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Tuesday, 5 April
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New polls show re-election trouble for Seselja
ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja. Picture: Karleen Minney
Karen Barlow • 57m ago
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Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues
Education Minister Yvette Berry will face a no-confidence motion on Wednesday over issues at Calwell High School. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Lucy Bladen • 1hr ago
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'Catastrophic event' imminent at mental health facility, nurses union says
Lucy Bladen • 57m ago
Nurses have reported more than 100 assaults over a six-month period at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit. Picture: Jake Sims
Subscriber • Property
New report reveals harsh reality for Canberra renters
Brittney Levinson
Canberra retains its position as the most expensive rental market. Picture: Shutterstock
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Monster high tide smashes NSW's coastline
Simon McCarthy
Stockton Beach, slammed by a massive tide, has sent sand, debris and water over the dunes and into the suburb.
Grand Prix sued for $8.7m over Robbie show
Karen Sweeney
The Australian Grand Prix is being sued over the cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert in 2020.
Labor pledges $38m boost to newborn screening
Finn McHugh
With a simple heel prick at birth, babies can get care they need from the earliest stages of life. Picture: Shutterstock
Scrap public transport fares for six weeks to ease cost of living, Libs say
Canberra Liberals call for free public transport to ease cost of living pressures in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jasper Lindell • 1hr ago
Energy providers move to reduce electric vehicles demand on grid
Alex Crowe • 1hr ago
Derek James charging his electric vehicle from a new smart charger that has been installed at his home in Downer. Picture: James Croucher
Bittersweet: Daryl Karp leaves one ship to steer another
MoAD Director Daryl Karp in ex-Prime Minister Bob Hawke's office. Picture: Karleen Minney
Sally Pryor
Heritage buildings must be allowed to adapt to climate change: minister
Jasper Lindell • 57m ago
ACT Heritage Minister Rebecca Vassarotti. Picture: Karleen Minney
'1.5 degrees is gone': scientists warn of waning opportunity to limit warming
Alex Crowe • 57m ago
A man begins cleaning up after heavy flooding in Lismore last month. Picture: Getty Images
More ACT schools move to remote learning due to staffing shortages
Miriam Webber
ACT Minister for Education Yvette Berry. Picture: Karleen Minney
Fortnightly rubbish collection could come with reusable nappy incentive, mum says
Thea O'Loughlin has switched to reusable nappies for her four-month old baby and four-year old child in order to adjust to fortnightly waste collection. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Alex Crowe • 57m ago
Scott Morrison wins NSW preselection court fight, path clear to call election
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Brendan Nelson back at the War Memorial as Kerry Stokes tenure ends
Brendan Nelson will return to the Australian War Memorial as a member of its council three years after stepping down as director. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Harley Dennett, Sarah Basford Canales
'So many wildcards': Australia backs Russia war crimes probe, but Putin may never be tried
Finn McHugh
Abandoned tanks in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, site of apparent war crimes. Picture: Getty Images
Liberals call for weekly garbage bin collections in ACT to remain
Jasper Lindell
Rubbish is collected fortnightly for particpants in an ACT organic waste trial, a change that could be rolled out city wide. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Canberra woman in her 90s dies with COVID-19
Hannah Neale
A Canberra woman in her 90s has died with COVID. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
How a university lecturer survived 804 days in an Iranian prison
Kylie Moore-Gilbert; Iranian prison survivor and author of 'The Uncaged Sky'. Picture: James Croucher
Olivia Ireland
Balance needed in releasing COVID case information: Stephen-Smith
Lucy Bladen
Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said health authorities needed to balance legal obligations with transparency. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Review
A Canberra favourite reminds us why it's still one of our best
Fillet of beef carpaccio, fried baby caper and testun al barolo. Picture: James Croucher
Gerard Cockburn
Be lenient on 'impossible' requirements on Afghan refugees, inquiry tells Home Affairs
Harley Dennett
Refugees from Afghanistan rallied at Parliament House in February this year seeking permanent residency as they rebuild their lives after the 20-year war. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Gas exec qualified for AAT because she can 'work under pressure': Cash
Finn McHugh
Michaelia Cash has rejected claims she is stacking the AAT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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David Pope's view: Rolling the grassroots
David Pope • 42m ago
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Sydney's west to flex election muscle
Dominic Giannini • 27m ago
Labor MP Susan Templeman is vying to retain the NSW seat of Macquarie, the country's most marginal.
