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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

Canberra reports 35 new cases and another death, as lockdown ends

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Police conduct border checks during the ACT's lockdown. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Don't cross the border': Barr's warning despite NSW changes

Chris Dutton

Cafe Gather owner Will Fisher said his cafe would be seating its customers outdoors when it reopens. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

LIVELive updates: Canberrans told not to go to the pub in Qbn

Miriam Webber

A version of the old normality should - and will - return quickly, one of Australia's leading epidemiologists believes. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Normality' is only a short time away: top diseases expert

Steve Evans

COVID-19 compliance operations in action. Picture: Karleen Minney

Border rule change: NSW lifts travel restrictions on people leaving ACT

Karen Barlow

Professor Jane Golley at the launch of the China Story Yearbook. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The high price our experts pay as victims of online abuse

Steve Evans

AHA ACT general manager Anthony Brierley. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Iconic' Canberra businesses could close in weeks ahead, industry warns

Lucy Bladen

Peta, Phillip, and Ben Luck have been forced to transform their farming operation due to climate change. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The life-changing decision that almost broke a Gunning farmer

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Christian Porter's appeal is a 'matter of principle'

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ACT promises transparency despite not all past exposures being identified

Public service begins masked office return in several depts

Canberra school shuts after person with COVID attends campus

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

Canberra reports 35 new cases and another death, as lockdown ends

A Durian fruit prompted a call to emergency services over fears of a gas leak. Picture: Shutterstock

Smelly fruit prompts gas leak fears at Canberra shops

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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr (pictured) has said he will not 'get on the beers' to celebrate lockdown ending like NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

WATCHBarr reveals why he isn't joining Perrottet in 'getting on the beers'

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The bath house is in Braddon. Picture: Lean Timms

Canberra's first bath house ready to take the splash

Young swimmers Carla Sarri, 10, Arli Willey, 9, Milly Sarri, 8, and Evie Sarri, 6, will be allowed back in the pool for regular lessons at Aquatots from next week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT pools to reopen but are kids ready for summer?

A tornado has ripped a path of destruction across Armidale overnight.

WATCHSee the horror after terror tornado pulls trees down, crushes cars

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Morrison to attend Glasgow climate meeting

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SUBSCRIBERHalving emissions the 'least' Australia can do: IPCC vice-chair

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Qld weighs NSW border over quarantine plan

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Queen 'irritated' by inaction on climate

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Fully vaccinated from NSW to avoid Victorian quarantine

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Brain structure may increase suicide risk

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St Mary MacKillop College principal Michael Lee. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra school shuts after person with COVID attends campus

Alex Crowe

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr delivered the last COVID-19 update on Thursday, a day before the territory's lockdown was set to end. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

EXPLAINERWhat's the difference between ACT and NSW COVID-19 restrictions?

Miriam Webber

A café and construction worksite are among those added to the ACT's exposure list. Picture: Shutterstock

New exposure sites include café and construction worksite

Lanie Tindale

St Mary MacKillop College principal Michael Lee. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra school shuts after person with COVID attends campus

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'It's been scary': tribute paid to lives lost as ACT records 46 cases

Alex Crowe

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: Getty Images

ACT downgraded to orange zone by Victoria as quarantine requirement relaxed

Alex Crowe

Scott Morrison has confirmed he will attend the UN climate change conference in Glasgow.

Morrison to attend Glasgow climate meeting

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Victorian COVID-19 cases remain above 2000 for second day

WATCHVictorian COVID-19 cases remain above 2000 for second day

ANU professor Mark Howden says the least Australia can do is align its 2030 emissions target with the global goal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERHalving emissions the 'least' Australia can do: IPCC vice-chair

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Dr Jeannette Young says Qld's border settings will have to be reassessed in light of the NSW plan.

Qld weighs NSW border over quarantine plan

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Fully vaccinated from NSW to avoid Victorian quarantine

Fully vaccinated from NSW to avoid Victorian quarantine

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New Qld-led research suggests a link between brain structure and the risk of suicide.

Brain structure may increase suicide risk

Marty Silk
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NOT OK: Superintendent Paul Smith. Police have been called to a number of incidents since the mandate came into effect. Picture: TARA TREWHELLA

Anti-vaxxers slam businesses with 'heartbreaking' threats and abuse

Sophie Boyd
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NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner is pushing ahead with easing COVID-19 restrictions.

