The Canberra Times
Saturday, 22 October 2022
Chalmers makes ACT a budget 'priority' as high inflation drags
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Karen Barlow
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Caravan sales soar after COVID as cashed-up younger people hit the road
John Bercich shows off his lightweight solution at the Canberra Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Steve Evans
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Pursuit driver 'steps up' after losing tyres during 40km birthday chase
Olivia Ireland
Samantha Campbell leaves court after being sentenced on Friday. Picture by Olivia Ireland
Why this spring selling season is different
Brittney Levinson
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Lynn West outside her Duffy house that sold at auction in September. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Explainer
What is the Dark Web and should we be afraid?
Ayden Dawkins
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It's only natural to fear the unknown. Picture by Shutterstock
Planning underway for paediatric intensive care unit in Canberra
Jasper Lindell
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Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture by Karleen Minney
Floriade return falls just short of visitor target
NightFest also ran alongside Floriade, with two of the four nights selling out. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Miriam Webber
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$50m privacy fines loom as govt races to fix 'inadequate' data laws
Sarah Basford Canales
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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Stefanovics, sports stars, help raise funds at Win the Day charity gala
Win the Day founder Kristy Giteau with brother Matt and, inset, Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic. Main picture by Keegan Carroll
Megan Doherty
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'Evil in his eyes': Deloitte director to face rape trial
Toby Vue
Cameron Tannock has been commtted for trial in the ACT Supreme Court. Picture by Toby Vue
'Over the moon': Elizabeth Lee announces pregnancy
Megan Doherty
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Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee says, all going well, she will have a couple of months' off after the baby's birth in April and be back on deck for the budget in June. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'Extremely important' warnings given to jury as alleged parliament rapist waits for verdict
Blake Foden
Bruce Lehrmann leaves the ACT Supreme Court on Friday afternoon. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'Over the moon': ACT school wins national science, engineering challenge
Emmaus Christian School students came first place in a national science and engineering challenge in Bendigo. Picture supplied
Sarah Lansdown
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ACT to make renewables pitch in Singapore
Jasper Lindell
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Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Shane Rattenbury. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Exclusive
'I'll forever be sorry': Swain's regret after the hit that shook rugby
Darcy Swain says he will 'forever be sorry' for his hit on Quinn Tupaea. Picture Getty Images
Chris Dutton
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'Absolute disgrace': Calls grow for probe into Thorpe's bikie links
Finn McHugh
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Calls are growing for the Lidia Thorpe revelations to be investigated. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Canberra ref turning teen dream into reality after 'massive' break
Melanie Dinjaski
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Canberra referee Owen Goldrick in action in the A-League. Picture Getty Images
Watch out for snakes at Urambi Hills
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The snakes spotted on Urambi Hills. Picture Facebook
School fetes are back and better than ever
Telopea Park School students Sophie Brigitte Hoareau, Élodie Sweett, Anouk De Nadjitein and Luc-André De Nadjiteinis are excited for La Grande Fete. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sarah Lansdown
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'Female acquaintance' shoves drugs down escapee's pants during prison visit
Blake Foden
Prison escapee Kane Quinn, who is also known as Kane McDowall. Picture Facebook
Canberra Raiders bring back former hitman as contact coach
Former Canberra Raider Josh Miller is back where his heart belongs - as the Green Machine's contact coach. Picture by Keegan Carroll
David Polkinghorne
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Canberra man in his 80s dies with COVID-19
Hannah Neale
A man in his 80s has died with COVID-19 in the ACT. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
If anything, GPs should be paid more money
Jenna Price
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Stories of $8 billion worth of theft from Medicare could lead to backlash against doctors. Picture Shutterstock

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Federal Politics
