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Canberra's largest indoor and multi-event venue AIS Arena was shut down in June 2020, causing widespread anger. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPotential criminal charges from fire risks underpinned arena's closure

Toby Vue

Canberra public school teachers have reported a high level of violence in the first quarter of 2021, the Australian Education Union ACT branch has said. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERTeachers report high rates of violence as casuals shortage persists

Sarah Lansdown
Toby Vue

The National Gallery of Australia has been identified as a potential exposure site. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra exposure sites updated after potential NSW case visited ACT

Toby Vue

Police data has showed a correlation between drug use and crime. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERConcerns over ice use and violent crime link in decriminalisation push

Peter Brewer

Kambah man Matthew Scott Hagan, 32, was denied bail after he allegedly set fire at Southpoint Shopping Centre. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMan pleads for bail after allegedly setting fire to shopping centre

Toby Vue

Those who won't inherit and can never open the door on housing are trapped in poverty. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe housing crisis is not an accident. Here's who to blame, and how to fix it

Jack Waterford

The NSW government has warned COVID-19 testing levels are still not high enough.

Man, 30, added to NSW local COVID-19 cases

Brett Anthony Lawson, 29, faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday over weapons and theft charges. picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERMan on suspended sentence faces fresh weapons, theft charges

Toby Vue

Service rolls in to help women and children sleeping rough

SUBSCRIBERChooseCBR voucher $2m limit redeemed - plus $290

Incarceration 'grotesque': Assange partner

Myanmar rejects UN resolution

Canberra's largest indoor and multi-event venue AIS Arena was shut down in June 2020, causing widespread anger. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPotential criminal charges from fire risks underpinned arena's closure

ACT Labor MLA for Yerrabi Michael Pettersson will put forward a motion to expand the e-scooter scheme to outer suburbs. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Calls to roll out 'hugely popular' e-scooters to outer suburbs

Raiders winger Xavier Savage will always remember his NRL debut. Picture: Screen grab of Fox Sports

How the Raiders got the 18th man rule wrong

Canberra pharmacist Brad Butt says men and boys will opt out of social functions such as going to a sporting event because of their incontinence. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

One in 10 men and boys live with incontinence

Canberrans protest over Biloela family treatment

Canberrans protest over Biloela family treatment

Peter Broelman's view: Two different jabs

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: Two different jabs

Classic car market booming in Australia

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Govt to permanently fund NSW preschool

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Ex-army boss wants tougher cyber laws ASAP

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One-year-old girl taken from Brisbane home

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Qld to take over Norfolk Island services

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Molecule could beat drug-resistant malaria

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Australia's classic car market is booming with even a Ford Escort fetching $30,000.

Classic car market booming in Australia

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Community and mobile preschools are to become free for families in NSW.

Govt to permanently fund NSW preschool

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There were more than 2200 incidents reported to the Australian Cyber Security Centre in 2019-20.

Ex-army boss wants tougher cyber laws ASAP

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Police are seeking information after a man abducted a one-year-old girl from her home in Beenleigh.

One-year-old girl taken from Brisbane home

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Queensland will provide services to the more than 1700 residents living on Norfolk Island.

Qld to take over Norfolk Island services

Gina Rushton
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Malaria kills about 400,000 people a year, mostly young children from the world's poorest countries.

Molecule could beat drug-resistant malaria

Liz Hobday
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Joseph Wan says daily activities like shopping or taking a bus make him unsure about his prospects.

Young Aussies hurt by 'racial profiling'

Andi Yu
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The NSW government has warned COVID-19 testing levels are still not high enough.

Man, 30, added to NSW local COVID-19 cases

Koala Hospital at Port Stevens Koala Sanctuary. Picture: Simone De Peak, Newcastle Herald

East coast koalas now on the cusp of endangered listing

David Gruen says it's impossible to completely eliminate the risks of cyber attacks.

Ethical hackers enlisted to protect census

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccine rollout 'still on track' despite AstraZeneca advice change

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hailed the 'most significant reforms' to super since 1992.

