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Art Group managing director Johnny Roso at the first stage of the precinct on the site of the former Dickson public housing. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

SUBSCRIBER'Re-imagine the gateway': The future of Northbourne Avenue

Kathryn Lewis
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Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan said trans-national drug traffickers are operating with "direct links into the territory". Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBEROrganised crime networks behind ACT's big cocaine habit

Peter Brewer
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Just one active Covid case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Police dog, two Tasers to arrest man accused of threatening to burn partner

SUBSCRIBERPolice dog, two Tasers to arrest man accused of threatening to burn partner

Peter Brewer
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERACT government underspends on infrastructure by $250 million

Daniella White
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The NSW floods represented some rare political safe ground for Scott Morrison this week. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONThe worst is not over in the crisis tearing at Morrison's government

Michelle Grattan
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Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne is also Minister for Women. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Prime Minister encouraged to use reshuffle to prioritise women's portfolio

Sally Whyte
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The integrity of the water market has been subject to scathing audits and a royal commission. Picture: Getty Images

New water agency to solve Murray-Darling Basin market manipulation

Harley Dennett

Departments await sixth ministers in eight years in reshuffle revolving door

SUBSCRIBER'Utter madness' of prosecution slammed as former top cop cleared

Missing link between new Brisbane virus case and previous infection: CHO

Morrison offers to meet Brittany Higgins in any location

Art Group managing director Johnny Roso at the first stage of the precinct on the site of the former Dickson public housing. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

SUBSCRIBER'Re-imagine the gateway': The future of Northbourne Avenue

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Len Ikitau played a starring role as the ACT Brumbies thrashed the Western Force in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDBrumbies push for gold after thrashing Force

Alan Jessop, 90, at his home in Palmerston with a portrait of him by Barbara van der Linden. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

For 32 years, Alan was a fixture at the Canberra Centre

'Always thought I was super lucky': Canberra man's lottery win

'Always thought I was super lucky': Canberran's lottery win

Toad and Mandy Heffernan and their children Lenny and Layla. Picture: Supplied

House Rules favourites talk about when disaster robs precious memories

Join the conversation this week on Talk of the Times through Spotify. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENTalk of the Times: The treatment of women

Tensions hot in Europe over vaccine supply

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SUBSCRIBERACT government underspends on infrastructure by $250 million

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OPINIONThe government couldn't be more hypocritical on superannuation

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OPINIONRequiem for JobKeeper: a policy that had to end

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SUBSCRIBERPolice dog, two Tasers to arrest man accused of threatening to burn partner

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Thailand plans vaccinated tourist entry

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Residents and businesses across NSW have started cleaning up after the devastating floods.

NSW residents assess damage after floods

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Bridget McKenzie said political risk, not financial risk, was driving bank decisions. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Climate scores a tool for shareholder activists: Nationals

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A wider Brisbane lockdown may be introduced after new cases of COVID-19 in the Queensland capital.

Nervous wait for Brisbane after COVID case

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The TGA is looking at whether any laws have been breached by Clive Palmer's vaccine leaflets.

Palmer vaccine ads go under microscope

2hrs ago

The NSW government established a ban last April on forced evictions due to rental arrears.

Landlords welcome NSW eviction rule shift

Angelo Risso and Hannah Ryan
2hrs ago

An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Robert Doyle has found them to be true.

Misconduct by Doyle 'did occur': probe

Andi Yu
2hrs ago

Wildlife populations hit by bushfire and drought have been dealt another blow, with recent flooding.

Waves of dead animals washing up in NSW

Tiffanie Turnbull
2hrs ago

Scott Morrison is putting the final touches to a reshuffle expected to be announced this weekend.

PM Morrison weighs up cabinet reshuffle

Paul Osborne
2hrs ago

Research shows closing the gender pay gap is an uphill battle. Picture: Shutterstock

Twenty-six years until equality: apathy fuels slow progress on gender pay gap

The Community and Public Sector Union says more needs to be done to tackle insecure work in the ACT public service. Picture: Shutterstock

One in five ACT public servants not on permanent contracts

Labor's climate change and energy spokesman Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Coal workers can be part of climate change solution: Labor MP

NDIA boss Martin Hoffman says it's an "unfounded slur" his predecessor was awarded a contract.

