The Canberra Times
Friday, 16 December 2022
'Not in the business of charity': Perkins swats away calls for stadium land release
Kieren Perkins is the chief executive of the Australian Sports Commission and AIS. Main picture by James Croucher
Chris Dutton
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Urgent food recall issued following possible toxic reactions
A baby spinach product has been recalled. Picture Shutterstock
Lanie Tindale
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Crypto, cars among more than $500k worth of seizures in drug trafficking investigation
Blake Foden
Matthew Byrne, right, outside court with solicitor Kamy Saeedi after being granted bail. Picture by Blake Foden
Labor accused of political 'purge' after abolishing tribunal
Karen Barlow
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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Giant tiger shark spotted metres from unaware beachgoers
Tim Piccione • 2hrs ago
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Footage captures tiger sharks just metres from swimmers at WA beach. Picture by Toby Nicol
Man in his 80s dies with COVID as ACT case count grows
Jasper Lindell
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The number of COVID-19 cases in the ACT grew this week. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Luxury Highlands home has $7 million price tag, or $1 million if you're willing to share
A luxury home in Mittagong is up for sale with a price guide between $7 million and $7.5 million. Picture supplied
Brittney Levinson
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Woman, child hospitalised after car crashed into fence
Miriam Webber
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Picture by Karleen Minney
Feet of endurance: Frawley's Shoes to close after 95 years
Lisa Mudge, manager of Frawley's Shoes, which is closing after 95 years. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sally Pryor
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ACT judge leaves after nine months, joins Jackman's brother in new role
Blake Foden
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Justice Geoffrey Kennett in March, when he was sworn in as an ACT Supreme Court judge. Picture by James Croucher
Teachers lay groundwork for strike in Term 1 next year
Sarah Lansdown
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College teachers Roger Amey and Tom Greenwell say teachers are exhausted and want better pay and conditions to help address staff shortages. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'I'm not this crazy, violent, insane guy,' AFP apologises to anti-CCP activist
Karen Barlow
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Drew Pavlou (left) and Max Mok share scones and cream at Parliament houses' Queens Terrace café a day after they were removed from Parliament House by AFP police officers as persons of high risk without explanation. Picture by Karleen Minney
'Vile' video confession from cop killers
Tributes to the Wieambilla shooting victims are seen outside the Tara Police Station in Queensland. (JASON O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)
Robyn Wuth and Nick Gibbs
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Canberra left without an A-League voice
Caden Helmers
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Canberra United has been left without a voice in the discussion as the APL board comes under fire for selling grand finals. Picture by Stuart Walmsley
Top former public servant exposed as child sex offender after secrecy fight fails
Keith Scott outside the ACT courts during his protracted secrecy battle. Picture by Blake Foden
Blake Foden
The 2022 Canberra Christmas gift guide is here
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The life-affirming sight of balloons over the lake. Picture by Karleen Minney
700 pallets of Playboy drinks wasted, lives changed from money dispute
Toby Vue
A tribunal ruling this week ordered Matthew Sydney Smith to pay his former friend Julie Okely $25,593 related to a business dispute. Picture by Karleen Minney
Free family activities at the National Portrait Gallery for the school holidays
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The family space at the Portrait Gallery has free creative activities for families to enjoy together inspired by WHO ARE YOU: Australian Portraiture exhibition. Picture supplied
Drugs found in 70 per cent of drivers in fatal Canberra car crashes this year
ACT chief police Neil Gaughan. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lucy Bladen
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Year 12 students open to all possibilities in life after ATAR
Sarah Lansdown
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Freya Spring, Alyssia Borgia and Colette Paterson were in year 12 at Merici College this year and found out their ATARs this week. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
ABC Canberra newsreader steps down to cover the road to Indigenous Voice
Dan Bourchier started reading the ABC television news in 2017. Picture by Karleen Minney
Megan Doherty
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Counsel queries 'wet poo' as suspected child burner grilled over alleged vigilante attack
Hannah Neale
Danny Klobucar, right, outside court on a previous occasion. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Councils can choose when to hold citizenship ceremonies after Australia Day rule reversed
Soofia Tariq
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Immigration Minister Andrew Giles announced the government will reserve the restrictions of local council citizenship ceremonies. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Federal Politics
Pocock to join Plibersek at key UN environment conference
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Senator David Pocock with a young brush-tailed possum at Parliament House. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Karen Barlow
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'A new kind of threat': Parliament grieves after 'depraved' cop killings
Karen Barlow
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has worked as a police officer in Queensland. Picture AAP
'We need to reconsider': Labor MP breaks ranks on mental health sessions cuts
