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NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller at the opening of the new police station in Queanbeyan. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERPolice fear post-Covid crime wave

Steve Evans

WA Premier Mark McGowan speaks with members of the public during the state's snap coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Getty Images

ACT travel restrictions with WA ease as lockdown ends

Andrew Brown
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Australia Post has admitted similar gifts were given as rewards to senior staff by former chief executives. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia Post admits nearly $7k worth of gifts given by previous boss

Sarah Basford Canales

Traffic overhaul plans for popular restaurant, shopping district

PHOTOSTraffic overhaul plans for popular restaurant, shopping district

Mary Napier, niece of murdered Australian nurse, Sister Elaine Balfour Ogilvy, during WWII's Bangka Massacre. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'What Vivian Bullwinkel wanted': Calls to change official WWII Bangka massacre account

Sarah Basford Canales

Ben Roberts-Smith has launched an extraordinary attack on Australia's military leaders.

Ben Roberts-Smith stands aside during case

Daniel McCulloch

A witness in the rape trial of NRL player Jack de Belin has been accused of lying to the court.

Witness 'flashback' in de Belin rape trial

Greta Stonehouse

Residents of Perth and the Peel region will escape from COVID-19 lockdown at midnight.

Perth, Peel to escape coronavirus lockdown

Michael Ramsey

SUBSCRIBERDeception in ACT prison riot detail takes its toll on staff

SUBSCRIBERComplaint policies have added to non-combat trauma: researcher

Suspected RSPCA cat thief identified

Jobs minister defends 'DobSeeker' hotline

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller at the opening of the new police station in Queanbeyan. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERPolice fear post-Covid crime wave

TV vet Dr Harry Cooper with Fraser woman Linda Norris and one of her black Labradors. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Why Dr Harry thinks pets in the office could be the new normal post-Covid

$3 million grand design hits the market

$3 million grand design hits the market

Chloe Zhao has made history as the first Asian woman and second woman to win best director.

Zhao makes history with director's Oscar

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The 93rd Academy Awards have rewarded a COVID-affected cinematic year.

Winners of the 93rd Academy Awards

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the plan to scrap responsible lending laws in September. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERLending laws might be changing. Here's what that means for you

Aid pledged as India COVID crisis deepens

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Russia curtails regional Navalny groups

43m ago

Homicide squad investigate Geelong death

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Thailand starts stricter COVID-19 shutdown

1hr ago

Families mourn lost Indonesian submariners

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I don't need PM's hand: Tasmania premier

1hr ago

Residents of Perth and the Peel region will escape from COVID-19 lockdown at midnight.

Perth, Peel to escape coronavirus lockdown

The 93rd Academy Awards have rewarded a COVID-affected cinematic year.

Winners of the 93rd Academy Awards

Nomadland has won best picture Oscar and best actress for Frances McDormand.

Nomadland, McDormand, Hopkins scoop Oscars

A man has died and another is fighting for life in hospital after a reported stabbing in Geelong.

Homicide squad investigate Geelong death

1hr ago

Peter Gutwein is confident of Tasmania election success, with or without the help of Scott Morrison.

I don't need PM's hand: Tasmania premier

Ethan James
1hr ago

HEAVY HITTER: The world famous Chris the sheep on the day he was found near Canberra. Picture: Canberra Times.

Weighty tale of a world famous sheep lives on

Chris McLennan
1hr ago

Ambulances carrying COVID-19 patients line up for their turn to get treatment at an Indian hospital.

Australia weighs India aid, restrictions

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

Call for shake-up of hotel quarantine

DIGESTCall for shake-up of hotel quarantine

2hrs ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel takes part in the virtual international climate summit with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISAs Morrison struggles with 2050, climate leaders up the ante for 2030

Australia Post has admitted similar gifts were given as rewards to senior staff by former chief executives. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia Post admits nearly $7k worth of gifts given by previous boss

The "wounds and scars of war, seen and unseen" have been acknowledged at Canberra's dawn service.

Veterans owed royal commission: Albanese

A senior public servant within the Infrastructure Department has been named CASA's new chief. Picture: Karleen Minney

Senior public servant lands CASA's top role

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the plan to scrap responsible lending laws in September. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERLending laws might be changing. Here's what that means for you

Kathryn Lewis

Hotel quarantine issues have seen tensions flare between federal and state governments. Picture: Shutterstock

Health experts call for hotel quarantine reset

Karen Barlow

A researcher has called for changes to Defence's workplace complaints policies. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERComplaint policies have added to non-combat trauma: researcher

Harley Dennett

Liz Cosson hopes those who have had bad experiences with Veterans Affairs will now hear good things from their peers after recent improvements. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERRoyal commission on veteran suicides must look at whole-of-life: Cosson

Harley Dennett

China's deputy head of mission Wang Xining, centre, with journalist Michael Smith at the launch of the China Story Yearbook 2020: Crisis. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONDo we really think we can bluff China?

Nicholas Stuart

There is a national security argument for more electric cars

There is a national security argument for more electric cars

Letters to the editor

Just whose ACT legacy is being trashed, Mr Stanhope?

Just whose ACT legacy is being trashed, Mr Stanhope?

The Canberra Times

Sugimatatihuna Mena has been charged with attempted murder.

SUBSCRIBERMan charged with attempted murder over Spence shooting

Victim Andrew Drake, who was fatally stabbed in April 2019. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERCoast killer could serve less than five years over stabbing

Pitasoni Ulavalu.

