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Friday, 29 July
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Details of alleged Kyrgios assault revealed as court date deferred
Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, where he was beaten in the men's singles final. Picture: Getty Images
Blake Foden
Queanbeyan person reports family member missing - 56 years after last seeing them
Ronald Peter Owen. Picture: NSW police
Lanie Tindale
Asbestos being removed from sites around Lake Burley Griffin
Miriam Webber
Fencing near the NMA on Acton Peninsula. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
'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
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'No shortage of carbs': what's on the athletes menu at the Commonwealth Games
Shivé Prema • 2hrs ago
Pasta at the food hall (left), diver Shixin Li enjoys a pizza from a food truck (centre) and breakfast from a cafe (right) at the Commonwealth Games Athlete Village in Birmingham, England. Photos: Brittany O'Brien and Sam Fricker via TikTok.
Barry and Bob: The Do's and Dont's of Caravanning
Caroline Tung
Barry Day and Bob King.
'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.
Opinion
Caroline Kennedy in a puffer jacket is one of us now
Caroline Kennedy this week in Canberra in her puffer jacket surrounded by Canberrans who share her love of the cosy garment.
Megan Doherty
'Fighting for my rights': Lawsuit against police ends with institutional apology
Toby Vue
Dylan Yates (second from right) with his brother, Kyle, and parents, Marion and Rod Yates, outside the ACT courts building after their case against the NSW government was settled on Thursday. Picture: Toby Vue
Rozalia was too sick to open birthday presents then tragedy unfolded
Lucy Bladen
Exclusive
'Hysterical, impossible': Documents reveal chaos before Calwell High shutdown
Sarah Lansdown
New documents reveal the escalation of student behaviour of Calwell High School in term 1. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
New ACT COVID cases remain around 1000 a day
Lanie Tindale
Advanced practice nurse Rachel Backhouse at Walk-in COVID centre at Garran Surge Centre. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Manly offer understanding to their seven
Scott Bailey
Some fans at 4 Pines Park showed support for the Manly players who boycotted the rainbow jersey. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
29 times: why Sharon Claydon had to pull up Angus Taylor in parliament
Helen Gregory
Opinion
Renter rights matter. Now more than ever
Joel Dignam
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Major parties slammed over first speech Auslan rejection for David Pocock
Senator David Pocock. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Karen Barlow
'Today is significant': OzHarvest Canberra celebrates delivery milestone
Megan Doherty
Canberra PCYC team leader Matthew James, OzHarvest ACT manager Belinda Barnier, Canberra PCYC executive director Stephen Imrie, Canberra PCYC chief executive Cheryl O'Donnell and Oz Harvest lead driver Matt Bray with the donated food that will make the nine millionth meal. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Original 1970s weekender breaks price record for Mollymook Beach
Brittney Levinson
A retro beach house in Mollymook Beach sold for a record price in May. Picture: Raine and Horne Mollymook/Milton
Govt 'fingerprints' on Barilaro job: Labor
Sam McKeith • 2hrs ago
NSW Labor's Chris Minns is leading criticism of John Barilaro's appointment to a plum US trade job. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Exclusive
Morrison absence fuels byelection speculation as potential candidate emerges
Simon Holmes a Court, right, could back an independent if Scott Morrison, left, quits politics. Georgia Steele is open to running.
Finn McHugh
Nick Kyrgios all loved up and ready for babies?
