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More than 120 new parcels of land will become available in Canberra's newest suburb, Macnamara. Picture: Supplied

UPDATEDAlmost 1000 buyers register for ACT land release within hours

Brittney Levinson
2hrs ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who on Thursday said rapid antigen tests would form part of back-to-school safety plans. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT's school return plan in limbo over doubts about rapid test supply

Sarah Lansdown
Jasper Lindell
Dan Jervis-Bardy
27m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM slams 'false claims' over RAT supplies, rules out kids in forklifts

Sarah Basford Canales
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Zachary Froome, who was sentenced on Thursday to six weeks in jail. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERWhite supremacist punished for 'exceptionally unusual' hospital rampage

Blake Foden

Elvira Shagabuddinova outside court in August last year. Picture: Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBER'Living Woman' fined over refusal to check in at Canberra shop

Blake Foden

Rob Lans will not be returning as principal of Charnwood-Dunlop School in Term 1. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Unvaccinated teachers won't return to primary schools, early education in Term 1

Sarah Lansdown

A Belconnen driver was spotted travelling with an electrical conduit sticking out the window. Picture: ACT Policing

Man fined for driving with electrical cord sticking out of window

Lanie Tindale
1hr ago

Health Minister Greg Hunt says companies who claim home test supplies are being redirected to the national stockpile are lying. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'They are lying': Greg Hunt to report retailers to ACCC over RAT claims

Dan Jervis-Bardy

ACT records 892 new cases of COVID-19

Novavax approval sparks hope vaccination rate can hit 98%

Charlise mourned after Blue Mountains death

SUBSCRIBER'Don't you dare': Folder sent flying in courtroom commotion

More than 120 new parcels of land will become available in Canberra's newest suburb, Macnamara. Picture: Supplied

UPDATEDAlmost 1000 buyers register for ACT land release within hours

2hrs ago

Pat Cummins and Australia will return to Manuka Oval.

BREAKINGManuka's back! Aussies to return despite cancellation

1hr ago

Smart or annoying? Canberrans have varying views on whether people should be rummaging through their recycyling bins. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONStealing or enterprising? Yellow bin rummagers are on the hunt for cans to earn extra cash

The new Patty Mills mural at the AIS. Picture: Supplied

Smalls' AIS mural of Patty Mills to inspire future champions

Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOFive things to do this weekend

Frances McDormand in The Tragedy of Macbeth, now streaming on Apple TV+. Picture: Apple TV+

WATCHMild to wild genre bending in Coen's Macbeth and Wolf Like Me

WATCHKids play in the debris of Tongan disaster

10m ago

CIA assesses 'Havana Syndrome' cases

12m ago

States go own way on safe school reopening

14m ago

ACT's school return plan in limbo over doubts about rapid test supply

27m ago

PM 'mindful' of 1400 Aussies in Ukraine

29m ago

A Stolen Generation survivor's tale

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A judge has published the reasons for the ruling that led to Novak Djokovic's deportation.

The reasons court ruled against Djokovic

1hr ago

Children play among debris at Ha'atafu Beach Resort on Tonga's main island of Tongatapu as locals clean up on Monday, January 17. Picture: Ha'atafu Beach Resort, Facebook

WATCHKids play in the debris of Tongan disaster

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM slams 'false claims' over RAT supplies, rules out kids in forklifts

States and territories will decide separately on how to navigate a safe return to schools this year.

States go own way on safe school reopening

14m ago

Foreign Affairs Secretary Kathryn Campbell has reiterated Australia's support for Ukraine.

PM 'mindful' of 1400 Aussies in Ukraine

Dominic Giannini
29m ago

A man speaks to a police officer outside the Corowa home on Thursday. Photo: Blair Thomson

Police strike force to examine Corowa baby's death

Blair Thomson
40m ago

'My Little Sacred Sites': Sandra Hill was a key artist behind the Wadandi Boodjarra mural on the Margaret River Main Street. Picture: Nicky Lefebvre

A Stolen Generation survivor's tale

Brianna Melville
40m ago

A man will appear in court in Goulburn charged with detaining and raping a 15-year-old in his care.

NSW man charged with rape of 15yo girl

Tiffanie Turnbull
40m ago

The prime minister has urged businesses not to ask employees to return a negative daily RAT.

No need for daily workplace rapid test: PM

The prime minister has urged businesses not to ask employees to return a negative daily RAT.

No need for daily workplace rapid test: PM

Dr Mel Deery. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERSchool's (almost) back: the COVID questions you want answered

Dr Mel Deery. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERSchool's (almost) back: the COVID questions you want answered

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Rod Sims. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACCC calls RAT price gouging 'outrageous' as 'enormous' demand continues for ACT

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Rod Sims. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACCC calls RAT price gouging 'outrageous' as 'enormous' demand continues for ACT

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Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERBe flexible on work-from-home, APS agency bosses told

The prime minister has urged businesses not to ask employees to return a negative daily RAT.

No need for daily workplace rapid test: PM

Brittany Higgins called out the government over its national plan to end violence against women.

Govt defends women's safety plan handling

Clinical laboratory manager Sandra Molloy discusses the behind-the-scenes process of PCR testing in light of Omicron's surge. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

PHOTOS'We can't be faster': Testing times as Omicron stretches Canberra labs

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said someone submitted positive RAT tests in his name on both Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18. (Photo: NSW Health)

WATCHHazzard slams 'moron' who submitted positive RAT in his name

Shivé Prema

Health Minister Greg Hunt says telehealth has been a fundamental part of the pandemic response.

