding causes frustration
Gerard Cockburn
Patrice Clear with daughters Bridget, 6, Maisie, 3, and Josie, 3, says that successive governments have failed to fix the condition of Mila Road. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
'No news': PM dismisses Coalition climate division
Finn McHugh
Scott Morrison is attempting to head off further climate wars in the Coalition. Picture: AAP
Labor pledges $3.2m to improve Canberra's waterway health
Karen Barlow • 51m ago
Federal ACT Labor members, Andrew Leigh, Alicia Payne and David Smith. Picture: Keegan Carroll
PM pitches equality for regional Australia
Tess Ikonomou and Maeve Bannister • 1hr ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to elderly voters at a coffee shop in Rockhampton.
National
PM dismisses climate infighting claims
Scott Morrison has hit back at claims the coalition is at odds over climate policy.
Andrew Brown and Maeve Bannister • 22m ago
Driver ran red light, killed 10-year-old
Karen Sweeney • 29m ago
Zhou Hui Lu didn't see the crossing lights turn amber and then red before fatally hitting a boy.
NSW farmers turn flood debris to mulch
Farid Farid • 31m ago
NSW Northern Rivers farmers are turning muddy debris into mulch that will help grow their crops.
Crocodiles change diet to land prey: study
Aaron Bunch • 34m ago
Saltwater crocodiles have been feeding on feral pig and buffalo as they move into NT floodplains.
Tas to lift close contact isolation rule
Ethan James • 35m ago
Close contacts must take a daily rapid antigen test, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.

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Public Service
Brendan Nelson announced as new war memorial chair
Australian War Memorial chair Dr Brendan Nelson. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sarah Basford Canales
Labor vows to lift NDIS staffing cap, review consultancy contracts
Doug Dingwall
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and Labor's NDIS spokesman Bill Shorten. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Labor's public service 'hit list' a sign of hubris: Morrison
Finn McHugh, Sarah Basford Canales, Harley Dennett
For the final day of the first week of the campaign, Scott Morrison announced who would replace Greg Hunt as health minister in a returned Coalition government. Picture: AAP
Comment
Opinion
Australia has little credibility left in the Pacific
Scott Morrison with Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama in 2019. Bainimarama has been critical of Australia's climate policy. Picture: Getty Images
Peter Dunn
Opinion
Developing a culture of integrity in government goes beyond a commission
Chris Aulich
If the current polls are broadly accurate, the injection of more independent MPs to support Helen Haines, left, and Zali Steggall seems likely. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
The economic wildcards to be played between now and election day
Peter Martin
Will the Reserve Bank begin to push up interest rates? Picture: Shutterstock
It's time to bring the farce over Bernard Collaery to an end
Letters to the Editor
Solomons deal demands bipartisanship
The Canberra Times
Court and Crime
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Detainee punished for $4.6m 'rampage' after consuming 'prison brew'
The Alexander Maconochie Centre.
Toby Vue
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Public servant charged with rape, indecent acts released on bail
Toby Vue
Sean Timothy McKenna, 48, appeared via phone in court on Monday.
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Prison 'almost pointless' for artist who wheeled away $70k in supermarket safe
Blake Foden
Peter Crawford, who stole a safe from a Canberra supermarket. Picture: Facebook
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Vigilante smashed tavern patron's jaw when he 'behaved appallingly'
Blake Foden
Dean O'Brien in a still image from CCTV footage captured moments before the bashing. Picture: ACT Policing
Alleged rapist bailed to live at Australian Defence Force Academy
Hannah Neale
Nathan James Austin, 19, leaves the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday. Picture: Hannah Neale
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What's On
Five things to do in Canberra this weekend
White Pearl takes to the Canberra Theatre stage this weekend. Picture: Phil Erbacher
Amy Martin
Meanwhile in Canberra ... Jimmy Rees announces new show
Jimmy Rees has announced a Canberra show on his national tour. Picture: Supplied
Karen Hardy
Is this the perfect BentSpoke beer to have with pizza?
Karen Hardy
BentSpoke head brewer and co-founder Richard Watkins and Italian and Sons co-owner Pasquale Trimboli with the Regina beer. Picture: Supplied
What to drink this week: some uncommon grapes
Karen Hardy
Zero-alcohol Giesen rose. Picture: Supplied
We love you mum: Let's go to lunch (or brunch) this Mother's Day
Karen Hardy
Enjoy a Tuscan-themed lunch at the National Gallery of Australia. Picture: Supplied
Happy birthday Ainslie Cellars (and the drinks are on them)
Karen Hardy
Keith Mihailakis, centre, and his team Josh Baldwin and Tom Croft at Ainslie Cellars. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Sport
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New COVID rules set to help Raiders
The easing of the close contact definition will also benefit the Green Machine.