Megan Doherty
Nick Kyrgios with girlfriend Costeen Hatzi ahead of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship. Picture: Getty Images
Kate Freeman's nutrition app gets a healthy boost
Canberra nutritionist Kate Freeman says important nutrition messages should come from professionals, not celebrities or advertising. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Megan Doherty
'Killing its citizens': Catholic Church launches major territory rights intervention
Dan Jervis-Bardy
University of Canberra vice-chancellor Paddy Nixon and Catholic Archbishop of Canberra Goulburn Christopher Prowse have made interventions into the territory rights debate. Picture: ACM
Ardern's partner wins payout from NZ media
Ben McKay • 2hrs ago
Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford has won a payout from a New Zealand media company. (AP PHOTO)

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Federal Politics
Overhaul promised for regional grants
Catherine King has blasted the previous government for letting regional areas miss out on funding. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown
Analysis
Coalition catches a harsh glimpse of slog ahead as Labor pummels its legacy
Doug Dingwall
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Coalition treasury spokesman Angus Taylor in question time on Thursday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Coalition grants panel ignored majority of dept's top picks: ANAO
Sarah Basford Canales
Former infrastructure minister Michael McCormack. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Angus Taylor's firm in court over spraying
Miklos Bolza
A company owned by Angus Taylor and his brother is taking action in court over cleared grasslands. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
'Commit to change': new Speaker Milton Dick urges better politics
Karen Barlow
New Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Public Service
'Should never happen again': Secret Witness J case slammed by watchdog
Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Grant Donaldson. Picture: Karleen Minney
Sarah Basford Canales
ABCC head surprised at speed of abolition
Andrew Brown
Stephen McBurney will retain his $450,000 salary while work continues on abolishing the ABCC. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
ADF warning after 'desperate' aged care move
Finn McHugh
Richard Marles says the extension is extreme but necessary. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
National
Watch
Meet the 'intimidating' Titan: Australia's longest King Brown
Titan getting his health check-in at the Australian Reptile Park in July 2022 with operations manager Billy Collett. Video credit: Australian Reptile Park.
1hr ago
Vic Libs candidate remarks in past: Guy
Callum Godde • 36m ago
Leader Matthew Guy is not concerned by controversial comments made by a Victorian Liberal candidate. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
More bettongs released into SA wilds
Tim Dornin • 37m ago
More brush-tailed bettongs have been released into the wild to help the marsupial species survive. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Rex looks to the future with electric-powered aircraft trial
Kate Bowyer • 44m ago
Regional Express deputy chairman John Sharp is hoping a large portion of the airline's fleet will be powered by electric motors within a decade.
Concerns raised over hidden drug data
Tim Dornin • 1hr ago
Pharmaceutical companies still limit the release of data from clinical trials of anti-cancer drugs. (EPA PHOTO)
Comment
Opinion
War Memorial needs to find place to recognise Frontier Wars
It's time for the Australian War Memorial to recognise Aboriginal warriors who fought colonisation. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Stephen Bargwanna
Opinion
How many workplaces would indulge homophobia?
Jenna Price
The Manly Sea Eagles had to face the music over the botched rollout of a jersey aimed at promoting pride and inclusivity. Pictures: Getty Images, PR handout
Opinion
Renter rights matter. Now more than ever
Joel Dignam
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
A kinder, gentler parliament? Hardly
The Canberra Times
Electric vehicles are not going to be the answer for everyone
Letters to the Editor
Court and Crime
'Who's that dude?': Confusion in court as man who rolled car admits driving at cop
The crashed car driven by Codie Rowlands. Picture: ACT Policing
Blake Foden
Conditions 'screamed slow down' when negligent driver killed elderly man
Toby Vue
Jennifer June Hutchison outside court on a previous ocassion. Picture: Blake Foden
'Simply not true': Lawyers contradict govt on jail's COVID outbreak response
Blake Foden
Lawyer Peter Woodhouse, who says claims about legal visits continuing at Canberra's jail are "simply not true". Picture: Karleen Minney
'Sir, be quiet!': Whimpering cabbie jailed for groping passenger
Blake Foden
Rahul outside court late last year, when he told a reporter to "take my dick photos". Picture: Blake Foden
Dunlop man pleads guilty midway through hearing to choking, assaulting ex-partner
