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Demolition of Macarthur House in 2018. The now-vacant site has been sold by the ACT government for $19 million. Picture: Karleen Minney.

SUBSCRIBERACT government sells key Northbourne Avenue site for $19m

Lucy Bladen

One of the many benefits of public sector employment is the unparalleled array of protections available to public servants who feel they have been unfairly dismissed. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERI'm a public servant and I've been fired - what can I do about it?

John Wilson, Kieran Pender

Liberal MP Craig Kelly and Labor MP Tanya Plibersek argue in the Press Gallery at Parliament House. Picture: Sam Mooy/Getty Images

UPDATEDPM pulls Kelly into line following Plibersek clash

Sally Whyte
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The Australian National University will have about 322 fewer staff according to its COVID-19 recovery plan. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Unis lost 17,300 jobs in 2020 but worst is yet to come

Sarah Lansdown

Mathias Cormann deserves Australia's backing in his bid for OECD election. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONGo the Terminator: Australians need to be heard at the highest levels of global policy

Tony Nagy

A 34-year-old man will face court on Wednesday over 12 serious charges. Picture: Karleen Minney

Man threatened to kill pregnant woman, police allege

Julia Kanapathippillai
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Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for the prospect of a publicly-owned search engine to be investigated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Greens call for public-owned search engine 'like the ABC'

Harley Dennett

Benjamin Darrell Hallam leaving the ACT courts last August. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERDunlop shooter claims his gun misfired

Cassandra Morgan

ANALYSISConservatives abroad show how to deal with 'loony lies'

SUBSCRIBERFederal government gives crucial light rail approval

Australia could cut Myanmar military ties

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Elderly cleared for Pfizer coronavirus jab

Demolition of Macarthur House in 2018. The now-vacant site has been sold by the ACT government for $19 million. Picture: Karleen Minney.

SUBSCRIBERACT government sells key Northbourne Avenue site for $19m

Head chef Aaron Beattie, owner Tim Manning, general manager Madeleine Moore and venue manager Daniel Sparrow. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Get your Redbrick coffee fix in Constitution Place

SpaceX Starship SN9 has fallen to ground in a roaring ball of flames.

SpaceX Starship prototype rocket explodes

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TAX INCREASE: Craig Wright is the licensee of the Victoria Hotel and says an increase on beer isn't what anybody wants. Photo: RILEY KRAUSE.

Price of beer is set to rise as publicans ask patrons to bear with them

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting storms on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Stormy end to the week forecast for Canberra

David Pope's view: A public health message

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: A public health message

NSW restrictions likely to ease next week

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Australian vehicle sales jump in January

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COVID-19 vaccine okayed by NZ regulator

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Sex disability services facing federal ban

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Houses lost to WA bushfire jumps to 71

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Qld farmers in court win against coal mine

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Gladys Berejiklian says NSW social distancing regulations could be eased at the end of next week.

NSW restrictions likely to ease next week

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Toyota was the top-selling company in January with 16,819 vehicles.

Australian vehicle sales jump in January

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More than 70 homes have been destroyed by a bushfire burning out of control in Perth's northeast.

Houses lost to WA bushfire jumps to 71

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The High Court has ordered the legal battle over the Acland coal mine return to the Land Court.

Qld farmers in court win against coal mine

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Liberal MP Craig Kelly and Labor MP Tanya Plibersek argue in the Press Gallery at Parliament House. Picture: Sam Mooy/Getty Images

UPDATEDPM pulls Kelly into line following Plibersek clash

Sally Whyte
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The nuggets a prospector found on the surface. They shared the site's location with a mining company that is now taking a closer look. Picture: SUPPLIED

Could one gold prospector's finds unlock hidden underground riches?

Tom O'Callaghan
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Health Minister Martin Foley has announced details of Victoria's coronavirus vaccination program.

Virus 'eliminated' in Vic, vaccine coming

Benita Kolovos
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Queensland will consider the use of monitoring devices for young offenders, Steven Miles says.

