The Canberra Times
Monday, 1 August
Analysis
Why this territory rights fight is different
Solomon MP Luke Gosling and Canberra MP Alicia Payne embrace after legislation to repeal the Andrews bill was introduced to the Federal Parliament. Picture: Karleen Minney
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Former PM cuts idle figure on backbench
Scott Morrison has stayed quiet on how long he would remain a backbencher in the Parliament after the government he led lost power in May. Picture: AAP
Harley Dennett
'I'm not just a family man': How a DJ became a Liberal MLA
Lucy Bladen
Liberal member for Murrumbidgee Ed Cocks. Picture: Karleen Minney
Parolee drugged, raped dating app match: police
Blake Foden
Shae Elliott, who allegedly raped a Grindr match last week. Picture: Facebook
Watch
Powerful cold fronts expected to bring severe weather to southern Australia
Photo: File
Tax Hike: Beer could soar to $15 a pint
Nadine Morton
Man allegedly attacked children after stepson upset by sleepover 'slap game'
Blake Foden
The ACT Magistrates Court, where the couple appeared on Monday. Picture: Karleen Minney
Auslan compromise for David Pocock's first speech
Senator David Pocock. Picture: James Croucher
Karen Barlow
Liberal urges MPs to protect 'sanctity of life' in euthanasia rights fight debate
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Canberra MP Alicia Payne, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Bean MP David Smith after the bill was introduced on Monday. Picture: Karleen Minney
Oz Comic-Con is heading to Canberra, and the first guests have been revealed
Oz Comic-Con is heading to Canberra for the first time. Picture: Supplied
Amy Martin
Allhomes
The Canberra region where the median house price ticked over $2 million
Sara Garrity
Despite the quarterly decline, every Canberra region recorded double-digit annual growth over the past year. Photo: Ashley St George
ACT hospitalisations high, but fewest known active cases since mid-June
Miriam Webber
A dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney
'Political football': Andrews beckons Home Affairs whistleblowers
Sarah Basford Canales
Former home affairs minister Karen Andrews and Labor MP Peter Khalil. Pictures: Karleen Minney, Sitthixay Ditthavong
Alleged pursuit driver with 'disintegrated tyres' smashed into parked car, drove on uni footpaths
Jaiden Higgins, who appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court over alleged assaults, thefts and driving offences. Picture: Facebook
Soofia Tariq
Pork barrelling could be corrupt: ICAC
Phoebe Loomes
The targeted spending of taxpayer cash for political purposes could amount to corruption, ICAC says. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
Former Yellow Wiggle becomes 'Emma Memma'
NEW CHARACTER: Emma Watkins revealed her new character Emma Memma this week. Picture: Instagram/@emmawatkinsofficial
Nadine Morton
Canberra unit values fall as housing downturn accelerates
Brittney Levinson
Canberra unit values declined throughout July. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Cardiologist sues ACT govt after being suspended for alleged misconduct
Toby Vue
Dr Muayad Alasady has been suspended as Canberra Health Services launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct. He has taken Federal Court action against the ACT government. Pictures: Rohan Thomson, Dion Georgopoulos
Big new study reveals how Aussies are really feeling
James Joyce
Hay fever sufferers told to prepare for bumper pollen season
Professor Simon Haberle says many trees around Canberra, such as this cypress pine, are already producing pollen loads capable of triggering allergies. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Alex Crowe
NSW minister sacked over 'unsafe' office
Phoebe Loomes
NSW Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos has been terminated from her position effective immediately. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
More than $10m in assets seized in global money laundering investigation
A man based in the ACT has been charged after authorities restrained more than $10m in assets allegedly linked with an international money laundering scheme. Pictures: AFP
Staff Reporters
Just a pause for the umbrellas with heavy rain later this week
Steve Evans
Keep them close. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Explainer
What is the Andrews Bill and why does it matter?
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Kevin Andrews was the architect of a bill which bans the ACT and NT from legislating on euthanasia. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Federal Politics
Voice will be practical, symbolic: Burney
The Greens' Lidia Thorpe raised her fist and branded the Queen a "coloniser" during her swearing-in. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown
Greens to introduce climate trigger laws
Andrew Brown and Dominic Giannini
Greens senators and MPs are meeting to work out their position on climate emissions legislation. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Garma Indigenous leaders urge Voice unity
Aaron Bunch
This year's Garma Festival has been dominated by discussions on the Indigenous Voice to parliament. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
'We shouldn't be silenced': Territory MPs make euthanasia rights pitch
Dan Jervis-Bardy Jasper Lindell
ACT Labor senator Katy Gallagher with her colleagues David Smith, Alicia Payne, Luke Gosling, Andrew Leigh and Marion Scrymgour. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Don't be too sure inflation will peak this year under Labor
Simon Cowan
Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers has walked into tough economic conditions. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Public Service
'Hardly a fair fight': Patrick jostles over secret East Timor papers
Former independent senator Rex Patrick at a National Press Club event. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Sarah Basford Canales
Coalition grants panel ignored majority of dept's top picks: ANAO
Sarah Basford Canales
Former infrastructure minister Michael McCormack. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Govt reveals when passport delays are likely to end, after doubling office's staff
Sarah Basford Canales
People travelling at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
National
Watch
Former Yellow Wiggle becomes 'Emma Memma'
NEW CHARACTER: Emma Watkins revealed her new character Emma Memma this week. Picture: Instagram/@emmawatkinsofficial
Nadine Morton
Digest
Home owners await rate rise as local businesses feel the love
