The Canberra Times
Thursday, 12 January 2023
High-rise developer Geocon buys beloved Phillip pool site
The lease for the facility has been sold to Geocon. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lucy Bladen
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The team from two-hatted Pilot have a new place, and it's a bit different
Such and Such's Dash Rumble, Mal Hanslow, and Ross McQuinn. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
It's a casual, fun venue that's encouraging walk ins.
Karen Hardy • 45m ago
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'I wore Nazi uniform to 21st': NSW Premier makes public apology
Luke Costin and Phoebe Loomes • 2hrs ago
Premier Dominic Perrottet says he didn't know what wearing a Nazi costume meant when he was 21. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Police officer felt burn after man allegedly poured petrol on him
The man is also accused of violently assaulting a woman and setting a shed on fire.
Toby Vue • 2hrs ago
Drone footage shows close call as tiger shark stalks beach
Anna Houlahan
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Tiger shark swims near crowds gathered on Mullaloo Beach, WA. Picture by Wanderlust Flyer.
Tennis star and basketball fan Kyrgios joins NBL team ownership group
Melanie Dinjaski
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Nick Kyrgios is Canberra's greatest tennis export. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Review
Taste test: The new McDonald's item that's divided a nation
McDonald's has released "potato scallops with chicken salt" on to their menu. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
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'Silly' P-plater fined nearly $2000 after allegedly driving 141 km/h
Lanie Tindale
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The driver was fined $1841 and issued with a Traffic Infringement Notice. Picture by ACT Policing
Machinery set ablaze in Sutton shed fire
Smoke billows from a shed fire in Sutton. Picture supplied
Alex Crowe, Lanie Tindale • 2hrs ago
AIS Arena is set for earlier-than-expected reopening
Chris Dutton
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The AIS Arena has been closed since the Canberra Capitals won the WNBL grand final in March, 2020. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Albanese grilled over BBQ with billionaire
Paul Osborne
Anthony Albanese is under fire over a private meeting with billionaire Lindsay Fox, left. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Opposition accuses ACT government of 'culture of secrecy' over breach
Sarah Lansdown Lucy Bladen
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Opposition leader Elizabeth Lee said it was extremely concerning that the government could not meet freedom of information timeframes. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Here's how much Canberra private school fees will cost in 2023
Fees are going up at most Canberra private schools. File picture
Check the comparison of price rises for selected non-government school in Canberra.
Sarah Lansdown
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The best awards show moments, minus the boring bits
B. R. Doherty
Jennifer Coolidge's Golden Globes acceptance speech has gone viral. Picture Getty Images
'Low-intensity heatwave' and storms forecast for Canberra
Bonnie Lamperd of Victoria with Loretta Newton-Hoare of Isaacs with Elli Lamperd, 10 and Will Lamperd, 12 of Victoria, enjoying the warm weather at Canberra Aqua Park on Black Mountain Peninsula. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Lanie Tindale
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'A bleak picture': Figures reveal group struggling to find work, housing
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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ACTCOSS chief executive Emma Cambell, Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and David Pocock. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz
What's on
Jazz things up at the circus this weekend
Ron Cerabona
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Circus of Illusion is coming to Canberra. Picture supplied
Teen driver admits not helping two girls killed in crash
Hannah Neale
Flowers left at the scene of a crash on the Monaro Highway that claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Enfant terrible of British art takes her place at NGA
National Gallery of Australia curator Lucina Ward with When I Sleep by Tracey Emin. Picture by James Croucher
Sally Pryor
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Liberal MLA suggests revised approach to Lake Tuggeranong issues
Alex Crowe
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Liberal MLA Nicole Lawder says the government is spending millions in an attempt to improve the lakes water quality but to no avail. Picture by James Croucher
Welcome to Braddon's newest venue, Wine Room
Executive chef Josh Smith-Thirkell with front of house managers Phoebe Andrews and Dominic Soriano. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Karen Hardy
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Teenager allegedly assaulted girl on bus while friend filmed
Police are looking for any witnesses from the bus on October 4 2022.
Lanie Tindale
Teen admits murdering man in suspected mistaken identity
Police say Glenn Walewicz, 48, was shot dead at the doorway of his Phillip unit in June 2021.