Qld considers e-monitoring young offenders

Nick Gibbs
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Liberal MP Craig Kelly and Labor MP Tanya Plibersek argue in the Press Gallery at Parliament House. Picture: Sam Mooy/Getty Images

UPDATEDPM pulls Kelly into line following Plibersek clash

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Government Services Minister Stuart Robert plans to define reasonable and necessary NDIS services.

Sex disability services facing federal ban

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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr delivers his ACT election victory speech in Canberra.

SUBSCRIBERWho spent what during last year's ACT election campaign?

SA Greens MP Tammy Franks wants to allow people to drive with medicinal cannabis in their system.

Greens bid to change cannabis driving laws

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will join 17 other leaders in the online Pacific Islands Forum.

PM in vaccine talks with Pacific leaders

Paul Osborne

RBA governor Philip Lowe will address the National Press Club after the board left rates unchanged.

RBA governor to expand on policy outlook

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Craig Kelly 'trying to bully public sector workers': union

Sally Whyte

Greens Senator Larissa Waters has called for an overhaul to party donations. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Greens donations proposal to lock out big four consulting firms

Sally Whyte

Can we get past the China syndrome?

Can we get past the China syndrome?

The Canberra Times

Panic buying is here to stay but Australia is more prepared for it now.

OPINION'Panic-buying' events are the new normal; here's how supply chains have adapted

Flavio Romero Macau

Rabbits are breeding like rabbits in Canberra's suburbs

Rabbits are breeding like rabbits in Canberra's suburbs

Letters to the Editor

Andrew Drake, who was fatally stabbed in April 2019. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERAlleged murderer claims he had to stab man to defend dad

Christopher Stewart Wallace, who fronted the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'Jackie Chan, I will kill you': 'Brutal' attacker in court again

Eliott John Fleet. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERPolice charge unemployed 32yo with attempting to escape courtroom

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Dining in the dark is meant to enhance the other senses. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONDining in the dark: Pitch Black coming to Canberra

Karen Hardy

George Georgievski with his daughters Kiki and Anela. Picture: Nikole Ramsay

Lunch lessons: All the tips and tricks for easy school lunches

Karen Hardy

Peter Caley and Polly Logmans in their garden in Cook. Picture: Karleen Minney

A haven of never-ending bounty, boozy plums and a delicious pear cake

Susan Parsons

Dining in the dark is meant to enhance the other senses. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONDining in the dark: Pitch Black coming to Canberra

Marron curry. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

REVIEWA casual approach to fine dining

Natasha Shan

Cheesy bean quesadillas. Picture: Supplied

Four perfect after-school snacks

Karen Hardy

The Wooroloo bushfire, north of Perth. Credit: DFES incident photographers Evan Collis, Greg Bell and Brendan Scott.

DIGESTWhen you're in lockdown and there's a bushfire on your doorstep

The Wooroloo bushfire, north of Perth. Credit: DFES incident photographers Evan Collis, Greg Bell and Brendan Scott.

DIGESTWhen you're in lockdown and there's a bushfire on your doorstep

Ochre Health Kippax medical co-ordinator Dr Jo Crookes. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra GPs sign up for delivery of COVID-19 vaccines

Ochre Health Kippax medical co-ordinator Dr Jo Crookes. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra GPs sign up for delivery of COVID-19 vaccines

Photo: File

DIGESTShut the borders! Just as fast as states reopened, they've closed again

Photo: File

DIGESTShut the borders! Just as fast as states reopened, they've closed again

Corey Harawira-Naera and Corey Horsburgh have been charged with drink driving. Picture: Getty

Raiders pair face suspension after drink driving charges

Nick Kyrgios beat Alexandre Muller in three sets to make a winning return after 11 months out.

Kyrgios wins after 11 months out of tennis

Mitchell Swepson has been in tremendous bowling form for the Heat. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBEROdd couple powering Heat's BBL charge in Canberra

Ryan Lonergan (centre), wearing the Brumbies' new kit, is looking forward to their first hit-out. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies-Force trial postponed due to Perth lockdown

Colin Munro has been forced to withdraw from this year's Pakistan Super League. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERPerth star pulls pin on Pakistan plan

James Buckley

Angela Reakes took four catches in Saturday's win over Queensland. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERWhite-hot Meteors out to tame Tassie Tigers

James Buckley

Canberra United's Michelle Heyman will be tested against the W-League's best defensive team this week. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERHeyman to test Sky Blues' defence

Lucie Bertoldo

Heritier Lumumba has slammed Collingwood's response to findings of systemic racism at the AFL club.