NT easing COVID rules despite no modelling

Aaron Bunch
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ANU professor Mark Howden says the least Australia can do is align its 2030 emissions target with the global goal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERHalving emissions the 'least' Australia can do: IPCC vice-chair

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National Party deputy leader David Littleproud has been in talks with the Liberals on a net zero roadmap. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERNationals deputy rejects climate tech critics, says most colleagues back emissions-cut 'aspiration'

John Frewen says closing the gap is hi 'number one priority'. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Indigenous leaders sound the alarm over reopening

Scott Morrison, Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor are negotiating a new climate roadmap. Picture: The Canberra Times

How the Coalition got to its climate policy compromise and why that matters

Dr Andrew Forrest said it is time the government committed to net zero. Picture: Getty Images

Mining magnate tells Morrison to come to table on net zero

Gerard Cockburn

Some public servants at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Barton will return on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Public service begins masked office return in several depts

Sarah Basford Canales

Labor MP Anthony Byrne. Picture: Supplied

Labor's Anthony Byrne resigns from committees after branch-stacking admission

Karen Barlow

A repatriation flight that arrived at Canberra Airport in 2020. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Extreme measure': Home quarantine apps need stronger protections, experts warn

Sarah Basford Canales

Peta, Phillip, and Ben Luck have been forced to transform their farming operation due to climate change. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The life-changing decision that almost broke a Gunning farmer

Peta, Phillip, and Ben Luck have been forced to transform their farming operation due to climate change. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The life-changing decision that almost broke a Gunning farmer

Scott Morrison, Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor are negotiating a new climate roadmap. Picture: The Canberra Times

How the Coalition got to its climate policy compromise and why that matters

Scott Morrison, Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor are negotiating a new climate roadmap. Picture: The Canberra Times

How the Coalition got to its climate policy compromise and why that matters

National Party deputy leader David Littleproud has been in talks with the Liberals on a net zero roadmap. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERNationals deputy rejects climate tech critics, says most colleagues back emissions-cut 'aspiration'

National Party deputy leader David Littleproud has been in talks with the Liberals on a net zero roadmap. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERNationals deputy rejects climate tech critics, says most colleagues back emissions-cut 'aspiration'

Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge, free speech warrior (when it suits him). Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONIt's one rule for me, another for thee with Tudge

Jenna Price

NSW's Dominic Perrottet is the first Millennial to lead an Australian state. But does he represent his generation? Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONFinally, some Millennial representation?

Intifar Chowdhury

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott speaks in Taipei on October 8. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWho let Abbott loose in the China shop?

Bruce Haigh

Jacob John Williams-Savage will spend at least another four years in jail after a crime spree in mid 2020. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBEREx-RFS member sentenced for 'going off the rails' with ram raids

A collision between three vehicles has resulted in the death of a man on the Barton Highway. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERMan charged following fatal accident on Barton Highway

Rape-accused Bruce Lehrmann, left, and alleged victim Brittany Higgins. Pictures: Supplied, Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERAlleged Higgins rapist fronts court for first time amid mix-up

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BLOOD AND GORE: I Know What You Did Last Summer the TV series attempts a new take on the 1997 film.

Slasher hit takes stab at reboot

Josh Leeson

The history-making group at Grease Monkey in the early hours of Friday morning. Krishna Shulka (front left) won the competition to dine with her friends. Picture: Supplied

At the stroke of midnight, these Canberrans were back to dining

Megan Doherty

Otis Dining Hall executive chef and owner Damian Brabenderion is preparing to re-open. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

End of lockdown is 'Christmas' for hospitality industry

Lanie Tindale

BLOOD AND GORE: I Know What You Did Last Summer the TV series attempts a new take on the 1997 film.

Slasher hit takes stab at reboot

Go to the Dymocks Books Facebook page at noon Friday to watch the conversation.

WHAT'S ONMatthew Reilly talks shop with Jack Heath

Learn how to grow chicks to chickens. Picture: Shutterstock

Learn online how to raise chickens

Cafe Gather owner Will Fisher said his cafe would be seating its customers outdoors when it reopens. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

LIVELive updates: Canberrans told not to go to the pub in Qbn

Cafe Gather owner Will Fisher said his cafe would be seating its customers outdoors when it reopens. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

LIVELive updates: Canberrans told not to go to the pub in Qbn

Police conduct border checks during the ACT's lockdown. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Don't cross the border': Barr's warning despite NSW changes

Police conduct border checks during the ACT's lockdown. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Don't cross the border': Barr's warning despite NSW changes

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

Canberra reports 35 new cases and another death, as lockdown ends

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

Canberra reports 35 new cases and another death, as lockdown ends

Josh Hodgson set to join Wests Tigers. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERRaiders give star OK to explore options, as another club looks to sign him

Joe Tapine and Josh Papalii would need a medical exemption to play the Storm in Melbourne in 2022. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERNo jab, no play in Victoria for Canberra athletes

Mal Meninga with the infamously broken Winfield Cup, featuring the great Norm Provan. Picture: David Barthos

SUBSCRIBERProvan part of Raiders folklore

Rugby league is mourning the death, at age 89, of Immortal and St George Dragons great Norm Provan.

