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John Kennedy in the XPT. Picture: Clive Williams

OPINIONDeath of dedicated train driver John Kennedy was an avoidable tragedy

Clive Williams

KPMG made $262 million last financial year. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERConsultant donations top $1m as contract values double

Sally Whyte

Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Barr written to PM five times on housing, and yet to get a response

Dan Jervis-Bardy

ACT RFS chief officer Joe Murphy and Emergency Services Minister Mick Gentleman. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBEREmails reveal tension over RFS lights and sirens ban

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Young Workers Centre members Rachel Burgess, Bella Himmelreigh, Henri Vickers and Sylvia Gunn will be taking part in the blitz. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Blitz on Canberra businesses to highlight wage theft

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Junior doctors have opened up on a culture of bullying at Canberra Hospital. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Hospital junior doctors fed up with bullying

Daniella White

National Vice President of the Community and Public Sector Union Brooke Muscat-Bentley. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Out of 97 agencies surveyed, aged care commission's score is 96th for wellbeing

Sally Whyte

A woman sheds a tear at the vigil for Hannah Clarke and her children.

Hannah remembered as loving and caring mum

Michael Doyle

Coroner to deliver Dreamworld findings

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Assange trial tipped to reveal 'surprises'

Australia's meat industry not cooked yet

OPINION40 years ago I wrote the world's worst job application

John Kennedy in the XPT. Picture: Clive Williams

OPINIONDeath of dedicated train driver John Kennedy was an avoidable tragedy

Skipper Quinton de Kock struck 70 in 47 balls as South Africa posted 4-158 against Australia.

Aussies fall in Proteas T20 thriller

The grandchildren of Sergeant Andrew McNeill with his newly found dog-tag. From left to right are Darrell, Toni and Colin McNeill. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Canberra prisoner of war mystery solved

Kia Nurse and the Capitals have little time to lick their wounds before game three. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERHeat on WNBL as bad blood boils in Capitals' semi-final defeat

Rascals Treats founders Clare Guest, and Susie and Ben Hanns with Gilbert and Ruby. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vegan dog food makes its move out of Canberra markets

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Monday, February 24, 2020.

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: Albo get your gun...

The changed 'flashing light' NSW road rule still confuses some

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ALLHOMESCanberra auctions: Three-bedroom Chifley home sells for $1.27 million

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'Round world' sceptic dies in rocket crash

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Community comes together to start the 'House that Drought Built'

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News from around the world

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Coroner to deliver Dreamworld findings

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STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Major Kangaroo Island attractions such as Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain and Little Sahara survived the bushfires unscathed.

'We're still here': Kangaroo Island rising from the ashes

Mark Chipperfield

Longboats wait to take people around the island from the main beach of
Perhentian Kecil. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Sounds like my idea of paradise

Michael Turtle

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to visit Australia.

NZ leader Ardern bound for Sydney

KPMG made $262 million last financial year. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERConsultant donations top $1m as contract values double

National Vice President of the Community and Public Sector Union Brooke Muscat-Bentley. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Out of 97 agencies surveyed, aged care commission's score is 96th for wellbeing

Coal, oil and gas companies should pay for the damage their products cause, Australian Greens say.

Greens bill hopes to see polluters pay

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John Blaxland, an ANU security expert, has called for a 'grand compact' for a much closer relationship with the Pacific. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ANU security expert calls for 'grand compact' with Pacific nations

Kirsten Lawson

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was reportedly angry at Scott Morrison over the bushfires cleanup.

No PM, NSW premier rift: Cormann

Colin Brinsden

ASIO director general Mike Burgess said encryption laws were used within days of their assent. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ASIO used encryption laws within 10 days

Sally Whyte

Labor leader Anthony Albanese says Australia could still be exporting coal in 2050.

Coal exports still likely in 2050:Albanese

Colin Brinsden

We should stop wage theft at the start

We should stop wage theft at the start

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Only one of Australia's largest five firms wasn't in the top five a decade ago. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWe need to rev up Australia's stagnant economy

Andrew Leigh

Holden's demise was not unexpected. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHolden's demise inevitable after local manufacturing cut

Roy Green

Enlighten Festival returns for another year this week. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do at this year's Enlighten Festival

Amy Martin

Nick Moir, Orangeville, Wollondilly, Green Wattle Creek fire. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPhotography as a timely tool for action

Brian Rope

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Enlighten Festival returns for another year this week. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do at this year's Enlighten Festival

The National Library of Australia during last year's Enlighten Festival. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERTurning on the lights: behind the scenes of the Enlighten Illuminations

Amy Martin

Harrison Ford and CGI dog Buck. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA wild journey with a pretend dog

Jane Freebury

David Warner was unbeaten on 67 as South Africa snatched a 12-run win to level the series.

