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Barry Doe, Nicole Doe, Allegra Doe and Zac Pernice at the Bodalla Pub on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Families unite as South Coast towns bank on uptick in tourism

Alex Crowe

The ACT has recorded one new case of COVID-19. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT records one new COVID case

Gerard Cockburn

Protesters gathered on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House on November 27 to protest against mandatory vaccination. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONRights debate all wrong when COVID gets real

Mark Kenny

The prime minister isn't speaking to the more-moderate Liberal voters, Zali Steggall says.

PM doesn't get independents: Steggall

Colin Brinsden

The High Court, where David Will's last-ditch bid to appeal was dismissed on Friday. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERHigh Court kiboshes robbery mastermind's last-ditch appeal bid

Blake Foden

Jennifer Hanson, who has been remanded in custody. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERCafe ram-raid puts emotional alleged burglar behind bars

Blake Foden

ACT police are looking for Ashley Gardner. Picture: Supplied

Canberra teen missing for nearly a week

Lanie Tindale

WorkSafe ACT said Taylor, pictured, was where its inspectors had been most likely to issue notices on building sites. Picture: Kimberley Le Lievre

SUBSCRIBER'Distressing': Construction industry criticised after worker dies

Jasper Lindell

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe case for taxing inheritances, and other tricky reforms

SUBSCRIBER'We're stuck': Australia faces psychiatrist exodus

SUBSCRIBERHow nearly 600 items of contraband made it into a maximum security jail

SUBSCRIBERACT at forefront of national apartment construction race

Barry Doe, Nicole Doe, Allegra Doe and Zac Pernice at the Bodalla Pub on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Families unite as South Coast towns bank on uptick in tourism

Taylor Swift in October ahead of the release of Red (Taylor's Version). Picture: Getty

Her version: How Taylor Swift re-recorded history

Dutch Police say an online COVID infection kit included a tube with a virus liquid and a self-test.

COVID offered online, Dutch man arrested

Beautiful Rosie wants a real Christmas tree. Picture: Lanie Tindale

OPINIONDon't wish me a 'happy holiday' this Christmas

Tornadoes across six US states have killed dozens of people and left a long trail of destruction.

Death, despair after swarm of US tornadoes

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Dr Dhan Thiruchelvum, of Newcastle Weight Loss Surgery, says the impact of bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes is immediate.

SILENT ASSASSINWhat is needed to tackle type 2 diabetes crisis

Qld pulls unsafe toys ahead of Christmas

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Man shot in hand by Qld police charged

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Surging Pakistan face virus-hit Windies

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OPINIONWhy community groups deserve a tax break

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Death, despair after swarm of US tornadoes

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DIGESTThe Informer: One state reopens as another tightens border rules

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Small batteries and other hazards have seen a number of toys pulled from shelves ahead of Christmas.

Qld pulls unsafe toys ahead of Christmas

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A man who was shot by police after allegedly pulling a gun south of Brisbane has been charged.

Man shot in hand by Qld police charged

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Health authorities now recommend COVID booster shots five months after a person's second dose. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTThe Informer: One state reopens as another tightens border rules

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Victoria has recorded more than a thousand new COVID-19 cases every day for the past week.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Theo enjoys the beach while on holiday at Mystery Bay, before (inset) things took a turn for the worse. Picturez: James Mebberson

Dog fights for life, $20k vet bill after beach holiday

Hannah Neale

Booster doses now can be provided from five months after completion of the primary course.

Omicron means booster shot more important

Colin Brinsden

CellAED was designed using the technology of Australian med-tech start-up Rapid Response Revival.

Aust man develops personal defibrillator

Police allege Senior Constable Luke Zannier was deliberately struck while conducting speed checks.

Second arrest over alleged Qld hit and run

Right now, I can assure you, Canberra's community heart is as fit as a fiddle. Pictures: Shutterstock, Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMy experience with COVID and what it taught me about Canberra

Right now, I can assure you, Canberra's community heart is as fit as a fiddle. Pictures: Shutterstock, Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMy experience with COVID and what it taught me about Canberra

Vicky Scipione has decided to pull her children, Eli, 11 and Toby, 7, out of school for next week. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Christmas quarantine risk has parents pulling kids from school early

Vicky Scipione has decided to pull her children, Eli, 11 and Toby, 7, out of school for next week. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Christmas quarantine risk has parents pulling kids from school early

Children will be able to get vaccinated from next month. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian children to finally get COVID-19 vaccines

Children will be able to get vaccinated from next month. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian children to finally get COVID-19 vaccines

The prime minister isn't speaking to the more-moderate Liberal voters, Zali Steggall says.

PM doesn't get independents: Steggall

CPSU deputy national secretary Beth Vincent-Pietsch. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERATO staff want work-from-home cap lifted after agency trial

Caroline Bartlett (centre) with husband Wade (far right) and their children Alexa, 11, and Samuel, 8, at the awards ceremony with French Ambassador Jean-Pierre Thebault (second from left) this week. Also pictured Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee and the Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs Liz Cosson. Picture: Supplied

GOOD NEWSCanberra public servant honoured by French government

The US accuses Julian Assange of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified information.

PM under pressure to end Assange 'lunacy'

Senator Jane Hume. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Child subsidy caps axed

Gerard Cockburn

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defence Minister Peter Dutton, the latter of which suggested using public money to help politicians sue for defamation. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONA toxic brew is eroding democracy's health

Ebony Bennett

Scott Morrison, state and territory chiefs have agreed a mental health and suicide prevention scheme

State leaders agree to mental health plan

Paul Osborne

Minister Angus Taylor has told a summit voluntary measures will cut emissions.