Super law reform backlash 'scare tactics'

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is urging those aged 50 to 59 to be patient with the changes. Picture: Karleen Minney

Don't call us: ACT scrambles to rebook AZ appointments for over 50s

Sally Whyte

The APS hierarchy and classification review is exploring how public sector position classifications can help retain ICT talent. Picture: Michele Mossop

SUBSCRIBEROutdated pay structures blamed for recurring theme of high-profile APS failures

Harley Dennett

The National Capital Authority last week approved early works on the $500 million Australian War Memorial expansion. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERNCA responds to War Memorial expansion backlash

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Scott Morrison has moved to allay fears of a conflict with China after meeting G7 leaders.

I don't want Cold War with China: Morrison

Matt Coughlan

A dangerous school is a problem for all

A dangerous school is a problem for all

The Canberra Times

Australia has obligations under international refugee and human rights law to protect people fleeing persecution. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONResettling refugees in other countries is not reliable, or fair. So, why is Australia doing it?

Claire Higgins

Seaplanes should beware the winds of change on the lake

Seaplanes should beware the winds of change on the lake

Letters to the editor

Witness K spared jail for role in exposing Timor Leste spy scandal

SUBSCRIBERWitness K sentenced for revealing Aust bugging of Timor Leste

Hayden Smedley arrives at court on the first day of his trial. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERElectrician found not guilty of alleged Bumble rape

The man was sitting alone when subjected to a violent and unprovoked attack.

SUBSCRIBERInmate hit with extra time for organising bashing on suspected paedophile

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Since there's no romantic relationship, judges are likely to default to ruling that platonic marriages are an attempt to game the system. Picture: Shutterstock

Friends who choose to say 'I do'

Nausica Palazzo

Alison Ford, All Shades of Green (detail), 2019.

REVIEWA celebration of Australian landscapes

Peter Haynes

Dean Cross in his studio. Picture: Dario Hardaker @oiradphotos

Savouring his moment in the sun

Sally Pryor

Since there's no romantic relationship, judges are likely to default to ruling that platonic marriages are an attempt to game the system. Picture: Shutterstock

Friends who choose to say 'I do'

Annika Romeyn, Endurance 7. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWImmersive blue prints convey power and sadness

Sasha Grishin

Blue Frog Truffles' Wayne Haslam with BentSpoke owner Richard Watkins at the truffle farm in Sutton. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

BentSpoke brews up truffle kerfuffle

Amy Martin

The National Gallery of Australia has been identified as a potential exposure site. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra exposure sites updated after potential NSW case visited ACT

The National Gallery of Australia has been identified as a potential exposure site. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra exposure sites updated after potential NSW case visited ACT

Canberra GPs scrambled to fill gaps in their schedule after people aged 50 to 59 cancelled bookings for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

More Pfizer vaccines heading to the ACT

Canberra GPs scrambled to fill gaps in their schedule after people aged 50 to 59 cancelled bookings for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

More Pfizer vaccines heading to the ACT

Canberra GPs have scrambled to fill gaps in their schedule after people aged 50 to 59 cancelled bookings for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

'It has put a lot of pressure on us': GPs tackle changed AstraZeneca advice

Canberra GPs have scrambled to fill gaps in their schedule after people aged 50 to 59 cancelled bookings for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

'It has put a lot of pressure on us': GPs tackle changed AstraZeneca advice

Savage end to NRL debut as Raiders' second-half woes continue in loss

SUBSCRIBERSavage end to NRL debut as Raiders' second-half woes continue in loss

Siokapesi Palu was a standout for the Brumbies in their season-opening win over the Rebels. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'You can see how much it means': Brumbies record stirring win

Raiders winger Xavier Savage will always remember his NRL debut. Picture: Screen grab of Fox Sports

How the Raiders got the 18th man rule wrong

Whites duo Liv Straker and Caroline Tai played starring roles in Queanbeyan's win. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERWhites duo shine in new beginning

Belconnen United's Vanessa Ryan takes on Canberra Olympic defender Sienna Farrar on Saturday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERUnited's goals in first 10 minutes prove lethal

Isobel Cootes

Queanbeyan Kangaroos player Kaine Pagura scored a try on Saturday against the Yass Magpies. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERKangaroos 'simple' approach works in Magpies thumping

