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Mitchell and Garran COVID testing sites reopen as SES crews pitch in

Mitchell and Garran COVID testing sites reopen as SES crews pitch in

Hannah Neale

Long queues stretched outside the Garran surge centre on Wednesday morning. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New Canberra exposure sites include gyms, cinemas, bars and Sydney train

Hannah Neale

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT to make changes to contact tracing as testing sites strain

Lucy Bladen

People waiting for a COVID-19 PCR test at Garran. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Daily record as 58 new cases of COVID-19 reported in ACT

Hannah Neale

Children aged between five and 11 can now be vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

ACT Health vaccine line swamped with parents' calls

Hannah Neale

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman reintroduced a mask mandate for indoor venues in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Masks to be mandatory indoors as Omicron cases rise

Lanie Tindale
Lucy Bladen

Scott Morrison says boosters have not been sped-up. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Extra cash for GPs giving boosters, but no decision on jab intervals

Finn McHugh

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith praised high in-patient satisfaction rates, but said more needed to be done to improve ED treatment wait times. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra ED presentations fall over COVID lockdown, wait times still high

Lucy Bladen

'A slap in the face': Canberra retail and hospitality split over mask mandate

Bar and hairdresser among 25 new Canberra exposure sites

PM demands rapid tests for travel as ACT hits out

Witnesses sought in alleged road-rage assault

Mitchell and Garran COVID testing sites reopen as SES crews pitch in

Mitchell and Garran COVID testing sites reopen as SES crews pitch in

Christmas gingerbread. Picture: Supplied

Baking spirits bright: Last minute Christmas sweets

Sydney Thunder crowd favourite Oliver Davies. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERThunder players told to spend Christmas outdoors as COVID cases surge

Celebrating Christmas with a drink is part of our culture - but even a small amount of alcohol can do real harm to expectant mothers. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy an alcohol-free Christmas might be best

12 Bulwarra Close, O'Malley, with seven bedrooms and eight storage rooms, is up for sale. Picture: Civium Property Group

SUBSCRIBERFormer embassy with seven bedrooms for sale with $4m price tag

Can't stand one more meal at home? Plenty of restaurants are staying open. Picture: Shutterstock

Is your favourite restaurant or cafe open during the festive season?

US probe into Tesla cars over game feature

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Cycling star Roglic extends Jumbo deal

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Danish shipping giant acquires HK company

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Life sentences urged in MH17 trial

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Sykes stars as Capitals break Bendigo's Spirit

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Omicron peak may be over in South Africa

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Weather gurus expect more rain on Boxing Day

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Ambulance Tasmania's COVID readiness questioned

A woman charged over three drive-by shootings in Melbourne has been granted bail.

Drive-by shooting accused granted bail

A man abused by Tasmanian paedophile John Wayne Millwood has been awarded $5.3 million in damages.

Tassie abuse victim's $5.3 million payout

Pastor Jeff McKinnon during his hunger strike. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Pastor's week-long hunger strike ends

Chris Michaels

A Perth man who bludgeoned his parents to death has been found not guilty of their murder.

WA man acquitted of murdering parents

Michael Ramsey

Sydney's storm-hit northern beaches should be declared a disaster zone, the local council says.

Power back for most storm-hit Sydney homes

Luke Costin

The body of a 52-year-old man was discovered by staff in green waste at an Adelaide dump.

Man remanded over body found at SA dump

Tim Dornin

Long queues stretched outside the Garran surge centre on Wednesday morning. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New Canberra exposure sites include gyms, cinemas, bars and Sydney train

Long queues stretched outside the Garran surge centre on Wednesday morning. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New Canberra exposure sites include gyms, cinemas, bars and Sydney train

Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT records 18 COVID cases as Mitchell testing site struggles with demand

Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT records 18 COVID cases as Mitchell testing site struggles with demand

Neha Attre has plans to visit her family in India after Christmas, however she is anxious over border closures. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Omicron fears cloud long-awaited family reunions

Neha Attre has plans to visit her family in India after Christmas, however she is anxious over border closures. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Omicron fears cloud long-awaited family reunions

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Labor senator Jenny McAllister. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Govt 'naive' to dismiss foreign interference threat in 2022 election

The possibility of a March election is still live after the treasurer's released his budget update.

March poll option alive after budget news

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham holds a press conference for the release of 2021-22 MYEFO. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Arrogant': Pork-barrelling concern over $16b MYEFO item

'No country is better placed': Budget update confirms economic rebound

'No country is better placed': Budget update confirms economic rebound

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg addresses the media on Thursday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISFrydenberg goes for growth and hopes for the best

Mark Kenny

Scott Morrison says boosters have not been sped-up. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Extra cash for GPs giving boosters, but no decision on jab intervals

Finn McHugh

Controversial Liberal backbencher Andrew Laming will not be on the ballot for re-election in 2022. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Laming apologises for campaign law breach after facing court action

Harley Dennett

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launched a new book about the clean energy transition at the ANU on Wednesday night. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

'Talking rubbish': Turnbull says political will is the only obstacle to clean energy switch

Dan Jervis-Bardy

It's time for politicians to fulfil the promise that is the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA successful referendum on a Voice would be a Christmas gift to all

James Blackwell

Remove dangerous gum trees from ACT residential areas

Remove dangerous gum trees from ACT residential areas

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The government wants 70 per cent of Australian Research Council Linkage Program funding to go towards its national manufacturing priorities. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONDemanding researchers adhere to government priorities feels a lot like picking winners

Ksenia Sawczak

Kira Lee Meagher with a German shepherd. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERWoman released from jail after pet dog alleged to be weapon in highway robbery

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to suspended jail terms after admitting to threatening to capture or distribute intimate images of another person. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERPublic servant spared time behind bars for 'repugnant' revenge porn

Roadside breath testing in the ACT. Picture: Melissa Adams

Drink-driving complacency emerges as breath test numbers plummet in ACT

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Queanbeyan is the place to be Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Queanbeyan family fun day out

Explore the arboretum with drop-in orienteering activities.