Hannah Neale
Police at the scene after Glenn Walewicz, inset, was killed at his home. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied

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Federal Politics
Albanese grilled over BBQ with billionaire
Anthony Albanese is under fire over a private meeting with billionaire Lindsay Fox, left. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Paul Osborne
Household spending splurge slowing as rising costs bite
Adrian Rollins
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Australia and PNG progress security pact
Alex Mitchell and Poppy Johnston
Anthony Albanese will become the first foreign leader to speak at Papua New Guinea's parliament. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
'Pro-climate, pro-industry': Labor unveils plan to cut pollution
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the plan was "pro-climate" and "pro-industry". Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Govt plan to cut emissions from nation's biggest polluters revealed
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Public Service
'Abysmal' cultural diversity within APS must be addressed: experts
APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, Karleen Minney
Sarah Basford Canales, Soofia Tariq
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Push for public service ethnic diversity strategy
Soofia Tariq
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Greens Deputy leader Senator Mehreen Faruqi, who is calling on the government and APS commission to improve cultural and linguistic diveristy in the public service. Picture by James Croucher
Opinion
The Productivity Commission needn't look far to find the time wasters
Richard Denniss
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
National
Peaceful protest punishments 'outrageous'
Human Rights Watch has condemned sentences doled out to environmental activists, pointing to NSW. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Cassandra Morgan • 6m ago
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'I wore Nazi uniform to 21st': NSW Premier makes public apology
Luke Costin and Phoebe Loomes • 2hrs ago
Premier Dominic Perrottet says he didn't know what wearing a Nazi costume meant when he was 21. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
No Vic state memorial for Cardinal Pell
Tara Cosoleto and Phoebe Loomes
A senior Catholic in Australia says the late Cardinal George Pell bore a lot of criticism. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)
Lift-off: Bonza finally gets its licence to take to the skies
1hr ago
Photo: Tony Gough
Farewell for police officer who drowned saving his son
Damien Madigan and B C Lewis • 1hr ago
TOP RIGHT: Sergeant Peter Stone. LEFT and BOTTOM RIGHT: Scenes from outside the funeral.
Comment
Here's a recipe to make sensible climate policies more palatable to the public
Opinion
We've been following the recipe all wrong. Picture Shutterstock
Adam Triggs, Dan Andrews
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Opinion
When will we ban fossil fuel advertising?
Kate Wylie
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I cannot celebrate Santos' sponsorship of the Tour Down Under. Picture Getty Images
Opinion
Veterans deserve the very best support
Matt Keogh
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Veterans deserve the best support. It's the least we can do. Picture by Karleen Minney
Cardinal Pell was a towering figure
The Canberra Times
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Light rail is essential infrastructure for Canberra's future
Letters to the Editor
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Court and Crime
Teen driver admits not helping two girls killed in crash
Flowers left at the scene of a crash on the Monaro Highway that claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Women stole $13,500 in gold jewellery from Canberra store: police
Police allege the women escaped in a stolen BMW with an $8999 gold necklace and a $4499 gold pendant.
Alex Crowe, Toby Vue
Police officer felt burn after man allegedly poured petrol on him
The man is also accused of violently assaulting a woman and setting a shed on fire.
Toby Vue • 2hrs ago
Woman uses sex work as explanation after arrest for alleged drug trafficking
Alex Crowe, Toby Vue
Several items have been seized following a search of a property in Cook in Monday. Picture supplied
Man accused of trying to set a police officer on fire during arrest
Police say he poured petrol on an officer and tried to ignite it while violently resisting arrest.
