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Chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman addresses the media on Tuesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Sources for some cases in Covid outbreak may never be identified

Jasper Lindell

The Australian Institute of Sport, where the ACT government's mass vaccination hub will run from Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pfizer vaccine bookings opened to Canberrans aged 16 to 29

Jasper Lindell

Chief Health Officer: Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

Another ACT school becomes Covid exposure location

Miriam Webber
Alex Crowe

Epidemiology is a difficult discipline to explain at a press conference: Dr Kerryn Coleman addresses the media on Sunday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ANALYSISBuying more time to defeat Delta comes at a hefty cost

Jasper Lindell

Cardinal George Pell, whose child sex convictions were quashed, outside a Melbourne court in 2018. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER'Pell did not change the law': Church paedophile's appeal bid fails

Blake Foden

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced the lockdown extension on Tuesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Businesses warned of difficult times ahead after ACT lockdown extension

Lucy Bladen

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announcing the restrictions. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about Canberra's lockdown restriction changes

Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Parliament House. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ANALYSISFamily Christmas and 'adult conversations': getting the national Covid plan to stick

Karen Barlow

Canberra lockdown extended as ACT records 13 new Covid cases

Anti-lockdown protesters arrested at Parliament House

Have you seen this stolen BMW with a distinctive number plate?

Support extended for Canberra's lockdown businesses

Chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman addresses the media on Tuesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Sources for some cases in Covid outbreak may never be identified

Canberra Hedge and Lawn landscapers Tim Dennett and Nathan Hall are pleased to be getting back to work and in time for spring. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Outdoor services to open up for locked down Spring

Jocelyn Abbott has taken up gardening during the ACT lockdown. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students discover their green thumbs as an escape in ACT lockdown

Ulrika Ericksson and her daughter, Stella Posa, 11, are playing table tennis every day during lockdown to have fun during a difficult time. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Children battling loneliness while learning from home

Raiders co-captain Elliott Whitehead got his wish with Sia Soliola returning to the Green Machine starting side. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXCLUSIVERaiders leaders call for Soliola return

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Pressure on our frontline spin doctors

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Vic roadmap out of lockdown to be unveiled

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Brumbies welcome back familiar face

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Soaring organic market drives looming change to labelling laws

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Labor questions delay on Higgins inquiry

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Vaccine equity needed for overseas workers

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Taliban supporters hold mock US funeral

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Jocelyn Abbott has taken up gardening during the ACT lockdown. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students discover their green thumbs as an escape in ACT lockdown

Olivia Ireland

Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing coordinator-general Dr Elizabeth Moore. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT government to look at more mental health support as lockdown extended

Lucy Bladen

The AMA has called for mandatory vaccines in all healthcare centres, including receptionists and cleaners. Picture: Anthony Brady

Mandatory jabs for healthcare workers 'high on the agenda': Hunt

Finn McHugh

Jocelyn Abbott has taken up gardening during the ACT lockdown. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students discover their green thumbs as an escape in ACT lockdown

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Support extended for Canberra's lockdown businesses

Gerard Cockburn

Mark Gillett is a builder who said many of his clients are living in uncomfortable circumstances. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Families forced to live in half-finished homes due to building ban

Lucy Bladen
Brittney Levinson
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Premier Daniel Andrews will on Wednesday unveil a roadmap out of Victoria's sixth lockdown.

Vic roadmap out of lockdown to be unveiled

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Soaring organic market drives looming change to labelling laws

Soaring organic market drives looming change to labelling laws

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Phil Gaetjens' inquiry into who knew what about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins was suspended.

Labor questions delay on Higgins inquiry

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Vaccine equity needed for overseas workers

Vaccine equity needed for overseas workers

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The premier is urging businesses and families to use September to get ready for NSW to reopen.

Use September to get ready: Berejiklian

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Some COVID restrictions set to ease

GET UP TO DATESome COVID restrictions set to ease

Janine Graham
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Melbourne girl Denise McGregor, 13, was beaten to death and sexually assaulted 43 years ago.

Reward offered in 43-year-old cold case

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Member for Indi Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM faces pressure on anti-corruption body delay

Sarah Basford Canales
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Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Public spending to save economy from double-dip recession

A court has prevented the ABC's unredacted defence in Christian Porter's case being published.

