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Liam, Hayley, and Oliver Hickey, with Stuart Whitaker and Todd Lynch in front of the tree. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERResidents want this street tree gone, but the ACT government says no

Jasper Lindell

Joe Biden speaks at a drive-in rally ion Bristol, Pennsylvania, earlier this week. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONBiden will have to overcome decades of Republican mismanagement

Crispin Hull

Abigail Van Ballegooyen, 12, has a voice alert idea to tell drivers when approaching school zones. Picture: Matt Loxton

Voice alert for school zone speedsters is student's winning idea

Jasper Lindell

A street artist is pictured with his Mario Kart work in Braddon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong -THE CANBERRA TIMES, ACM.

SUBSCRIBER'As long as it's positive I'll keep creating': The street artist drawing attention

Alex Crowe

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Broken screen but worried about warranty? An inquiry is on the way

Jasper Lindell

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is being taken to the Federal Court by a group of employees claiming they have been underpaid superannuation. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERGovt's old legal advice suggests it owes APS staff money

Elliot Williams

ANU tech start up Liquid Instruments CEO Daniel Shaddock at their Canberra office. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The Canberra tech startup trying to capture a $15 billion industry

Alex Crowe

Matthew Glass, 38, who has admitted to a series of Braddon burglaries. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERSerial criminal admits to Braddon burglary spree

Cassandra Morgan

Johnson orders England national lockdown

More collaboration needed to protect environment: royal commission

OPINIONAmerica's choice: democracy or Donald Trump

Labor to retain government in Queensland

Liam, Hayley, and Oliver Hickey, with Stuart Whitaker and Todd Lynch in front of the tree. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERResidents want this street tree gone, but the ACT government says no

Michelle Barclay, who was recognised for her work supporting women in prison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'You're a lawyer?': Solicitor recognised for work with women in prison

October rainfall records were smashed in parts of Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

October rainfall records smashed in parts of Canberra

Canberra Girls Grammar School student Anatasia Maleganeas with one of her badges. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The 12-year-old with a bright idea to unite people

The Two Ronnies: seductive purveyors of sexual politics. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONShould we simply cancel male culture?

Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump will have to win at least 270 Electoral College votes in order to secure the US presidency. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERHow will the US elect its next president?

Turkey earthquake death toll rises to 60

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At least five dead as Ivory Coast votes

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Six in custody over France church attack

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OPINIONOur communities are labatories of innovation and agility

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SUBSCRIBERMonaro investigates legal options

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DIGESTThe imperfect Connery, quolls and community cases

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The imperfect Connery, quolls and community cases

DIGESTThe imperfect Connery, quolls and community cases

Australia recorded no new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the first time since June 9.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Forensic investigations continue after a boy was charged with murdering a Bundaberg woman.

Boy charged with Bundaberg woman's murder

Social distancing remains central to Victoria's COVID-19 recovery alongside lowering case numbers.

Victoria's COVID-19 crisis by the numbers

Large hailstones have caused widespread damage in southeast Queensland.

SE Qld hail storms declared 'catastrophe'

Callum Godde

Annastacia Palaszczuk is the first Australian woman leader to win three successive elections.

Qld election result gives federal pointers

Paul Osborne

Victorian health authorities hope people won't be as close as usual during the Melbourne Cup.

Eased Vic rules hint on virus-free day

Callum Godde

The federal government is opening a second round of funding for regional airports.

Money up for grabs for regional airports

Colin Brinsden

From Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying "I don't hold a hose mate" to ducking responsibility for aged care and quarantine during COVID-19, if 2020 had a tagline it would be "not my job". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISThe bushfires royal commission shows buck-passing will no longer fly

Mathias Cormann says he's leaving parliament "at peace" after entering the Senate in 2007.

No regrets: Mathias Cormann quits politics

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Ben Morton has announced the six-month freeze on public sector wages will not be extended. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERPublic servants can soon expect to see a bit more money in their bank accounts

Stacey Wilson from the Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade at the bushfire front on Murramarang Road in Bawley Point on December 5, 2019. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

After six months, 270 witnesses and 80,000 documents, here's what the bushfires royal commission found

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Australia Post chief's position is not up to him.