Sarah Lansdown
Property prices are expected to fall further as interest rates rise. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
CLP choose Fannie Bay candidate
Tim Dornin • 1hr ago
The NT CLP, led by Lia Finocchiaro, has selected Ben Hosking for the Fannie Bay by-election. (Charlie Bliss/AAP PHOTOS)
Labor MPs pledge fairness, prosperity
Maeve Bannister
Labor's Matt Burnell pledged to ensure parliament set the standard for workplaces across Australia. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Greens MP slams political establishment
Maeve Bannister
New Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather has called out the influence of big corporations and billionaires. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
Opinion
As Ukraine's offensive begins, only Putin will decide how this ends
Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine has not gone to plan. Picture: Shutterstock
Nicholas Stuart
Opinion
Needs of breastfeeding women should be considered in city design
Lisa Amir, Julie Rudner
Breastfeeding is rarely considered in the design of public spaces. Picture: Shutterstock
Opinion
Want a future? Leave meat in the past
Emily Rice
Any way you look at it, moving to exclusively plant-based agriculture is the only way to go. Picture: Shutterstock
Pedestrians and cyclists have a role to play on road safety
Letters to the Editor
A new budget for a post-COVID world
The Canberra Times
Court and Crime
Watch
More than $10m in assets seized in global money laundering investigation
A man based in the ACT has been charged after authorities restrained more than $10m in assets allegedly linked with an international money laundering scheme. Pictures: AFP
Staff Reporters
Exclusive
Details of alleged Kyrgios assault revealed as court date deferred
Blake Foden
Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, where he was beaten in the men's singles final. Picture: Getty Images
'Idiot' accused of EPIC assault in shouting match with magistrate about flesh
Lanie Tindale, Toby Vue
Cameron McKay, otherwise known as Cameron Robert of the McKay House, gesturing to journalists and said he would not make comments despite not being asked to. Picture: Toby Vue
'Cruel and degrading': Magistrate slams 'outrageous' actions of police
Blake Foden
A breath screening device is held to Dominic Doherty's mouth as he lies, handcuffed, in a Canberra gutter.
No need for further jail time, skatepark stabber's barrister tells court
Blake Foden
Police at the scene after the deadly skatepark brawl. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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What's On
Spend an evening with David Sedaris - and his razor-sharp wit
David Sedaris is heading to Canberra. Picture: Supplied
Cute Daddy Daughter Hair Workshop
Dirty Chops Barber at Pialligo is holding a daddy and daughter hair workshop. Picture: Supplied
Karen Martini's essential recipes from a life in the kitchen
Karen Hardy • 1hr ago
Karen Martini's COOK includes more than 1000 recipes which represent her approach to cooking. Picture: Supplied
Ramen Daddy noodles are on the move
Karen Hardy • 1hr ago
The Ramen Daddy team is looking forward to their new home. Picture: Pew Pew Studio
Dreaming of a stylish garden
Susan Parsons • 1hr ago
A stylish garden from Charlie Albone's Garden of your Dreams. Picture: Cath Muscat
Oz Comic-Con is heading to Canberra, and the first guests have been revealed
Amy Martin
Oz Comic-Con is heading to Canberra for the first time. Picture: Supplied
Sport
Raiders in 'box seat' for Panthers upset
Corey Harawira-Naera at Raiders training. Picture: Karleen Minney
Melanie Dinjaski
Superboot, sevens cult hero on Brumbies recruit radar
Jack Debreczeni has had stints in Melbourne, New Zealand and Japan. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Chris Dutton
Golden girl Williams keeps door open to Raiders NRLW switch
Melanie Dinjaski
Sharni Williams added her experience to their Commonwealth Games campaign. Picture: Getty Images
'We need this': Raiders ready to roll for 'big test' against Panthers
Melanie Dinjaski David Polkinghorne
The Raiders are gearing up for a massive clash against Penrith this week. Picture: Getty Images
Larkham ready to hit ground running in second coming as Brumbies coach
Stephen Larkham will hit the ground running when he officially commences as Brumbies coach on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Cameron Mee
De Minaur, Special Ks win Atlanta titles
Melissa Woods
Alex de Minaur beat Jenson Brooksby 6-3 6-3 to clinch his second Atlanta Open title in three years. (EPA PHOTO)
'Angered' Tapine explains reaction to Titan's low act as NRL great fumes
Melanie Dinjaski, David Polkinghorne
Joe Tapine was sent to the sin-bin in Canberra's win over the Gold Coast. Picture: NRL
Commonwealth Games
Golden girl Williams keeps door open to Raiders NRLW switch
Sharni Williams added her experience to their Commonwealth Games campaign. Picture: Getty Images
Melanie Dinjaski
Aussies in Action in Birmingham: Day 5
Nina Kennedy will be the short-priced gold-medal favourite in the pole vault in Birmingham. (AP PHOTO)
Aussies in Action in Birmingham: Day 4
Backstroke queen Kaylee McKeown will be back in the pool on day four in Birmingham. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

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Property byAllhomes
Canberra unit values fall as housing downturn accelerates
Brittney Levinson
Canberra unit values declined throughout July. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Home prices to drop by at least 10 per cent, economist predicts
Jack Needham
Regional property values could fall by 10 per cent or more from their peak, economist Shane Oliver predicts. Picture: Shutterstock
World
Pelosi to spend night in Taiwan: reports
Taiwan's government says it has no comment on reports of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. (AP PHOTO)
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Living with COVID: Where next for pandemic
Jennifer Rigby and Julie Steenhuysen • 2hrs ago
The US could hit a million COVID cases a day, while a series of waves are predicted in Europe. (AP PHOTO)
Serbia MPs sit, four months after election
2hrs ago
Serbia's new parliament has finally sat for the first time, four months after the election. (AP PHOTO)
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Glass and a half full of Cadbury history
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Socials: A contemporary take on a classic
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