The Canberra Times
Friday, 27 January 2023
'No one celebrates the Holocaust': Hundreds march to Aboriginal Tent Embassy on Australia Day
Canberra's Sovereignty Day protesters march over Commonwealth Avenue Bridge on their way to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Soofia Tariq
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Welcome to the new Aussies: pharmacists, astronomers and cleaners
The Igbokwe family at Australia Day 2023 Citizenship Ceremony. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Steve Evans
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Police release dashcam footage of pursuit, driver arrested
Alex Crowe
The driver is alleged to have attempted to drive through a wire fence before driving onto a large rock. Picture Supplied
Bail denied for son accused of Qld kidnap
Nick Gibbs
Wendy Sleeman's son has been charged with domestic violence-related offences. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
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Risk of drowning four times higher on Australia Day
Nadine Morton
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The risk of a coastal drowning is four times higher on Australia Day. Picture by Surf Life Saving NSW
'Absolutely no excuse': Boy saw 'big smudge' as mother choked him
The mother became enraged after her son used scissors to cut curtains.
Toby Vue
Throwing the book at online child predators
The co-captain of the UC Capitals, Alex Bunton with her two-year-old daughter Opal, Evie Roach (8) and Cleo Eyles (9) at the launch of the new book Jack Changes The Game, aimed at helping parents make their children aware of online predators. Picture supplied
Peter Brewer
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Canberra's first electric bus zips into permanent service
Jasper Lindell
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Canberra's first permanent battery electric bus entered service on Wednesday. Picture supplied
AOC backs IOC's Russian Olympic ban backflip
Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov. Picture Getty Images
David Polkinghorne
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Woman accused of dangerous driving one month after avoiding jail
Hannah Neale
Samantha Campbell leaving the ACT courts building after being sentenced in October 2022. Picture by Olivia Ireland
What's on
There's lots new at CMAG in 2023
Ron Cerabona
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Acting Canberra Museum and Gallery director Anna Wong among items for the new exhibition Canberra: Places and People. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Canberra principal recognised for dedication to independent schools
Sarah Lansdown
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Radford College principal Fiona Godfrey has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to education. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'If not now, when?': Albanese warns failed referendum will reflect badly on Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked "if not now, when?" on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Opinion
Senior Australian of the Year's Voice 'myths and misinformation' warning
Professor Tom Calma
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Professor Tom Calma called out people spreading misinformation about the Voice to Parliament as he accepted the Senior Austraian of the Year award. Picture by James Croucher
What's on
Listen to SoundOut and jazz
Violinist Jon Rose. Picture supplied
Ron Cerabona
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Find out who made the Australian Honours list in 2023
Kim Chappell
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'Stop the war on our people': January 26 protests to focus on sovereignty, Voice opposition
Sarah Basford Canales
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Sovereignty Day protest co-organiser Nioka Coe at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Why January 26 should be Australia's day
Australia Day was brought to life in 1980 as the one day each year we can be true Australians together.
Frank Cassidy
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The National Australia Day Committee surveyed people's opinions on preferred dates. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Speak to public, not peak bodies: Glenys Beauchamp
Former senior public servant Glenys Beauchamp, who has been appointed an officer of the Order of Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Doug Dingwall
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Peter Jennings' plan to stop Canberra being a 'one horse town'
Sarah Basford Canales
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Former Australian Strategic Policy Institute head Peter Jennings. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Aussie dinosaur arrives in Canberra in time for Australia Day
Cooper is in a part of the museum that is free to use, visitors encouraged to get in and take a snap with the new exhibit. Photo by Elesa Kurtz
Megan Doherty
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Australian of the Year wants people to 'stop being at war with their bodies'
"It is not our bodies that need to change, it is our perspective."