Porter gets court order shielding ABC file

The AMA has called for mandatory vaccines in all healthcare centres, including receptionists and cleaners. Picture: Anthony Brady

Mandatory jabs for healthcare workers 'high on the agenda': Hunt

Higgins MP Katie Allen believes the Morrison government will commit to net zero by 2050. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I think he will deliver': Liberal MP confident of 2050 pledge after major climate poll

Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Political stoush erupts over JobKeeper debate

Gerard Cockburn

Member for Indi Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Taking them for fools': PM faces pressure on anti-corruption body delay

Sarah Basford Canales

The consumer watchdog is worried about underperforming broadband plans for the home.

Call for NBN to do more on internet speeds

Marion Rae

ACT NOW: Somerton farmer Wayne Chaffey is demanding politicians like Barnaby Joyce take more action on climate change. Photo: Peter Hardin 300821PHE030

Farmers accuse Joyce of putting 'head in the sand' over climate change

Cody Tsaousis

Flawed home quarantine system puts Canberrans at risk

Flawed home quarantine system puts Canberrans at risk

Letters to the Editor
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ACT right to stay the lockdown course

ACT right to stay the lockdown course

The Canberra Times
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Will this new legislation be robodebt 2.0? We can't yet know for sure, but there are some concerning signs. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDid the government learn nothing from the robodebt scandal?

Asher Wolf
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Cody Thomas Watts failed in his third bid for bail. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMeat cleaver-wielding man chased trio down Civic street

Timothy van Eyle leaves court on Monday afternoon. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERGroping masseur 'not criminal mastermind'

Darcy Page leaves court on Monday after avoiding time behind bars. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERMan who fathered child with underage girl gets suspended sentence

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Father's Day, Man Tea. Picture: Zachary Griffith

Spoil dad with some Canberra foodie treats this Father's Day

Ron Cerabona

Go online to discover some quirky gems in the collection of the National Film and Sound Archive. Picture: Katherine Griffiths.

Online gems at Film and Sound Archive

Join in the annual trivia night with prizes and entertainment on the night - all online. Picture: Shutterstock

Wear It Purple trivia night goes online

Father's Day, Man Tea. Picture: Zachary Griffith

Spoil dad with some Canberra foodie treats this Father's Day

Otis executive chef Damian Brabender is keen to stay connected with diners. Picture: Supplied

A special taste of Otis at home

Karen Hardy

The new gin Ad Crescendum var. Flosferam. Picture: Paul Chapman, Mode Imagery

A taste of Australia with a new gin

Karen Hardy

Jocelyn Abbott has taken up gardening during the ACT lockdown. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students discover their green thumbs as an escape in ACT lockdown

Jocelyn Abbott has taken up gardening during the ACT lockdown. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Students discover their green thumbs as an escape in ACT lockdown

The Australian Institute of Sport, where the ACT government's mass vaccination hub will run from Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pfizer vaccine bookings opened to Canberrans aged 16 to 29

The Australian Institute of Sport, where the ACT government's mass vaccination hub will run from Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pfizer vaccine bookings opened to Canberrans aged 16 to 29

Ulrika Ericksson and her daughter, Stella Posa, 11, are playing table tennis every day during lockdown to have fun during a difficult time. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Children battling loneliness while learning from home

Ulrika Ericksson and her daughter, Stella Posa, 11, are playing table tennis every day during lockdown to have fun during a difficult time. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Children battling loneliness while learning from home

Canberra's rugby league competitions have been cancelled. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Canberra rugby league cancels rest of season

Nick Kyrgios is out of the US Open, exiting in straight sets at the hands of Roberto Bautista Agut.

Kyrgios overheats in early US Open exit

Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will start his first NRL game since round five. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERCharnze named for Raiders' must-win clash against Roosters

Raiders co-captain Elliott Whitehead got his wish with Sia Soliola returning to the Green Machine starting side. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXCLUSIVERaiders leaders call for Soliola return

Canberra's soccer and rugby union codes are yet to make calls on their seasons, while hockey is seeking clarification on whether its regular season is cancelled. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Footy codes yet to make call on season, as hockey seeks clarification

Isobel Cootes

Giants young gun Tom Green requires surgery on a broken arm. Picture: Phil Hillyard

SUBSCRIBERGreen travels to Perth despite season-ending arm injury

James Buckley

GWS forward Toby Greene has been suspended for three AFL games for intentional umpire contact.

