The Canberra Times
Wednesday, 5 October 2022
Public servants get pay rise as govt 'carefully considers' APS-wide wage deal
Finance and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sarah Basford Canales
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Heritage-listed building reopens 989 days after damage in freak incident
Australian Academy of Science chief executive Anna-Maria Arabia at Ian Potter House which has reopened after 989 days and inset damage on the day of the hail storm. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Alex Crowe
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Canberra facing GP 'time bomb' as doctors retire
Lanie Tindale
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Dr Paresh Dawda responds to GP crisis. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Alleged rapist paid to choke sex worker, defence lawyer argues
Olivia Ireland
Joseph Ayoub standing outside the ACT Courts before his trial. Picture by Karleen Minney
World cliff-diving champion Rhiannan Iffland jumps from a helicopter
Robert Dillon • 1hr ago
World champion Rhiannan Iffland takes the plunge out of a helicopter into Sydney Harbour on Wednesday. Pictures Red Bull Content Pool
Higgins 'rebuffed kiss' from accused rapist before allegedly being 'trapped'
Blake Foden
Brittany Higgins, centre, arrives at the ACT Supreme Court on Wednesday. Picture by James Croucher
Driver holds woman hostage in stand-off with police after crash
Jacob Greentree pleaded guilty to a number of charges in court on Wednesday. Picture Facebook
Toby Vue
Man found dead inside smoke-filled South Coast house
Peter Brewer • 41m ago
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'It won't be my last attempt': McLinden's unusual post-footy journey from Raider to grand final pitch invader
Former Canberra Raiders halfback Mark McLinden has had an interesting journey. File picture
David Polkinghorne
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Albanese and Solomons PM to hold talks
Tess Ikonomou and Dominic Giannini • 32m ago
Solomons PM Manasseh Sogavare is set to meet Anthony Albanese in Canberra. (AP PHOTO)
Four dams at full capacity and four days of rain ahead. Where will all this water go?
Peter Brewer
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Water being released from Scrivener Dam. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Man allegedly assaulted in road rage attack on Belconnen Way
Hannah Neale
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ACT Policing are seeking witnesses to a road rage attack. Picture by Karleen Minney
Extra good things from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad. Picture by Elena Heatherwick
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First woman elected to lead science and engineering academy
Alex Crowe
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Dr Katherine Woodthorpe will be inaugurated as the president of the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering on Thursday. Picture supplied
What to do in Canberra this weekend
A scene from The Comedy of Errors. Picture supplied
Ron Cerabona
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Australian sport mourns the man 'who sparked' the AIS
Kieran Louttit
John Bloomfield died on Tuesday aged 89.
'Unsafe': AIS ready to close its ageing facilities
Chris Dutton, Sarah Basford Canales
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Kieren Perkins gave an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday. Picture by James Croucher
Advocates call on UN body to recommend spit hood ban
Jasper Lindell
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A coalition of advocates has called on a UN body to recommend spit hoods are banned in Australia. Spit hoods are used by ACT police at its watch house, pictured. Picture by Jay Cronan
Brumbies to throw 36-year-old hooker into return 16 years after his Super debut
John Ulugia spent three years at the Brumbies before joining the Waratahs and then moving to France. Picture by Karleen Minney
Chris Dutton
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Stage three tax cuts risk budget repair
Gerard Cockburn
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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture: Karleen Minney
'Check your records often' advises IT expert caught in online scam
After getting scammed, Pam and Neville Bleakley now check their financial transactions every day. Picture by James Croucher
Peter Brewer
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'Serious nature of allegations': ACT govt defends suspension of senior doctor
Toby Vue
Dr Muayad Alasady has taken Federal Court action against the ACT government. Pictures: Rohan Thomson, Dion Georgopoulos
Allhomes
What to know if you are the sole bidder at an auction
Sara Garrity
Buyers agent Claire Corby says the secret is to keep a cool head, as auctions can be pressure-cooker environments.