Soofia Tariq, Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Labor backbencher Josh Burns wants the government to reconsider the decision to halve mental health sessions. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Morrison 'had no reason to question' department advice about Robodebt lawfulness
Soofia Tariq
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Former prime minister Scott Morrison gives evidence at the Robodebt Royal Commission. Picture supplied
'Slap in the face': Economists, tax experts urge government to scrap stage 3 tax cuts
Soofia Tariq
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More than 100 economists and tax experts have called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reconsider the already legislated stage 3 tax cuts. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Public Service
Is your APS boss a dud? Best, worst managers ranked for competence
Phil Gaetjens. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Harley Dennett
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New departmental secretary named for Department of Veterans' Affairs
Harley Dennett
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The new Veterans' Affairs departmental secretary Alison Frame will take up the role in January. Picture supplied
DFAT, ATO and AFP drag heels on cyber security in latest audit
Sarah Basford Canales
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DFAT secretary Jan Adams (left), AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw (top right) and ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan (bottom right). Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong and Dion Georgopoulus
National
Watch as a carpet python swallows a big lunch
The 'Snake man' Raymond Hoser takes a candid picture with a snake (Picture by Raymond Hoser)
Anna Houlahan
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Toxic spinach linked to poisonings, hallucinations, delirium
Nadine Morton
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A recall has been issued for Riviera Farms branded baby spinach which has been linked to hallucinations and delirium. Picture by Louis Hansel/Unsplash
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Fears of shark feeding frenzy after whale carcass found at popular swimming spot
Tim Piccione
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Swimmers are being warned to keep their distance from the sperm whale. Picture by ABC News
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Giant tiger shark spotted metres from unaware beachgoers
Tim Piccione • 2hrs ago
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Footage captures tiger sharks just metres from swimmers at WA beach. Picture by Toby Nicol
Male pilot killed in WA plane crash
2hrs ago
Police say a man has been killed in a plane crash in Western Australia, near the SA border. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
How do we stop the cancer of misinformation spreading?
Opinion
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has promoted conspiracy theories to its followers. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jenna Price
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Opinion
Smart street design makes for safer, better maintained and more inclusive roads
Gill King
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Pot holes cause less damage to vehicles driving at slow speeds. Picture by James Croucher
Opinion
There's a magic show going on at Defence headquarters, but don't be fooled
Glenn Kolomeitz
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General Angus Campbell was criticised for recommending the cancellation of a special forces unit citation. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Canberra's galleries and institutions are seriously underfunded
Letters to the Editor
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Albanese govt has set a cracking pace
The Canberra Times
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Court and Crime
'Quick fix': Man who tried to receive imported cocaine for 'Pooh' wanted 'easy way out'
The package that contained the imported cocaine. Picture ACT Policing
Blake Foden
'I just left': Hit-and-run driver discharged despite injuring man on mountain
The teenager was found guilty of failing to stop and give assistance after a crash, but the charge has been dismissed on mental health grounds.
Blake Foden
Man found guilty after burning hat collected from deadly skatepark brawl
Toby Vue
The Supreme Court trial of the man, 18 at the time of the incident, began on Monday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Airport shooter was on parole for attempted murder of former wife
Blake Foden
Police arrest Ali Ammoun, inset, at Canberra Airport. Pictures supplied
Opinion
Pointing finger at police blows smoke over many unusual aspects of case
Andrew Fraser
Prosecutor Shane Drumgold SC, centre, dropped the charge levelled at Bruce Lehrmann, left, over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, right. Pictures by Karleen Minney
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Christmas carols in Tuggeranong Town Park this Sunday
Come and enjoy carols in Tuggeranong Town Park this Sunday evening. Picture supplied
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears is now on at The Q
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is on now at The Q. Picture by Jeffrey Chan
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Free family activities at the National Portrait Gallery for the school holidays
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The family space at the Portrait Gallery has free creative activities for families to enjoy together inspired by WHO ARE YOU: Australian Portraiture exhibition. Picture supplied
The Cottage Christmas Market is on Sunday
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P and J Designs will be at the market. Picture by Facebook
Canberra's Grand Art Market is on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
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Colin Buchanan's Big Christmas Concert is on Friday in Canberra
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Colin Buchanan's Big Christmas Concert is in Canberra on Friday. Picture supplied
Sport
Spicy South Africa 'rivalry' sets stage for epic Test series: Ponting
David Warner and Steve Smith talk tactics during the Test series against the West Indies. Picture Getty Images
Melanie Dinjaski
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'Not in the business of charity': Perkins swats away calls for stadium land release