Lanie Tindale
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'Instrumental' part of AIS' infancy honoured
Caden Helmers
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The late Peter Bowman has been awarded an OAM. Picture by Sylvia Liber

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Federal Politics
Let's focus on conflicts we can manage, not ones which will ruin us all
Chinese President Xi Jinping. Picture Getty Images
Jack Waterford
Rate hike fears as inflation jumps to 33-year high
Adrian Rollins
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Crowds of travellers at Canberra Airport. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Lidia Thorpe prepares for Voice 'no' vote, as Greens split looms
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has laid down her demands for supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Pictures by James Corucher and Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Tip of an unethical iceberg': Greens press for 'Big 4' review after tax advice breach
Sarah Basford Canales
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Greens senator Barbara Pocock at a Senate estimates hearing. Picture by Karleen Minney
NZ PM Hipkins likely to visit Australia
Ben McKay
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said he was looking forward to visiting Australia "I hope soon". (AP PHOTO)
Public Service
Speak to public, not peak bodies: Glenys Beauchamp
Former senior public servant Glenys Beauchamp, who has been appointed an officer of the Order of Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Doug Dingwall
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Outgoing Veterans' Affairs boss won't bite back at critics
Harley Dennett
Liz Cosson reflects her retirement from the DVA after a career public service and ADF. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Claims APVMA sacked harassment whistleblowers investigated
Jamieson Murphy
National
Hot days, less rain on the way for much of Australia
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The chance of above median maximum temperature for February to April, 2023. Image by Bureau of Meteorology
Nadine Morton
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Thieves lure elderly woman outside her house during late night attack
Nadine Morton
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Would-be thieves lured an elderly woman outside her house during a late night attack in Rockhampton, Queensland on January 25. File picture
Fun in the sun and moving moments as Australians come together for a national day
Kim Chappell
Scenes across Australia on January 26.
'Most wanted' manhunt crosses borders, ends in boat hull
Annie Hesse
One of the country's most wanted fugitives has been caught in the hull of a yacht in Darwin. Picture supplied, NT Police.
Invasion Day rallies shift to voice debate
Andrew Brown • 9m ago
Australia-wide Invasion Day rallies voiced criticism over a proposed Indigenous voice to parliament. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
The government contracts giving Australia a dud deal
Opinion
Newer businesses should compete for contracts and yet the current system is designed against this end. Picture Shutterstock
The government's decisions around spending are making competition problems worse.
Theo Gibbons, Adam Triggs
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Opinion
There are few reasons to stick with January 26 and more cogent ones to abandon it
January 26 is inescapably shackled to British empire and our dwindling sense of Britishness.
Henry Reynolds
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Contemporary Australia is not the wayward step-child of Britain. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Opinion
Why January 26 should be Australia's day
Australia Day was brought to life in 1980 as the one day each year we can be true Australians together.
Frank Cassidy
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The National Australia Day Committee surveyed people's opinions on preferred dates. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Commerce, not just convicts, the reason for Botany Bay
Letters to the Editor
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Indigenous bipartisanship is a must
The Canberra Times
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Court and Crime
Woman with extensive criminal history 'ran off' after 'high speed' collision
Tayla Ceeney was refused bail in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Picture Instagram
Toby Vue, Hannah Neale
'Lost a lot of history': Fire which destroyed footy gear believed to be 'deliberately lit'
The match uniforms and kit were used by 500 junior players who are left devastated.
Megan Doherty
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Tuggeranong Valley Australian Football Netball Club president Kellie Hogan (centre) with some of the junior players and the burnt-out shed at Gordon. Picture by James Croucher
Items seized relating to suspected illegal logging of Namadgi National Park
Alex Crowe
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Police have seized a 'significant' amount of items believed to have been stolen from Canberra properties. Picture ACT Policing
Police, media blamed for alerting alleged crime syndicate in $70k scam case
Toby Vue
ACT Magistrates Court. Picture file
Undercover police in money laundering sting can be questioned at trial, court rules
Hannah Neale
Ben Aulich and Michael Papandrea arriving at the ACT courts building on Monday morning. Pictures by Toby Vue
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What's On
Are these Canberra's best chicken schnitzels?
Is the Old Canberra Inn's schnitzel with garlic mash and beans Canberra's best? Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Karen Hardy
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Not just a rom-com: finding love and arranged marriages in new film
Shazad Latif, left and Lily James in What's Love Got To Do With It? Picture supplied
Cris Kennedy
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Julia Stone on new music and her time as a crisis helpline volunteer
Amy Martin
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Angus and Julia Stone play Summersalt festival this week. Picture supplied
Ben Harper ready to explore Canberra ahead of Friday's Summersalt festival
Amy Martin
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Ben Harper is in Canberra this week for Summersalt Festival. Picture by Michael Halsband
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Groovin' the Moo is returning to Canberra in 2023
Megan Doherty
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Groovin' the Moo in Canberra in 2019 . Picture by Jordan Munns
Lights on the Lake starts Wednesday
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Sport
AOC backs IOC's Russian Olympic ban backflip
Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov. Picture Getty Images
David Polkinghorne
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Shepherd looking to build on Australian title at ACT Championships
Emerging runner Kieran Shepherd won gold at the recent Australian All Schools Championships. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Cameron Mee
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Toole chasing Brumbies starting role
Cameron Mee
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Corey Toole is revelling in his return to XVs. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
How Philly's own is giving the Capitals a mean streak
Caden Helmers
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Nicole Munger has been a revelation for the Capitals. Picture by Karleen Minney
Gold standard: Caslick's sevens heaven
Charlotte Caslick has emerged as the best sevens player on the planet. Picture Getty
Caden Helmers
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Ideal coastal conditions to finish off the holidays in style
Ben Caddaye
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Marlin are making headlines on the South Coast.
