The Canberra Times
Thursday 11 September 2025
The ANU chancellor was defiant on the big stage.
Sally Pryor • 2hrs ago
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Opinion
How we get ANU acting like a proper university again.
Jenna Price
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National audit office to investigate university cost-cutting.
Lucy Arundell • 2hrs ago
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ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop faces the media after a staff town hall. Picture by Karleen Minney
Dangerous driver referred for restorative justice.
Tim Piccione
Tayler Hazell, inset, has admitted hitting two schoolboys with a stolen Holden Commodore. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, supplied
'They're following the same playbook as the big banks.'
Anna Houlahan
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Bendigo Bank branch. Picture Brendan McCarthy
'It's going to take some time for the community to heal.'
Sally Pryor
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Liz Allen says ANU's leadership has some serious work ahead. Picture by Gary Ramage
Following increasing pressure from the embattled institution.
Sally Pryor
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Woman allegedly tracked 'over a number of months'.
Tim Piccione
The Raiders' Viking ambassador is coming back to the club he captained.
Melanie Dinjaski, David Polkinghorne
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He worked for PCYC and the Defence Force for many years.
Hannah Neale
Stephen Mitchell, who has been ordered to repay government super. Picture by Blake Foden
The bell has tolled for the ANU's first female vice-chancellor.
Lucy Arundell, Nieve Walton
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Genevieve Bell's tenure atop the Australian National University made headlines. Pictures The Canberra Times
The baby Zebra was born on Saturday at the National Zoo and Aquarium.
Petlee Peter
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The five-day-old female foal was seen with its mother Johari at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium on Thursday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Opinion
The government needs to urgently clean it up and explain itself.
Amanda Vanstone
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The Booth family waited five years for a coronial inquest and police review.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Nathan Booth's mother, Rayleen Booth (centre) with sisters, Melanie and Deanne Booth Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The car parks everyone 'knows and loves' are being developed.
Lucy Arundell
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The accused groomer has denied 14 charges.
Tim Piccione
Liam Thornton has denied 14 charges relating to two alleged victims. Picture Facebook
The political divisions rife in the US have shaped reactions to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a speaking event.
James Oliphant, Bo Erickson and Trevor Hunnicutt
The shooting death of commentator Charlie Kirk has brought US political divisions to the fore. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Raiders have produced moments worthy of the Louvre.
David Polkinghorne
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The Canberra Raiders have produced some art on their way to the minor premiership. Picture screenshots
Opinion
ACT should lead the charge mandating clean air for our families.
Sotiris Vardoulakis
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It's a 12-hour fundraising appeal for Canberra's hospitals.
Megan Doherty
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ACT Ambulance paramedics Lauren Richmond, Adrian Boldrini and Amy McGinn enjoy Can Give Day. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Barbara Pocock seeks support on 'unethical contractor' proposal.
Miriam Webber
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Betsy Fysh says 'Australian-ness' is very important to Bob Katter.
Sally Gall
ABC radio presenter Steve Austin, who launched the biography, with Bob Katter and Betsy Fysh at the Tattersall's Club in Brisbane in late August. Picture: Supplied
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Former federal Labor leader turned firebrand independent MP Mark Latham has been accused of denigrating his ex-partner online after she accused him of abuse.
Adelaide Lang
Australia has joined the condemnation of Israel's "criminal assault" on Qatar, but pro-Israel groups have blamed Doha for harbouring Hamas' leaders.
Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou
Australia and other nations have criticised Israel for a strike against Hamas in the Qatari capital. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording.
Dominic Giannini and Zac de Silva
An Australian deal to help Vanuatu with climate, economic and security goals could still go ahead. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
A senior Liberal is calling for the party to move on and focus on key issues for voters after a damaging saga that began with a colleague's migration comments.
Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has apologised for distress caused by senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Photo: Lukas Coch / Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Communities in the regions would be lost without their local news.
Mary Aldred
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Mary Aldred is the federal Liberal MP for Monash. Picture supplied
Party proposes vote backing 'honourable pursuit of public service'.