Scrapped mandates to skew COVID case tally
NSW and Victoria no longer require people to report positive COVID-19 test results. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Tara Cosoleto
Opinion
This budget will be the easy part. The cuts are coming
Michelle Grattan
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The budget game is only going to get harder for Jim Chlamers and Anthony Albanese. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Marles says Pacific 'catch up' needed
Andrew Brown
Richard Marles says Australia must reengage in the Pacific after 'a lost decade' with the coalition. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Medibank hack exposed cyber flaws: O'Neil
Andrew Brown
Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil says Australia has to 'muscle up' to deal with hacking threats. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Tax cuts to cost $11b more than estimate
Andrew Brown and Poppy Johnston
This year's budget is about responsible cost of living relief, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Public Service
APS contractor use a major corruption risk, NACC inquiry told
A parliamentary inquiry is looking into Labort's anti-corruption model. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Finn McHugh
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Canberra to buck growth headwinds: Deloitte
Harley Dennett
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Want us to come to the office? Make sure there's a good reason, ACT public servants say
Jasper Lindell
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The ACT government's London Circuit offices. Picture by Keegan Carroll
National
Kindy upgrades expanded in Vic councils
The Building Blocks Partnerships will create almost 1500 extra kindy places for Victorian children. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Rachael Ward • 26m ago
NSW braces for heavy rain, flash flooding
1hr ago
Parts of NSW are being warned of flash flooding with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)
Vic man arrested after fatal shooting
Mibenge Nsenduluka • 1hr ago
A 38-year-old Victorian man will face court charged with affray and intentionally cause injury. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
NSW reward boosted over 1993 cold case
John Kidman • 2hrs ago
Allison Newstead was found dead at an abandoned colliery in October 1993. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Flood threat looms in northern Victoria
Tara Cosoleto and Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Kerang locals sandbag the railway line to Swan Hill as the Lodden River is due to peak this weekend. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Comment
Putrid odour lingers over COVID response
Opinion
Garry Linnell
Opinion
Having internet access is much more than just a tech issue
Jess Wilson
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Not having reliable internet access can have big consequences. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
If anything, GPs should be paid more money
Jenna Price
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Stories of $8 billion worth of theft from Medicare could lead to backlash against doctors. Picture Shutterstock
'Error of judgement' rightly under fire
The Canberra Times
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Bandt and the Greens need to take action on Thorpe conflict
Letters to the Editor
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Court and Crime
Nurse banned after 'disregard for most fundamental needs' of man with disabilities
Radwick Deeranyika has been disqualified for 12 months from re-applying to be a registered nurse. Picture Facebook
Toby Vue
Magistrate finds 'smart alec' accused of grabbing cop's gun in contempt
Olivia Ireland
Brandon Donnelly outside court on a previous occasion. Picture by Toby Vue
Judge reminds jury she's 'here to help' as parliament rape trial deliberations continue
Blake Foden
Bruce Lehrmann leaves court with barrister Steven Whybrow, right, on Thursday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Not sure where the truth lies': Charges dismissed for accused puppy killer
Toby Vue
Stephen George Button outside court on a pervious occasion. Picture by Toby Vue
Every car, every number plate: police seek new tools in the fight against stolen vehicles
Peter Brewer
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One of the ACT's tilt, pan and zoom traffic cameras, which is part of a growing network across the city. Picture by Peter Brewer
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What's On
Christie whodunnit has a shipload of suspects
Canon Pennefather (Kim Wilson) in Murder on the Nile. Picture by Methinks Creative
Ron Cerabona
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Don't forget the first Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race on Saturday
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What's on in the Canberra literary scene from October 22, 2022
Ron Cerabona
Brigid Delaney.
What Melbourne Cup party is the best bet? Here is your form guide
Karen Hardy
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The Hotel Realm is always a popular place to celebrate the Melbourne Cup in Canberra. Picture supplied
Did somebody say free fried chicken?
