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Dickson aquatic centre swim school coordinators Annie Kruger (left) and Erin Foley prepare for a very different season ahead. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bookings required for summer fun at Canberra pools

Kathryn Lewis

The effect of COVID on the aged care sector in Australia was "disproportionate," the royal commission found. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care planning was 'insufficient': royal commission

Sally Whyte
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The Canberra Business Chamber says areas like Civic need a boost from workers returning to the office. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT public servants to stay working remotely

Katie Burgess

A 2012 photo of Conrad Reid, who was refused day bail on Thursday to attend his mate's funeral. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERElderly 4'9" woman chased down accused robber at bus interchange, police allege

Cassandra Morgan

A Glock 17, similar to the ones used by the AFP. Picture: Shutterstock

Federal agent's pistol stolen from police vehicle

Julia Kanapathippillai

Opposition Leader Alistair Coe says the Suburban Land Agency's financial predicament is evidence of the Labor government's mismanagement of housing. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong -THE CANBERRA TIMES, ACM.

'Priced out': SLA woes proof land is too expensive, Coe says

Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Canberra unit values rose by 1.1 per cent over the month. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCanberra units lead September price growth

Lucy Bladen

Abdul Aziz El-Debel, who is charged with conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth and abuse of public office. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERLawyers to wade through massive volumes of evidence in public service fraud case

Blake Foden

Opioid restriction changes wound back

ACM joins forces with realestateview.com.au property portal

SUBSCRIBERInvestigation into financial viability of Brindabella Christian College dropped due to COVID-19

Teenagers to face court over aggravated burglary in Duffy

Dickson aquatic centre swim school coordinators Annie Kruger (left) and Erin Foley prepare for a very different season ahead. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bookings required for summer fun at Canberra pools

Amelia Watson hopes that speaking out about her experience with miscarriage will help smash stigmas. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'It's a real loss': breaking down the stigmas around miscarriage

The menu will be driven by the flavours of the barbecue. Picture: Supplied

New restaurant Krakatoa to satisfy hunger for unique culinary experiences

Raiders chief executive Don Furner.

SUBSCRIBER'A little hair cut, but not Armageddon': Raiders ready for football dept cap cut

Tulips at Parliament House. Picture: Penny Bradfield

Parliament House spring garden tours

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

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The day two planes collided mid-air - and everybody survived

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Claim mercenaries sent to Nagorno-Karabakh

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Aged care inquiry COVID-19 recommendations

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NSW public sector pay rise 'diabolical'

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Aged care planning was 'insufficient': royal commission

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Grim revelation in aged care report

DIGESTGrim revelation in aged care report

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The aged care royal commission has provided COVID-19 recommendations to safeguard elderly residents.

Aged care inquiry COVID-19 recommendations

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Unions NSW's Mark Morey says a 0.3 per cent pay rise for public servants is a "kick in the guts".

NSW public sector pay rise 'diabolical'

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Premier Mark McGowan says he's unhappy with the example set by the WA Health employee.

WA health worker's virus breach 'stupid'

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The perfect Instagram pic isn't worth the danger warn police

The perfect Instagram pic isn't worth the danger warn police

Vivienne Jones
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WA Premier Mark McGowan says there's no point in pursuing a travel bubble with the NT or SA.

Palmer, CCI slam McGowan's WA border call

Michael Ramsey
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A South Australian man who sexually abused his sister and two of his daughters has been jailed.

SA man jailed over historical abuse

Tim Dornin
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Victoria recorded 15 new cases of coronavirus and two deaths in the past 24 hours.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Who won the ACT election debate?

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISWho won the ACT election debate?

The new online tool helping voters make an informed choice at ACT election

New online tool helps voters make an informed voting choice

Labor Minister Gordon Ramsay. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT Labor promises to expand age-friendly suburbs program

Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits Electro Optics Systems in Canberra earlier this year. Defence manufacturing is set to get a boost in next week's budget. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Budget 2020 to be 'necessarily different in scale': Morrison

The ACT Legislative Assembly's elected body has been heralded as a "standout". Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT a standout on elected voice: Pat Turner

Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern have welcomed a travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand.

