Canberra news, sport and weather | The Canberra Times

Claire Briant with cavoodle Arlo at the ACT Companion Dog Club. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDemand for certain dogs spikes as humans seek companionship in pandemic

Katie Johnson, Sophie Raynor and Steve Evans

Electoral Commissioner Damian Cantwell Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT records lowest informal vote ever

Daniella White

Graham and June Ellery have sold their McKellar home via an online auction earlier this year. Picture: Karleen Minney.

ALLHOMESCanberra house prices 'strongest in three years', according to new data

Jessica Taulaga

AFP national missing person centre coordinator Jodie McEwan is organising a hackathon to search for new leads in missing persons cases. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hackers to join the hunt to help find missing persons

Andrew Brown
2hrs ago

Councils have been using the metadata retention scheme to crack down on illegal dumpers. Picture: Richard Briggs

SUBSCRIBERStop councils using metadata to catch illegal dumpers: committee

Katie Burgess
59m ago

Jesse Dean Williams was in the ACT Supreme Court sentenced to a total three years and six months in prison. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'I will stab you': Coles robber back in jail after 'brazen' Greenway crime spree

Cassandra Morgan

Cocaine use in the ACT is on the rise in the wake of easing lockdown restrictions. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERCanberrans cut back on some drugs during the pandemic, but use of others jumped

Andrew Brown
2hrs ago

Kevin Rudd says any links with Jeffrey Epstein must be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.

Rudd says Epstein IPI donations disturbing

40m ago

SUBSCRIBERTeen charged with murder over Weston skatepark stabbing

NSW koala populations in 'steady decline'

1hr ago

Study points to Australia's obesity issues

Astronomical discovery and inspiring teacher honoured in Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

SUBSCRIBERDemand for certain dogs spikes as humans seek companionship in pandemic

Associate Professor Andrew Singer in the hangar at the rescue helicopter base in Hume just ahead of his final shift last Saturday. Picture: Matt Loxton

Rescue helicopter doctor retires after almost 22 years

2hrs ago

The lobby of the new Abode Belconnen. Picture: Supplied

Belco's new hotel, bar and restaurant opens its doors

Brad Carroll, owner of McDonald's at Molonglo, Manuka, Weston and Woden Westfield promoting McHappy Day at new Molonglo store

From crew member to owner of four McDonald's in Canberra

ANU scientist wins grant to research his own illness

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: The siege negotiation

59m ago

New case sparks Sydney virus alert

13m ago

NSW residents warned to avoid floodwater

19m ago

Macron orders France back into lockdown

26m ago

Sweden sets new daily virus case record

35m ago

Rudd says Epstein IPI donations disturbing

40m ago

Germany enacts sweeping virus restrictions

42m ago

Email threats disrupt HSC biology exams

People in Sydney's east and southwest are urged to get tested if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

New case sparks Sydney virus alert

13m ago

Much of NSW is expected to be hit with heavy rain and damaging winds in the coming days.

NSW residents warned to avoid floodwater

19m ago

Rudd says Epstein IPI donations disturbing

40m ago

Koala numbers have declined in key population areas in NSW, amid pressure on their habitat.

NSW koala populations in 'steady decline'

Gus McCubbing
1hr ago

Latham looks to remove gender fluidity discussion from schools

Emma Horn
1hr ago

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Tom Melville
1hr ago

The LNP are set to reveal their full costings just two days out from the Queensland state election.

LNP set to reveal Qld election costings

Marty Silk

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

PM announces two new High Court judges

Scott Morrison has given his strongest indication yet the JobSeeker boost may be extended into 2021.

JobSeeker decision due in early December

Department of Veterans' Affairs secretary Liz Cosson. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERVeterans' Affairs reliant on contractors as growing demand increases wait times

SUBSCRIBERStop councils using metadata to catch illegal dumpers: committee

59m ago

ASIC chair James Shipton is on paid leave after standing down over an expenses scandal.

Morrison coy on corporate watchdog inquiry

Daniel McCulloch and Matt Coughlan

Scott Morrison has paid tribute to fire and emergency workers killed while serving the community.

Morrison mourns fallen emergency workers

Daniel McCulloch

UK leader Boris Johnson is urging Australia to commit to bold action to arrest climate change.

UK pushes Australian PM on climate targets

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch

US President Donald Trump campaigning in Michigan this week. Picture: Getty Images

US election has been targeted by hackers at least six times, as cyber interference increases

Sally Whyte
2hrs ago

Victoria's heroic effort deserves praise

The Canberra Times

Victorian police patrol the Melbourne CBD streets on horseback checking permits during Melbourne's lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDear Australia, your sympathy helps, but you can't quite understand Melbourne's lockdown experience

Kate Brady

Time for the government to act on defibrillator shortage

Letters To The Editor

Criminal Matthew Massey in 2001. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'My sixth sense is going off': Career criminal representing himself in latest bid for bail

Dylan Vardai, who will next week be sentenced over a one-punch attack. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'I don't like police': One-punch attacker on why he left victim on pavement

Police have released an artist representation of a man who allegedly assaulted a driver in Aranda last month. Picture: ACT Policing.