McGuire apologises for racism response

Oliver Caffrey

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

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

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

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

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Noosa Ocean Rider is an exhilarating trip into the waves of the open water.

Behind Noosa's veneer, thrills await

Michael Turtle

Rugged outback, buzzing capital city and rolling hills of vineyards

Rugged outback, buzzing capital city and rolling hills of vineyards

Bernadette Chua

Top travel deals: Cruise in style in Hobart or step back in time for a retro stay

Top travel deals: Cruise in style in Hobart or step back in time for a retro stay

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We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

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Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

Common gynecological problems in women

Common gynecological problems in women

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Jacinda Ardern: "2021 is the year of the vaccine."

COVID-19 vaccine okayed by NZ regulator

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Jacinda Ardern: "2021 is the year of the vaccine."

COVID-19 vaccine okayed by NZ regulator

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SpaceX Starship SN9 has fallen to ground in a roaring ball of flames.

SpaceX Starship prototype rocket explodes

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SpaceX Starship SN9 has fallen to ground in a roaring ball of flames.

SpaceX Starship prototype rocket explodes

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French President Emmanuel Macron says vaccines must be supplied to poorer developing countries.

All France to get vaccine by mid-year

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French President Emmanuel Macron says vaccines must be supplied to poorer developing countries.

All France to get vaccine by mid-year

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Understanding the basics of load transfer can help in an emergency. Photo: Shutterstock.

Load transfer affects the grip, so let's learn how to control it

Sam Hollier
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BEACH VIBES: This coastal dining area with rustic touches is located in Western Australia and was designed by Jodie Cooper Design. Photo supplied by Houzz.

Find your fave home on Houzz

Luna the cat reunited with her Tamworth-owner Krystan Smith. Picture: Marina Neil

Luna the cat returns home after her epic 700km journey

Julia Kanapathippillai

FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE: Patrick Edwards, president of British Pensions in Australia

Morally wrong and illogical: UK 'frozen' pension ruling challenged

Eileen Wood
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Model of a heart. Image by Robina Weermeijer, Unsplash

Early warning sign for heart disease discovered

Eileen Wood
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CHOP, CHOP! June Tulloh (right) and her friends get to work prepping during the Cooking Club at Whiddon Laurieton.

June cooking fantastic at 92

John Piggott
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Oswaldo, Sophia, 5, and Adriana Castaneda.

We are one, but we are many

Keegan Carroll

Bowler Blake Faunce lets one rip.

This sporting life

Dion Georgopoulos

March 13, 1992: Clowning around with Burley the Clown during the Canberra festival, Ron Jones of Chapman and Edna Barnsley of Lyons.

Never too old for fun

TICK REMOVAL: Acute disease develops about 13 weeks after the tick bite, but the chronic form of ehrlichiosis may not appear until months or years later. Picture: WA government.

Worst fears realised, deadly dog disease has already spread south

TICK REMOVAL: Acute disease develops about 13 weeks after the tick bite, but the chronic form of ehrlichiosis may not appear until months or years later. Picture: WA government.

Worst fears realised, deadly dog disease has already spread south

Downstream Darling River communities were concerned when pumping restrictions were lifted for irrigators north of Bourke before water had reached Wilcannia. File photo by Rachel Strachan.

Resumption of flow rule put to the test

Downstream Darling River communities were concerned when pumping restrictions were lifted for irrigators north of Bourke before water had reached Wilcannia. File photo by Rachel Strachan.

Resumption of flow rule put to the test

Abigail van Eyk was named reserve overall winner of the sheep judging just behind her older brother Hain van Eyk who took out both the overall sheep and fleece judging titles. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Lifelong love of wool key to sibling success

Abigail van Eyk was named reserve overall winner of the sheep judging just behind her older brother Hain van Eyk who took out both the overall sheep and fleece judging titles. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Lifelong love of wool key to sibling success