Perry perplexed by revived 'Mankad' controversy
Melanie Dinjaski
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Ellyse Perry at the last T20 World Cup. She will play in Canberra this weekend. Picture by Morgan Hancock

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Property byAllhomes
Rents slowing as tenants looks for cheaper options
Adrian Rollins
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Properties for lease are struggling to attract tenants. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Zapari proposes four storey Kingston development
Miriam Webber
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One of the proposed facades for 10 Kennedy Street in Kingston. Picture supplied
World
Asteroid to zip by close to earth
An asteroid will come closer to earth than the orbit of geosynchronous satellites, shown in green. (AP PHOTO)
1hr ago
Australia ties move in right direction: Xi
2hrs ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping says ties with Australia are being rebuilt. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
'Nine Palestinians killed' in Israeli raid
Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces after an army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. (AP PHOTO)
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Two ways to go: beer v wine
Two Ways to Go
Amy Cooper & Mal Chenu
My Patch
More than just a Macca's pit-stop
Sophie Bennett and Louise Thrower
Berlin calling: A guide to the German capital's best neighbourhoods
Ute Junker
Follow her lead: Women-only hikes are on the rise
Picture: Getty Images
Rosemarie Milsom
A sort of homecoming: Kuala Lumpur has lost none of its mojo
John Hanscombe
The Petronas Towers overlook Christmas shoppers in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Picture: John Hanscombe
Rafa is making news - and not just for tennis
Akash Arora
Bonza is not the only new carrier about to take off in Australia
Akash Arora
Live music and drag queens are coming to Sydney in droves
Akash Arora
Drag artist Holly Would at Luke's Kitchen at the Kimpton Margot Sydney hotel.
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MATE rolls out 5G network in major cities, offering faster speeds and improved connectivity
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Get those summer barbies sizzling with Beak & Sons and Fat Yak
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Beak & Sons Godfather sausages infused with the flavour of Fat Yak Pale Ale are perfect for this summer's barbies. Picture supplied.
Digital marketing developments: What does it take to succeed online in the modern age?
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What can businesses do in the 2020s to ensure that their online growth remains stable, and where should you be putting your digital marketing budget within the next few years? Picture Shutterstock
Serving up connection: Glen 20 and Meals on Wheels partner in mission to fight loneliness
Rosie Ryan
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Much-loved community organisation Meals on Wheels provides a valuable connection between its volunteers and its elderly customers. Picture supplied.
Water, wine and wildlife on this river cruise
Get onboard from August 10 to 22 for this Murray River and South Australian delights tour, hosted by The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International.
Emma Brown
The picturesque splendor of Swan Reach. Picture Shutterstock
Life & Style
What's on in the Canberra literary scene from January 28, 2023
What's on
Canberra author Moya Pacey.
Ron Cerabona
If Canberra had a poet laureate, it would surely be Geoff Page
Sally Pryor
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Canberra poet Geoff Page, OAM. Picture by James Croucher
Battery-electric semis would need an industrial rethink
Sam Hollier
Fully-electric trucks are unlikely to revolutionise freight any time soon. Picture by Shutterstock
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Keep waiting says Centrelink chief as on hold times and dropouts dog the older Australians line
Still waiting after all this time - government introduced changes increase Centrelink phone wait times. Picture Shutterstock
How long would you wait to get through to Centrelink on the phone?
Eileen Wood
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Have you 'wrapped' on your sunglasses?
Lavinia Crowley plays it eye safe at the beach by slipping on a shirt, slapping on sunscreen, slapping on a hat and sliding on sunglasses. Picture supplied
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Socials: Latin flavour
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Jason Tabiolo from Belconnen and Erica Hu from Braddon.
Socials: Dragons on the lake
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Sunny Boyce of Hughes, Liz Walker of MacArthur and Royce Murphy of O’Connor.
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