Jasper Lindell
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'We make no apologies,' Katy Gallagher says.
Miriam Webber
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Public Service and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Tornadoes ripping through fields as heavy rain leads to flooded roads and homes have capped off a wet day that has battered the east coast.
Kat Wong and Allanah Sciberras • 48m ago
Recruiters and job seekers explain their views on social media
William Stanley
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Social media apps on a phone. Picture Shuttershock
The tiny animal became an internet sensation in 2021
William Stanley
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Wally and owner. Picture supplied.
'They're following the same playbook as the big banks.'
Anna Houlahan
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Bendigo Bank branch. Picture Brendan McCarthy
Betsy Fysh says 'Australian-ness' is very important to Bob Katter.
Sally Gall
ABC radio presenter Steve Austin, who launched the biography, with Bob Katter and Betsy Fysh at the Tattersall's Club in Brisbane in late August. Picture: Supplied
So why is taking action so hard?
Cassandra Goldie
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The government needs to urgently clean it up and explain itself.
Amanda Vanstone
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The government needs to explain its decision to stop this madness. Picture Getty Images
ACT should lead the charge mandating clean air for our families.
Sotiris Vardoulakis
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Domestic wood heaters are indeed the dominant source of air pollution in our city. Picture Shutterstock
There are non-members who deserve a fair crack at a ticket.
Letters to the Editor
A fair crack at a finals ticket is the least true fans deserve
Government needs to build more decisive support for a policy.
The Canberra Times
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Issue of wood-fired heaters will persist
Police laid 3.5 times more sexual offence charges in 2023 than 2020.
Lanie Tindale
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Council pushing 'boat long way out with little water beneath'.
Hannah Neale
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal, where the case was heard. Picture by Karleen Minney
The stolen handguns are highly customised for competition use.
Petlee Peter
One of the stolen firearms. Picture supplied
'The risks to the community are too grave,' the special magistrate said.
Tim Piccione
The uncle was denied ACT Magistrates Court bail. Picture by Keegan Carroll
A neighbour filmed the act against a pitbull named Cardi.
Hannah Neale
Maddison Rule leaves court on Tuesday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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Review
This week's streaming highlights include The Paper, Task and Wednesday.
Jess Layt
Free-to-air TV highlights September 12-18
Glen Humphries
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Braddon hotspot serves up next-level food, sneakers optional.
Amy Martin
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Dan dan pork ramen. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Loaded with stupid gags, The Naked Gun aims low.
Jess Layt
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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun. Picture Paramount
Have you got your tickets for the Canberra Writers Festival?
Tracey Lee Holmes will discuss her new book at ANU on September 15. Pictures Shutterstock, supplied
Where do Canberrans find community, beyond the home and office?
Sienna Seychell
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Jamila Asfour says third spaces have helped her feel less isolated. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The Raiders' Viking ambassador is coming back to the club he captained.
Melanie Dinjaski, David Polkinghorne
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Hudson Young missed the Canberra Raiders' 2019 finals push.
David Polkinghorne
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The Raiders have produced moments worthy of the Louvre.
David Polkinghorne
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The Canberra Raiders have produced some art on their way to the minor premiership. Picture screenshots
The precious Broncos have complained about walking 48 metres.
David Polkinghorne
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The Broncos' busgate is all over a 48m walk. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Jonathan Carroll and Getty Images
ACT Junior Rugby Union deciders will find a new home this week.
Caden Helmers
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A John I Dent Cup standout has earned a huge Brumbies call-up.
Caden Helmers
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Tuggeranong's Louis Bartley-Saena has earned a crack at Tom Wright's vacant No.15 jersey. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
The latest news and gossip from around the grounds in Canberra.
Melanie Dinjaski, Caden Helmers
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Tim Gavel has announced his retirement. Photo by Karleen Minney.

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The car parks everyone 'knows and loves' are being developed.
Lucy Arundell
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Roads ACT executive branch manager Tim Rampton in a Canberra car park. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Fire or not, government says demolition was always likely.