Warner crushed as Aussies collapse in T20

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Kia Nurse and the Capitals have little time to lick their wounds before game three. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERHeat on WNBL as bad blood boils in Capitals' semi-final defeat

James Slipper was all smiles at Canberra Airport on Sunday. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERHoodoo-busting Brumbies relish Super Rugby target on back

The future of the AIS is uncertain. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERMinister's meetings to decide AIS future

Tyson Fury (pic) has won his world heavyweight title boxing rematch with Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas

Fury stuns Wilder to reclaim boxing crown

Cam Hill started his campaign in good fashion. Picture: Chequered Flag Media

Crash keeps Canberran from climbing the Hill

Caden Helmers

Laura Peel claimed gold in Minsk. Picture: Olympic Winter Institute of Australia

Laura peels off gold medal jump

Caden Helmers

Supercars defending champion Scott McLaughlin has won race two of the season-opening Adelaide 500.

McLaughlin spoils Holden's Supercars party

Oliver Caffrey

Ginny and Guy in their home.

Facing the future with love, decency and kindness

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

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How do you find a great driving instructor?

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Road rule: What to do when passing a parked emergency vehicle with flashing lights is still causing confusion for some motorists.

The changed 'flashing light' NSW road rule still confuses some

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THE BEGINNING: G.J. Gardner Homes Tamworth directors Natalie and Daniel Urquhart at the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: Peter Hardin 220220PHB058

Community comes together to start the 'House that Drought Built'

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Four tourists died on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids ride on the Gold Coast in October, 2016.

Coroner to deliver Dreamworld findings

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Coal, oil and gas companies should pay for the damage their products cause, Australian Greens say.

Greens bill hopes to see polluters pay

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Drug syndicates are sending ice to Australia through the mail service, federal police say.

Drug syndicates using mail to supply ice

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Severe weather warnings are in place as Cyclone Esther moves across the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Cyclone Esther heads across the Top End

A woman sheds a tear at the vigil for Hannah Clarke and her children.

Hannah remembered as loving and caring mum

Michael Doyle

Police are seeking witnesses after a knife-wielding man was shot dead in Brisbane's CBD.

Witnesses sought after Qld police shooting

Michael Doyle

Round world sceptic, "Mad" Mike Hughes, has died trying to blast into space on a homemade rocket.

'Round world' sceptic dies in rocket crash

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Round world sceptic, "Mad" Mike Hughes, has died trying to blast into space on a homemade rocket.

'Round world' sceptic dies in rocket crash

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Almost a dozen towns in Italy's Lombardy and Veneto regions are effectively under quarantine.

News from around the world

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Almost a dozen towns in Italy's Lombardy and Veneto regions are effectively under quarantine.

News from around the world

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Thousands have joined a funeral march in the German city of Hanau, where nine were shot dead.

Thousands mourn Germany shooting victims

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Thousands have joined a funeral march in the German city of Hanau, where nine were shot dead.

Thousands mourn Germany shooting victims

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Rascals Treats founders Clare Guest, and Susie and Ben Hanns with Gilbert and Ruby. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vegan dog food makes its move out of Canberra markets

Alex Crowe

This Valentine's Day there was no rose waiting for me on the table. Picture: Shutterstock

The best gifts are worth waiting for

Jackie French

Hurry along Ken, this Barbie girl needs her cuppa. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERI'm a Barbie girl in a wellness world

Karen Hardy

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Si Nyman and Hayley Jones.

Socials: Cheers to that

Dion Georgopoulos

Annika Romeyn of Kingston, Phoebe Porter of Hackett, and Hannah Beasley of O’Connor.

Socials: Ham Darroch opens Propeller

Members of Knee grazed theatrics catch the attention of passers-by in Civic with some street theatre to help launch Fusions "White paper" on education in 1985.

Socials: Taking the show to the streets

THE BEGINNING: G.J. Gardner Homes Tamworth directors Natalie and Daniel Urquhart at the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: Peter Hardin 220220PHB058

Community comes together to start the 'House that Drought Built'

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THE BEGINNING: G.J. Gardner Homes Tamworth directors Natalie and Daniel Urquhart at the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: Peter Hardin 220220PHB058

Community comes together to start the 'House that Drought Built'

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Mid-season maturing hard seeded varieties of serradella and sub clover (Avila and Goulbourn varieties for example) best suit many Tableland native pastures.

Give native and introduced perennial grasses a boost

Mid-season maturing hard seeded varieties of serradella and sub clover (Avila and Goulbourn varieties for example) best suit many Tableland native pastures.

Give native and introduced perennial grasses a boost

The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition Zone 6 finalists Bathurst Showgirl Stephanie Ferguson, Blayney Showgirl Sally Nicholls and Cowra Showgirl Beatrice Patterson. Photo: KAREN BAILEY

Zone 6 Showgirls inspire at Dubbo final

The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition Zone 6 finalists Bathurst Showgirl Stephanie Ferguson, Blayney Showgirl Sally Nicholls and Cowra Showgirl Beatrice Patterson. Photo: KAREN BAILEY

Zone 6 Showgirls inspire at Dubbo final