AFL considers appealing Toby Greene ban

Shayne Hope

Referee Henry Perenara has been dumped from the bunker after failing to send off Latrelle Mitchell.

Perenara stood down over bad bunker call

Pamela Whaley

Angelina Melnikova says Russian Olympic medallists must quarantine before meeting Vladimir Putin.

Quarantine for Putin visit: medallist

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Angelina Melnikova says Russian Olympic medallists must quarantine before meeting Vladimir Putin.

Quarantine for Putin visit: medallist

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Australia's James Turner has won gold in the T36 400m final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Turner wins gold, de Rozario takes bronze

Australia's James Turner has won gold in the T36 400m final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Turner wins gold, de Rozario takes bronze

Teenager Col Pearse overcame Victoria's lockdowns to win a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games.

Pearse battles lockdown for tearful bronze

Teenager Col Pearse overcame Victoria's lockdowns to win a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games.

Pearse battles lockdown for tearful bronze

Taliban supporters take to the streets celebrating the US forces leaving Afghanistan.

Taliban supporters hold mock US funeral

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Taliban supporters take to the streets celebrating the US forces leaving Afghanistan.

Taliban supporters hold mock US funeral

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The real choice in Afghanistan was "between leaving or escalating", President Joe Biden says.

Biden fends off criticism of Afghan exit

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The real choice in Afghanistan was "between leaving or escalating", President Joe Biden says.

Biden fends off criticism of Afghan exit

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Three men held at Guantanamo Bay have been formally charged over the 2002 Bali bombings.

Bali bomb case faces challenges

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Three men held at Guantanamo Bay have been formally charged over the 2002 Bali bombings.

Bali bomb case faces challenges

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The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

After joining the Perx program, William, pictured right, says he's been able to confidently manage his daily tasks and find encouragement to stick to his routine.

Helping patients with dementia retain confidence, control and independence

Reverse mortgages could offer a more comfortable retirement, without having to sell your home

Reverse mortgages could offer a more comfortable retirement, without having to sell your home

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

COOL CRYSTALS: Famous people have done for crystals what they've also done for painkillers, tiny dogs and Buddhism. Picture: Shutterstock.

Over-the-top celebrities killing crystal juju

Amy Cooper

CitySwoon is offering virtual speed dating events. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWe tried: virtual speed dating in lockdown

Amy Martin

Looking for tasty alternatives to manufactured dog food? Picture: Melanie Faith Dove

Why people are looking to recipe books for their dog's dinner

Amy Martin

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

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Instagrammers of Canberra

Canberra kiddies (from left) Michael Blacker, Michael Dobbs, Kelly Blacker and Kate Dobbs, "touch the past" at the war memorial's hands on discovery room in 1990.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Little kids in big shoes

Edwin McTaggart, 3, tries on a soldiers uniform in 1997.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Reliving the past

Laura Broughton advises measuring quality and quantity of pastures prior to stocking. Photo: Laura Broughton

Measure your pastures for profit

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Laura Broughton advises measuring quality and quantity of pastures prior to stocking. Photo: Laura Broughton

Measure your pastures for profit

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NSW Agriculture Minister and Northern Tablelands MP is imploring the Queensland Government to be consistent with border regulations. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Calls grow to overturn 'arbitrary' border crossing rules

NSW Agriculture Minister and Northern Tablelands MP is imploring the Queensland Government to be consistent with border regulations. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Calls grow to overturn 'arbitrary' border crossing rules

Port Stephens oyster farmer Don Burgoyne says breeding of resistant oysters is the only way forward.

Oyster disease affects Port Stephens for the first time but resistant family lines pave the way for future breeding

Port Stephens oyster farmer Don Burgoyne says breeding of resistant oysters is the only way forward.

Oyster disease affects Port Stephens for the first time but resistant family lines pave the way for future breeding