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Shelby Clayton travelled to Adelaide to attend her mother's wedding. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The stories behind the passengers on the first flight to Adelaide

Julia Kanapathippillai
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Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Pau; Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBER | LISTENThese Canberra families can be kicked off their land with just 90 days notice

Megan Doherty and Tom Melville

The Prime Minister says states will take more passengers into hotel quarantine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Increasing international arrivals on national cabinet agenda

Sally Whyte

Opposition leader Alistair Coe said the Liberals were committed to Woden as the next leg of light rail. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Liberals backflip on Woden light rail revelations

Daniella White

Former Canberra Cavalry infielder Aaron Sloan, who fronted court on Thursday charged with stalking. Picture: Jeffrey Chan

SUBSCRIBER'I'm pure evil': Banned baseballer in custody on stalking charge

Cassandra Morgan

All aboard: Light rail is set to become an ACT election issue as Labor and the Liberals clash over the preferred route for the next stage.

Light rail spat ignites north v south debate

Steve Evans

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health authorities concerned over falling COVID-19 testing rates as restrictions ease

Andrew Brown

Picture: Adam McLean.

'We get it': PM pledges to help ensure future of regional media services

Brendan Crabb

PM treating states like children: McGowan

SUBSCRIBERFor two weeks, speed camera fines issued in Canberra had an error

SUBSCRIBERFive to fight charges after worker fatally crushed by crane

OPINIONThe Liberals say there is a better way, but how are they going to pay for it?

Shelby Clayton travelled to Adelaide to attend her mother's wedding. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The stories behind the passengers on the first flight to Adelaide

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Liberals Alistair Coe. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos - THE CANBERRA TIMES, ACM

Coe plans to boost population to pay for ACT election promise

Former Canberra Comanchero chapter commander Peter Zdravkovic outside court. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERSelf-defence ruled out in trial of former bikie boss shot in attack

Venues need patrons now more than ever - but constantly reminding customers to "please follow the rules" is, quite frankly, exhausting. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWe're not setting the rules and we're not 'nazis behind the bar'

Student Zackrydz Rodzi says a monkey stole his phone and took a series of selfies.

Monkey 'stole phone and took selfies', student says

Tom Wait travelled to Adelaide to visit his dying grandmother. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about ACT-SA travel bubble

Bulk-billed telehealth and other COVID-19 measures extended until March

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Brazil dam burst restoration lagging

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The stories behind the passengers on the first flight to Adelaide

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China warning over US envoy's Taiwan visit

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Can you pass this Australian citizenship test?

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Booze, babies and brain damage: the kids falling through the cracks

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Can you pass this Australian citizenship test?

Can you pass this Australian citizenship test?

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A fisherman who was bitten by a shark off Queensland's Fraser Island has been airlifted to hospital.

Shark bites fisherman off Fraser Island

Booze, babies and brain damage: the kids falling through the cracks

Booze, babies and brain damage: the kids falling through the cracks

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Victoria recorded just 28 new virus cases, the first time its been in the 20s since June 24.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Daniel Andrews' office may have wanted private security in hotel quarantine, Graham Ashton says .

Ashton links premier to hotel quarantine

Benita Kolovos

Kath Bergamin disappeared from her home in August 2002, with a coroner concluding she was murdered.

Five interviewed over Vic mother cold case

Callum Godde

WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt says 71 per cent of the jobs lost during the pandemic have been recovered.

Economists temper strong WA jobs figures

Michael Ramsey

Four men have now been charged over the bashing murder of 24-year-old Victor Codea in Adelaide.

Four now charged over SA bashing murder

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Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Bulk-billed telehealth and other COVID-19 measures extended until March

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The Prime Minister says states will take more passengers into hotel quarantine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Increasing international arrivals on national cabinet agenda

Scott Morrison is adamant the weekly cap on international arrivals will be increased by 2000 places.

Thousands more Australians set to fly home

Prospective Australians taking the citizenship test will have to answer new questions about values.

Australian values quiz in citizenship test

Scott Morrison is ready to go into quarantine in Queensland if he campaigns for the LNP.

Qld govt confirms PM needs to quarantine

Marty Silk

Australia's longest-serving treasurer Peter Costello says some aged care paperwork is "complex".