School holiday fun at the arboretum

There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

Queanbeyan is the place to be Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Queanbeyan family fun day out

Can't stand one more meal at home? Plenty of restaurants are staying open. Picture: Shutterstock

Is your favourite restaurant or cafe open during the festive season?

Karen Hardy

Canberra businesses and services are still open during the Christmas/New Year break. Picture: Shutterstock

What's open in Canberra over Christmas and New Year in 2021

Karen Hardy

Sydney Thunder crowd favourite Oliver Davies. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERThunder players told to spend Christmas outdoors as COVID cases surge

A disgruntled Joe Root and his English team have started poorly during this summer's Ashes. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISGroundhog Day - what we've learned from England's latest recurring Ashes nightmare

Ginninderra's Ethan Fitzpatrick will lead the Thunder. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'Great pride': Tiger to lead Thunder Indigenous XI

Canberra United coach Vicki Linton is chasing her first win of the season. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERLifting intensity key to breaking form slump, says United coach

UFC light heavyweight Jimmy Crute says Duke Didier has all the tools to reach the top. Picture: Resilience Training Centre

'Never say die': Crute backs Didier to crack the UFC

Caden Helmers

England cricket coach Chris Silverwood (right) admits he is under pressure to keep his job.

Under-fire England coach defends selection

Rory Dollard

Samantha Stosur will compete at a 20th Australian Open in January after being granted a wildcard.

Stosur to contest record 20th Aussie Open

Darren Walton

Marnus Labuschagne is the new No.1 Test batsman in the world, overtaking England skipper Joe Root.

Labuschagne rises to No.1 in Test rankings

Scott Bailey

US car safety regulators are probing Tesla over video games played on the centre touchscreen.

US probe into Tesla cars over game feature

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US car safety regulators are probing Tesla over video games played on the centre touchscreen.

US probe into Tesla cars over game feature

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Shipping giant A.P. Moeller-Maersk has acquired Hong Kong-based LF Logistics Holdings.

Danish shipping giant acquires HK company

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Shipping giant A.P. Moeller-Maersk has acquired Hong Kong-based LF Logistics Holdings.

Danish shipping giant acquires HK company

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Prosecutors have called for life sentences for four men charged with downing flight MH17.

Life sentences urged in MH17 trial

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Prosecutors have called for life sentences for four men charged with downing flight MH17.

Life sentences urged in MH17 trial

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There's an estimated 50 million kangaroos in Australia. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENShould we eat our national animal?

There's an estimated 50 million kangaroos in Australia. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENShould we eat our national animal?

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

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

Kyndryl on a mission to put purpose at the heart of business

Kyndryl on a mission to put purpose at the heart of business

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Time to celebrate: The Italian Place in Braddon is one of the city businesses you'll find behind a door on the advent calendar.

Advent calendar countdown celebrates festive season in the city

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

NO SALESMAN NEEDED: Driva is a revolutionary new platform which allows car buyers to see the best personalised loan rates, based on their credit score, and gain pre-approval from more than 30 lenders.

Aussie entrepreneurs putting car buyers back in the Driva's seat

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Time to get festive in the city!

Time to get festive in the city!

What's that Skip? You eat less than other red meats and emit less too? OK. Photo: Shutterstock

The road hazard that might be able to reduce climate change

Sam Hollier

My dream home in 2022: Let your home reflect who you are

My dream home in 2022: Let your home reflect who you are

Tim Ross

The festive season is a wonderful time, but can trigger and amplify negative emotions. Picture: Shutterstock

How to make sure COVID stress doesn't ruin your Christmas

Karen Hardy

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Sarah Swan of Curtin and Trixie Makay of Red Hill.

PHOTOSFabulous ladies wine soiree

Keegan Carroll

Georgiana, Harriet, and Emmanuelle Roper of Griffith.

PHOTOSSunset Cinema at the National Botanic Gardens

Keegan Carroll

Alex Bolton with Colin and Kelly Nash of Holt.

About town at the Geek Markets

Elesa Kurtz

Total forecast rainfall from December 22 until December 29. Source, The BOM

Significant rain event coming Boxing Day

Total forecast rainfall from December 22 until December 29. Source, The BOM

Significant rain event coming Boxing Day

Dugald Saunders is looking forward to representing agriculture and western NSW.

New cabinet, no rep for coast

Dugald Saunders is looking forward to representing agriculture and western NSW.

New cabinet, no rep for coast

More grain has hit the bins in the middle part of December than any other week leading up to it.

Grain growers are finally getting a good run

More grain has hit the bins in the middle part of December than any other week leading up to it.

Grain growers are finally getting a good run