SUBSCRIBERMan pleads guilty to murdering bikie boss

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MAdB in Lost in Transit. Picture: Martin Ollman

New trans musical Lost in Transit is a first for Canberra

Ron Cerabona

Charlie the 18-year-old saltwater crocodile at Canberra Reptile Zoo. Picture: Karleen Minney

PHOTOSCollecting bottles for Charlie the crocodile

Amy Martin

There will be 300,000 bulbs in the suburbs for Floriade. Picture: Supplied

Apply now for your community group's Floriade plantings

MAdB in Lost in Transit. Picture: Martin Ollman

New trans musical Lost in Transit is a first for Canberra

Robyn Nevin in A German Life. Picture: Thomas Beveridge

Bringing a Nazi secretary to life

Ron Cerabona

Ellen Dahl, Field Notes from the Edge #5, 2021. Stanza Hannah Jenkins Valley. Picture: Supplied

Exploring landscape through different media

Brian Rope

WA Premier Mark McGowan speaks with members of the public during the state's snap coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Getty Images

ACT travel restrictions with WA ease as lockdown ends

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WA Premier Mark McGowan speaks with members of the public during the state's snap coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Getty Images

ACT travel restrictions with WA ease as lockdown ends

59m ago

Call for shake-up of hotel quarantine

DIGESTCall for shake-up of hotel quarantine

2hrs ago

Call for shake-up of hotel quarantine

DIGESTCall for shake-up of hotel quarantine

2hrs ago

ACT government has urged residents to stay updated on coronavirus travel advice. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Residents urged to check travel advice as Perth sites identified as 'high risk'

ACT government has urged residents to stay updated on coronavirus travel advice. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Residents urged to check travel advice as Perth sites identified as 'high risk'

Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio is relishing the chance to play finals football on home soil. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERWhat's pressure? Lolesio set for finals clash against Force

Canberra halfback George Williams says the Raiders are not far from turning their form slump around. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'Straight back on the horse': Raiders look to rebound

Raiders prop Josh Papalii is looking to reignite his NRL campaign on Thursday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'Hopefully it sparks something': Papalii looks to reignite season

Scott Sio is chasing down a Super Rugby AU title and a Wallabies return. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERSio relishes challenge ahead as he pushes Test case

The Brumbies are pushing for a bumper crowd at their home final this Saturday night. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERThe final stand: Why the Brumbies want you

Caden Helmers

Latrell Mitchell wants a process set up for NRL players to report online trolls.

Mitchell vows to lead over online abuse

Scott Bailey

John Konrads, winner of the 1500m freestyle gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, has died.

Swim great Konrads an inspiration: Perkins

Oliver Caffrey

Michael Roeger, Philo Saunders and Jaryd Clifford had a day to remember in Sydney on Sunday. Picture: Athletics Australia

Gold standard: Roeger shatters record

Caden Helmers

India is struggling to cope with an overwhelming surge in COVID-19 cases.

Aid pledged as India COVID crisis deepens

22m ago

India is struggling to cope with an overwhelming surge in COVID-19 cases.

Aid pledged as India COVID crisis deepens

22m ago

Moscow prosecutors have ordered regional groups supporting Alexei Navalny to stop their activities.

Russia curtails regional Navalny groups

43m ago

Moscow prosecutors have ordered regional groups supporting Alexei Navalny to stop their activities.

Russia curtails regional Navalny groups

43m ago

Thailand's latest outbreak has resulted in 57,508 infections and 148 deaths in just under 30 days.

Thailand starts stricter COVID-19 shutdown

1hr ago

Thailand's latest outbreak has resulted in 57,508 infections and 148 deaths in just under 30 days.

Thailand starts stricter COVID-19 shutdown

1hr ago

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

See the link below to read this special publication in full.

Special publication: Eat, Drink, Sleep Canberra

Pilots of No. 79 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF and of the 475th (Fighter) Group 5th US Army Air Force during a visit by the latter to Momote airfield. Photo: Supplied

Air Force 100

Nicki Davey

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

TO WAR AND BACK: Digger. Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial P08897.001

Remembering the hidden heroes of our global conflicts

Lyndell Whyte

The first step to increasing biodiversity is not mowing the lawn too often. Picture: Shutterstock

Why 'my' land is theirs as well

Jackie French

Picture: Shutterstock

A whiff of iconic sophistication

Gary Mortimer and Rebekah Russell-Bennett

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Kristina Neumann, of Dickson, Lucy Chetcuti, of Ainslie, and Skye Jamieson, of O’Connor.

Socials: Reflections on art

Crowds gather at Canberra dawn service

Crowds gather at Australian War Memorial for dawn service

Paul Osborne

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Nathan McConnell, Elders Tamworth and Craig Waters, Elders Guyra with the top pen of steers sold on account Dedes Pastoral, Guyra. Photo: Michelle Mawhinney

Weaners to $2010 in mega-Tamworth yarding

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Nathan McConnell, Elders Tamworth and Craig Waters, Elders Guyra with the top pen of steers sold on account Dedes Pastoral, Guyra. Photo: Michelle Mawhinney

Weaners to $2010 in mega-Tamworth yarding

2hrs ago

Enjoying the ambience on the rails at Back O Bourke races.

Back O Bourke races back to light up the town

Enjoying the ambience on the rails at Back O Bourke races.

Back O Bourke races back to light up the town

The top price was paid for a cow and calf unit bound for a growing Speckle Park stud in Queensland. Photo: Hillview Speckle Park

Dairy farmers pay $26,000 for top Speckle Park

The top price was paid for a cow and calf unit bound for a growing Speckle Park stud in Queensland. Photo: Hillview Speckle Park

Dairy farmers pay $26,000 for top Speckle Park