Ukraine tell UN to make Russia accountable
Michelle Nichols and Pavel Polityuk • 44m ago
Russia must be held to account for perpetrating worst war crimes since World War II, says Ukraine.
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The big factor holding back the EV market in Australia
Christina Talacko • 57m ago
EVs give all Australians the opportunity to be part of a clean energy, national security solution. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Ukraine invasion
Ukraine tell UN to make Russia accountable
Russia must be held to account for perpetrating worst war crimes since World War II, says Ukraine.
Michelle Nichols and Pavel Polityuk • 44m ago
West sinking talks with hysteria - Russia
1hr ago
West is trying to derail peace talks by hyping up allegations of civilian deaths in Bucha - Russia.
EU proposal for Russian coal ban
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined new economic sanctions on Russia.
National
Sydney's west to flex election muscle
Labor MP Susan Templeman is vying to retain the NSW seat of Macquarie, the country's most marginal.
Dominic Giannini • 27m ago
'1.5 degrees is gone': scientists warn of waning opportunity to limit warming
Alex Crowe • 57m ago
A man begins cleaning up after heavy flooding in Lismore last month. Picture: Getty Images
Medicine regulator faces Senate grilling
Maeve Bannister • 2hrs ago
Scott Morrison says Australia has the second-rated highest pandemic preparedness in the world.
'Slings and arrows' don't distract: PM
Maeve Bannister • 2hrs ago
Scott Morrison says he will not be distracted by the "slings and arrows" thrown at him.
Vietnam led to veterans mental support
Deborah Cornwall • 2hrs ago
Greater awareness of mental health conditions suffered by veterans has led to more generous support.

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Federal Politics
PM defends intervention in local branches
Scott Morrison will turn his faux campaign into a full-blown election run within days.
Andrew Brown, Dominic Giannini and Maeve Bannister
'Cushy jobs': Liberals appointed to AAT in pre-election rush
Finn McHugh
Former NSW minister Pru Goward is set for a well-paid role on the AAT. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Labor to put the boot into the budget, claim it has no vision
Gerard Cockburn
Labor Treasury spokesman Jim Chalmers. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.
Subscriber • Opinion
Let's not succumb to 'ScoMo-derangement syndrome'
Mark Kenny
Prime Minster Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Exclusive
New polls show re-election trouble for Seselja
Karen Barlow • 57m ago
ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja. Picture: Karleen Minney
Public Service
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Final arguments made in DFAT's superannuation federal court case
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) office building in Canberra's Barton. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Sarah Basford Canales, Doug Dingwall
'Fiscal risk': Hearings begin into DFAT staff claims of unpaid superannuation
Doug Dingwall
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra.
Parly staffers to log after-hours access
Tess Ikonomou
Staffers entering Parliament House after-hours will need to register in a new safety trial.
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Opinion
The other half of the climate change debate - adaptation
Flooding in Byron Bay last week. Picture: Getty Images
Claire Ibrahim, Pradeep Philip
Subscriber • Opinion
Liberals' election chickens coming home to roost
Crispin Hull
Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells' excoriation of Scott Morrison was spellbinding. Picture: Adam McLean
Opinion
How to plan for, and celebrate, success
Zoë Wundenberg
Meryl Streep wasn't satisfied with just one Oscar win. Picture: Getty Images
Take the politics out of appointments
The Canberra Times • 57m ago
Once a fortnight for bin collections is more than enough
Letters to the Editor • 57m ago
Court and Crime
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Man charged with robbing, sexually assaulting sex worker at knifepoint
A Calwell man has been charged and will face court on Tuesday.
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Daring Canberra jail escape bid thwarted in nick of time
Peter Brewer
The Alexander Maconochie Centre.