NZ travel to NSW, SA coming very soon: PM

Women aged 60 and above are the highest proportion of JobSeeker recipients compared to other demographics. Picture: Shutterstock

Older women are 'retiring into poverty', make up biggest proportion on JobSeeker

Auditor-General Grant Hehir has written to the Prime Minister over funding for his office. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAudit office 'critical' to democracy: Former judge backs plea for funds

Sally Whyte

About 26,000 extra workers will be needed to pick Australian fruit and vegetables this summer

Aussies should take up farm jobs: Morrison

Matt Coughlan

The federal budget will allocate $140 billion in spending over four years to revive the economy.

Federal Budget 2020 - what we know so far

Paul Osborne

Senator Jacqui Lambie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Lambie to vote against uni funding reforms

Katie Burgess

Chaotic debate was a clear Biden win

Chaotic debate was a clear Biden win

The Canberra Times

Northbourne obstacle course proves a deadly distraction

Northbourne obstacle course proves a deadly distraction

Letters To The Editor

All three leaders made an impact on public life in different ways. Pictures: Getty Images, Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONExemplary leaders in an era of change: Susan Ryan, John Fahey and Ruth Bader Ginsburg

John Warhurst

Bernard Collaery leaves the ACT courts after an earlier appearance. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERHanding over documents in Collaery case would have 'chilling effect': government

Underworld figure Sharon Stott outside court on a previous occasion. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERPlans for tea and cake 'unlikely' to have evolved into baseball bat bashing

David Celeski (right) leaving the ACT courts with lawyer Peter Bevan on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBER'I'm really scared': Police find serial criminal face-down in grass after attempted theft

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The menu will be driven by the flavours of the barbecue. Picture: Supplied

New restaurant Krakatoa to satisfy hunger for unique culinary experiences

Karen Hardy

A sneak peek at recipes from Hetty McKinnon's new book on World Vegetarian Day

A sneak peek at some recipes from Hetty McKinnon's new cookbook on World Vegetarian Day

Karen Hardy

Jane Harper will be in conversation on her new crime novel, The Survivors. Picture: Supplied

What's happening in Canberra's literary scene

Ron Cerabona

The menu will be driven by the flavours of the barbecue. Picture: Supplied

New restaurant Krakatoa to satisfy hunger for unique culinary experiences

Tulips at Parliament House. Picture: Penny Bradfield

Parliament House spring garden tours

Eamon Farren and Bethany Whitmore in Girl Asleep, which will be on at the National Film and Sound Archive. Picture: Supplied

What's happening in Canberra's arts scene

The effect of COVID on the aged care sector in Australia was "disproportionate," the royal commission found. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care planning was 'insufficient': royal commission

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Grim revelation in aged care report

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Dickson aquatic centre swim school coordinators Annie Kruger (left) and Erin Foley prepare for a very different season ahead. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bookings required for summer fun at Canberra pools

The Canberra Business Chamber says areas like Civic need a boost from workers returning to the office. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT public servants to stay working remotely

Canberra AIrport is set for another direct route option. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Canberra Airport secures more flights as tourism opens up

Helen Reddy in 2017 at the Women's March and the most presidential thing about the first debate - the back drop.

DIGESTWoman who roared exits as two old men bicker

Janine Graham

The Smart Badge device. Picture: Supplied

Aspen Medical to distribute wearable contact tracing devices

Lucy Bladen

Lifestyles of the rich and the COVIDiots

DIGESTLifestyles of the rich and the COVIDiots

Janine Graham

Raiders chief executive Don Furner.

SUBSCRIBER'A little hair cut, but not Armageddon': Raiders ready for football dept cap cut

Josh Papalii is one of nine Raiders returning this weekend. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERRaiders move into sudden-death mode

Former Canberra product Sam Fisher won the WAFL's Sandover Medal this week. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBEREx-Canberra product wins Sandover in debut WAFL season

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Raiders recruit Ryan James popped in to Canberra for a quick visit ahead of his move later in the year. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERLooking for a new home, Raiders recruit James in town

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Hockeyroo Kalindi Commerford is an ambassador for Hockey Australia's inclusion guidelines. Picture: Hockey Australia

SUBSCRIBER'An impact on someone's life': Hockey unveil inclusion policies

Lucie Bertoldo
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Ex-Shark Michael Ennis (c) is likely to be supporting Canberra when they meet Cronulla on Saturday.

