The Canberra Times
Thursday, 22 September 2022
Decade of 'unsustainable, undermining' funding mean institutions left behind
National Gallery of Australia director Nick Mitzevich. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Doug Dingwall • 1hr ago
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Agency under Gallagher's close watch after damning audit
Katy Gallagher, who oversees the DTA's new portfolio. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Doug Dingwall • 1hr ago
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Analysis
What to do with the lost child of the public service?
Doug Dingwall • 1hr ago
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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, who oversees the DTA's new portfolio. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Has COVID changed our lives for the better?
Jenna Price • 1hr ago
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Can we internalise mask mandates on public transport and become our own personal health ministers? Picture Shutterstock
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Welcome to Middle Age: The emoji has officially turned 40 :)
Rosie Bensley • 26m ago
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'How the system works': Govt downplays DPP concerns about soft sentencing
Jasper Lindell • 1hr ago
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ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury and Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold. Picture by Keegan Carroll and Dion Georgopoulos
'I don't think it's too far away': Giants close to new deal with ACT government
The Giants are close to finalising their deal with the ACT government. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
David Polkinghorne
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Some flee Russia call-up, UN wary on votes
1hr ago
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says talk of a nuclear conflict is "unacceptable" (AP PHOTO)
A writing revolution is taking over this Canberra school
Mount Stromlo High School year 9 students Benjamin Hancock and Lacey OBrien participated in a 12-hour challenge to write a book in a day. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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Mabil's 'dream goal' in Socceroos farewell
Murray Wenzel
Awer Mabil celebrates scoring a spectacular goal in the Socceroos' victory over New Zealand. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Canberrans will soon get SMS notifications for unplanned power outages
Jasper Lindell
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Falling trees damaged electricity grid infrastructure in West Belconnen after a January 3 storm. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
GG acknowledges 'different reactions' to Queen's death as tributes flow for monarch
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Governor-General David Hurley speaking at the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Give us a chance': NPLW sides not happy about four-day turnaround for grand final
Belconnen United had to bring in younger players during their NPLW semi-final win on the weekend but do not want to have to do it again. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Isobel Cootes • 1hr ago
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Rescuers work to free last living whales
Cassandra Morgan
Some 35 of 230 whales stranded near Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour have survived, rescuers say. (Adam Reibel/AAP PHOTOS)
CIT floristry students' beautiful tribute to Floriade
The display captures the Floriade theme this year of Sounds of Spring. Picture supplied
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Allhomes
Southside block sells for $2.64m as land remains hard to come by
Sara Garrity
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Sixteen registered bidders, largely builders and developers, fought for the land.
Man clings to bonnet of stolen car as he tries to flee police
Soofia Tariq
'Not consistent with ethical requirements': Consultant's contract grew from $121,000 to $4.94m
Doug Dingwall
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In one case, the agency increased the contract value by 40 times to nearly $5 million. Picture Shutterstock
Outside on the lawns of Parliament House, people clutched flowers from their garden for the Queen
Nicole Lyas with twin daughters Amelia and Chloe, 7, from Stirling, at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Megan Doherty
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Crikey's defence tests 'public interest'
Robyn Wuth
Lachlan Murdoch, the co-chair of News Corp, has filed defamation proceedings against Crikey. (AP PHOTO)
Canberra to Coffs Harbour direct flights set to take off
Link aircraft at Canberra Airport. Picture supplied
Steve Evans
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Police seek assistance to locate woman on outstanding warrant
29-year-old Kaylah Cook, who is wanted by Queanbeyan Police for an outstanding warrant. Picture by NSW Police
'Comedy gold': Parton wants government's 'Communist Times' newsletter wound back
Jasper Lindell
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Mark Parton, who has criticised the ACT government's "propaganda" newsletter, Our CBR. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong, supplied

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Federal Politics
Meet the 12 members of the Women's Economic Equality Taskforce
Sam Mostyn, Chair, the Minister for Women Katy Gallagher and Shelley Cable, Director of Minderoo Foundations Generation One at the inaugural meeting of the Womens Economic Equality Taskforce at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet building. Picture by James Croucher
Karen Barlow
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'I've been his boxing bag': What Jacquie Lambie really thinks about Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell
Lanie Tindale
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Shaun Micallef's final ABC Mad as Hell episode is on Wednesday.