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Legal service worker allegedly destroyed evidence after 'degrading assault'
Lanie Tindale
Loretta Tulikaki leaves court on Friday. Picture: Blake Foden
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Man acquitted after lawyer argues 'peaceful scenario' in gunpoint robbery
Toby Vue
Shaun Mark Gale has been acquitted of aggravated robbery on Anzac Day, 2021, after facing an ACT Supreme Court trial this week. Picture: Toby Vue
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Police track down wanted child rapist who failed to front sentencing
Blake Foden
John Paul Garay, who was found guilty last year of eight historical child sex offences. Picture: Blake Foden
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What's On
Five things to do in Canberra this weekend
Jeremi Campese, Harriet-Gordon-Anderson and Jane-Mahady in Hamlet. Picture: Brett Boardman
Amy Martin • 57m ago
Whats on
Festival to have Canberrans dancing on air
Last year's Street Dance Festival. Picture: Supplied
Amy Martin
What'S on
New yellow Wiggle drives big red car into town ... with 'L' plates
Amy Martin
Blue Wiggle Anthony Field, yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins, red Wiggle Simon Pryce and purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Picture: Karleen Minney
What not to miss at the Narooma Oyster Festival
Karen Hardy
Sample oysters from more than eight NSW estuaries as part of the Ultimate Oyster Experiene. Picture: Supplied
Review
A Canberra favourite reminds us why it's still one of our best
Gerard Cockburn
Fillet of beef carpaccio, fried baby caper and testun al barolo. Picture: James Croucher
What to drink this week: wines that tell you when they're right to serve
Sport
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Nicoll-Klokstad blocks out the outside noise
Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is drowning out any outside noise and is only focused on his own game and what his club needs. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Isobel Cootes
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White says it's time to 'evolve or lose the jersey'
Nic White says competition for Australia's scrumhalf role is pushing him to evolve. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Caden Helmers
Canberra cricket great honoured with award title
Canberra product Michael Bevan has been honoured in NSW with a one-day medal named after him. Picture: Getty Images
'I want to be a trailblazer': Canberrans eye path to Kookaburras
Isobel Cootes
Canberrans Davis Atkin and Jay Macdonald have been selected for the under 21s Australian hockey side, the Burras, but they have more hurdle to face before the final selection. Picture: James Croucher
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Brumbies centre linked to French club for 2023
ACT Brumbies centre Irae Simone is believed to have signed with French side Clermont in the country's Top 14 competition for next year. Picture: James Croucher
Isobel Cootes
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The Wright option: Brumbies could call on new fullback
Caden Helmers
Tom Wright could be called upon at fullback if Jesse Mogg is ruled out. Picture: Keegan Carroll
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Canberra soccer clubs call for cluster venues to be scrapped
Isobel Cootes
Twenty five Canberra clubs are calling for cluster venues to be scrapped and a move to home and away fixtures instead. Picture: Elesa Kuntz

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World
Ukraine tell UN to make Russia accountable
Russia must be held to account for perpetrating worst war crimes since World War II, says Ukraine.
Michelle Nichols and Pavel Polityuk • 44m ago
West sinking talks with hysteria - Russia
1hr ago
West is trying to derail peace talks by hyping up allegations of civilian deaths in Bucha - Russia.
AUKUS TO WORK ON HYPERSONIC WEAPONS
Geraldine Scott • 2hrs ago
The UK, US and Australia will work together on hypersonic and anti-hypersonic weaponry.
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Heritage buildings must be allowed to adapt to climate change: minister
Jasper Lindell • 57m ago
ACT Heritage Minister Rebecca Vassarotti. Picture: Karleen Minney
Subscriber • Property
New report reveals harsh reality for Canberra renters
Brittney Levinson
Canberra retains its position as the most expensive rental market. Picture: Shutterstock
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Life & Style
How a university lecturer survived 804 days in an Iranian prison
Kylie Moore-Gilbert; Iranian prison survivor and author of 'The Uncaged Sky'. Picture: James Croucher
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Until now, it hasn't been clear how modern snakes save themselves from suffocating while eating. Picture: Shutterstock.
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Jenny Coopers staked zucchini. Picture: Jenny Cooper
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Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
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The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Dementia sufferers pose 10 questions
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Guests of the gala
Julia Riley and Zach Townsley of Jerrabomberra.
Socials: Celebrating Nowruz
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Ehsan Abbasi, Negar Yazdi and Elmira Mohamed.
Stories fromThe Land
Sydney Royal to mark major milestones for bush institutions
The CWA of NSW will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the Sydney Royal this year, as well as the 75th anniversary of the tea room.
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Australia has potential to help fill grain gap in Algeria
Grain Brokers Australia
In early March, Algeria bought about 600,000 to 700,000 tonnes of milling wheat at US$485/t (C&F) for May shipment, which was up from recent prices.
NSW government puts extra $433 million on table for Dungowan Dam
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MORE MONEY: Tamworth MP and Minister for Water Kevin Anderson said he was happy to put the money on the table for the huge project. Photo: file
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
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