Soofia Tariq
Jamie Millard, who pleaded guilty to assaulting and choking his former partner. Picture: Supplied
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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
What's on
Nick Cave to perform in Canberra
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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis on stage last year. Picture: Palma Sabina
Review
Full Time is an adrenaline-pumping French film about a single mother's daily hustle
Cris Kennedy • 1hr ago
Laure Calamy in her award-winning performance as a stressed single mum in French film Full Time. Picture: PalaceFilms
Review
The Reason I Jump is a vivid portrait of neurodiversity
Cris Kennedy
The Reason I Jump Five explores the inner lives of autistic folk from different countries and home environments. Picture: Madman
Haig Park winter wonderland markets on this Sunday
Megan Doherty
Warehouse Circus will be back for Winter Wonderland 2.0 this Sunday. Picture: Facebook
Sport
'Where's the human rights'? Aussie sevens star calls for trans inclusion
Australian sevens star Sharni Williams. Picture: Getty Images
Melanie Dinjaski
Bacueti hunts end to 12-year gold drought in Birmingham
Canberra gymnast James Bacueti is chasing medals in his Commonwealth Games debut. Picture: James Croucher
Isobel Cootes
World champion Kelsey-Lee Barber contracts COVID-19
Cameron Mee
Kelsey-Lee Barber has tested positive just days after winning the javelin world title. Picture: Getty Images
Former Brumby ready to fight for Wallabies jumper as World Cup looms
Cameron Mee
Rory Arnold has hit the ground running in his return to the Wallabies squad. Picture: Getty Images
Exclusive
Details of alleged Kyrgios assault revealed as court date deferred
Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, where he was beaten in the men's singles final. Picture: Getty Images
Blake Foden
Pizzey keen to Capitalise on Canberra move
Matt Williams
Capitals recruit Rebecca Pizzey. Picture: Getty Images
Canberra talent chasing Commonwealth Games glory
Cameron Mee
Gymnast James Bacueti is among a sizeable Canberra contingent chasing a medal at the Commonwealth Games. Picture: James Croucher

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Original 1970s weekender breaks price record for Mollymook Beach
Brittney Levinson
A retro beach house in Mollymook Beach sold for a record price in May. Picture: Raine and Horne Mollymook/Milton
Opinion
Renter rights matter. Now more than ever
Joel Dignam
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
World
China backs away from growth goal
Chinese Communist Party leaders promised to "actively act in expanding demand". (AP PHOTO)
Joe McDonald • 1hr ago
Ardern's partner wins payout from NZ media
Ben McKay • 2hrs ago
Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford has won a payout from a New Zealand media company. (AP PHOTO)
US Mega Millions lottery jackpot at $1.1b
2hrs ago
The odds of anyone winning America's Mega Millions jackpot are a staggering 1 in 302.5 million. (AP PHOTO)
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The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
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Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
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Aussies chance to cash in on a $588 million lottery jackpot
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Life & Style
Fossil find reignites Loch Ness monster myth
Artist's impression of spinosaurus and plesiosaur in a river. Picture: Dr Nick Longrich/University of Bath.
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Caroline Kennedy in a puffer jacket is one of us now
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Caroline Kennedy this week in Canberra in her puffer jacket surrounded by Canberrans who share her love of the cosy garment.
Opinion
An increase in lost luggage sparks interest in 'trackers'
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Google searches for Bluetooth tracking devices are up by 123 per cent in the last month. Picture: Shutterstock.
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Glass and a half full of Cadbury history
SWEET TRUTH: Professor Robert Crawford's new book is full of fascinating facts about Cadbury's history in Australia.
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Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
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The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Tribute to internet sensation
Therese Murray
CAR TRIPS: Oma loved car rides with her son Jason van Genderen.
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Flashback Friday: Holiday fun
Young bug collectors Hannah Lyons, 5, of Nicholls, Mitchell Allen, 5, of Ngunnawal, Brady Home, 5, of Nicholls, Nigel Hinder, 4, of Murrumbateman and Alana Cunningham, 3, of Nicholls, proudly display a slug in 1997.
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Socials: Winter Wonderland market
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