The Canberra Times
Wednesday, 23 March
New ACT COVID-19 cases hit two-month high
Capital Pathology senior scientific officer Rebecca Taylor pictured pipetting COVID samples. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Hannah Neale
'It's the right time': Ash Barty announces retirement from tennis
Ash Barty. Picture: AAP
Isobel Cootes
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Woman 'looked completely out of it' after alleged dirt track rape
Blake Foden
Salvatore Incandela outside court on the first day of his trial. Picture: Blake Foden
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Tough new on-the-spot fines for negligent driving in the ACT
Jasper Lindell
The new laws will allow police to issue on-the-spot fines to motorists who drive negligently and endanger vulnerable road users. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Ukrainian refugee documents her life in a bomb shelter
Shivé Prema
Photographer-turned-TikTok star Valeria Shashenok, 20, watches her mother cook in their bomb shelter in Chernihiv in northern Ukraine in early March. Source: TikTok @valerisssh
Digest
Bye bye Barty, as Aussie tennis great shocks nation with bombshell announcement
Miriam Webber
Ash Barty at the Australian Open. Picture: Shutterstock
Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns
Kaitlyn Offer
Brian Houston has resigned from Hillsong Church following allegations about his treatment of women.
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Stephen-Smith defends handling of release of COVID-19 data
Lucy Bladen
Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has defended ACT Health's handling of releasing COVID-19 information. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
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Mass changes: Brumbies unveil new captain, props, hooker and flyhalf
Chris Dutton
Government has role in protecting local news voices: inquiry
Harley Dennett • 2hrs ago
ACM managing editor Tony Kendall welcomed the committee's support. Picture: Simon Bennett
To the 18th hole and beyond: Pixar Putt comes to Canberra
Karen Hardy
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Hodgson jumps on board RLPA at crucial time for players
David Polkinghorne • 33m ago
Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson has joined the RLPA board. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Police seek to identify two men after 'serious assault' in Garema Place
Miriam Webber
Police urged the men identified in the pictures to come forward. Picture: Supplied
Allhomes
Seven-year itch for first-home buyers
Jessica Taulaga
Recent first-home buyer Kellee Hand spent more than seven years saving. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Government to change school RAT handout scheme
Rapid COVID tests will be distributed to schools on an as-needed basis. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
University students give harrowing accounts of sexual assault, harassment in national survey
Sarah Lansdown
A student survey has shown the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault in Australian universities. Picture: Shutterstock
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ACT COVID-19 information should be provided freely
The ACT Health directorate building in Woden. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Lucy Bladen
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Alleged rental car thief refused bail despite Asperger's concern
Lanie Tindale
A man is alleged to have stolen a blue Toyota Camry (not pictured). Picture: Adam McLean
Health of two urban lakes decline despite increased inflow
Alex Crowe
Waterwatch volunteer Miranda Gardner, Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch facilitator Woo O'Reilly and Southern ACT Catchment Group coordinator Martin Lind at the Holder wetlands. Picture: Karleen Minney
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Health officials obscured COVID-19 information
Lucy Bladen
A menagerie of glamorous pets up for adoption - and a frog
Matisse, the cat has already found a home.
Steve Evans
A perfect menu for every Occasioni
Amy Martin
Agostinis' baked ricotta, oven roasted grapes and honeycomb. Picture: Amy Martin
Labor hoses down preselection controversy
Parramatta MP Julie Owens is retiring at the election, raising speculation about Labor's nominee.
Andrew Brown
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Horsburgh re-signs himself to leading
David Polkinghorne
Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has re-signed for two more years, with an option for a third. Picture: Karleen Minney
'Pretty risky': Vaping nicotine could be affecting young brains
Sarah Falson

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Ukraine invasion
Progress in Ukraine talks: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says "the Ukrainian people are enduring a living hell".
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know
People examine the damage after the Russian shelling of a shopping centre, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Hackers placed fake Russia toll: newspaper
Mark Trevelyan
Kremlin-friendly Komsomolskaya Pravda says hackers inserted false news on its website.