Ennis back on right side of Viking clap

Scott Bailey

Joe Powell is set to leave the Brumbies. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERPowell links with Super rival

Caden Helmers

Will Miller, Lachlan Lonergan, Andy Muirhead and Mack Hansen helped rebuild fences in fire-affected communities on Wednesday. Picture: Brumbies Media

Brumbies help rebuild fire-hit region

Caden Helmers

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

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

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

Our Australia: celebs reveal their top Oz spots

Our Australia: celebs reveal their top Oz spots

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SUBSCRIBERCanberra Airport set to start flights to Tasmania

Steve Evans

Canberra Airport Head of Aviation, Michael Thomson. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Airport set to strike deal with Tasmania

Steve Evans

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

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

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

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

France and Russia have called for a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Claim mercenaries sent to Nagorno-Karabakh

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France and Russia have called for a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Claim mercenaries sent to Nagorno-Karabakh

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The EU hopes Boris Johnson is serious about closing a trade deal.

UK, EU split on state aid in trade talks

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The EU hopes Boris Johnson is serious about closing a trade deal.

UK, EU split on state aid in trade talks

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An "alternative Nobel" has gone to Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh.

'Alternative Nobels' announced in Sweden

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An "alternative Nobel" has gone to Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh.

'Alternative Nobels' announced in Sweden

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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

Jane Harper will be in conversation on her new crime novel, The Survivors. Picture: Supplied

What's happening in Canberra's literary scene

Ron Cerabona

Hydrogen fuel cells seem more appealing for zero emissions than batteries. Photo: Shutterstock.

There's a better solution for electric vehicles than batteries

Sam Hollier

Insulation will help every single summer

Insulation will help every single summer

A day to celebrate the achievements and lives of our older citizens.

Spotlight on older Australians during International Day of Older Persons

Eileen Wood

PETER'S PITCH: Former cricketer Peter Taylor is spreading awareness about the dangers of non-melanoma skin cancers and is urging people to get regular skin checks.

Non-melanoma skin cancers kill four a day

Rowan Cowley

'Selection' of Jews on the ramp at Auschwitz-II-Birkenau in German-occupied Poland, May/June 1944, during the final phase of the Holocaust.

Holocaust: 'We rely on survivors to tell their stories'

Georgia Nicholson of Bruce and Mackenzie Jolly of Hawker.

A perfect night at the movies

Elesa Kurtz

Mario Argenio and Kevin Salerno.

Shiny and new: International Venice Glass Week

November 12, 1987: Shop assistants Judith Webb (left) and Jo Sharpe at Southlands Flowers.

Budding businesses

Cassilis Park stud principal James Armstrong with Elders agent Brett Smith, Nutrien auctioneer Brad Wilson, top price buyer Georgia White, Talbragar, Coolah and Cassilis Park stud principal Cam Armstrong with the $6400 Poll Merino ram.

Profit-driving rams draw Cassilis Park buyers

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Cassilis Park stud principal James Armstrong with Elders agent Brett Smith, Nutrien auctioneer Brad Wilson, top price buyer Georgia White, Talbragar, Coolah and Cassilis Park stud principal Cam Armstrong with the $6400 Poll Merino ram.

Profit-driving rams draw Cassilis Park buyers

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Rick Power, Nutrien stud stock, Billy, Ashley and Tom Corkhill, Normanhurst Border Leicester stud, Boorowa with the top priced ram.

Normanhurst Border Leicester ram sold to $13,500

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Rick Power, Nutrien stud stock, Billy, Ashley and Tom Corkhill, Normanhurst Border Leicester stud, Boorowa with the top priced ram.

Normanhurst Border Leicester ram sold to $13,500

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Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

'Doctors told me I had six weeks to live'

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

'Doctors told me I had six weeks to live'