Post boss position up to board: Morrison

Daniel McCulloch

The prime minister has told French President Emmanuel Macron Australia stands with France.

Morrison condemns 'cowardly' French attack

Daniel McCulloch

Australia's former Ambassador to the US Joe Hockey at a garden party with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in 2019 in Washington DC, United States. Picture: AAP

Former US ambassador Hockey's 'thought partner' wasn't normal practice: DFAT

Sarah Basford Canales

National Disability Insurance Agency chief executive Martin Hoffman. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

NDIA executive filled with contractors

Elliot Williams

Will Elizabeth Lee be someone Canberra actually knows?

OPINIONWill Elizabeth Lee be someone Canberra actually knows?

Ian Warden

Get it right, a federal ICAC should not be a star chamber

Get it right, a federal ICAC should not be a star chamber

I've decided yelling from the sidelines is not for me. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONParenting from the sideline is not for sissies

Mark Thomas

The Tesla's owner used a phone app to foil the efforts of thieves who had broken into her car. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAlleged Tesla car thieves foiled by phone app face court

A member of AFP's forensics team at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Weston on September 27. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERSecond teen arrested following Weston skatepark stabbing

Three Comancheros were found not guilty in the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday of affray. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERComancheros cleared of charges after scuffle at Woden club

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From left, Lourdes (Zoey Luna) Frankie (Gideon Adlon) Tabby (Lovie Simone) and Lily (Cailee Spaeny) in The Craft: Legacy. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWWitchy sequel has some surprises

Cris Kennedy

Coralie Wood at her Curtin home with her dog. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The secrets of showbiz legend Coralie Wood

Ron Cerabona

Remember to stay safe this Halloween. Picture: Shutterstock

COVID safety urged for Halloween trick or treating

From left, Lourdes (Zoey Luna) Frankie (Gideon Adlon) Tabby (Lovie Simone) and Lily (Cailee Spaeny) in The Craft: Legacy. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWWitchy sequel has some surprises

Eva van Gorsel, Coober Pedy. Picture: Suppied

Exploring the facets of Australia

Brian Rope

An atheletic scene from Circa's Peepshow. Picture: Andy Phillipson.

Circa is coming to town with thrills and music

Ron Cerabona

The imperfect Connery, quolls and community cases

DIGESTThe imperfect Connery, quolls and community cases

The Australian Breastfeeding Association has had an increase in calls from mothers seeking information about how to restart lactation to boost their baby's immune system. Picture: Shutterstock

'It was unusual': COVID-19 has started a breastfeeding revival

This is ridiculous. Hailstones in southern #Brisbane. Photo: Johny Miller, @jmil400, via Twitter

DIGESTThat's not a hailstone, THIS is a hailstone

Australia united - on the need for action

DIGESTAustralia united - on the need for action

Parkrun will make its Canberra comeback this weekend. Runners will be separated by speed. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COVID-safe ParkRun begins again in Canberra

Katie Johnson

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra is COVID-19 free again

Lucy Bladen

Henry Speight and son Josefa have both tested positive to coronavirus. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'He struggles to breathe': Ex-Brumby reveals son's coronavirus diagnosis

Chris Dutton

French President Emmanuel Macron. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISWhy is COVID-19 kicking off again around the globe?

Steve Evans

Monaro Panthers players Raechel Hardwicke, Sophia, 17, Mia, 13, and Grace, 12, are distraught about Capital Football's decision to cut them from the NPLW. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERMonaro investigates legal options

Allan Alaalatoa says the Wallabies must carry a "chip on their shoulder" after a record-breaking defeat. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERWallabies have to 'hold each other accountable'

Canberra claimed the Netball ACT crown with a win over Arawang in the grand final. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERCanberra cap off dream season

Winter Paralympian Sam Tait became the first paraplegic to complete a non-mechanical ascent of Mt Kosciuszko. Picture: Boen Ferguson

SUBSCRIBERMeet the Paralympian who scaled Kosciuszko with his hands

ANU have won three premierships in a row. This was their second back in 2019. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERANU hold nerve yet again to make it three in a row