Provan forever league's ultimate gladiator

Christian Leali'ifano will help to usher in a new era for Super Rugby with Moana Pasifika. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATED'My dad would have been proud': Leali'ifano's Super Rugby return

Caden Helmers

Hannah Darlington will captain the Sydney Thunder this season. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERThunder spring captaincy surprise in Women's Big Bash

James Buckley

Luke Ryan pulls one into the on side. Cricket ACT has settled on this summer's competition structure. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Historic 95-year first for Canberra cricket

James Buckley

Sefo Kautai will return to the Brumbies next year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERThe moment Kautai's career turned around

Caden Helmers

Video clips appear to show the Queen expressing irritation about the lack of action on climate.

Queen 'irritated' by inaction on climate

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Video clips appear to show the Queen expressing irritation about the lack of action on climate.

Queen 'irritated' by inaction on climate

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New Zealand has reported 65 new community cases of COVID-19 in its latest reporting period.

New Zealand records 65 new COVID-19 cases

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New Zealand has reported 65 new community cases of COVID-19 in its latest reporting period.

New Zealand records 65 new COVID-19 cases

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A United States court has again upheld the restrictive abortion law in Texas.

US court again upholds Texas abortion laws

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A United States court has again upheld the restrictive abortion law in Texas.

US court again upholds Texas abortion laws

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Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

Businesses that don't have an app will struggle to compete in the future

Businesses that don't have an app will struggle to compete in the future

Buying a new car during the COVID shortage? You need to know these 3 things

Buying a new car during the COVID shortage? You need to know these 3 things

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

If the purpose of a home loan is to buy income-producing assets, the interest will be tax-deductible. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEHow to get the most from tax deductions on a home loan

Noel Whittaker
2hrs ago

Community gardens are a way to connect with your neighbours through gardening. Picture: Shutterstock.

Community gardens offer a nurturing space to reconnect

John Gabriele

Deep litter imitates a soft forest floor and acts like a slow compost, it helps promote a healthy environment for your animals and prevents foul smells from manure build up. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

Digging the role of deep litter compost

Hannah Moloney

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Rebecca Pollack, 10, of Queanbeyan, with her golden retrievers Denama and Lacy.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: It's showtime

Canberra Times Archives

Matty Daly of Kambah.

PHOTOSSocial gallery: Bean keeping busy

Keegan Carroll

Bec Webster, Polly Bootle, and Maggie.

PHOTOSSocial gallery: Leading the way

Dion Georgopoulos

Peta, Phillip, and Ben Luck have been forced to transform their farming operation due to climate change. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The life-changing decision that almost broke a Gunning farmer

Peta, Phillip, and Ben Luck have been forced to transform their farming operation due to climate change. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The life-changing decision that almost broke a Gunning farmer

Scott Morrison, Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor are negotiating a new climate roadmap. Picture: The Canberra Times

How the Coalition got to its climate policy compromise and why that matters

Scott Morrison, Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor are negotiating a new climate roadmap. Picture: The Canberra Times

How the Coalition got to its climate policy compromise and why that matters

National Party deputy leader David Littleproud has been in talks with the Liberals on a net zero roadmap. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERNationals deputy rejects climate tech critics, says most colleagues back emissions-cut 'aspiration'

National Party deputy leader David Littleproud has been in talks with the Liberals on a net zero roadmap. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERNationals deputy rejects climate tech critics, says most colleagues back emissions-cut 'aspiration'

It's critical govt lets farmers in on the action

It's critical govt lets farmers in on the action

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It's critical govt lets farmers in on the action

It's critical govt lets farmers in on the action

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NOT YET: Sydney residents won't be able to travel to regional areas like Wagga until November, deputy premier Paul Toole's office confirmed.

Travel ban extended as regions remain a no-go zone for Greater Sydney residents

NOT YET: Sydney residents won't be able to travel to regional areas like Wagga until November, deputy premier Paul Toole's office confirmed.

Travel ban extended as regions remain a no-go zone for Greater Sydney residents

Where the powerlines go from the Snowy 2.0 project remains an unanswered question. Photo courtesy of The Daily Advertiser.

Snowy powerline battle on farmland routes

Where the powerlines go from the Snowy 2.0 project remains an unanswered question. Photo courtesy of The Daily Advertiser.

Snowy powerline battle on farmland routes