Costello says aged care forms confusing

Ethan James

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says the states must take in more returning Australians.

States urged to take more returned Aussies

Matt Coughlan

Federal government agencies could owe former employees hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid superannuation. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERAPS depts likely owe hundreds of millions in unpaid super

Elliot Williams

Common sense on SA border welcome

Common sense on SA border welcome

The Canberra Times

Environmental Justice Australia co-chief executives Nicola Rivers and Elizabeth McKinnon. Picture: Kate Baker

OPINIONCOVID-19 recovery must be built on an environmental justice foundation

Nicola Rivers, Elizabeth McKinnon

'Bullying' is not the word for political censure, Annastacia

'Bullying' is not the word for political censure, Annastacia

Letters to the Editor

Paul John Fredrickson, who was refused bail on Tuesday. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERCanberra father informed on best mate over alleged shooting attack, police say

ACT Policing are seeking witnesses to an incident in Gungahlin on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Police seek witnesses to Gungahlin assault

Former Canberra Comanchero commander Peter Zdravkovic, left, arrives at the ACT Supreme Court with barrister Jason Moffett on Wednesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERPartner found ex-bikie boss bleeding from head after shooting, court hears

A plant will brighten up your day. Picture: Shutterstock

Marymead spring plant sale on Saturday

Peter Marsack, Thynnine wasps mating, in the Insectarium exhibition at Helen Stephens Gallery in Collector. Picture: Supplied

Movies, music and more coming

Ron Cerabona

MP and author Andrew Leigh. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Crime, community and kids' activities

Ron Cerabona

A plant will brighten up your day. Picture: Shutterstock

Marymead spring plant sale on Saturday

Trevor Kennedy is selling and donating a large amount of his collection of historic and decorative arts to the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

National Museum acquires $15M worth of private treasures

Amy Martin

Iconic nightlife destination Mooseheads Pub & Nightclub will reopen on Thursday, September 24. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'We're back': Mooseheads to reopen in Canberra

Julia Kanapathippillai

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Bulk-billed telehealth and other COVID-19 measures extended until March

20m ago

Shelby Clayton travelled to Adelaide to attend her mother's wedding. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The stories behind the passengers on the first flight to Adelaide

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Unemployment did what in August?

DIGESTAn eyebrow-raising figure indeed

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health authorities concerned over falling COVID-19 testing rates as restrictions ease

Many thousands of Australians are trying to land a spot on rare flights back to Australia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhen can Australians stranded overseas return home?

Andrew Brown

Aspen Medical chairman Glenn Keys at the National Convention Centre, just one of the organisations that have approached the service for assistance. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Aspen Medical to lead COVID-safe trial for major events

Andrew Brown

Tom Wait travelled to Adelaide to visit his dying grandmother. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about ACT-SA travel bubble

Kathryn Lewis

It's not the size of the dog in the fight .... but the stick in its mouth.

DIGESTOut comes that big, metaphorical stick again

Janine Graham

Ramesh from Quayclean cleans out the change rooms at Canberra Stadium. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Stadium squeaky clean ahead of monster footy weekend

Folau Faingaa wants to make his family proud. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'It has opened my eyes': Why Fainga'a is determined to shine

Canberra Milk held talks with the Raiders about becoming the major partner at the Braddon centre of excellence on Thursday. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Milk ups sponsorship talks with the Green Machine

Raiders halfback George Williams says they have the belief they can win it from the bottom half of the top eight. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERTop or bottom half finish all pieces of eight for Williams

Tevita Kuridrani. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Centre of attention: Kuridrani eyes battle with Reds rival

Caden Helmers

Joe Cleary's mare Girls Are Ready is still available to run in The Kosciuszko. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

SUBSCRIBERCleary galloper having a ball at Moruya base

James Buckley

The Canberra Challenger is locked in for January, but biosecurity measures are still being worked out. Picture: Graham Tidy

SUBSCRIBERTennis ACT learning to blow bubbles for summer event

David Polkinghorne

Gungahlin United are among 30 clubs pushing for a national second-tier competition. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERGungahlin gives ACT a voice in national second tier plans

Lucie Bertoldo

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Van Gogh in Sydney and other travel ideas

Van Gogh in Sydney and other travel ideas

Food and wine from Logan Wines Mudgee. Picture: Destinations NSW

Deals: gastronomy, glamping and a group retreat

Masks and temperature checks are all part of the travel experience these days.

