The Canberra Times
Sunday, 15 January 2023
'See something new': Deep diving into the hidden world below Montague Island
Underwater Safaris owner Francois Van Zyl has been running diving and snorkelling tours of Montague Island/Barunguba for almost 10 years. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Alex Crowe • 37m ago
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Parking mad: Russia tops diplomatic speeding, parking list of shame
Russia's Ambassador to Australia Dr Alexey Pavlovsky. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Steve Evans • 37m ago
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The three Canberra suburbs where rent has increased by more than 20 per cent
Riley Margosis, Jessica Taulaga • 37m ago
The top-performing suburbs, while recording extreme price growth, had varying numbers of rental listings on the market. Photo: Stephen McKenzie
ACT health bureaucrats took three months to count 34 beds
Lucy Bladen • 37m ago
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Calvary Bruce Public Hospital. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Watch
Search for snake owner after it turns up in op-shop shocking customer
Jordan Crick
Thomas Robinson handled a carpet python which made its way into a Capalaba op-shop. Picture supplied
Woman accused of driving at two people, crashing into garage door
Hannah Neale • 37m ago
Rebecca Krutsky outside court during her robbery case. Picture by Karleen Minney
More than 50 people call campground home as South Coast battles housing shortage
Justin Green has recently begun living with his aunty Sonia Wellington at the Moruya North Head campground. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Alex Crowe • 37m ago
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Online reporting could ease some of the burden for sex assault victims
Peter Brewer • 37m ago
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ACT Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Game over: Civic business closes its doors for the last time
That Games Store owner Tats Yoshino will be closing the store on Sunday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Amy Martin • 37m ago
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Migration system review told to abolish skilled occupations lists
Soofia Tariq • 37m ago
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Franchise owner of three Big Barber stores in Canberra, Jasur Qaimov, has been struggling to find workers for a year and a half. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Aussie viewers tune in to watch latest episode of royal soap opera
Steve Evans
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's revelations have rocked the Palace. Picture Getty Images
Ante's secret to a long life: Grappa and don't give a damn
The man behind the work you see everyday on the streets of Canberra.
Steve Evans
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Ante Dabro among the casts of his sculptures. Picture: Keegan Carroll
What's on
Canberra crack-ups bring The Women's Room back to capital
Comedians Jacqui Richards, Tanya Losanno, Sarah Stewart, Sue Stanic and Trish Hurley are bringing The Women's Room 2 to the stage. Picture by James Croucher
Amy Martin • 37m ago
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Pell in final journey home to Australia
2hrs ago
Pope Francis presided over Cardinal George Pell's funeral in St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican. (AP PHOTO)
Review
Creepy doll not in Chucky's league
Cady (Violet McGraw), right, with her AI companion M3GAN. Picture Universal Studios
Jessica Layt
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Picture paw-fect: Canberran takes out international photography award
Amy Martin
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Ina Jalil's photo of Tysone, which won the People's Choice Award. Picture supplied
Analysis
'We know the nature of the beast': All eyes on China as tensions thaw
Sarah Basford Canales
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Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian at the Chinese embassy. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
What is a normal heart rate?
Dr Theresa Larkin • 37m ago
Relaxation lowers the heart rate, and our heart rate is naturally slower while we sleep. Picture Shutterstock
Swimmers concern over future of Phillip swimming pool
Sarah and Tim Ransom and their children use Phillip Swimming pool regularly and are concerned about its future. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Lucy Bladen
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How to spend time, not money, in your garden
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Spend time, not money, in the garden this summer. Picture Shutterstock
If no one is around to hear it, do noises in space make a sound?
We can find ways to hear sounds in space. Picture Shutterstock
Brad Tucker • 37m ago
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Opinion
It has become as case of the economists who cried inflation
To take a head-in-the-sand approach is to risk serious economic harm.