Funding to broaden telehealth applauded

Colin Brinsden

Community and Public Sector Union national secretary Melissa Donnelly. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Free and accessible' rapid tests needed for APS: union

Sarah Basford Canales

Driving a forklift is regarded across all industries as a high-risk skillset. Picture: Lannon Harkley

National cabinet puts the fork in PM's 'risky' plan

Peter Brewer
2hrs ago

ACT caught out by the RAT kit shortage

ACT caught out by the RAT kit shortage

The Canberra Times

PM's tolerance of anti-vax MPs alienates conservative voters

PM's tolerance of anti-vax MPs alienates conservative voters

Letters To The Editor

One of the greatest barriers to gender equality is tackling unconscious bias and discriminatory norms and cultures. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy the government's Religious Discrimination Bill is a bad outcome for women

Helen Dalley-Fisher

A man was allegedly coward punched while riding his bike. Picture: Shutterstock

81-year-old cyclist allegedly coward punched in broad daylight

Zachary and Darko Felding leave court in November 2020, when they were granted bail following two nights in police custody. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERCloud over nail gun shooting case as 'star witness' vanishes

Kiran James Eichmann was sentenced in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday after stealing items from Bunnings and JB Hi-Fi. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMan who stole Bunnings copper, videogame device jailed until parents can supervise him

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Don't miss seeing some remarkable hot rods and custom cars this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Canberra Rod and Kustom Krooze revs up this weekend

Explore the arboretum with drop-in orienteering activities.

School holiday fun at the arboretum

Frances McDormand in The Tragedy of Macbeth, now streaming on Apple TV+. Picture: Apple TV+

WATCHMild to wild genre bending in Coen's Macbeth and Wolf Like Me

B.R. Doherty

Don't miss seeing some remarkable hot rods and custom cars this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Canberra Rod and Kustom Krooze revs up this weekend

Enjoy a little Tuscany at the National Gallery. Picture: Supplied

The art of Jeffrey Smart and a Tuscan lunch

Super Bao are giving away 100 free bao-gers on January 28. Picture: Supplied

Did someone say 100 free bao-gers?

Amy Martin

Pat Cummins and Australia will return to Manuka Oval.

BREAKINGManuka's back! Aussies to return despite cancellation

1hr ago

Folau Fainga'a's is still waiting to hear from family in Tonga. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'Devastating': Brumbies trio wait to hear from their families in Tonga

2hrs ago

Alex de Minaur trumped Poland's Kamil Majchrzak in the second round at the Australian Open.

De Minaur romps into Open third round

2hrs ago

Samantha Stosur has bowed out of the Australian Open singles for the 20th and final time.

No regrets as the great Stosur bows out

1hr ago

Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is believed to be among a small group of unvaccinated NRL players.

Unvaccinated NRL players in single figures

Troy Whittaker

Chris O'Connell has claimed the biggest win of his career by ousting No.13 seed Diego Schwarztman.

Big Open wins for O'Connell and Inglis

John Salvado
1hr ago

The water's dirty but species like flathead still have to feed. Note the bright lure.

Dig deep and you'll find plenty of fish in the murky waters

Ben Caddaye

Canberra's Lauren Hargrave has been added to FIFA's list of international referees for 2022. Picture: Michael Daniel Photography

Two Canberra NPL referees named on FIFA's international panel

Isobel Cootes

The US embassy in Havana where many cases of 'Havana Syndrome' have been reported.

CIA assesses 'Havana Syndrome' cases

12m ago

The US embassy in Havana where many cases of 'Havana Syndrome' have been reported.

CIA assesses 'Havana Syndrome' cases

12m ago

Blasphemy trials in Pakistan spark widespread anger and protests.

Pakistani woman sentenced to death

40m ago

Blasphemy trials in Pakistan spark widespread anger and protests.

Pakistani woman sentenced to death

40m ago

A man says he was in the water for 27 hours after being swept out to sea during Tonga's tsunami.

Tongan 'Aquaman' survives 27 hours in sea

57m ago

A man says he was in the water for 27 hours after being swept out to sea during Tonga's tsunami.

Tongan 'Aquaman' survives 27 hours in sea

57m ago

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

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

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!

How do magnifying glasses work?

How do magnifying glasses work?

Ellen Phiddian

How our lives are entangled with those of the fungi

REVIEWHow our lives are entangled with those of the fungi

Penelope Cottier

Back to school: Are your kids ready for the school year? If not, check out these deals from Australian Coupons. Photo: Shutterstock

A+ deals on all things back to school

Australian Coupons

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

Dean Wales, Zachary Wales, 17, Carmen Langlands, 16, and Jordan Wales, 6.

Circus of Illusion comes to Canberra

Keegan Carroll

Ksenia Munian of Weetangera and Ana Lobez of Gungahlin.

PHOTOSAt the movies

Elesa Kurtz

Geoff Browne and Rebecca Davey of Murrumbateman.

Socials: Off the Boat

Glen Kelly with his daughters, Laine and Paige, at Edithvale near Rockhampton, Qld. Photos: Supplied

Crossbred change a big win for Kelly family's crop fattening operation

Glen Kelly with his daughters, Laine and Paige, at Edithvale near Rockhampton, Qld. Photos: Supplied

Crossbred change a big win for Kelly family's crop fattening operation

Record cannabis operation worth nearly $70 million busted six people charged

WATCHRecord cannabis operation worth nearly $70 million busted six people charged

Record cannabis operation worth nearly $70 million busted six people charged

WATCHRecord cannabis operation worth nearly $70 million busted six people charged

According to MLA, the weekly national cattle slaughter at the New Year was down 41 per cent on 2021 levels and lamb slaughter was back 34pc. Photo: Kylie Nicholls

Patience in the COVID crunch

According to MLA, the weekly national cattle slaughter at the New Year was down 41 per cent on 2021 levels and lamb slaughter was back 34pc. Photo: Kylie Nicholls

Patience in the COVID crunch