Robodebt royal commission to kick off with first hearing
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the royal commission last month. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Republic movement needs a rebrand
Klaas Woldring
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While we're at it, the whole constitution could do with a reworking. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Major polluters put on notice as Labor mulls shakeup of major emissions scheme
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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The Climate Council has put the chief executives of the biggest polluting companies on notice to commit to real emissions cuts. Picture by Shutterstock
Public Service
'Rose-coloured glasses': Payne bristles at MP alcohol warning
Senator Marise Payne says MPs are 'focused on their jobs', taking issue at 'aspersions' about use of alcohol in Parliament House. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Harley Dennett
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Investment firm buys new Tax Office headquarters in Barton
Brittney Levinson
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An artist's impression of the new ATO headquarters to be built in Barton. Picture supplied
Opinion
Is this the engine to drive the public service?
Russell Ayres, Wendy Jarvie and Trish Mercer
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Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
National
Laws questioned after Optus cyber attack
Millions of Optus customer details may have been accessed in a cyber attack. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
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Exclusive
After looking evil in the face, former top cop Gary Jubelin will bare his soul
Nadine Morton • 27m ago
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After looking evil in the face, former top cop Gary Jubelin will bare his soul at live shows. File picture
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Welcome to Middle Age: The emoji has officially turned 40 :)
Rosie Bensley • 26m ago
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Photo: AP
Public holiday havoc hits Sydney Airport
Phoebe Loomes • 1hr ago
Travellers queue up at the Sydney Airport after flights were either delayed or cancelled. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Data expected to show drop in COVID cases
Paul Osborne • 1hr ago
In Australia, 72 per cent of people have had their third dose of vaccine against COVID-19. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
Has COVID changed our lives for the better?
Opinion
Can we internalise mask mandates on public transport and become our own personal health ministers? Picture Shutterstock
Jenna Price • 1hr ago
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Opinion
Gambling is changing why we watch sport, and it needs to stop
Tim Costello • 1hr ago
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How long until a betting company has the naming rights for the AFL Grand Final? Picture Getty Images
Opinion
The ACT has led the way on climate action. Until now
Gregory Andrews • 1hr ago
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Now is the time for Canberra's Legislative Assembly to come together for climate action. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hospital workers are far more important than light rail
Letters to the Editor • 1hr ago
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Dignified respect - but time to move on
The Canberra Times • 1hr ago
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Court and Crime
Home Affairs consultant accused of drug trafficking 'inspired by Wolf of Wall Street'
Tyson David McCrea leaves court after being granted bail. Picture by Olivia Ireland
Olivia Ireland
Alleged wrench attacker's latest bail bid 'insufficient'
Olivia Ireland
Jack James Sims appeared before the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Picture by Karleen Minney
AIS grooming charges dropped as child sex offender admits register breach
Blake Foden
The Australian Institute of Sport, where Benjamin Smith was previously accused of grooming children. Picture by Jeffrey Chan
Graphic Content
'Delusional' dad has 'unjust' sentence for repeated rapes of daughter extended
Blake Foden
The ACT courts, where the child sex offender was re-sentenced. Picture by Karleen Minney
Game over as charges laid over 'f---ed cheesecake' home invasion dropped
Blake Foden
Jackson Allred, who was accused of being one of the home invaders. File picture
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What's On
Tuff Nutterz is back in Canberra for the holidays
The amazing inflatable course is set up in the National Triangle, across the road from Treasury and Questacon. Picture supplied
Megan Doherty
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National Arboretum's Kite Fest a great outing for the school holidays
Let's go fly a kite at the arboretum. Picture by Graham Tidy
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Canberra Cat Festival this weekend
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A puuurr-fect event for all cat lovers this weekend. Picture supplied
School holiday films at the National Film and Sound Archive
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The 2006 animated film Flushed Away featuring the voice of Hugh Jackman is in the program. Picture supplied
Want to see the CIT crime scene house?
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Award-winning author Drew Rooke will be in conversation about his new book. Picture supplied
Odd topics a Hard Quiz highlight
Glen Humphries • 2hrs ago
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Fiona and Jeremy are home cooks trying to replicate the celebrity chef recipes in the SBS series Dishing It Up.
