Canberra news, sport and weather | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

Live updates: Canberra anti-vaccination protests to peak as Parliament returns

LIVELive updates: Protesters gather at Parliament

Alex Crowe

Anti-vax protesters mob the ABC building on Northbourne Avenue. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament braced for protest 'peak' as politicians return

Finn McHugh
Karen Barlow
Peter Brewer
Lucy Bladen

Nicholas Malcom Reed walking out of the ACT courts building on Tuesday. Picture: Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBERAccused Old Parliament House arsonist faces more charges

Toby Vue
16m ago

Police confirm there was no arrests following protests at Government House on Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Protester who struck traffic controller refused bail

Alex Crowe
16m ago

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said COVID cases could increase because of the return to school and the recent protests. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Three-quarters of ACT public schools had a case of COVID in first week

Sarah Lansdown

$50,000 means a lot to an Australian political party, but it is chicken feed to a big corporation like a bank or a miner. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONLife's good for big business in the donorocracy

Crispin Hull

Casey Samuels has been stood down by the Capitals. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | BREAKINGCapitals player stood down ahead of court hearing

Caden Helmers

Matthew James Carlyle Minson, in his early 50s, was sentenced by the ACT Supreme Court to jail for having child abuse material. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERMan jailed for 'library of child abuse material' after accessing it across decades

Toby Vue

Hypocrisy of visiting 'freedom' fighters

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISThe week is getting away from the government and it's only Tuesday

SUBSCRIBERLawyer accused of criminal conspiracy attacks validity of police probe

Transgender kids could still be expelled under Coalition's religious discrimination changes

2hrs ago

Live updates: Canberra anti-vaccination protests to peak as Parliament returns

LIVELive updates: Protesters gather at Parliament

A luxury three-bedroom apartment in Kingston has sold for $3.3 million. Picture: Blackshaw Manuka

SUBSCRIBER | PHOTOSLuxury Kingston apartment with wine tasting room sells for $3.3m

1hr ago

Bo Kho with grilled rangers valley plank steak. Picture: Keegan Carroll

REVIEWWhen every dish tells its own story

A screenshot from the video.

‘F—k off': is this Canberra's next Aussie of the Year?

Entire residential home hosted by The Heelers. Photos: Hannah Puechmarin

Bluey's home has been recreated and is open for an ultimate fan weekend

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: The camp of the 'Sovereign Backbench' ...

Qld could fund $1.2b dam alone: minister

12m ago

Business happier as Omicron quickly peaks

14m ago

Protester who struck traffic controller refused bail

16m ago

SUBSCRIBERAccused Old Parliament House arsonist faces more charges

16m ago

Doctor groped women, called them sexy during check ups

31m ago

'Elevated mortality' at Tas salmon farm

43m ago

Scott Morrison has fronted Parliament for a statement of acknowledgement on workplace issues.

Parliament apologises for staff harassment

10m ago

The Queensland Premier has called on the federal government to match funding to upgrade Paradise Dam

Qld could fund $1.2b dam alone: minister

12m ago

Entire residential home hosted by The Heelers. Photos: Hannah Puechmarin

Bluey's home has been recreated and is open for an ultimate fan weekend

Australian consumers are still feeling a little wary, but business confidence is rising again.

Business happier as Omicron quickly peaks

14m ago

Photo: File

Doctor groped women, called them sexy during check ups

Local News
31m ago

An salmon farm in northern Tasmania has seen a water temperature spike resulting in salmon deaths.

'Elevated mortality' at Tas salmon farm

Ethan James
43m ago

Cabinet minister Linda Reynolds has tested positive for COVID-19 while in Tasmania.

Cabinet minister tests positive to COVID

Paul Osborne
47m ago

Anti-vaccination protestors have descended on the national capital since last week.