National
NT prisoner leaps wall, escapes custody
NT police are hunting a prisoner who leapt a wall to escape custody at an Alice Springs courthouse.
Aaron Bunch • 20m ago
Told he was going to die, Malcolm bought a 46-foot yacht and went cruising with his cat
Sophie Else • 1hr ago
GOLD COAST: Malcolm Goldsmith enjoying the harbour views.
Qld coroner threatens witness with perjury
Robyn Wuth • 1hr ago
Annette Mason was 15 when she was bludgeoned to death in a Toowoomba home in November 1989.
NSW MP to be suspended from parliament
Phoebe Loomes • 1hr ago
Former Liberal minister Gareth Ward is set to be suspended from NSW parliament.
Hannah feared husband would kill her
Cheryl Goodenough • 1hr ago
Hannah Clarke and and her three children died after being set alight by Rowan Baxter.

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Federal Politics
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Ex-Defence leaders say govt 'missing in action' on grave climate threat
Former chief of the defence force Chris Barrie said Australia was "missing in action" when it comes to risk of climate change. Picture: Matt Loxton.
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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The signs showing two heavyweights are jockeying to take over Liberal leadership
Doug Dingwall
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defence Minister Peter Dutton.
Cost of living central in budget: Morrison
Andrew Brown
The PM says the budget will address the soaring cost of essentials such as petrol and groceries.
Vic independent wins Goldstein signs bid
Karen Sweeney
Zoe Daniel's campaign manager Keith Badger has won a case to display her election posters.
NBN regional wireless service to get greater speed and coverage in $750 million upgrade
Harley Dennett
NBN's wireless network, delivered through mobile towers, will expand 50 per cent and is expected to take two years. Picture: Shutterstock
Public Service
Defence employee 'unfairly dismissed' for storing images on personal devices
The Defence Department's offices in Russell. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Doug Dingwall
Shake-up at Productivity Commission
Finn McHugh
Josh Frydenberg has made Malcolm Turnbull's top economic advisor Productivity Commissioner commissioner. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Simon Froude appointed new National Archives director-general for five years
Doug Dingwall
The National Archives, in East Block, one of the landmarks of the parliamentary zone.
Comment
Opinion
Why Australia's Reserve Bank won't hike interest rates just yet
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe. Picture: Getty Images
Peter Martin
Opinion
Buying votes will be costly to Australia's democracy
Donna Bates
Clive Palmer's United Australia party spent around $80 million dollars on the 2019 election. Photo: Shutterstock
Opinion
Where's the money for final frontier?
Nicholas Stuart
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton at RAAF Williamtown Base in February 2022. Picture: Peter Lorimer
ACT government could do more to make housing affordable
Letters to the editor
Truth about COVID should be out there
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Court and Crime
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'Minimising' footy coach sexually abused boy at least 35 times
Stephen Porter outside court during his disputed facts hearing in November. Picture: Blake Foden
Blake Foden
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Busker to stand trial for alleged rape of mentally impaired woman
Toby Vue
Wallace Quoibia busking in 2012. Picture: Rohan Thomson
Police issue face-fit image of man believed to be involved in assault
Miriam Webber
The face-fit image of the man issued by police. Image: Supplied
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Alleged gang associate stalked, intimidated child protection worker: police
Blake Foden
The defendant, left, is arrested late last year in relation to alleged drugs and firearms offences. Picture: ACT Policing
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Woman suffered laceration in alleged dirt track rape, trial told
Blake Foden
Salvatore Incandela arrives for his trial on Monday. Picture: Blake Foden
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The Ukulele Republic of Canberra and Friends perform free concert
The Ukulele Republic of Canberra performs on Sunday.