Karen Hardy
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If you're craving fried chicken head out to Casey. Picture supplied
Dementia-friendly movie screening this weekend
Megan Doherty
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The cast of the 2012 feelgood movie The Sapphires. Picture supplied
Sport
Exclusive
'I'll forever be sorry': Swain's regret after the hit that shook rugby
Darcy Swain says he will 'forever be sorry' for his hit on Quinn Tupaea. Picture Getty Images
Chris Dutton
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Canberra ref turning teen dream into reality after 'massive' break
Canberra referee Owen Goldrick in action in the A-League. Picture Getty Images
Melanie Dinjaski
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Canberra world title fight could launch Titanic Kiwi onto the world stage
David Polkinghorne
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New Zealand kick boxer David Tuitupou is fighting for the K1 super heavyweight kick boxing world crown in Canberra. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Porter eyes next challenge after dream Sydney Thunder debut
Cameron Mee
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Having made her long-awaited WBBL debut, Olivia Porter is looking to lead the Sydney Thunder to victory in Perth on Saturday. Picture Getty Images
Canberra Raiders bring back former hitman as contact coach
Former Canberra Raider Josh Miller is back where his heart belongs - as the Green Machine's contact coach. Picture by Keegan Carroll
David Polkinghorne
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Colts set to remain as clubs look for stability
Cameron Mee
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A number of clubs discussed potential changes to the colts competition in recent weeks. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Godolphin, Anamoe looking to add jewel in the crown
Cameron Mee
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Anamoe will start favourite in a stacked Cox Plate field. Picture Getty Images

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Property byAllhomes
Why this spring selling season is different
Brittney Levinson
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Lynn West outside her Duffy house that sold at auction in September. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Civic Target to close this weekend, with two retailers to take up vacant space
Miriam Webber
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Many Target stores will close nationally or become Kmarts. Picture Shutterstock
World
Sandy Hook families seek more from Jones
Alex Jones should pay punitive damages on top of his $US965 million penalty, Sandy Hook families say (AP PHOTO)
Jack Queen • 29m ago
Iran protests rage amid crackdown call
Michael Georgy • 2hrs ago
As protests rage, Iran's theocratic government is increasingly flexing its muscle. (AP PHOTO)
Canada bans sales of new handguns
Susan Heavey • 2hrs ago
"We have frozen the market for handguns," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. (AP PHOTO)
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Two unmissable experiences in South Australia right now
Akash Arora
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Cairns is having a moment. Here's why
Akash Arora
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Planning a trip to Japan? Don't forget to check out this cool hotel
Akash Arora
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ONE@Tokyo hotel.
Just like the good old days
Longtail boats on Railay Beach. Picture: Getty Images
John Hanscombe
Two Ways to Go
Stonehenge v Colosseum: which ancient monument is for you?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. Picture: Getty Images
Why there's more to the Cape than Kennedys
Craig Tansley
A historic ocean-side Cape Cod town. Picture: William DeSousa-Mauk
Hungry Traveller
It's flipping heaven
Katrina Lobley
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Fat, juicy offerings at Burgers by HMC in Branxton, NSW.
Hot tickets: Your travel planner for a year of shows
Katrina Lobley
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Ryan Gonzalez as Santiago and Samantha Dodemaide as Nini in Moulin Rouge! Picture: Michelle Grace Hunder
Recommended
In defence of timeless ideas
Since 2021 ACU's Western Civilisation course has been attracting students, like Casey Murnane above, from all over Australia. Picture supplied.
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Breast awareness is important for everyone
Emma Brown
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George Lawrence-Brown with his McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Catherine Peter. Picture supplied
Study highlights inflation pain for Australian businesses
Ash Lieberman
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2022 has subjected Australian businesses to rising interest rates and high inflation, and they're feeling the pinch. Picture supplied.
Good hearts live forever
Ash Lieberman
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Bruce Smith wants people to know that they can continue to support the causes they care about, even after they've passed on. Scan the QR code to find out more. Picture supplied
RSM Australia marks 100 years with eyes on opportunities ahead
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Office Managing Partner Frank Lo Pilato (centre) with the team from the Canberra office of RSM Australia. Picture Michelle Kroll
Life & Style
Modern moves in the country | Trending
Combining muted colours, timer and texture help to create the perfect modern country sanctuary. Picture from Beaumonts Tiles
Linley Wilkie
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Advice
Grooming your pet cat shouldn't be a hairy experience
Rspca
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Grooming should be pleasurable for your cat. Picture by Aleksandr Talokov from Pixabay.
Opinion
Yes, queen, we're rewriting history
Karen Hardy
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Samantha Morton stars in The Serpent Queen. Picture supplied
Stories fromThe Senior
Music's best in fine voice for Leonard Cohen tribute
THINGS TO COME: James Taylor didn't hesitate when he was asked to contribute to a new Leonard Cohen tribute album. Photo: Norman Seeff
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.
Gait and grip could provide early test for dementia risk
Eileen Wood
Walking speed along with grip strength could be an indicator of dementia risk, say researchers. Picture Shutterstock
Photos
'Over the moon': Elizabeth Lee announces pregnancy
Megan Doherty
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Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee says, all going well, she will have a couple of months' off after the baby's birth in April and be back on deck for the budget in June. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Flashback Friday: Competitions
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Bill Staples of Solarhart with heater winner Kerry Rose and daughter Ashleigh in September 1990.
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