Vaccine protesters march on parliament

Andrew Brown
54m ago

Canberra has recorded 323 new COVID cases. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT records 323 COVID cases, no deaths

Canberra has recorded 323 new COVID cases. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT records 323 COVID cases, no deaths

Warrigal Calwell general manager Loy Spratford in full protective equipment. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISThe day the COVID 'bomb' exploded in Canberra's nursing homes

Warrigal Calwell general manager Loy Spratford in full protective equipment. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISThe day the COVID 'bomb' exploded in Canberra's nursing homes

Anti-vax protesters gather in front of Parliament House on Saturday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Anti-vax protesters call for 5 million reinforcements to overthrow parliament

Anti-vax protesters gather in front of Parliament House on Saturday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Anti-vax protesters call for 5 million reinforcements to overthrow parliament

Need Insurance for your business?

Contact View Insurance today

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Transgender kids could still be expelled under Coalition's religious discrimination changes

2hrs ago

Local Afghan refugee Rohollah Hassani will be attending the Afghan rally planned at Parliament House on Tuesday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'We cannot set up a life': Afghan refugees rally for permanent protection

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISThe week is getting away from the government and it's only Tuesday

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

Productivity review to assist post pandemic economy

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will face off in parliament with a federal election looming.

Right royal ruckus for parliament return

Paul Osborne

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt said he was dismayed by the acting Education Minister's veto of six ARC grants. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Political interference an 'existential threat' to unis: ANU vice-chancellor

Sarah Lansdown

Federal parliament will hear a statement of acknowledgement of the harassment of parliamentary staff

Staffer mistreatment to be acknowledged

Andrew Brown
1hr ago

Grace Tame (pictured) and Brittany Higgins plan a joint appearance at the National Press Club.

Lib told not to go to Tame, Higgins speech

Dominic Giannini

Popping to the shop for a few essentials can leave you $100 poorer with not much to show for it. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe cost of living is spiralling out of control

Zoë Wundenberg

The 5 million are going to need a lot of loos, loaves and fishes

The 5 million are going to need a lot of loos, loaves and fishes

Letters to the Editor

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Keegan Carroll

OPINIONIt was Barnaby's mistake, but the Nationals' endgame

Scott Prasser

Aaron David Alexander has pleaded not guilty to 108 fraud charges allegedly committed against the Gungahlin United Football Club when he was president in 2016-18.

SUBSCRIBERFormer soccer president allegedly defrauded club struggling to pay debts

Ben Aulich arrives at court on Monday morning. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERLawyer accused of criminal conspiracy attacks validity of police probe

TRIAL UNDERWAY: Zachary Rolfe leaving the Darwin Supreme Court with a number of supporters. Picture: Sarah Matthews

Family of NT teen Kumanjayi Walker 'still hurting everyday'

Get the digital version of Today's Paper

Get the digital version of Today's Paper

READ NOW

Ike(from)Pluto has organised an upcoming concert for Canberra artists. Picture: Burrows Digital

WHAT'S ONACT hip-hop artist brings together artists for one-off gig

Amy Martin

Government House has been illuminated purple for Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONGovernment House lights up for Queen's platinum jubilee

Paul West and his young son Bowie in the garden. Picture: David Rogers

Homegrown: how you can plant, grow and eat your own food

Karen Hardy

Ike(from)Pluto has organised an upcoming concert for Canberra artists. Picture: Burrows Digital

WHAT'S ONACT hip-hop artist brings together artists for one-off gig

Bo Kho with grilled rangers valley plank steak. Picture: Keegan Carroll

REVIEWWhen every dish tells its own story

Karen Hardy

Lyre's have partnered with the McGrath Foundation for the release of their Pink London spirit. Photo: Supplied

Pause for a cause this February

Linda Lambrechts

Casey Samuels has been stood down by the Capitals. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | BREAKINGCapitals player stood down ahead of court hearing

Jarrod Croker's surgically-repaired knee is allowing him to increase his training load. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'Make a difference': Why Ricky Stuart says trials are more important this year

James Slipper will stay on with an eye on the 2023 World Cup. Picture: Karleen Minney

'A strong desire': Slipper commits to World Cup tilt

Australia's Brendan Corey (180) crashed out in the men's 1,000-meter short track speedskating QF.