Police release likeness of man who allegedly assaulted Aranda driver

Get the digital version of Today's Paper

READ NOW

Need a Halloween costume? Here are 10 last minute DIY ideas

Amy Martin

Michael Fuller, Kevin Bramboeck, and Angelika Fuller at the Harmonie German Club. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra hosts one of the world's very few Oktoberfests in 2020

Julia Kanapathippillai

There's plenty happening in Canberra for Halloween. Picture: Shutterstock

Five things to do for Halloween this weekend

Amy Martin

Need a Halloween costume? Here are 10 last minute DIY ideas

Barbara Murotake, Garrett Kelly, and Briony Rollings, with kids Cyla, Hollis, and Poppy Murotake-Rollings are celebrating Halloween at home. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Halloween looks a little different this year due to COVID-19

Amy Martin

The ink-coloured slim Japanese eggplant can be used in a variety of ways. Picture: Shutterstock

Bowled over by the spring harvest

Susan Parsons

Insurance claims for sick pets are on the rise during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Our pets are paying the price for us working at home instead of the office

SUBSCRIBERDemand for certain dogs spikes as humans seek companionship in pandemic

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Belconnen Soccer Club will close its Hawker venue on October 31 for the foreseeable future. Picture: Matt Loxton

Belconnen Soccer Club close Hawker venue due to COVID-19

Kathryn Lewis

OPINIONDear Australia, your sympathy helps, but you can't quite understand Melbourne's lockdown experience

Kate Brady

Head nurse Lauren Parker conducts a COVID-19 test at the drive-in testing site for Canberra's southside. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONWhat have we learnt from our COVID-19 experience?

Ian Ring

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Janine Graham

Olivia Clark played her debut NSW Premier League season with the Spirit. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERSpirits high after debut Premier League season

The Australian cricket team training at Manuka Oval on Thursday.

Photo: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERCanberra secures two key internationals

Capitals' Keely Froling and Marianna Tolo are coming home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERSweet home Townsville for Capitals' Froling

Keely Froling and the Canberra Capitals will launch their title defence against Adelaide. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Capitals to launch title defence in Mackay

Sonny Bill Williams and Craig Foster teamed up in Canberra on Wednesday. Picture: Karleen Minney.

SUBSCRIBERConsider capital, Foster tells FFA

James Buckley

Four-time Paralympian Louise Ellery with her dog Oogi. Picture: Karleen Minney

Paralympian opens up about mental health to help others

Lucie Bertoldo

Brumbies hooker Connal McInerney is stoked to be in Wallabies camp. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMcInerney looks to learn from the best

David Polkinghorne

Fell Swoop trainer Matt Dale. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDale set to make Peace with decision on Yes Yes Yes

David Polkinghorne

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

1hr ago

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

1hr ago

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

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

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

Shannon Noll is back on the road for Great Southern Nights.

Great Southern Nights: 1000 gigs to get you up and moving

Brittany Lazarus

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Waste warriors: Fraser Primary School students (top from left) Elsie Harding and Charlie Noble, (bottom from left) Molly Campbell, Lucy Lawton, and Mim Thurkettle.

Students become 'waste warriors' in mission to protect the environment and to help their garden grow

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Your future trip is outback

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

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

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

There is alarm among authorities in many northern hemisphere countries at the spread of COVID-19.

Germany, France lock down; China cases up

7m ago

Germany, France lock down; China cases up

7m ago

French President Emmanuel Macron says the coronavirus is circulating faster than anticipated.

Macron orders France back into lockdown

26m ago

Macron orders France back into lockdown

26m ago

Swedish health authorities say the country has registered 1980 new coronavirus cases.

Sweden sets new daily virus case record

35m ago

Sweden sets new daily virus case record

35m ago

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

Percentage estimates of power used in drivetrains are wildly inaccurate. Photo: Shutterstock.

Drivetrain loss isn't a loss, it's just a necessary expenditure

Sam Hollier

SITTING PRETTY: Simone Mathews and husband Ben paid great attention to the facade of their new property, The Pause, in the New South Wales town of Gerringong.

How to create instant kerb appeal that will stop traffic

Canberra hosts one of the world's very few Oktoberfests in 2020

Julia Kanapathippillai

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Doug Newton-Walters from Dunlop, and Jillian Matthews from Evatt.

And the fossil is ...

Matt Loxton

Art at the embassy

Dion Georgopoulos

December 1, 1992: A model wears Sportafino stripe dress and matching shirt with Zoda beads from Alibi.

Looking back on the fashion forward

Identification of recently emerged larvae can be difficult, but when larvae reach second to third instar the features which allow diagnosis are more obvious. Photo: NSW DPI

Grain growers urged to look for fall armyworm in crops

59m ago

Grain growers urged to look for fall armyworm in crops

59m ago

GRDC grain storage extension project manager, Chris Warrick, busy outlining details of grain storage during one of many field days he has facilitated. Hygiene of silos is high on pre-harvest agendas. Photo. Primary Business.

Prevent moisture and pests in stored grain

1hr ago

Prevent moisture and pests in stored grain

1hr ago

Reliable supplies of safe, clean, high-quality apples are available year-round from growing regions across Australia, and we already produce most of world's most popular apple varieties.