Disability scheme contract under question

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Question Time on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Tremendous support': Morrison says leadership is 'absolutely' safe

Harley Dennett

Steven Kennedy expects between 100,000 to 150,000 people receiving JobKeeper will lose employment.

RBA at one with Treasury on JobKeeper end

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Staff at Parliament House say more needs to be done to keep them safe. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

APH staff call for change, 'safe working environment'

Sally Whyte

A new survey has found the majority of Australians wants climate action. Picture: Shutterstock.

Australians across political divide want climate action: survey

Kathryn Lewis

Congratulations to AWM, ACT RSL on Anzac Day plans

Congratulations to AWM, ACT RSL on Anzac Day plans

Letters to the Editor

LNP's women woes an existential crisis

LNP's women woes an existential crisis

The Canberra Times

Then-Nationals senator Fiona Nash (right) during question time in 2014. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Fiona Nash should be restored to her Senate seat

Malcolm Mackerras

Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera fronts the cameras outside court. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Ubers would have been a lot cheaper': Raider pays hefty price for drink-driving

Alleged murder victim Jae-Ho Oh.

SUBSCRIBER'I lost control', accused murderer tells jury

Russell Te-Rangi Walker faced a judge-alone trial in the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERMan who stabbed dinner guest acquitted of attempted murder

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Head to Haig Park, Braddon, on Sunday for Lazy Sundays: Beats, Beers and Yoga. Picture: Shutterstock

Beats, beers and yoga on a lazy Sunday

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Picture: Shutterstock

Depp loses 'wife beater' appeal

Martha Ross

James Majoos and Karis Oka in Fangirls at the Canberra Theatre. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWRaucous musical about inner lives

Alanna Maclean

Head to Haig Park, Braddon, on Sunday for Lazy Sundays: Beats, Beers and Yoga. Picture: Shutterstock

Beats, beers and yoga on a lazy Sunday

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Soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham, in front of the Dulka Warngiid tapestry Picture: Wayne Quilliam

Redefining our cultural capital

Deborah Cheetham

Debra Oswald, burning with rage. Picture: Supplied

When female rage breaks out

Sally Pryor

Just one active Covid case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active Covid case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Just one active case left in Canberra, as Brisbane warning issued

Queensland CHO Jeannette Young says a COVID-positive man visited a number of venues in the past week.

DIGESTMeasured response to Brisbane's new COVID case

Queensland CHO Jeannette Young says a COVID-positive man visited a number of venues in the past week.

DIGESTMeasured response to Brisbane's new COVID case

Digital Transformation Agency CEO Randall Brugeaud in Senate estimates on Thursday evening. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$7m COVIDSafe app costing $100k a month

Digital Transformation Agency CEO Randall Brugeaud in Senate estimates on Thursday evening. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$7m COVIDSafe app costing $100k a month

Len Ikitau played a starring role as the ACT Brumbies thrashed the Western Force in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDBrumbies push for gold after thrashing Force

Michelle Heyman hit a post in Friday's W-League clash against Sydney FC. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCanberra United earn finals spot in goalless draw against Sydney

Curtis Scott has made a strong start to the 2021 season. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERGreat Scott: Mental and physical reset works wonders for Curtis

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Corey Harawira-Naera will have to work his butt off to get back into the side. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCoreys have to put their 'butts' to the grindstone

Josh Papalii, right, says they need to get Joe Tapine more of the ball. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERTap him up: Papalii wants to get more ball to unlock Kiwi

David Polkinghorne

Weston Creek Dodgers vice-president Grant Keys is worried about the lack of basketball facilities in Canberra. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERBasketball ACT cops $500K loss on unused land as clubs struggle for facilities

Lucie Bertoldo

Michael Matthews is one of Team BikeExchange's "focal points" this weekend. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERBikeExchange focused on Bling shining

David Polkinghorne

Tess Staines has emerged as a star to watch for the University of Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERRising star Staines living a double life

Caden Helmers

Tensions are simmering between the UK and Europe over COVID-19 vaccine supplies.

