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Owner of Caphs restaurant in Manuka Manuel Notaras. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Manuka needs new energy': Traders welcome development to bring new life

Kathryn Lewis

The COVID-19 drive through testing centre at EPIC, Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

ANALYSISThe positives and negatives of mass testing for coronavirus

Jennifer MacLachlan, Benjamin Cowie
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Future Super co-founder Kristin Hunter

More than 1.3 million people seek super relief

Adrian Rollins
16m ago

An artist's impression of the Canberra Hospital SPIRE centre.

SUBSCRIBER'Disappointed': Health groups raise concerns with SPIRE project site and planning

Daniella White

A protest to reopen businesses in Orange, California on April 27. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONNot trusting the experts is costing Americans their lives

Shaun Ratcliff, Simon Jackman

Manuka Photographic Centre owner Jack Libbis has been forced to close permanently close due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Jamila Toderas

How Canberra business is feeling the pandemic

Julia Kanapathippillai
Kathryn Lewis
Steve Evans

Capital Recycling Solutions director Adam Perry. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER'Constant stalling': Recycling firm pleads for verdict on contentious project

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Juliet Daly.

DIGESTThe terrifying unknowns of the coronavirus

Janine Graham

Truck rolls over on Federal Highway

Bushfire recovery jobs to begin as part of COVID-19 stimulus

Four-in-five self-employed workers worse off due to coronavirus

Government to contact potential robodebt recipients over class action

Owner of Caphs restaurant in Manuka Manuel Notaras. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Manuka needs new energy': Traders welcome development to bring new life

We'll soon be allowed back in the pub - but this might actually mean less drinking for some of us. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhen happy hour winds up: surviving the post-lockdown detox

Observe your plants so you can water them just before they wilt. Picture: Shutterstock

How to grow (almost) anything

Regula Ysewijn is a Belgian author and photographer. Picture: Supplied

A history of British baking

Julian Laffan's Morning light. Pictures: Supplied

Celebrating the ordinary in confinement art

Albert Camus' 1947 novel "The Plague" is in demand at bookshops after the emergence of COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images.

SUBSCRIBERNo dragons slain, no heroes created in tales of plagues past

Ill should have gone to hospital: Newmarch

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Award hero Sheean a Victoria Cross, veteran tells feds

16m ago

More than 1.3 million people seek super relief

16m ago

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

19m ago

We may never beat virus: Qld's top doctor

33m ago

One fifth of Australians ignore crime

36m ago

Future Super co-founder Kristin Hunter

More than 1.3 million people seek super relief

16m ago

The COVID-19 drive through testing centre at EPIC, Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

ANALYSISThe positives and negatives of mass testing for coronavirus

46m ago

Juliet Daly.

DIGESTThe terrifying unknowns of the coronavirus

Manuka Photographic Centre owner Jack Libbis has been forced to close permanently close due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Jamila Toderas

How Canberra business is feeling the pandemic

Working from home? Here's how you can keep motivated. Picture: Shutterstock

Six ways to keep motivated while working from home

Amy Martin

More than 80 per cent of self-employed workers say they're worse off financially due to coronavirus restritions. Picture: Shutterstock

Four-in-five self-employed workers worse off due to coronavirus

Andrew Brown
Sally Whyte

Steady at home but world wary of second wave of virus

DIGESTSteady at home but world wary of second wave of virus

Simon Bourke

There have been no new cases of coronavirus in the ACT for 13 days.

ACT goes 13th straight day without new coronavirus case

Andrew Brown

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Over 60 nations are backing PM Scott Morrison's calls for an inquiry into the source of COVID-19.

Australia's virus inquiry gathers momentum

1hr ago

Future Super co-founder Kristin Hunter

More than 1.3 million people seek super relief

16m ago

Centrelink recipients who could be part of a class action lawsuit will be contacted this week. Picture: Karleen Minney

Government to contact potential robodebt recipients over class action

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said Australian businesses should consider their risk profiles. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Australian businesses should consider China risk: minister

New BMW 6-Series are joining the Comcar fleet in Canberra as the old Holden Caprices slowly roll into retirement. Picture: Peter Brewer

New Comcars: dark grey paint and a German front

Peter Brewer

The PM has shown his ability to learn when it comes to his handling of the coronavirus crisis. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONCan Scott Morrison keep this up as he descends the COVID-19 mountain?

Michelle Grattan

Human rights barrister Amal Clooney giving evidence by teleconference.

Coronavirus-related powers will be hard to roll back: Clooney

Sally Whyte

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

McKenzie says public servants dropped the ball on sports grants

Katie Burgess

Let's be honest: we've all done this. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMusic is a gift we should never take for granted

B. R. Doherty

Reset welfare system to help, not punish

Reset welfare system to help, not punish

The Canberra Times

Candidate's statements the answer to election quandary

Candidate's statements the answer to election quandary

Letters to the editor

Generic - Manuka's Capitol theatre. Picture: Karleen Minney, THE CANBERRA TIMES. ACM.

SUBSCRIBERSecond act comes to a close on Canberra's Capitol Theatre

Jasper Lindell

Barista Stephen Sun at The Cupping Room where keep cups were welcomed back this weekend. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Bums on cafe seats pave way for keep cups' return

Alex Crowe

Little Richard cut short his Australian tour and flew home to enrol in a theology program. Picture: Getty Images

Why Little Richard called it a day

Nicholas Tochka

Generic - Manuka's Capitol theatre. Picture: Karleen Minney, THE CANBERRA TIMES. ACM.

SUBSCRIBERSecond act comes to a close on Canberra's Capitol Theatre

Miss Americana is a new entry to the genre of pop star documentary. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWMiss Americana and the pop star doco

Jane Freebury

Sam Gold, Stillness (Votive Vessels Series). Picture: Supplied

What's happening in Canberra's art scene?