Isobel Cootes

The proposed UC Arena is pictured at the centre of the Bruce campus. Picture: MGS Architects

SUBSCRIBER'I don't think we can last beyond that': UC's arena timeline

Caden Helmers

Tuggeranong's Matthew Ghirardello and Alexander Paech celebrate a goal. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERTuggeranong onslaught marks biggest win of new era

James Herring

Lauren Boden has set her sights on the world championships in Doha. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERNext 10 days will make or break Boden's Tokyo hopes

Lauren Boden has set her sights on the world championships in Doha. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERNext 10 days will make or break Boden's Tokyo hopes

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Bec and Dan McConnell are off to Tokyo for their combined seventh Olympic Games. Picture: supplied

Fate of Olympic event's medal hopes lies with Canberra couple

Bec and Dan McConnell are off to Tokyo for their combined seventh Olympic Games. Picture: supplied

Fate of Olympic event's medal hopes lies with Canberra couple

Police have shot and wounded a man after he drove into a group of cyclists racing in Arizona.

Driver rams cyclists in Arizona road race

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Police have shot and wounded a man after he drove into a group of cyclists racing in Arizona.

Driver rams cyclists in Arizona road race

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Protests against Brazil's government have broken out as the nation reaches 500,000 COVID deaths.

Protests as Brazil tops 500K COVID deaths

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Protests against Brazil's government have broken out as the nation reaches 500,000 COVID deaths.

Protests as Brazil tops 500K COVID deaths

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US President Joe Biden's older dog Champ has died at 13.

Bidens mourn death of older dog Champ

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US President Joe Biden's older dog Champ has died at 13.

Bidens mourn death of older dog Champ

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Design your life: Having the funds for renovations can be the key to seniors being able to age in their own home for longer.

Living well: New loan product for over-60s homeowners provides retirement funds option

Secure cloud deployments improve back office functionality as well as public facing services. Image: Supplied.

Cloud technology is enabler for agile and adaptive government

Waste no more: Becoming more aware of what's in your fridge and when it needs to be eaten is a great step to reducing food waste. Picture: Shutterstock

Appetite for change: Canberrans accept challenge in mission to reduce food waste

Reverse mortgages bring gift of financial security for families during COVID times

Reverse mortgages bring gift of financial security for families during COVID times

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Mervyn Bishop. Photo: Christopher Snee

Mervyn Bishop: the inspiring journey of Australia's first Aboriginal press photographer

Rosie Ryan

Ambitious fashion designer Vanessa (Melissa Barrera) falls for bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) in musical movie In The Heights. Picture: Warner Bros.

Musical adaptation hits new heights

Michael Phillips

Yes, glass, it's just me again. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONI'm sick and single and it sucks

Karen Hardy

Marilyn Monroe boards an American Airlines plane for Hollywood in 1956. Picture: Getty Images

REVIEWGlamorous travel of yesteryear

Colin Steele

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Picture by reader @damian_brabender

Instagrammers of Canberra

Alan Mills, manager of Woolworths at Westfield Belconnen, with staff hoping to hold on to jobs on June 12, 1996.

Super scoops

Robert Sun and Kerrie Sun.

Vale Duke of Edinburgh

Dion Georgopoulos

Penning the Merino sheep before judging commenced at 8am.

69th Hay Sheep Show

Penning the Merino sheep before judging commenced at 8am.

69th Hay Sheep Show

Graham and James Gilmore of Tattykeel Poll Dorsets, Oberon hold the grand champion ewe and grand champion ram of show. The ewe went on to be sashed the Bromar NSW supreme exhibit.

Tattykeel ewe top of NSW Dorset Championships | Photos

Graham and James Gilmore of Tattykeel Poll Dorsets, Oberon hold the grand champion ewe and grand champion ram of show. The ewe went on to be sashed the Bromar NSW supreme exhibit.

Tattykeel ewe top of NSW Dorset Championships | Photos

Camellias, florists cyclamen, polyanthus, pansies, violas and nemesia flowering in June in a sheltered courtyard.

Flower power brightens chilly days

Camellias, florists cyclamen, polyanthus, pansies, violas and nemesia flowering in June in a sheltered courtyard.

Flower power brightens chilly days