Simon Cowan
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the government have not helped matters, in some regards. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Operator of new private school in Wright yet to be revealed
Sarah Lansdown
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A tenderer has been selected for the new non-government school in Wright but the government won't reveal who it is. Picture: Keegan Carroll

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Federal Politics
Ex-minister Downer fronts natural hydrogen
Alexander Downer is chairing a "natural hydrogen" start-up that has debuted on the share market. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Marion Rae
Treasurer defends PM meeting with tycoon
Paul Osborne
The treasurer says Labor will engage with all parts of the community, including business leaders. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Australian children more likely to break out of disadvantage
Adrian Rollins
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Australian children born into disadvanatge have a better chance of earning more than their parents than the US and UK counterparts. Picture Shutterstock
Up to 8000 PNG workers to help fill vacant jobs
Adrian Rollins
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the PNG Parliament in Port Moresby. Picture supplied
'A bleak picture': Figures reveal group struggling to find work, housing
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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ACTCOSS chief executive Emma Cambell, Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and David Pocock. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz
Public Service
'Abysmal' cultural diversity within APS must be addressed: experts
APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, Karleen Minney
Sarah Basford Canales, Soofia Tariq
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Push for public service ethnic diversity strategy
Soofia Tariq
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Greens Deputy leader Senator Mehreen Faruqi, who is calling on the government and APS commission to improve cultural and linguistic diveristy in the public service. Picture by James Croucher
Opinion
The Productivity Commission needn't look far to find the time wasters
Richard Denniss
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
National
'See something new': Deep diving into the hidden world below Montague Island
Underwater Safaris owner Francois Van Zyl has been running diving and snorkelling tours of Montague Island/Barunguba for almost 10 years. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Alex Crowe • 37m ago
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If no one is around to hear it, do noises in space make a sound?
Brad Tucker • 37m ago
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We can find ways to hear sounds in space. Picture Shutterstock
Pell in final journey home to Australia
2hrs ago
Pope Francis presided over Cardinal George Pell's funeral in St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican. (AP PHOTO)
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Australian Open
Tim Piccione
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20-seeded Nick Kyrgios is looking for his first grand slam singles win at this year's Australian Open. Picture by Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS
Jobless rate likely still below 4pct
Poppy Johnston • 2hrs ago
Labour force data due this week is likely to show the jobless rate remained under four per cent. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
The poetry of life and death and tennis
Opinion
Rafael Nadal at last year's Australian Open. Picture Shutterstock
Ian Warden • 37m ago
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Opinion
The Voice is actually for all of us
Mark Kenny • 37m ago
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The Indigenous Voice to Parliament is needed because white Australia was created by force and the passage of time has not changed that. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
How is it that supply is growing but housing remains unaffordable for so many?
Kasy Chambers • 37m ago
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The population is growing and housing is getting more unaffordable. Picture Shutterstock
Sunlight just one disinfectant for stain of aged care neglect
The Sunday Canberra Times • 37m ago
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Not every Canberran works in Civic, we need more buses
Letters to the Editor • 37m ago
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Court and Crime
Teen driver admits not helping two girls killed in crash
Flowers left at the scene of a crash on the Monaro Highway that claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Police officer felt burn after man allegedly poured petrol on him
The man is also accused of violently assaulting a woman and setting a shed on fire.
Toby Vue
Teen admits murdering man in suspected mistaken identity
Police say Glenn Walewicz, 48, was shot dead at the doorway of his Phillip unit in June 2021.
Hannah Neale
Police at the scene after Glenn Walewicz, inset, was killed at his home. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied
Women stole $13,500 in gold jewellery from Canberra store: police
Police allege the women escaped in a stolen BMW with an $8999 gold necklace and a $4499 gold pendant.
Alex Crowe, Toby Vue
Woman accused of driving at two people, crashing into garage door
Hannah Neale • 37m ago
Rebecca Krutsky outside court during her robbery case. Picture by Karleen Minney
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What's On
The team from two-hatted Pilot have a new place, and it's a bit different
Such and Such's Dash Rumble, Mal Hanslow, and Ross McQuinn. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
It's a casual, fun venue that's encouraging walk ins.
Karen Hardy
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First female Summernats mullet champion wants more girls in the mix
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Grand mullet champion Tamzyn Dowell. Picture supplied
Lanie Tindale
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The film that captured the Tent Embassy's creation
Amy Martin
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Ningla A-Na, the 1972 documentary that captured the creation of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, will be screened at the National Film and Sound Archive. Picture Smart Street Films
What's on
Jazz things up at the circus this weekend
Ron Cerabona
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Circus of Illusion is coming to Canberra. Picture supplied
Review
Taste test: The new McDonald's item that's divided a nation
Karen Hardy
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McDonald's has released "potato scallops with chicken salt" on to their menu. Picture supplied
Welcome to Braddon's newest venue, Wine Room
Karen Hardy
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Executive chef Josh Smith-Thirkell with front of house managers Phoebe Andrews and Dominic Soriano. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Sport
Canberra stars Heyman and Wu shine in rout of Jets
Michelle Heyman and Ellie Brush scored for Canberra in a 5-1 rout of the Jets at McKellar Park. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Caden Helmers
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Lack of matches no issue for Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios says injuries and a lack of court time won't affect his Australian Open campaign. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Melissa Woods
Willcox inspires an outright win for the Tigers
Caden Helmers
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Weston Creek Molonglo tore through Tuggeranong Valley at Stirling Oval. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'I back my ability': Croker fit and 'hungry' for NRL return
Melanie Dinjaski
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Jarrod Croker training at Raiders HQ. Picture by James Croucher
'The saviour': Why Gregson is dreaming about Paris
Genevieve Gregson has a new Olympic ambition. Picture Getty Images
Caden Helmers
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Tomljanovic out of Open, unsure on return
Anna Harrington
Injured Ajla Tomljanovic has pulled out of Australian Open after her final practice session. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
The masked marvel: Canberra star returns from facial fractures
Caden Helmers
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Import Chengshu Wu returns for Canberra United this Saturday after suffering severe facial fractures in round two. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Opinion
How is it that supply is growing but housing remains unaffordable for so many?