Have mask, will travel

Sue Bryant

Since 1924, Royal Far West (RFW) has been committed to connecting kids like Lucas living in rural and remote areas of Australia with the care they need. Names and images have been changed to protect privacy.

Helping country kids reach their full potential

Experiencing debt in retirement? A reverse mortgage could help

Experiencing debt in retirement? A reverse mortgage could help

Vision of Burley Griffin at heart of unique new Parkes residential precinct at the edge of the lake

Vision of Burley Griffin at heart of unique new Parkes residential precinct at the edge of the lake

Julia Rollings says as a foster parent, we are the one that gets the opportunity to turn their life around. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

Foster parents get the chance to turn young lives around

Loving care: Aspire residents receive the best in personalised care in their own home. .

Innovators focused on new ways to deliver highest quality aged care

Planning ahead: Marjorie Jones of Sydney is leaving a gift in her will to MS Ltd.

Australians demonstrate will-power during Include a Charity Week

Feeling out of control? Get back into the driver's seat for a healthier you

Feeling out of control? Get back into the driver's seat for a healthier you

Rosie Ryan

The 2015 collapse of the Funao dam decimated the livelihoods of over three million people.

Brazil dam burst restoration lagging

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The 2015 collapse of the Funao dam decimated the livelihoods of over three million people.

Brazil dam burst restoration lagging

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US official Keith Krach is expected to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday.

China warning over US envoy's Taiwan visit

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US official Keith Krach is expected to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday.

China warning over US envoy's Taiwan visit

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Navalny fell violently ill on a domestic flight in Russia and was flown to Berlin for treatment.

Navalny may have been poisoned at hotel

Navalny fell violently ill on a domestic flight in Russia and was flown to Berlin for treatment.

Navalny may have been poisoned at hotel

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

Part of life's lessons is to accept that we can't change someone else, we can only change oursleves. Picture: Shutterstock.

It's not up to you to change someone

Gary Bentley

Help your teens avoid falling victim to online scammers. Picture: Shutterstock.

Helping teens avoid online scammers

Jessie Mitchell

MP and author Andrew Leigh. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Crime, community and kids' activities

Ron Cerabona

A LIFETIME'S JOURNEY: Christopher Thompson today and (right) between Alice Springs and Port Augusta in 1972.

How Australia made a drifter's life whole

Seeing kangaroos on the beach in Mackay or visiting outback SA, you can find out where and when you can go at the new web portal.

One-stop COVID travel info shop

Entrepreneurship: Why it's not just a young people's game

Entrepreneurship: Why it's not just a young people's game

Geraldine Cardozo

Miguel Recher 7, and Ben Biginelli of Kambah.

About Town: All that sparkles

Dion Georgopoulos

Jenny Bromley and Colleen Hayes.

Socials: Dragon boating on Lake Burley Griffin

October 30, 1987: Anna Hardwick, Lesley Guest and owner Frank De Pasquale at Cut company, Erindale Court.

I feel pretty...

Luke Cantrill says he'll plant another 4500 trees with the extra money he's to receive from Woolworths. Photo: Daniel Pedersen

Opportunity buds in orchard

Luke Cantrill says he'll plant another 4500 trees with the extra money he's to receive from Woolworths. Photo: Daniel Pedersen

Opportunity buds in orchard

Storm warnings ahead of rain

Storm warnings ahead of rain

Storm warnings ahead of rain

Storm warnings ahead of rain

Cleary Brothers livestock manager Ash Mathie with their Angus and black baldy cows and calves. Cleary Brothers sold 168 mixed-sex weaners for an average of 532c/kg at last month's store sale at Yass.

Market forces calf focus

Cleary Brothers livestock manager Ash Mathie with their Angus and black baldy cows and calves. Cleary Brothers sold 168 mixed-sex weaners for an average of 532c/kg at last month's store sale at Yass.

Market forces calf focus