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The Brereton report delivered some hard truths regarding alleged war crimes committed by Australian special forces in Afghanistan. Image: Department of Defence

'Toxic', 'aberration': War crimes report delivers tough truths

Katie Burgess
Sarah Basford Canales

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules imposed for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

Peak hour traffic on the Tuggeranong parkway was hit with delays after a three vehicle collision. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Three-car collision on Tuggeranong Parkway

Julia Kanapathippillai

David McBride speaks to the media after arriving at the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Blake Foden

Afghan inquiry: Calls to drop prosecution of whistleblower David McBride

Katie Burgess

Special Forces soldiers in Uruzgan. Picture: Department of Defence

Afghanistan war crimes inquiry finds evidence of murder, cover-up

Harley Dennett

An RSPCA staff member examines Molly the dog after she was removed from owner Nicole Francis in 2018. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'Overloaded' mum left starving dog on brink of emaciation

Blake Foden

Tensions continue over koala protection in NSW, with a Liberal MP voting against a government bill.

Berejiklian sacks Lib MP after koala vote

Police officers say they had to Taser Michael Keane twice on Thursday morning. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I'm gonna shoot you': Shirtless, bloodied concreter Tasered twice after alleged escape

Blake Foden

SAS squadron disbanded over Afghan claims

SUBSCRIBERAlleged public pool pest investigated over more incidents

SUBSCRIBERMore apartments proposed for Dickson's Soho development

WorkSafe ACT issue more safety notices to Throsby sites

The Brereton report delivered some hard truths regarding alleged war crimes committed by Australian special forces in Afghanistan. Image: Department of Defence

'Toxic', 'aberration': War crimes report delivers tough truths

Burning Flower by Nicole Reed is in Here I Am: Art by Great Women. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

The dangerous journey for many Rohingya refugees begins in harbours beside the Andaman Sea on the Burma-Thai border. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONA Rohingya refugee in Canberra searches for hope

The Lilobar menu includes an extensive selection of wine, Sake and whiskey. Picture: Matt Loxton

LiloTang now a feast for the eyes

Orange juice ranks below diet soft drinks in a new consumer guide focusing on sugar content.

Health star rating battle turns sour: Apples rated less than cola

The Canberra Hospital

OPINIONLabor has had decades to improve hospitals. It's time to draw a line in the sand

Skin disease hits 500 fishermen in Senegal

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OPINIONMoney for jam? Ask me (and your union) how

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We found her: Chisholm's floorboard author uncovered

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Veterans 'relieved' at war crime report's findings

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Cat owners have worse mental health. And it's worse if you've got a dog, too

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Europe cases slow, India cases near 9m

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Veterans should be relieved at war crimes report's release, ADA head says. Image: Department of Defence

Veterans 'relieved' at war crime report's findings

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Australian statistician David Gruen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCensus fail 2.0? Concerns over ABS's preparation for 2021 count

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Take me on: LaMelo Ball. Picture: Sylvia Liber

LaMelo Ball the NBA's No.3 draft pick

Tensions continue over koala protection in NSW, with a Liberal MP voting against a government bill.

Rebel NSW MP dumped after koala vote

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South Australia heads into day two of its six-day coronavirus lockdown on Friday.

Unions call for lockdown help for workers

Tim Dornin
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The future of Crown's hotel, casino and entertainment complex at Barangaroo is under a cloud.

Crown inquiry to hear further submissions

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The alleged killer of young Melbourne woman Celeste Manno has been identified in court.

Alleged murderer of Vic woman unmasked

Callum Godde
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Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a 48-hour closure of Victoria's border to South Australia.

Vic shuts SA border, initiates test blitz

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Australian statistician David Gruen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCensus fail 2.0? Concerns over ABS's preparation for 2021 count

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An Australian special forces soldier returns to base after a mission in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, in 2012. Picture: ADF

ANALYSISWhat happened was unforgivable - and abhorrent to most in the ADF

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David McBride speaks to the media after arriving at the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Blake Foden

Afghan inquiry: Calls to drop prosecution of whistleblower David McBride

Tony Abbott says an ideal UK-Australia deal would involve as free as possible movement for people.

Eagerness for UK-Australia deal: Abbott

The PM may soon discover it's not enough just to win today's news cycle. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe Morrison government is facing a character test

Mark Hearn

Special Forces soldiers in Uruzgan. Picture: Department of Defence

Afghanistan war crimes inquiry finds evidence of murder, cover-up

Harley Dennett

ASIO boss Mike Burgess at a National Press Club event earlier this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Social media is spy 'hunting grounds', ASIO warns

Sarah Basford Canales

PM Scott Morrison says an Australia-Japan military pact "adds to the stability of the region".

Australia-Japan pact boosts stability: PM

Defence agreement carries risks

Defence agreement carries risks

The Canberra Times

It's important not to let party politics cloud our assessment of politicians' behaviour. Indeed, some of our most beloved leaders have been hugely flawed in this regard. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLet's take the politics out of politicians' bad behaviour

John Warhurst

Woden Square development unattractive and unwelcome

Woden Square development unattractive and unwelcome

Letters to the editor

An RSPCA staff member examines Molly the dog after she was removed from owner Nicole Francis in 2018. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'Overloaded' mum left starving dog on brink of emaciation

Jack de Belin has been giving evidence in his trial where he and another man are accused of rape.