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Hunt for $50m lottery winner in Melbourne
Mibenge Nsenduluka • 13m ago
Tuesday's draw marked the biggest Oz Lotto prize won so far this year. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
North Korea fires two more missiles
Joori Roh in Seoul and Chang-Ran Kim • 19m ago
North Korea has fired two more missiles towards Japan, increasing tensions in the region. (file) (AP PHOTO)
Albanese and Solomons PM to hold talks
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Solomons PM Manasseh Sogavare is set to meet Anthony Albanese in Canberra. (AP PHOTO)

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Federal Politics
Two decades of privatisation made jobless less employable: Labor MP
Labor MP Julian Hill is chairing the inquiry into Workforce Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Harley Dennett
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Bob Hawke was 'unwittingly' signed up by Chinese spies. It could happen again
Sarah Basford Canales
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Former prime minister Bob Hawke in 2015. Picture by John Veage
'A concerning pattern': Agency contracts under the microscope
Lanie Tindale, Doug Dingwall
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Chair of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit Julian Hill. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Analysis
Rate pain will add more scrutiny to Labor's economic management
Gerard Cockburn
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Treasurer flags 'probable' global recession, as RBA lifts rates again to fight inflation
Gerard Cockburn
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has once again imposed a cash rate hike. Picture Getty Images
Public Service
'Female field devices' and 'hygiene pouches': ADF's delicate uniform descriptions
Australian Army personnel on a training mission. Picture Department of Defence
Sarah Basford Canales
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'Industry on high alert': How one of the latest cyber centres is preparing
Olivia Ireland
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Hamish Hansford; Head of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre at Canberra Airport. Picture: James Croucher
Explainer
Optus data hack: Why Australia's data privacy laws could get beefed up
Sarah Basford Canales
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Privacy commissioner Angelene Falk (left) and Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil (right). Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
National
Rents still growing at record rates
Rents are surging at record rates as people compete fiercely over available properties. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Poppy Johnston
Dare Iced Coffee recalled due to potential plastic pieces
Nadine Morton • 47m ago
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Dare Iced Coffee has recalled four flavours in its 750ml range due to potential plastic contamination. Picture supplied
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FWFWW: Who's found love and who's moving to the farm ... in slow mo
Julia Wythes
Farmer Ben, Farmer Will, Farmer Paige and Farmer Harry after being filmed for 17 hours just walking up the drive. Photo supplied.
First woman elected to lead science and engineering academy
Alex Crowe
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Dr Katherine Woodthorpe will be inaugurated as the president of the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering on Thursday. Picture supplied
'Once in a lifetime' toy collection set to go under the hammer
B C Lewis
MAIN: Toy and collectibles expert of Davidson Auctions, Colin Chestnut. Pictures by Richard Bulley Photography
Comment
Australia should take two lessons from the UK's tax cut disaster
Opinion
Australia and Treasurer Jim Chalmers (left) need to take heed from what has happened in the UK. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Adam Triggs
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Opinion
Bipartisanship is the gold standard from another age. It's time to adapt
John Warhurst
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Teals and Greens should have the centre of gravity in the modern Parliament. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Hazaras live in fear - the international community can help
Hadi Zaher
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Protestors hold a demonstration in Rome earlier this year calling for the protection of Hazaras under Taliban rule. Picture Getty Images
The best of times and the worst of times
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How will the army get its very big IFVs to the battlefield?
Letters to the Editor
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Court and Crime
Brothel worker 'terrified' for their life after alleged rape
Joseph Ayoub outside the ACT Supreme Court before his trial. Picture by Karleen Minney
Olivia Ireland
'Flippant disregard': ACT Policing catch 100 offenders over four-day long weekend
Hannah Neale
ACT Road Policing Sergeant Travis Mills said he was disappointed in some motorists' behaviour. Picture by Karleen Minney
A dozen more offenders arrested in public holiday police blitz
Peter Brewer
An Operation Toric member swings a door ram during a previous raid. Picture ACT Policing
Public 'sold a pup' with 'unstoppable snowball' story of alleged Higgins rape
Blake Foden
Bruce Lehrmann, right, arrives at his trial over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, left, on Tuesday. Pictures by Karleen Minney
NSW residents allowed in Orroral Valley fire inquiry after court erred
Toby Vue
The Orroral Valley fire was sparked by a Defence helicopter landing light. Picture by Jamila Toderas
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What's On
The musical packed with '90s nostalgia opens in Canberra
Kelsey Halge as Annette in Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical. Picture by Karleen Minney
Amy Martin
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Billy Connolly (art exhibition) heads to Canberra
A collection of Billy Connolly's artworks will show in Canberra later this year. Picture Getty Images
Amy Martin
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Fun-filled Googong Rural Fire Service Open Day is back
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The kids will love getting a chance to try the fire hose or sit in a truck. Picture supplied
Halloween-themed Canberra Small Business Market this Sunday
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These ghostly earrings will be some of the Halloween-themed earrings at the Canberra Small Business Market on Sunday. Picture by Facebook
The next Handmade Canberra Market will have a low sensory shopping hour
Megan Doherty
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The hour will include fewer shoppers in the space. Picture supplied
Review
Photos introduce an eccentric community
Brian Rope
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Rachael Maude: Dean & Nikki. Picture supplied
Sport
'It won't be my last attempt': McLinden's unusual post-footy journey from Raider to grand final pitch invader
Former Canberra Raiders halfback Mark McLinden has had an interesting journey. File picture
David Polkinghorne
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Brumbies to throw 36-year-old hooker into return 16 years after his Super debut
John Ulugia spent three years at the Brumbies before joining the Waratahs and then moving to France. Picture by Karleen Minney
Chris Dutton
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Australian sport mourns the man 'who sparked' the AIS
Kieran Louttit
John Bloomfield died on Tuesday aged 89.