Jasper Lindell
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The building at 91A Wakefield Gardens, before it was damaged in a fire last month thought by police to have been deliberately lit. Picture by Keegan Carroll
A gunman is on the run after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a shooting that's drawn renewed attention to political violence in the US.
Andrew Hay and Brad Brooks • 48m ago
Nepal's "Gen Z" protesters are in talks with the army about an interim leader after the prime minister resigned following Kathmandu's worst protests in decades.
Gopal Sharma and Sarita Chaganti Singh • 1hr ago
Soldiers patrol the streets of Kathmandu while shops, schools and colleges remain shut. Photo: EPA PHOTO
The Philippines has slammed as "illegitimate and unlawful" China's plan to establish a nature reserve at a South China Sea shoal.
Jim Gomez • 2hrs ago
China's announced the approval of a plan to create a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal. Photo: AP PHOTO
A rock the size of 10 Ulurus is calling you.
Sarah Falson • 1hr ago
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The Solomon Islands is the ultimate way to disconnect.
Daniel Scott
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Glassy lagoon near Munda. Picture by Daniel Scott
Successful regions are investing in new experiences for passengers.
Louise Goldsbury
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They flop and roll lazily, oblivious to their audience.
Monique Ceccato
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Picture by Monique Ceccato
Onboard the forgotten airline: review of NZ102 Sydney to Auckland.
Kate Cox
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Air New Zealand. Picture supplied
Untamed trails and timeless villages await on the country's eastern edge.
Alex Mitcheson
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Western Brook Pond.
The coastal NSW gem impresses with great hotels, restaurants and activities.
Kathy Sharpe
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Wollongong. Picture supplied by Destination NSW
Car Expert
A new name has entered the family group chat, The Tayron seven-seat SUV is more spacious and exciting than the Tiguan Allspace it replaces.
Damion Smy • 2hrs ago
Tayron is a new name for Volkswagen Australia showrooms, which poses both an opportunity and a risk for the brand.
Damion Smy • 2hrs ago
Volkswagen Tayron a ‘risk’, says automaker
Service costs for the MG QS SUV have more than halved, with some individual services plummeting by almost 80 per cent. 
Damion Smy
MG QS service costs slashed by thousands
A software issue in certain Lexus RZ electric SUVs may stop the windscreen defrost function from working properly.
William Stopford
Lexus RZ recalled
Volkswagen’s best-selling electric vehicle is set for a significant visual overhaul as the automaker rolls out its new design language. 
Damion Smy
2026 Volkswagen ID.4: Tesla Model Y rival to get major makeover
The more affordable entry and high rental yields, make the western capital city a good opportunity for investors.
Rosie Ryan
RPS public consulting arm expands its offering with added experience and leadership.
Emma Brown
RPS's public sector consulting team has appointed Melanie Morrissey and Steve Baker in key leadership roles in Canberra. Picture supplied
Here, discovery isn't just about finding new places - it's about uncovering moments.
Glass House Mountains road trip. Picture Tourism & Events Queensland
'This is more than just a beautiful building. It's a place designed to inspire people to live well, every single day.'
Enjoying the new Country Club facilities. Picture supplied.
Take a look at the environmental and safety risks of improper battery disposal.
Don't bin batteries, and heed the call to action for safe battery disposal. Picture supplied
Modern torpedoes can hunt down their prey from 50km or more.
Rod Taylor
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The awards were announced this week at Parliament House.
Staff Reporters
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Visitors love the laidback village feel of Bungendore. Picture supplied
The Senior
What every Aussie retiree must know before moving in with family.
Lisa Edser
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Why more retirees are turning to work in the gig economy.
Saffron Howden
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Trish Symons, 73, has been working as a DoorDash delivery driver in Australia's gig economy for three years. Pictures supplied
The fiesty 75-year-old wanted to make people smile.
Lisa Edser
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Jeanette Dunkeld, 75, found an old folder of jokes she had compiled "years ago" and took it as a sign from her late husband she should help people laugh and connect after COVID. Picture supplied.