The Canberra Times
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
Greens announce they will back Voice to Parliament
Leader of the Australian Greens Adam Bandt delivers a press conference about the sudden departure of Lidia Thorpe from the Greens. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sarah Basford Canales, Miriam Webber
'Like little terrorists': Magistrate forced to give kangaroo killer 'ridiculously lenient' sentence
Peter McMinn hides behind a hat outside court on Monday. Picture by Blake Foden
Blake Foden
Analysis
The Thorpe unshackling that had to happen
Karen Barlow
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Senator Lidia Thorpe. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 1400
Mert Ozkan, Ece Toksabay and Kinda Makieh
The death toll is expected to climb after a 7.8 earthquake in central Turkey and northwest Syria. (AP PHOTO)
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See a deadly eastern brown snake slither near a worker during morning smoko
Nadine Morton
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A snake catcher sits calmly smoking a cigarette as an eastern brown snake crawls between her legs. Picture by Harrison's Gold Coast and Brisbane Snake Catcher
Three houses that sold for under $850,000 in Canberra's weekend auctions
Brittney Levinson
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More than 130 registered bidders took part in Ray White Canberra's in-room auctions at the weekend. Picture supplied
'I will be able to speak freely': Thorpe quits Greens over Voice
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe at a press conference in Parliament House on Monday. Picture AAP
Harley Dennett, Sarah Basford Canales
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'Harmless wrestle': Wighton, Mitchell respond to weekend arrest
Melanie Dinjaski
Jack Wighton, main, is a star half at the Raiders and inset, with Latrell Mitchell during the birthday celebrations. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, via Instagram
Opinion
Will the APS become a model employer?
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sue Williamson
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ANZ invests $50million in Antony Catalano's digital property venture
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The View Media Group includes property portal realestateview.com.au
Dangerous driving charge for 17-year-old driver in head-on Nerriga crash
Peter Brewer
NSW Police charged a 17-year-old after an investigation into the circumstances of a crash on Nerriga Rd last month. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Sensitive Content
25-year sentence looms for man who sexually abused his one-year-old daughter
Peter Brewer
The ACT Law Courts. Picture by Karleen Minney
A compassionate and a much-loved parish priest
Father Neville Drinkwater in St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Charnwood in 2012. Picture by Jay Cronan
Graham Downie
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Sensitive Content
A grandmother allegedly posted child abuse material on Tiktok
Peter Brewer
Inaugural Canberra Forum trials grassroots democracy
Canberra uni student Jack Golson-Lai takes part in the inaugural Canberra Forum on Saturday. Picture supplied
Michelle Slater
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Parking at Stromlo to pay for upgrades and new trails
Alex Crowe
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The ACT government is upgrading the Stromlo Forest Park carpark later this year. Picture: Supplied
Opinion
Falling prices fix not as simple as more supply
Dan Carton
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It is a constant and logical argument that the solution is more housing supply. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Police seek witnesses to alleged aggravated robbery
Miriam Webber
Police have called for witnesses to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Picture by Karleen Minney
Fewer car parks for Canberra's flats of the future
Planning Minister Mick Gentleman, left, and Chief Planner Ben Ponton. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Strong transport corridors will eventually enable people to give up their cars, Planning Minister believes.