How the Aussies fared - Feb 7

Ricky Stuart, second from the left, at the launch of the John Fordham House on Monday. Picture: Supplied

'We never thought it was possible': Third Ricky Stuart home gets $4m boost

Chris Dutton

The Giteau name is synonymous with the Raiders. Ron, left, was a former captain and his son Justin is now the under-21 coach. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERGiteau name returns to the Canberra Raiders

David Polkinghorne

The Brumbies are working to secure a front of jersey sponsor. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'Working as hard as we can': Super clubs look to avoid sponsor shortfall

Caden Helmers

Duke Didier bounced back from a long layoff to claim a win. Picture: Dimitri Yianoulakis

The Duke of Canberra reigns once more

Caden Helmers

Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel, an ardent Trump supporter, is leaving the Meta company.

Peter Thiel to step down from Meta board

9m ago

Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel, an ardent Trump supporter, is leaving the Meta company.

Peter Thiel to step down from Meta board

9m ago

Five-year-old Rayan has been farewelled in Morocco following his death in a deep well.

Morocco farewells boy who died in well

1hr ago

Five-year-old Rayan has been farewelled in Morocco following his death in a deep well.

Morocco farewells boy who died in well

1hr ago

Boris Johnson says the United Kingdom will impose sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine.

UK sanctions if Russia attacks Ukraine

2hrs ago

Boris Johnson says the United Kingdom will impose sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine.

UK sanctions if Russia attacks Ukraine

2hrs ago

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

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

Miya Wu outside her business Little Wu Street Food in Dickson.

Celebrate the delicious side of Lunar New Year in Dickson

GOOD BUSINESS: Victorian producer Darren Bone recently found a way to save $2,000 a year on his power bills when he engaged Beevo, a specialist service which finds great rates on a range of utilities. PHOTO: Alex Dalziel.

Farmer saves $2K per year on power bills

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Masks have the potential to protect us from germs and viruses.

Protect your children as they head to school

50m ago

Using the EVIA app, women can control the debilitating side-effects of menopause.

Take back control from the symptoms of menopause

Linda Lambrechts

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

Masks have the potential to protect us from germs and viruses.

Protect your children as they head to school

Linda Lambrechts
50m ago

Dainty Swallowtail caterpillar on a citrus leaf. Picture: Dr Suzi Bond

The laws of attraction in the garden

Susan Parsons

Actor Brian Cox has some surprising revelations in his new memoir. Picture: Shutterstock

A memoir not a 'full stop' on life

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

Nick Whatman and Jess Owen, of Belconnen, with Rocky.

Socials: PAWS Party

Elesa Kurtz

Ryan Lord and Jessica Clifford of Shoalhaven.

PHOTOSWhat a finale

By Karleen Minney @karleenminneyphotographer

Instagrammers of Canberra

Colin Say and Co director Shad Bailey left his hometown on the coast more than 20 years ago to pursue his livestock dreams in the west. Photo: Colin Say and Co

Behind the gavel: Coastal lad headed west to pursue dreams

31m ago

Colin Say and Co director Shad Bailey left his hometown on the coast more than 20 years ago to pursue his livestock dreams in the west. Photo: Colin Say and Co

Behind the gavel: Coastal lad headed west to pursue dreams

31m ago

Grandchildren - Toby and Zoe Brabin, Claudia, Lydia and Alby Hodge, and Noah and Willow Tarmizi with Stu Hodgson.

Colouring the land

Grandchildren - Toby and Zoe Brabin, Claudia, Lydia and Alby Hodge, and Noah and Willow Tarmizi with Stu Hodgson.

Colouring the land

Ross Davis with a draft of his autumn calving Angus females to be offered for sale on 18 February. Photo: Peter Ruaro

Angus herd reduction at Benalla

Ross Davis with a draft of his autumn calving Angus females to be offered for sale on 18 February. Photo: Peter Ruaro

Angus herd reduction at Benalla