David Polkinghorne
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McKellar's 'good' headache: Injured Brumbies return will heat up selection
Three more Brumbies are a chance to return to the selection fold, driving players at training to make their case for their spot against the Hurricanes. Picture: Karleen Minney
Isobel Cootes
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Kicking game proves crucial for Brumbies in upcoming Kiwi battles
Isobel Cootes
Brumbies assistant coach Rod Seib says the side's kicking game was big focus in pre-season and at training, as it was crucial against New Zealand teams. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Raiders coach names team to face Warriors
David Polkinghorne
Raiders co-captain Elliott Whitehead returns to the starting side. Picture: Keegan Carroll
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Horsburgh issues apology to Anzacs
Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has apologised for chewing gum during the pre-game Anzac ceremonies. Picture: Getty Images
David Polkinghorne
Updated
Canberra Capitals reveal new head coach
Isobel Cootes
The Canberra Capitals have a new head coach in Kristen Veal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
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The easy fix in the Raiders' search for that elusive number
David Polkinghorne
Raiders second-rower Corey Harawira-Naera came off second best against his former club. Picture: Getty Images

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World
Singapore executes disabled Malaysian man
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam's supporters said his execution violated international human rights law.
Zen Soo and Eileen Ng • 1hr ago
Capitol riot public hearings set for June
Patricia Zengerle and Jan Wolfe • 1hr ago
The investigation "is coming at a better pace than we anticipated", chairman Bennie Thompson says.
Top Republican held Capitol rhetoric fears
Moira Warburton • 1hr ago
"Calling out other members, that stuff's got to stop," Kevin McCarthy says in a recording.
Ukraine invasion
UN chief appeals to Russia on Mariupol
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Russia warns of serious nuclear war risks
Phil Stewart and Pavel Polityuk
Moscow warns that Western weapons are inflaming the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine ambassador warns of domino effect
Andrew Brown
Ukraine ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Russia's actions will have global consequences.
Property byAllhomes
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Key question not addressed by candidates at ACT housing summit
Brittney Levinson
Labor senator Katy Gallagher, Greens senator Tjanara Goreng Goreng and Liberal senator Zed Seselja take part in an election debate moderated by Property Council of Australia chief executive Ken Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
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Coalition pledges to release CSIRO land for new homes in the ACT
Harley Dennett
Senator Zed Seselja made the announcement of additional support for first home buyers in the ACT last month. Picture: Karleen Minney
Podcasts
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The Echidna Podcast: Can Albo recover politically from COVID?
The Echidna Podcast: Has the Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese bounced back?
Steve Evans, Alex Crowe
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
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The Echidna Podcast: Are gotcha questions fair?
Steve Evans, Alex Crowe
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Adult children no longer forced to choose between quality of life and quality of care for ageing parents
Daughters are relieved to see Greenway Views providing better aged care solutions.
Ash Lieberman
Caring for your loved one
Ash Lieberman
EMPATHY: Meet Carolyn Jamieson and Josh Wallace, the dedicated team at Tobin Brothers Funerals. Photo: Supplied.
Australia's best tribute bands unite in festival bringing beloved music legends to Jindabyne
Rosie Ryan
Fab four of a different time: Australian Rock Collective members (from left) Darren Middleton, Davey Lane, Mark Wilson and Kram will lovingly bring the Beatles most-loved songs to the festival stage.
Cyber security warning for the world
Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn
Emma Brown
Life & Style
Which level of government controls motoring activities?
Roads can be funded by different levels of government, but that doesn't tell you who is in charge.
Sam Hollier
Ever heard of the wagon-wheel effect?
Matilda Handsley-Davis
It's an illusion that can affect fans, wheels and even propellers. Picture: Shutterstock.
Roses, roses, roses all through winter
Jackie French
I once despised hellebores - but they're remarkably trouble-free. Picture: Shutterstock
Stories fromThe Senior
Children inspire marathon
TRIPLE TON: Chris Glacken will run seven marathons in seven days as part of the Bravehearts 777 Marathon 2022. Photo supplied.
Anthony Caggiano
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.
Not afraid to 'Lette' it be
Therese Murray
NOT CONTENT TO LETTE IT BE: Aussie author Kathy Lette has released her fifteenth book Till Death (Or a Little Light Maiming) Do Us Part.
Photos
Demons dominate at Phillip Oval
Keegan Carroll
Serena Hemmingsen and Neil Cossins.
Socials: Folk of the festival
Karleen Minney
Jo Wade of Melbourne and Andrew Goldsworthy of Canberra.
Stories fromThe Land
Dairy producers group warns of further loss to industry if price won't keep up with costs
Gloucester dairyman and vice-chair of lobby group eastAUSmilk Graham Forbes says Norco's recent premium payment won't go far enough to stem the exit of farmers from the industry in the wake of escalating costs.
Jamie Brown • 2hrs ago
Analysis
Optimal conditions align for winter crop
Matt Wallis, Awb
It is estimated that in total, about 15MT of agricultural products, which include sunflower seed, wheat and corn, may remain trapped in the Black Sea region as a result of the ongoing crisis.
Record yarding for Tamworth weaner sale
Karen Bailey
Agent Ian Morgan, Tamworth, with Hayden Chappel and Wendy Mayne from Texas Angus at Warialda, and Anastasia and Anthony Haling, Hillside Park, Woolbrook. They are picture with the champion pen of heifers bred by the Haling family using bulls from Texas Angus.
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
Chris McLennan
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
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