Jasper Lindell
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The company behind the Liberals and Advance Australia's attack on Pocock
Sarah Basford Canales, Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Former Coalition senator Zed Seselja, left, and ACT senator David Pocock, right. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Massive failure': Katy Gallagher says public sector reform will take years
Senator Katy Gallagher. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Karen Barlow
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Review
Kate Scott's Compulsion soundtracks young adulthood with a cool distance
Jasper Lindell
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The dialogue is laden with philosophical flourishes in Kate Scott's Compulsion, but clever young people do really talk like that. Picture Unsplash
Public Eye
Amnesia outbreak hits APS, ministers
Harley Dennett, Sarah Basford Canales
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Alan Tudge complained to the commission he received too many emails to personally read, between 100 and 150 emails per day to his APH account. Picture royal commission screenshot

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Federal Politics
Businesses pare back spending as growth prospects dim
Building approvals surged in December but outlook is weak. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Adrian Rollins
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Consultations open on national big battery strategy
Michelle Slater
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Minister for Industry Ed Husic is opening consultations into developing a National Battery Strategy. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Pacific labour milestone reached six months early
Paul Osborne
The Pacific Worker Mobility Scheme has staff in a range of industries such as food and hospitality. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Govt told how to give myGov a major revamp to fix its problems
Michelle Slater
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National anti-corruption commission improves Australia's global standing
Michelle Slater
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The annual Corruption Perceptions Index report released today has put Australia 13th out of 180 countries with a score of 75 out of 100. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Public Service
Keep superannuation or Christmas leave? Public servants polled on most-wanted entitlements
Trade-offs come as public servants have seen their wages fall behind inflation and the private sector. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Harley Dennett
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Public service grads pass on their top tips
Olivia Ireland, Miriam Webber
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Former Services Australia graduate, Sian Sykes. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Governments want to cut wasteful spending on consultants? We agree
Lauren Ware Morand, Ned Lis-Clarke
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Public Service Minsiter Katy Gallagher. Picture by Karleen Minney
National
Investigation after 'beautiful' teen killed by shark
The parents of a 16-year-old killed by a shark have paid tribute to their "beautiful" girl. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Michael Ramsey
Video of brawl over chips played at manslaughter trial
Rex Martinich
Ricky Lefoe is charged with manslaughter over the death of a man in a brawl at Surfer's Paradise. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Fugitive who spent decades in hiding is out of jail, again
Nadine Morton
Prison escapee Darko 'Dougie' Desic is out of jail for a second time. Picture supplied
Mario Kart gets gritty 'The Last Of Us'-style remake in hilarious parody
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It's-a Me, Mario and-a Peach and-a Rainbow Road. (Image: Saturday Night Live)
Parents of slain mother address murderer in court
Emily Woods
Benjamin Coman has faced court for murdering his ex-partner Michelle Darragh. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
New ways of thinking will solve tomorrow's problems
Opinion
Our minds will need to be open to different ways of getting things done and the answers will come from new ways of thinking. Picture Getty Images
Nicholas Stuart
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Opinion
Falling prices fix not as simple as more supply
Dan Carton
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It is a constant and logical argument that the solution is more housing supply. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
The unrepentant ghost still haunts the house
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas' view.
Why not have a portmanteau referendum on the big issues?
Letters to the Editor
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Public should hear more from police
Editorial
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Court and Crime
'Just f---ing piss off': Kyrgios admits assaulting then-partner
Nick Kyrgios, centre, walks to the ACT Magistrates Court with defence lawyer Michael Kukulies-Smith on Friday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Blake Foden
Teenager acquitted of Weston Creek killing may change reprisal plea
Hannah Neale
Police at the scene of a fatal stabbing, in relation to which the teenager was ultimately found not guilty. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Concerns about jury's 'derogatory comments' almost derail rape trial
Hannah Neale
Thomas Earle leaves the ACT courts building on Wednesday. Picture by Hannah Neale
'Devastated' family grieves after woman allegedly beaten to death by partner
The alleged killer is accused of using a weapon to inflict some of the woman's "extensive injuries".
Blake Foden
The murder allegedly took place at flats in Reid, and, inset, Detective Superintendent Hall O'Meagher. Pictures supplied and by James Croucher
Getaway driver spared more jail time for assisting in 'catastrophic' killing
Blake Foden
Reatile Ncube outside court in December, when he was granted bail. Picture by Blake Foden
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What's On
It's a kind of magic: Cosentino arrives in Canberra
It's been 10 years since Cosentino walked onto the Australia's Got Talent stage. Now he's walking down memory lane. Picture supplied
Amy Martin
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Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows performing at Googfest on Saturday
Joe Camilleri - 74 and still rockin' it - is performing at Googfest in Googong with the Black Sorrows on Saturday. Picture supplied
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Magic, humour and music comes to the capital
Ron Cerabona
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Cosentino is bringing illusions to Canberra. Picture supplied
Agostinis takes over restaurant at Lark Hill Winery
Amy Martin