Kieren Perkins is the chief executive of the Australian Sports Commission and AIS. Main picture by James Croucher
Chris Dutton
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Aussies upstaged in mixed freestyle relay
Melissa Woods • 1hr ago
France celebrate their mixed freestyle relay win at the world short course swimming championships (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Analysis
Canberra left without an A-League voice
Caden Helmers
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Canberra United has been left without a voice in the discussion as the APL board comes under fire for selling grand finals. Picture by Stuart Walmsley
Meteors find their voice as Indigenous playing strip unveiled
Katie Mack and Holly Ferling showcase the ACT Meteors new Indigenous jersey. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Cameron Mee
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Calf injury can't slow Pompeani
Cameron Mee
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Leanne Pompeani takes out Thursday night's Australian 10,000m Championships. Picture Athletics Australia
Australia, Proteas ready for Test rematch
Oliver Caffrey and Joel Gould
South Africa captain Dean Elgar and Pat Cummins with the series trophy ahead of the first Test. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

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Luxury Highlands home has $7 million price tag, or $1 million if you're willing to share
Brittney Levinson
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A luxury home in Mittagong is up for sale with a price guide between $7 million and $7.5 million. Picture supplied
'Not in the business of charity': Perkins swats away calls for stadium land release
Chris Dutton
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Kieren Perkins is the chief executive of the Australian Sports Commission and AIS. Main picture by James Croucher
World
Malaysia landslide kills at least 18
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a landslide at a campsite in Batang Kali, Malaysia. (AP PHOTO)
Rozanna Latiff and Yantoultra Ngui • 1hr ago
World stocks, bonds dive after rate hikes
Dhara Ranasinghe • 1hr ago
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was set for its worst week in two months (AP PHOTO)
Huge Berlin aquarium with 1500 fish bursts
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The Sea Life aquarium in central Berlin held 1500 tropical fish and was a major tourist attraction. (AP PHOTO)
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On the trail of Harry and Meghan in celebrity central Montecito
Butterfly Beach in Montecito.
Craig Tansley
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
Two Ways to Go
Christmas holiday showdown: Europe v Down Under
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Christmas markets in Germany.
Why everyone's talking about this motel on NSW's South Coast
Experience the magic of Christmas markets right here in Australia
Akash Arora
Noel Sydney's "digital forests" in Royal Botanic Garden until December 24.
26 reasons to plan a trip to Los Angeles right now
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First look at Four Seasons' futuristic yacht
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Give the gift of travel this Christmas
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Early adopter investments pay off for Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation customers
CSC's investment team hunts for innovative opportunities that deliver strong financial returns to their customers, while also contributing to building a better world for them to retire into. Picture Shutterstock.
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Luxury and lifestyle: Warrigal's new premium retirement offering is a 'perk' of growing older
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Warrigal Queanbeyan offers a retirement lifestyle that feels like you're part of an private club. Picture supplied.
Accessing home equity helps ease growing cost of living pressure for retirees
Rosie Ryan
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Being free to enjoy retirement without financial stress is one of the benefits a reverse mortgage can help with. Picture Shutterstock.
Why the Canberra Liberals are seeking to stop the tram
Elizabeth Lee Mla, Canberra Liberals Leader
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Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee MLA, outlines her priorities for Canberra and how money for the tram project could be better spent. Picture supplied
Food and friendship on the menu for outstanding Meals on Wheels award winners
Rosie Ryan
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Shire of Coolgardie's award-winning Meals on Wheels program is to keeping people well-nourished and connected. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
The pros and cons of using a buckwheat pillow
Buckwheat pillows arent your standard headrests or comfort providers on the bed. Learn their pros and cons in our extensive review. Pictures supplied
Make sure the machinery and you are ready for the journey
Sam Hollier
Vehicles do break down sometimes, but you can reduce the chances of it. Picture by Shutterstock
Canberran crowned world's best hairdresser
Amy Martin
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Claudia Cataldo, pictured right with her hair model, took out the 2022 Style and Colour Trophy. Picture supplied
Stories fromThe Senior
Polio crusaders set sights on NDIS
Post Polio Victoria vice president Peter Freckleton says all Australians should be concerned that people aged 65 and over can not access the NDIS. The organisation will co-host a workshop for people with post polio syndrome at the Adelaide Convention Centre on November 22. Picture supplied
Rowan Cowley
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.
The family will love this No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Tart
Beth Davis from Harris Farm Markets celebrates the beginning of mango season. Picture by Josh Woning
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Flashback Friday: A Smith Family Christmas
Mark Harber and daughter Tiffany, from Higgins, meet Santa at the appeal launch in 1993.
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Hundreds of ideas for your Elf on the Shelf
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