On the field four weeks after childbirth: Laura's journey back to hockey
Isobel Cootes
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Canberra Chill striker Laura Reid is making her return to elite hockey for the first time in four years. Picture by James Croucher
Kyrgios beats breathing struggles in Japan
Nick Kyrgios acknowledges the crowd after his opening win in the Japan Open. (AP PHOTO)
Ian Chadband
'Unsafe': AIS ready to close its ageing facilities
Chris Dutton, Sarah Basford Canales
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Kieren Perkins gave an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday. Picture by James Croucher
Pocock wins athlete of the year award despite being a politician
Kieran Louttit
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David Pocock won an athlete of the year award despite now being a politician. Picture by Karleen Minney

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Heritage-listed building reopens 989 days after damage in freak incident
Alex Crowe
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Australian Academy of Science chief executive Anna-Maria Arabia at Ian Potter House which has reopened after 989 days and inset damage on the day of the hail storm. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Rules toughened to protect waterways during new developments
Alex Crowe Jasper Lindell
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ACT Environmental Protection Authority Director Su Wild-River, Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti and Business Minister Tara Cheyne at Whitlam. Picture by Karleen Minney
World
North Korea fires two more missiles
North Korea has fired two more missiles towards Japan, increasing tensions in the region. (file) (AP PHOTO)
Joori Roh in Seoul and Chang-Ran Kim • 19m ago
SpaceX capsule heads to space station
Joe Skipper and Steve Gorman • 1hr ago
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon capsule has lifted off from Kennedy Space Center. (AP PHOTO)
At least 17 dead in Guatemala truck crash
2hrs ago
At least 17 people are dead after a truck crash in Guatemala. (file) (EPA PHOTO)
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Sharks on show at exhibition with bite
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Kylie is spinning around for WorldPride
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Japan is finally open for business. Here's where to go
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The Salt and Pepper treatment at Kingscliff hotel
Louise Goldsbury
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Climb every mountain: Australia's latest two-wheel craze
Grant Jones
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Mountain biking in Thredbo Valley.
The outback Indigenous music festival everyone's talking about
Teresa Ooi
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Here's a tonic: gin-tasting takes to the skies
Craig Tansley
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Sample the greatest gins in New Zealand on top of a mountain.
Why there is a price on the happiest place on earth
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Study highlights inflation pain for Australian businesses
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Good hearts live forever
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RSM Australia marks 100 years with eyes on opportunities ahead
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New research commissioned by the McGrath Foundation reveals that one in five people in Australia experiencing breast cancer will miss out on the vital support of a dedicated breast care nurse this year. Picture supplied
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Life & Style
The benefits of pursuing your education online
UNSW offer various online courses and online master programs to help learners pursue their education remotely. Picture supplied by https://unsplash.com/photos/smgTvepind4
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Billy Connolly (art exhibition) heads to Canberra
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A collection of Billy Connolly's artworks will show in Canberra later this year. Picture Getty Images
Does racing improve road cars, or does it make them worse?
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Most advancements you can think of were on road cars first. Picture by Shutterstock
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Robert's life work a world of words
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Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
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The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Ore-some way to start a job
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