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Agostinis is doing a pop-up at Lark Hill Winery from this weekend. Picture by Adam McGrath
The Valentine's Day event aimed at throuples
Amy Martin
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QT Hotel's Capital Bar and Grill will offer Aphrodisiac Hour - a half-dozen oysters, plus three mini martinis on the house - for bookings of three on Valentine's Day. Picture supplied
Inside Canberra's new dive bar that's set to be home of live music
Amy Martin
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The Shaking Hand - aka Shakes - will be dishing out pizza until 2am. Picture supplied
Sport
Jensen leading young Brumbies charge
Brumbies youngster Matias Jensen runs impressed plenty during Saturday's trial win over the Waratahs. Picture ACT Brumbies Media
Cameron Mee
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Cricket ACT looking to right past wrongs through Redress
Cricket ACT chief executive Olivia Thornton has announced the organisation is now a participant in the National Redress Scheme. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Cameron Mee
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Wallabies expected to receive first taste of action in trial
Cameron Mee
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ACT Brumbies and Wallabies star Tom Wright is expected to receive some playing time this weekend. Picture by James Croucher
Hosking makes statement in Classic
Cameron Mee
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Chloe Hosking, left, celebrates her second place in the Warrnambool Women's Classic. Picture by Anthony Brady
Players make most of chance to interact with Riverina fans
Eddie Jones was spreading the rugby gospel in Griffith on Saturday night. Picture by Liam Warren
Cameron Mee, Liam Warren
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Brumbies unveil entertaining new style
Cameron Mee
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Brumbies winger Andy Muirhead attacks the Waratahs' line. Picture by Liam Warren
Wighton, Mitchell charged following alleged Civic nightclub incident
Cameron Mee
Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton has been arrested following an incident on Sunday morning and inset, a photo of Wighton and Latrell Mitchell uploaded to Instagram on Saturday night. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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Property byAllhomes
Three houses that sold for under $850,000 in Canberra's weekend auctions
Brittney Levinson
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More than 130 registered bidders took part in Ray White Canberra's in-room auctions at the weekend. Picture supplied
Opinion
Falling prices fix not as simple as more supply
Dan Carton
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It is a constant and logical argument that the solution is more housing supply. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
World
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 1400
The death toll is expected to climb after a 7.8 earthquake in central Turkey and northwest Syria. (AP PHOTO)
Mert Ozkan, Ece Toksabay and Kinda Makieh
China urges restraint, US searches for balloon remnants
Yew Lun Tian and David Lawder
The US military is hoping to find debris from the balloon to glean information about its purpose. (AP PHOTO)
Ukraine defence ministry in turmoil at key point in war
Tom Balmforth and Pavel Polityuk
Ukraine looks set to appoint a new defence chief, with Kyrylo Budanov expected to take up the role. (EPA PHOTO)
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Bangkok buzz: 10 top reasons to visit the Thai capital right now
Carrie Hutchinson
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Travel Insider
Should you lock your suitcases or not when travelling?
Sue Wallace
My Patch
The beauty of Bathurst and beyond
Amy Rees
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, one of many museums in Bathurst. Picture: Destination NSW
A foodie break by the ocean in NSW's Central Coast
Broken Bay Pearl Farm boat tour on the Hawkesbury River. Picture supplied.
Gayle Tomlinson
Hungry Traveller
Destination dining at its best: Van Bone, Tasmania
Carla Grossetti
Two Ways to Go
Los Angeles v New York: which US metropolis should top your list?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Downtown LA at sunset. Picture: Getty Images
Inside the Gilded Age: Is this America's most glamorous city?
Craig Tansley
Why you can't fault Eurostar's London to Brussels journey
Mark Dapin
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New year, better you: The powerful movement discipline for every mind and body
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Reformer Pilates is an inclusive low impact form of exercise that tones, strengthens and lengthens all parts of the body. Picture supplied.
Leave behind an enduring legacy of love in your will
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Bruce Smith wants people to know that they can continue to support the causes they care about, even after they've passed on. Scan the QR code to find out more. Picture supplied
See the USA and Canada in all of their autumnal glory
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Delight in the colours of New York in the fall on this once in a lifetime cruise. Picture Shutterstock.
Fundraising support helps deliver benefits of playing cricket to more Aussie kids
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The Woolworth's Cricket Blast program aims to provide an opportunity for all Australian kids to experience the healthy fun of playing cricket. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
A conspiracy of carrots
Somehow, accidentally, I have the balance right with this year's carrots. Picture Getty Images
Jackie French
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Top tips to reveal beautiful glowing skin
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When you jump in the shower each day, make sure the water isn't too hot. Picture from Shutterstock
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Celebrate the loves of your life on Galentine's Day, or the day after on Valentine's Day. Picture from Shutterstock
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Call to allow pets in aged care
Caring for a pet can help to ease loneliness, relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Picture supplied
Bid to allow people to take pets to aged care facilities.
Therese Murray
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.
Racism, body image, Voice to Parliament and community drive Australians of the Year
From being made fun of for what they look like to systemic exclusion, this year's award recipients are genuinely fighting for inclusion and acceptance.
2023 Senior Australian of the Year, Professor Tom Calma. Picture by NADC/Salty Dingo
Photos
Cosentino: A decade of magic
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Rain couldn't dampen cricket fans' enthusiasm
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