Coalition, Labor jockey for carbon dollar

Marion Rae

ACT's 100 per cent renewable claim is open to question

ACT's 100 per cent renewable claim is open to question

Letters to the editor

Freely accessible information should be the norm

Freely accessible information should be the norm

The Sunday Canberra Times

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian after appearing at a NSW ICAC hearing in Sydney on November 1. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISBerejiklian avoids being thrown off the glass cliff

Blair Williams

Jennifer Hanson, who has been remanded in custody. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERCafe ram-raid puts emotional alleged burglar behind bars

Wallace Quoibia busking in 2012. Picture: Rohan Thomson

SUBSCRIBERBusker allegedly raped intellectually impaired woman he found in park

Ibrahim Kaddour appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court via audio-visual link from jail. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'Nose candy' fears play part in alleged robber's bail refusal

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There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

The simplicity - and brutality - of stand-up comedy as a medium makes it irresistible to a writer who's never experienced instant feedback. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONIs this thing on? Trying stand-up comedy in Canberra

Andrew Thorpe

In 2018, Lil Nas X recorded Old Town Road, which became the most successful song of all time thanks to TikTok. Picture: Getty Images

Love it or hate it, TikTok is here

Kai Riemer and Sandra Peter

There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

Jeffrey Smart's 1951 painting Wallaroo was inspired by the copper mining town in his home state of South Australia. Picture: The Estate of Jeffrey Smart, courtesy of Philip Bacon Galleries.

Unique landscapes speak of home

Ron Cerabona

Everyone knew - or didn't really know - the late, great David Branson. Picture: Pling

Mayor of Canberra's underbelly

Arne Sjostedt

Evan O'Hanlon still has hopes his winter Olympic dream can come true. Picture: Getty

'I'd never seen a bobsled before': O'Hanlon's Winter Olympic dream

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Lachlan Lonergan is relishing the intense battle for place in the Brumbies side. Picture: Karleen Minney

Lonergan eyes future in Canberra as race for places heats up

Australian champion Justis Huni will spend a month in the United States for a training camp. Picture: Karleen Minney

Huni's path to 'the bright lights' starts in the US

NRL ace Cameron Munster has detailed his issues with gambling and alcohol.

Munster reveals gambling, alcohol issues

Brumbies winger Andy Muirhead is raring to go for a new Super Rugby season after edging closer to a Wallabies cap. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

A blessing in disguise: Missing cap is Muirhead's motivation

Caden Helmers

Michael Neser finished with seven wickets in Australia A's win over touring England A in Brisbane.

Aust A wrap up tour win over England Lions

Murray Wenzel
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Australia batsman Travis Head top-scored in the opening Ashes Test with a big century.

Head can be among best in world: Carey

Murray Wenzel
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Queanbeyan's Mark Solway during his 34-run innings on Saturday at Freebody Oval against Eastlake. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Solway steers Queanbeyan to victory

Isobel Cootes

Tornadoes across six US states have killed dozens of people and left a long trail of destruction.

Death, despair after swarm of US tornadoes

2hrs ago

Tornadoes across six US states have killed dozens of people and left a long trail of destruction.

Death, despair after swarm of US tornadoes

2hrs ago

New Caledonians are voting in the third and final referendum on independence from France.

New Caledonia begins independence vote

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New Caledonians are voting in the third and final referendum on independence from France.

New Caledonia begins independence vote

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Oxygen bottles, not arms exploded in a Lebanese refugee camp, says the Palestinian Hamas group.

Oxygen bottles caused Lebanon blast: Hamas

Oxygen bottles, not arms exploded in a Lebanese refugee camp, says the Palestinian Hamas group.

Oxygen bottles caused Lebanon blast: Hamas

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

NO SALESMAN NEEDED: Driva is a revolutionary new platform which allows car buyers to see the best personalised loan rates, based on their credit score, and gain pre-approval from more than 30 lenders.

Aussie entrepreneurs putting car buyers back in the Driva's seat

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Time to get festive in the city!

Time to get festive in the city!

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Westpac's National Agribusiness Manager, Stephen Hannan.

Helping generations of Australian farmers to grow

Stephen Hannan, National Agribusiness Manager

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

The vast majority of bugs and insects are beneficial. Picture: Shutterstock

Are bugs bad?

Rod Taylor, Fuzzy Logic

Fruit trees on every street? Yes please. Picture: Shutterstock

Please add these to the list, Santa

Jackie French

The inimitable Betty White. Picture: Getty Images

REVIEWBetty White's life is a page-turner

Associated Press

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

Chronicle "Design a Tie" Competition.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Canberra Design Competition

Carlo, Aria, and Lyn Wallace of Watson.

PHOTOSThe circus is in town

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Travellers aiming to get into Queensland once the borders open on December 13 are being told to expect delays. Photo: File

Delays predicted as countdown for border opening rolls on

Travellers aiming to get into Queensland once the borders open on December 13 are being told to expect delays. Photo: File

Delays predicted as countdown for border opening rolls on

Chemical rotation influencing how farmers prepare for flystrike season

Chemical rotation influencing how farmers prepare for flystrike season

Chemical rotation influencing how farmers prepare for flystrike season

Chemical rotation influencing how farmers prepare for flystrike season