Sport
Jackson 'fine' after Opals comeback
Lauren Jackson made an impact on her return for Australia but spent the third quarter on the bench. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)
Jasper Bruce
Mabil's 'dream goal' in Socceroos farewell
Awer Mabil celebrates scoring a spectacular goal in the Socceroos' victory over New Zealand. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Murray Wenzel
Meteors star's 'line in the sand' moment
Melanie Dinjaski, Cameron Mee • 2hrs ago
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ACT Meteors' new recruit Holly Ferling. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Wallabies 'uncomplicated', 'tough bugger' returns for Bledisloe Cup battle
Isobel Cootes • 1hr ago
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Cadeyrn Neville may be the uncomplicated, tough bugger the Wallabies need against the Kiwis. Picture Getty Images
'I don't think it's too far away': Giants close to new deal with ACT government
The Giants are close to finalising their deal with the ACT government. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
David Polkinghorne
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'Give us a chance': NPLW sides not happy about four-day turnaround for grand final
Isobel Cootes • 1hr ago
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Belconnen United had to bring in younger players during their NPLW semi-final win on the weekend but do not want to have to do it again. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'Clumsy and reckless': Wallabies defend Swain after six-week ban
Isobel Cootes
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Brumbies lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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'30 great years': Perisher hotel listed for sale
Brittney Levinson
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The Sundeck Hotel in Perisher has been listed for sale. Picture supplied
'Held to account': Building industry wants licensing for ACT tradies
Brittney Levinson
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Jesse Ahern from CTR Pacific and the CFMEU's Zach Smith are calling for licensing requirements for ACT tradies. Picture by James Croucher
World
Canada, Japan ease entry while WHO warns
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says independent tourists will be able to enter the country. (AP PHOTO)
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Four held over terror plot: Iceland police
39m ago
Icelandic police have reportedly carried out the country's first counterterrorism operation. (AP PHOTO)
Migrant boat sinks off Syria, 34 dead
48m ago
The Lebanese army says it had earlier rescued 55 migrants on board a malfunctioning boat. (AP PHOTO)
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Find your way to show 'Pink is the Colour'
From left to right, McGrath Foundation Ambassador and Director, Tracy Bevan, Narrabri's Dr Karen Kirkby and Bella Armstrong. Picture supplied
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A shining light through tough times
Emma Brown
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Breast cancer patient Emily Quinlan with her McGrath Breast Care Nurse Joylene Fletcher. Picture supplied
Train it through the heart of Australia to the top end
Emma Brown
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The Ghan pulling into Alice Springs station. Picture Shutterstock
Happy kitty: How a self-cleaning litter box can improve life for you and your cat
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Our beloved cats bring many joys to our lives but the chore of keeping the litter tray clean probably isn't top of the list. Picture Shutterstock
Innovation with the cloud helps governments drive sustained progress
Iain Rouse
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Enabled by cloud technology, digitised government agencies have become better equipped to offer citizen and healthcare services, and support disaster response. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
A writing revolution is taking over this Canberra school
Mount Stromlo High School year 9 students Benjamin Hancock and Lacey OBrien participated in a 12-hour challenge to write a book in a day. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
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Opinion
To caption or not to caption? That is the question
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Picture by Tumitsu from Pixabay.
What's on in the Canberra literary scene from September 24, 2022
Ron Cerabona
Singer and songwriter Snez will be at A Brush with Poetry. Picture supplied
Stories fromThe Senior
Pension rise but finance woes continue
The September 20 pension rise still leaves many pensioners struggling to manage rampant inflation. Picture Daria Nipot/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.
Persistence the key to Sue's diagnosis
Rowan Cowley
FIGHTING SPIRIT: When Sue McConaghey was diagnosed with amyloidosis - a form of blood cancer, she knew she was in for the battle of her life. Luckily she is made of tough stuff.
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Flashback Friday: Competition fun
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Safety month competition winners Stefenee Lovett, left with Roslyn Cook and Elise Ravenello, in 1994.
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Socials: Fantastic Floriade
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Sharon Johns, Sidney Johns and Sue Soding from Melbourne.
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