David Polkinghorne

Noah Lolesio had a tough night on debut for the Wallabies. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby Australia

'We're not going to throw Noah under bus': Rennie backs rookie

Caden Helmers

Competition for spots will be hot in the Raiders forwards next season. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERRaiders' headaches to turn from bad to good

David Polkinghorne

ANALYSIS'We need to': How free-to-air TV deal can save rugby

Caden Helmers

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Sample a few on a Big Red Bus Tour. Picture: Supplied

Europe, one glass at a time - without a passport

Britt Lazarus

Time to head north - the Queensland border has opened to regional NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

Queensland, WA to open up: the week that was in border changes

Explore Travel

Old family favourite to come to life in Sydney, Melbourne

Old family favourite to come to life in Sydney, Melbourne

Explore Travel

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Waste warriors: Fraser Primary School students (top from left) Elsie Harding and Charlie Noble, (bottom from left) Molly Campbell, Lucy Lawton, and Mim Thurkettle.

Students become 'waste warriors' in mission to protect the environment and to help their garden grow

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Christine Hall had an image of a woman embracing an Australia soldier tattooed on her back as a permanent reminder of her husband's homecoming.

The permanent bonds of family and friends in ink

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Andrew Kotzur supplies the global agricultural, mining, plastics and feedlot markets with storage facilities. Photo: Supplied

Kotzur still pioneering advances in bulk storage 60 years on

The death toll from an earthquake that struck in Izmir, Turkey has risen to at least 60.

Turkey earthquake death toll rises to 60

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The death toll from an earthquake that struck in Izmir, Turkey has risen to at least 60.

Turkey earthquake death toll rises to 60

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Ivorians have gone to the polls as opposition parties called on them to boycott the vote.

At least five dead as Ivory Coast votes

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Ivorians have gone to the polls as opposition parties called on them to boycott the vote.

At least five dead as Ivory Coast votes

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Six people have been arrested over a knife attack that killed three people at a church in Nice.

Six in custody over France church attack

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Six people have been arrested over a knife attack that killed three people at a church in Nice.

Six in custody over France church attack

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

Melons love heat and light and like to climb. Picture: Shutterstock

Melons make for a sweet summer

Jackie French

Garth Nix's latest novel sees the protagonist enter the world of magical booksellers. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWBookshops, schools and city slums

Colin Steele

Back off, people. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Four things I hate about Canberra

Karen Hardy

Kerri-Anne Kennerley (seated) in rehearsal with the cast of Pippin at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Photo: David Hooley

How Kerri-Anne Kennerly trained for trapeze role

Geraldine Cardozo

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Geraldine Cardozo

OVERLOOKED: Struggling self funded retirees miss out in the budget, says Wayne Strandquist.

Budget fails wealthier retirees

Eileen Wood

November 12, 1987: Chemist Peter Downing of Mawson Capital Chemist.

Here's to good health

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Doug Newton-Walters from Dunlop, and Jillian Matthews from Evatt.

And the fossil is ...

Matt Loxton

The 2013 winner Matthew Coddngton, Dubbo, in 2019 with ewes that were part of a trial which looked into the affects of heat stress on embryo viability.

Showcasing the cutting edge

The 2013 winner Matthew Coddngton, Dubbo, in 2019 with ewes that were part of a trial which looked into the affects of heat stress on embryo viability.

Showcasing the cutting edge

Three of the five Project Sprouts members Sharon Scott, Sherree Rosser and Cr Barbara Newton. The other members are Rochelle Smith and Colette Genet-Marks.

Kids given the support to 'sprout'

Three of the five Project Sprouts members Sharon Scott, Sherree Rosser and Cr Barbara Newton. The other members are Rochelle Smith and Colette Genet-Marks.

Kids given the support to 'sprout'

Monaro Farming Systems Andrew Rolfe with local growers, checking out the Haylock's grazing canola crop at Maffra.

Crop walk celebrates Monaro resurgence

Monaro Farming Systems Andrew Rolfe with local growers, checking out the Haylock's grazing canola crop at Maffra.

Crop walk celebrates Monaro resurgence