De Belin told co-accused 'we are on here'

Police arrested a 66-year-old Franklin man on Wednesday morning. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Man, 66, arrested over child sex offences

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Hughes Community Shed with steering committee members Bill Barker and Peter Bourke with a portion of the many tools that have been donated. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Not just for men: Hughes Community Shed open for all makers

Sarah Lansdown
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The kitchen garden at the National Arboretum.

Arboretum market stall this weekend

What is Christmas without another viewing of Elf?

Free al fresco family movies in Dickson

Hughes Community Shed with steering committee members Bill Barker and Peter Bourke with a portion of the many tools that have been donated. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Not just for men: Hughes Community Shed open for all makers

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COVID-19 job losses have put many families at breaking point. Picture: Facebook

Families 'at breaking point': Vinnies launches 2020 Christmas appeal

The Royal Military College Band always lifts spirits at Music at Midday. Picture: Supplied

Music at Midday is back with Christmas spectacular

A new study reveals there is significant resistance to a COVID vaccine in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERA big chunk of Australians would be hesitant to take COVID vaccine, study shows

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules imposed for SA travellers to the ACT

Acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced further surveilance for quarantine facilities across Australia.

Further surveillance for hotel quarantine following SA outbreak

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported, research shows

A new coronavirus case has been reported in the ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT reports first COVID-19 case in almost one month

Kathryn Lewis

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberrans told to cancel non-essential travel to SA as more passengers tested for COVID

Daniella White

Margaret Arthur of Lockleys in Adelaide was to travel to Canberra in two weeks time but has brought her travel forward. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Adelaide residents bringing forward Canberra travel plans as borders slam shut

Kathryn Lewis

A flight from Adelaide that arrived on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Adelaide travellers forced into Canberra quarantine

Chris Dutton

Capitals guard Jade Melbourne is using the WNBL as the perfect year 12 study break. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMelbourne going to school on WNBL

Scott Sio has earned his first start for the Test season. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby Australia

Sio recalled for must-win Pumas clash

Nick Olive is aiming for a third Queanbeyan Cup this Sunday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBEROlive very Interested in third Queanbeyan Cup

Taylor Kohlwey in action for Canberra Cavalry last year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERABL frustrated at ACT govt holding up the Cavalry

Stromlo Running Festival race director, Mel Bingley, festival co-founder, Robert de Castella, and run volunteer, Kaye Solari are ready to go for this weekend's event. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERRecord number to contest Stromlo hills

Lucie Bertoldo

NSW's James Tedesco had to come off after suffering concussion in the third State of Origin match.

Fittler slams NRL over 'poor' Arrow fine

Pamela Whaley

Josh Green was the first Australian selected in the NBA draft at pick 18.

Aussie Green to Mavs in NBA, Ball No.3

Murray Wenzel

Maroons players celebrate winning the State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Picture: Getty Images

Underdog Maroons win Origin series

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

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

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

City staycations have never looked this good (or affordable)

City staycations have never looked this good (or affordable)

Teresa Ooi

How to sauna like a Viking without leaving the country

How to sauna like a Viking without leaving the country

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Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

Bring me a little Sunshine

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Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

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'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

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Recycling champions: Dao An and Thich Quang Bo from Canberra's Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre with bags of containers collected by their supporters.

Recycle scheme success is win-win for environment and community groups

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

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Officials say men from fishing towns around Dakar have been quarantined for treatment of an illness.

Skin disease hits 500 fishermen in Senegal

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Officials say men from fishing towns around Dakar have been quarantined for treatment of an illness.

Skin disease hits 500 fishermen in Senegal

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The WHO director for Europe Hans Kluge says lockdowns could be avoided if more people wore masks.

Europe cases slow, India cases near 9m

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The WHO director for Europe Hans Kluge says lockdowns could be avoided if more people wore masks.

Europe cases slow, India cases near 9m

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China Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian says Hong Kong public officials must be loyal to China.

China rejects HK criticism from Five Eyes

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China Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian says Hong Kong public officials must be loyal to China.

China rejects HK criticism from Five Eyes

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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?

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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

CHARACTER AND COASTAL CHARM: The three-storey pair of beach houses achieve a balance of connection to the environment, while maintaining privacy within the built-up suburban surroundings of Mermaid Beach. Pictures: Andy MacPherson.

Coastal facade flexes its design muscles

Over-conservative use-by dates on food can lead to millions of tonnes of waste per year.

The e-nose app to help snuff out unnecessary food waste

Mathew Dickerson

Home-made cheese. Pictures: Hannah Moloney, Good Life Permaculture.

Curds a-whey: making cheese at home

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Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

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How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

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Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

Tania Jensen from Penrith and Tracey Maguire from Leonay.

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Matt Loxton

August 17, 1977: Julie Woods answers questions about spinning wool.

You gotta hand it to them

Harmonie German Club by @seasonal_soiree

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Cherry grower Guy Gaeta is furious about the outbreak of Serpentine leaf miner.

Sydney Basin hit by new pest

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Cherry grower Guy Gaeta is furious about the outbreak of Serpentine leaf miner.

Sydney Basin hit by new pest

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Lambs with white muscle disease sometimes stand with arched backs as they are experiencing muscle pain and so are reluctant to walk.

White muscle disease a risk on clover dominant tablelands pastures

Lambs with white muscle disease sometimes stand with arched backs as they are experiencing muscle pain and so are reluctant to walk.

White muscle disease a risk on clover dominant tablelands pastures

Colin Harper has spent 10 years improving his soil health and now avoids the use of chemicals and fertiliser.

Regenerative strategy pays

Colin Harper has spent 10 years improving his soil health and now avoids the use of chemicals and fertiliser.

Regenerative strategy pays