Toby Vue
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What's On
Welcome to Braddon's newest venue, Wine Room
Executive chef Josh Smith-Thirkell with front of house managers Phoebe Andrews and Dominic Soriano. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Karen Hardy
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Grease Monkey rolls into The RUC
RUC manager Ned Scanlan has welcomed the Grease Monkey food van to the premises. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Karen Hardy
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Everything But The Girl light their Fuse after long wait
Josh Leeson
Everything But The Girl's Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn. Picture by Edward Bishop
Summer of film: Gangster movies you can't refuse
Ron Cerabona
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Jack Nicholson, left and Leonardo DiCaprio in The Departed. Picture supplied
Elvis's iconic looks are in the building
Amy Martin
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Austin Butler in the pink and black suit that is now on display at the National Film and Sound Archive. Picture Warner Bros Pictures
The play's not the only thing in 2023
Ron Cerabona
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Anne Somes, left, Jarrad West and Karen Vickery have companies at ACT HUB. Picture supplied
Sport
'We bloody did it': Capitals losing streak ends in a stunner
Chants of "MVP" were directed at Capitals star Jade Melbourne on Wednesday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Caden Helmers
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Kyrgios draws on Barty triumph at Open
Nick Kyrgios believes he can win the Australian Open after a breakthrough 2022 grand slam season. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Anna Harrington • 2hrs ago
'Enormous' Fogarty eyes All Stars call-up to kick off 2023
Melanie Dinjaski
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Canberra Raiders half Jamal Fogarty. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
A sense of pride: Cavalry mark ABL title anniversary
Caden Helmers
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Robbie Perkins and Frank Gailey in the Cavalry's commemorative jerseys. Picture by James Croucher
'He's a mystery': Djokovic injury throws Kyrgios' prep into doubt
Nick Kyrgios was set to play Novak Djokovic on Friday night. Picture Getty Images
Chris Dutton, Anna Harrington
Rookie Murphy could partner Lyon in India
Scott Bailey
Sydney Sixers' Todd Murphy is one of four spinners picked for Australia's Test series in India. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Another disaster strikes Capitals hours before tip-off against Bendigo
Melanie Dinjaski
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Canberra Capitals' Alex Bunton is out of the clash against Bendigo. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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High-rise developer Geocon buys beloved Phillip pool site
Lucy Bladen
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The lease for the facility has been sold to Geocon. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Canberra rental rates decline, yet still most expensive city
Olivia Ireland
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Canberra is the only city to have a decline in rental rates. Picture by Keegan Carroll
World
Brazil govt acts against Bolsonaro backers
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called those who stormed public buildings "crazy". (EPA PHOTO)
Ricardo Brito and Anthony Boadle
Republican told to quit US House over lies
Gram Slattery and Moira Warburton
Congressman George Santos faces called to quit after admitting to fabricating much of his resume. (AP PHOTO)
US and Japan to step up security alliance
Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa met US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washingtion. (AP PHOTO)
Stories fromExplore
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Wellness wave: the stunning new Alba and other spa escapes to help kick-start your new year
Dramatic modern architecture at Alba.
Amy Cooper
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My Patch
A hidden gem, right in the heart of Central NSW
Emily Gobourg
Heifer Station Wines at Borenore. Picture: Orange FOOD Week.
These stunning hotels are about to open in Australia
Akash Arora
The Royce hotel in Melbourne
Sydney's finest new Japanese restaurant has opened its doors
Oborozuki
Akash Arora
Kayak on NSW's Mid North Coast
Lee Atkinson
Experience Cairo as part of a river cruise
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On the trail of Harry and Meghan in celebrity central Montecito
Craig Tansley
Butterfly Beach in Montecito.
Oh, the places we'll go: The 2023 travel hot list
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A mother on daughter on a floating island of Lake Titicaca, Peru. Picture: Getty Images
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Serving up connection: Glen 20 and Meals on Wheels partner in mission to fight loneliness
Much-loved community organisation Meals on Wheels provides a valuable connection between its volunteers and its elderly customers. Picture supplied.
Rosie Ryan • 1hr ago
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Explore Top End treasures on these 2 tours
Emma Brown
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Be impressed as you boat back and forth through the Horizontal Falls, Western Australia. Picture Shutterstock
Bushfire season is upon us
Ash Lieberman
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The unforgettable tragedy of the 2019-2020 bushfire season was a devastating reminder of the importance of all Australians having a bushfire plan in place. Picture supplied.
Aussie school kids have a blast with 'awesome' cricket program feeding minds and bodies
Rosie Ryan
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Students at the Dallas Brooks Community School embraced the Breakfast Blast program. Picture supplied.
The fool-proof way to get your pet drinking more water
Ash Lieberman
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The DrinkWell Butterfly fountain encourages pets to drink more water, as they are attracted to running streams of water. Picture supplied
Life & Style
Keynes' predicted 15-hour week missed a few variables
Unlike manufacturing, the gig economy can only get so efficient. Picture by Shutterstock
Sam Hollier
Dr Minoo from Gorgeous smiles takes us through 3 of the best treatment options to fix your teeth gaps
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Start with small steps but look at the bigger 'food picture'
Elizabeth Habermann
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Explore new healthy foods while spending time with others. Picture Shutterstock
Stories fromThe Senior
Have your say on new Australian aged care role
Have your say on the role of the new Inspector General of Aged Care. Picture Shutterstock
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.
Eat your potatoes - just leave the fats and oils out
Boiled, not baked or fried, potatoes can offer you nutritional benefits, according to an Edith Cowan University study. Picture supplied
Photos
Socials: Record crowds at Summernats
Keegan Carroll
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Hayley Fuller and Manta Potter from Gold Coast
Socials: Lining the streets for Summernats
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Isabelle Aksenoff from the Gold Coast, Mark Harris from Brisbane, and Josh Clarke from the Gold Coast.
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