Ron Cerabona

Wallaby Izack Rodda is one of three Queensland players stood down for refusing to accept pay cuts.

Reds trio refuse pay cuts, stood down

1hr ago

Do the Raiders face a tough task to pick up where they left off? Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Podcast: Are the Raiders and Brumbies the real deal?

Giants star Phil Davis and his teammates are poised to return to action next month. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

AFL leaves door ajar for Manuka

Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson could benefit from the new ruck rules. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERRuck rules open door for Hodgson to go on attack

Rugby league icon Arthur Summons (r) has died. He's depicted with Norm Provan (l) in the NRL trophy.

League gladiator Arthur Summons dies at 84

Matt Encarnacion

Jockey Alysha Collett, riding Aradhana in the maiden plate. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBEROlive debuts promising Proud Mia, Collett returns to Oz

Lucie Bertoldo

Canberra Raiders CEO Don Furner is considering options for how to get their entire squad match fit. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERRaiders reserves readying for action

David Polkinghorne

Canberra Cavalry could have more Major League talent like pitcher JJ Hoover heading their way. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERCavalry could catch Major virus in ABL

David Polkinghorne

Visitors gulp down the milk that is said to treat ailments from chronic fatigue to high cholesterol. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Kyrgyzstan health retreat and horse milk: an experience

Michael Turtle

Looking down onto Positano from Montepertuso.

Walking the Path of the Gods

Kathy Sharpe

The Virtual Traveller: National Parks around the world

The Virtual Traveller: National Parks around the world

Nicole Phillips

YOU'VE GOT THE POWER: Now is the perfect time to run through Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist and ensure there are no electrical hazards around the house.

Switch on to hazards with Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

Special Counsel to ACT victims of birth trauma: seek legal advice

Special Counsel to ACT victims of birth trauma: seek legal advice

Tom Sebo

Calling all foodies: celebrate local producers, farmers and chefs at F.O.O.D Week 2020

Calling all foodies: celebrate local producers, farmers and chefs at F.O.O.D Week 2020

See the light: Overlooking Manuka, this latest new inner south development has design and style at its heart

See the light: Overlooking Manuka, this latest new inner south development has design and style at its heart

Some 37 residents and 32 staff at Newmarch House near Penrith have contracted COVID-19.

Ill should have gone to hospital: Newmarch

9m ago

DISAPPOINTED: Gerry Kite, an ex-RAAF officer, believes Edward 'Teddy' Sheean is deserving of the Victoria Cross. Picture: Paul Scambler

Award hero Sheean a Victoria Cross, veteran tells feds

16m ago

Illustration of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Queensland CMO Dr Jeannette Young will oversee coronavirus measures at a Rockhampton aged care home.

We may never beat virus: Qld's top doctor

33m ago

Crime Stoppers says a fifth of Australians won't get involved if they witness a crime.

One fifth of Australians ignore crime

Patrick James
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Isaiah Stephens and his brother have been sentenced for bashing a senior Victorian police officer.

Brothers sentenced for Vic cop bashing

Caroline Schelle
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Dale Pantic, 38, was last seen on a Victorian farm more than a year ago.

Vic missing man believed to be dead

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Premier Peter Gutwein is urging Tasmanians not to let their guard down as virus restrictions ease.

Tasmania holds firm on border control

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One crew member has been killed in the crash of a Canadian air force exhibition team jet.

Canadian air force jet crash kills one

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One crew member has been killed in the crash of a Canadian air force exhibition team jet.

Canadian air force jet crash kills one

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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the US economy may only recover once a vaccine exists.

US Fed's Powell

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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the US economy may only recover once a vaccine exists.

US Fed's Powell

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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has joined supporters in Brasilia for an open-the-economy rally.

Praise for Brazil's embattled Bolsonaro

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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has joined supporters in Brasilia for an open-the-economy rally.

Praise for Brazil's embattled Bolsonaro

2hrs ago

Working from home? Here's how you can keep motivated. Picture: Shutterstock

Six ways to keep motivated while working from home

Amy Martin

Magpie Lane, scene of Lucy Atkins' atmospheric novel of the same name. Picture: Shutterstock

Atmospheric, haunting Oxford thriller

Colin Steele

It's a good thing your family has been bored during lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLiving a better life after lockdown

Karen Hardy

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Reader picture by @_elizagrams_

FOLLOW ALONG

(19/2/90). Senior interstate nursing administrators at the Park Royal.

A nursing world

Undated nurse and patient, Canberra.

What would we do without them?

Focus on margins at Bega dairy farm

Focus on margins at Bega dairy farm

2hrs ago

Focus on margins at Bega dairy farm

Focus on margins at Bega dairy farm

2hrs ago

Charlie Croker and Toby Elliott, Nutrien Livestock pictured with the champion presented pen of steers from Pine Ridge Pastoral Co, Woodhouselee, who sold 22 Angus Steers weighing 369kg for $1600.

Yass steers sell to $1650

Charlie Croker and Toby Elliott, Nutrien Livestock pictured with the champion presented pen of steers from Pine Ridge Pastoral Co, Woodhouselee, who sold 22 Angus Steers weighing 369kg for $1600.

Yass steers sell to $1650

A 6.2 tonne per hectare Premier digit hay harvest in March. For good quality hay, plus good pasture recovery, of the grass as well as the companion legumes, it is essential to monitor and maintain good soil fertility.

Great perennial assured

A 6.2 tonne per hectare Premier digit hay harvest in March. For good quality hay, plus good pasture recovery, of the grass as well as the companion legumes, it is essential to monitor and maintain good soil fertility.

Great perennial assured