Megan Doherty
Art in Miniature exhibition in Braidwood
A work by Eva Henry. Picture: Art in Miniature
Whats on
Five things to do in Canberra this weekend
Amy Martin
Stephen K Amos, Claire Hooper and Tripod are all part of this week's Canberra Comedy Festival offerings. Pictures: Supplied
Van Gogh Alive season extended
The Starry Night room at Van Gogh Alive. Picture: Sithixay Ditthavong
Review
Aldoius Harding warms up the passion and mystique
Josh Leeson
DARK: Aldous Harding
Review
Bugs scuttle to the mainstream on poppy Cooties
Josh Leeson
CATCHY: Cooties
Sport
'It's the right time': Ash Barty announces retirement from tennis
Ash Barty. Picture: AAP
Isobel Cootes
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Mass changes: Brumbies unveil new captain, props, hooker and flyhalf
Chris Dutton
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Barty Party ends: Australia remembers its tennis golden child
Isobel Cootes
World number-one Ash Barty has called time on her professional tennis career at the age of 25. Picture: Getty
A career snapshot of tennis ace Ash Barty
World No.1 Ash Barty retires from tennis with 15 titles and more than $30 million in prize money.
Subscriber • updated
Horsburgh re-signs himself to leading
Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has re-signed for two more years, with an option for a third. Picture: Karleen Minney
David Polkinghorne
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'Gutted' Brumbies star turns devastation into motivation
Chris Dutton
Irae Simone is ready to help a flyhalf change if required this week. Picture: James Croucher
'We've always had it tough': Socceroos to channel 2006 World Cup heroes for Japan qualifier
Melanie Dinjaski
The Socceroos have a tough road to the World Cup in Qatar. Picture: Getty Images

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World
Ukraine says Russia blocked relief convoy
Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of blocking aid getting into the besieged city of Mariupol.
Nebi Qena and Cara Anna • 45m ago
Ukraine talks continue as front lines firm
Dpa Correspondents
Ukraine authorities say Russian forces damaged houses in the Black Sea port city of Odesa.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for Putin summit
Ronald Popeski
"If people are trying to stop a war there is a ceasefire," Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy says
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No joke, Pettersson sees merit in comedian's landlord references idea
Jasper Lindell
Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson, and Sydney-based comedian Tom Cashman, inset. Picture: Jamila Toderas
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Rundown 1930s cottage sells at auction for $2.62 million
Brittney Levinson
An original Griffith cottage, built in 1938, has sold for $2.62 million. Picture: Supplied
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Waste not, want not. Residents say waste to energy incinerator doesn't stack up
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Tarago locals say if the incinerator isn't good enough for Sydney it's not good enough for their town. Photo: John Hanscombe
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Canberra's Local Liquor celebrates milestone with eyes to the future
Strength in numbers: John Krnc, one of the founding members of Local Liquor, outside his Lyneham store.
Life & Style
Parking is a crucial aspect of every single vehicle's journey
Parking is an important part of town planning, and a necessary driving skill. Photo: Shutterstock
Sam Hollier
Put bacteria in high-density living to make electricity
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Skyscrapers for bacteria? Credit: Gabriella Bocchetti
Dogs grieve the loss of a dead buddy
Your surviving dog may be suffering from grief and loss.
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Pension rise, but seniors still playing catch-up
Pensioners to receive indexed increase as inflation skyrockets. Image: Shutterstock
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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.
Booming future for retirement living
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GOING UP: More cranes are on the horizon as retirement operators plan more accommodation in the next three years.
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Stories fromThe Land
Long-awaited flood study will focus on disaster prone catchments
Flowing water that tore structures apart and left sand dunes on the front lawn have stimulated government studies looking at fit-for-purpose future flood mitigation.
Jamie Brown • 1hr ago
Sydney Royal beef cattle numbers near triple
Hannah Powe
Interstate exhibitors are expected to return to the 2022 Sydney Royal Show which will boost numbers to 910 beef cattle entries. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher
Tottenham races roll on, bigger than ever
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Here's to a good day ! Punters at Tottenham races. Photos by Samantha Thompson.
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
Chris McLennan
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
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