Tensions hot in Europe over vaccine supply

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Tensions are simmering between the UK and Europe over COVID-19 vaccine supplies.

Tensions hot in Europe over vaccine supply

15m ago

Vaccinated tourists may soon be able to visit Thailand's Phuket without quarantining.

Thailand plans vaccinated tourist entry

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Vaccinated tourists may soon be able to visit Thailand's Phuket without quarantining.

Thailand plans vaccinated tourist entry

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NASA says earth is safe from a menacing asteroid for the next 100 years.

Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years

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NASA says earth is safe from a menacing asteroid for the next 100 years.

Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years

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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

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

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

METROPOL: With a central location just minutes away from both the ANU and the site of proposed UNSW campus, city development Metropol is attracting attention from investors and first home owners alike. Photos: Rohan Thomson.

UNSW Campus drives up interest in Civic real estate

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

The Hartley Lifecare high tea is one of the organisation's biggest fundraisers each year. Photo: Supplied

Read online: See Canberra autumn 2021 edition

Dayle Latham

There are no easy answers inside the mind of a murderer. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWIs a killer 'mad', 'bad' or neither?

Robyn Ferrell

A short but sweeping narrative of England

REVIEWA short but sweeping narrative of England

Penelope Cottier

A satisfying re-telling of a Wharton classic

REVIEWA satisfying re-telling of a Wharton classic

T.J. Collins

EVELYN'S WAR: Manly resident believes it is important to preserve Manly's Freshwater class of ferries. Photo: Tikky Hes

Ferries worth the fight for Evelyn

Rowan Cowley

GLENCOE WOOLSHED: The last remaining part of the Glencoe sheep station established by the Leake family.

Scandalous tale of lust, death and a fortune

Eileen Wood

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Eileen Wood

Picture by reader @gromit_the-cavoodle

Canberra life on Instagram

Life members of the Woden senior citizens club (from left) Elsie O'Sullivan and Mary James in October 1992.

Remembering good times from years gone by

Hilary Neville, Kirsty Easdale, Michael Brennan and Sophia Collins.

Sonic delights with Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players

Dion Georgopoulos

Amy and Justin Dickens of JAD Speckle Park stud, Yeoval, with their $40,000 Australasian record priced JAD L260 Unique Q33 (ET) bought by return buyers Tony and Liz Sutcliffe, Toebelle Speckle Park, Duns Creek.

Australasian record $40,000 for JAD heifer

Amy and Justin Dickens of JAD Speckle Park stud, Yeoval, with their $40,000 Australasian record priced JAD L260 Unique Q33 (ET) bought by return buyers Tony and Liz Sutcliffe, Toebelle Speckle Park, Duns Creek.

Australasian record $40,000 for JAD heifer

With a draft of the Black Simmental sale bulls - Ray White GTSM auctioneer Ryan Morris, Tara and Henry Brewer, BrewerBeef Black Simmentals, Tallangatta and Jed Cardwell, Corcoran Parker, Wodonga.

Brewer Beef Black Simmentals sold to $12,000

With a draft of the Black Simmental sale bulls - Ray White GTSM auctioneer Ryan Morris, Tara and Henry Brewer, BrewerBeef Black Simmentals, Tallangatta and Jed Cardwell, Corcoran Parker, Wodonga.

Brewer Beef Black Simmentals sold to $12,000

A first-time postponement of the Golden Slipper to this Saturday. Pictured is Kiamichi and a happy jockey, Damian Lane, winning the race in 2019. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Slipper turned to a flipper, but on again

A first-time postponement of the Golden Slipper to this Saturday. Pictured is Kiamichi and a happy jockey, Damian Lane, winning the race in 2019. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Slipper turned to a flipper, but on again