Kasy Chambers • 37m ago
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The population is growing and housing is getting more unaffordable. Picture Shutterstock
Swimmers concern over future of Phillip swimming pool
Lucy Bladen
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Sarah and Tim Ransom and their children use Phillip Swimming pool regularly and are concerned about its future. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
World
Ukraine and Russia: what you need to know
Emergency workers clear the rubble after a Russian rocket hit an apartment block in Dnipro, Ukraine. (AP PHOTO)
1hr ago
More classified documents at Biden's home
Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh • 1hr ago
More classified documents have been found at US President Joe Biden's Delaware home. (AP PHOTO)
Missiles smash Dnipro apartment block
Olena Harmash and Tom Balmforth • 1hr ago
Local residents clear the rubble after a Russian rocket hit an apartment block in Dnipro, Ukraine. (AP PHOTO)
Stories fromExplore
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Get thee to a gallery: the best art shows around Australia this year
David Lee Pereira, Artist in the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission, Temple of Boom, on display at NGV. Photo: Eugene Hyland
Katrina Lobley
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Discover this fairytale town in Germany
Get thee to a gallery: the best art shows around Australia this year
Katrina Lobley
Artist David Lee Pereira in the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission, Temple of Boom, on display at NGV. Picture: Eugene Hyland
There's more to Margaret River than meets the eye
My Patch
The Margaret River region. Picture: Sean Blocksidge/The Margaret River Discovery Co
Nicky Lefebvre
A spectacular new light installation is coming to the NT
Akash Arora
You can now swim at this stunning spot in Sydney
Akash Arora
Brisbane's hottest new haunt is here
Akash Arora
Babylon, Brisbane.
The capital of bling has done it again
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Serving up connection: Glen 20 and Meals on Wheels partner in mission to fight loneliness
Much-loved community organisation Meals on Wheels provides a valuable connection between its volunteers and its elderly customers. Picture supplied.
Rosie Ryan
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Explore Top End treasures on these 2 tours
Emma Brown
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Be impressed as you boat back and forth through the Horizontal Falls, Western Australia. Picture Shutterstock
Bushfire season is upon us
Ash Lieberman
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The unforgettable tragedy of the 2019-2020 bushfire season was a devastating reminder of the importance of all Australians having a bushfire plan in place. Picture supplied.
Aussie school kids have a blast with 'awesome' cricket program feeding minds and bodies
Rosie Ryan
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Students at the Dallas Brooks Community School embraced the Breakfast Blast program. Picture supplied.
The fool-proof way to get your pet drinking more water
Ash Lieberman
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The DrinkWell Butterfly fountain encourages pets to drink more water, as they are attracted to running streams of water. Picture supplied
Life & Style
From cocktails in a can to wine in a bag: what we've been drinking this summer
Gather some friends, pour some drinks. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy • 37m ago
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What is a normal heart rate?
Dr Theresa Larkin • 37m ago
Relaxation lowers the heart rate, and our heart rate is naturally slower while we sleep. Picture Shutterstock
Nailed it! Four arty trends to try in 2023
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There's lots to love about this pink and red combination in 2023. Picture from OPI Instagram
Stories fromThe Senior
Have your say on new Australian aged care role
Have your say on the role of the new Inspector General of Aged Care. Picture Shutterstock
Eileen Wood
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.
Eat your potatoes - just leave the fats and oils out
Boiled, not baked or fried, potatoes can offer you nutritional benefits, according to an Edith Cowan University study. Picture supplied
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Flashback Friday: The Smith Family, pt 2
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Tim Harrison, 2, of O'Connor gets caught up in a bundle of ski fashion to be sold in the Smith Family ski sale.
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