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PharmaSave Woden owner Faruq Amin. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pharmacies to downscale COVID booster rollout due to underfunding

Miriam Webber

Wanniassa School junior campus will be closed for the rest of the week due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATEDCOVID-19 cases attended three more Canberra school campuses

Sarah Lansdown
Miriam Webber
44m ago

Home Affairs Department secretary Mike Pezzullo. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERHome Affairs loses bid to clamp down on sickies

Doug Dingwall

A nurse takes a COVID-19 swab at the EPIC testing site earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

LIVELive updates: 17 cases linked to school cluster

Miriam Webber
2hrs ago

WA Police are yet to interview Cleo Smith, 4, who was rescued from a home after going missing.

Man linked to Cleo case taken to hospital

Michael Ramsey
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French ambassador to Australia Jean-Pierre Thebault prepares to address the National Press Club on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISPM's sloppy diplomacy sees a France unleashed

Sarah Basford Canales

Richard Lanigan outside court on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERCar 'wiped out' with loader in 'explosive' business bust-up

Blake Foden

A UK-led coalition of countries have pledged to phase out coal power across the next two decades. Picture: Shutterstock

Australia snubs global pact to end coal production

Dan Jervis-Bardy
1hr ago

Fully vaccinated Canberrans forced into stay-at-home orders after travel to NSW, Vic

SUBSCRIBERLawyer fined for 'reckless' taking of trust money to ease financial burden

NDIS cuts would harm Australian economy: report

WATCHSee the moment Cleo was found and what happened next

PharmaSave Woden owner Faruq Amin. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pharmacies to downscale COVID booster rollout due to underfunding

Canberra's garbage trucks will carry cameras to screen the roads and identify all the worst holes. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Eyes on the road: How garbage trucks will use AI to fix Canberra's worst potholes

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Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced $239m in funding for medical research projects. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Over the moon': ANU researcher receives nearly $2m in grants

The real estate industry is calling for a review of signage guidelines in the ACT. (Image used for illustration purposes only. ACM does not imply the signage pictured is non-compliant.) Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBEROne oversized real estate sign has posed a big issue for the ACT govt

Lisa Macdonald Holmes with Braden, six, Dylan, nine, and Marcus and Lucas, three, with their new laptops. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Grateful ACT families receive a lifeline during remote learning

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Thursday, November 4, 2021.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: We have a fugitive emission

Eyes on the road: How garbage trucks will use AI to fix Canberra's worst potholes

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Fruit pickers guaranteed minimum wage

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Qld detectives take over missing man case

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SA Labor leader calls for storm assistance

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Man linked to Cleo case taken to hospital

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UPDATEDCOVID-19 cases attended three more Canberra school campuses

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Several primary schools have been closed due to COVID-19 exposures. Picture: Shutterstock

Queanbeyan Public students remain at home as COVID shuts down some schools

Lanie Tindale
Sarah Lansdown

Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

Qbn man dies, and ACT records most cases in a week on Wednesday

Miriam Webber

Hog's Breath added as exposure site

Hog's Breath added as exposure site

Lanie Tindale

Several primary schools have been closed due to COVID-19 exposures. Picture: Shutterstock

Queanbeyan Public students remain at home as COVID shuts down some schools

Pharmacist Grace Lee with COVID-19 home testing kit. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

How to test yourself at home for COVID (if you can afford the test)

Steve Evans

Wanniassa School junior campus will be closed for the rest of the week due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATEDCOVID-19 cases attended three more Canberra school campuses

Sarah Lansdown
Miriam Webber
44m ago

The Fair Work Commission has guaranteed fruit pickers minimum hourly pay of more than $25.

Fruit pickers guaranteed minimum wage

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Criminal investigators are taking over the case of missing Indigenous man Jeremiah Rivers.

Qld detectives take over missing man case

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SA Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas says the government must provide financial support to growers.

SA Labor leader calls for storm assistance

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WA Police are yet to interview Cleo Smith, 4, who was rescued from a home after going missing.

Man linked to Cleo case taken to hospital

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Goondiwindi Mayor Lawrence Springborg says the new COVID-19 case may have caught the virus in NSW.

Qld to record COVID-19 case in border town

Marty Silk
1hr ago

University of Queensland researchers will study how COVID-19 interacts with brain cells.

New research into COVID effect on brain

Andrew Brown
1hr ago

NSW Police have seized cocaine worth more than $2m in raids in Sydney's northwest.

NSW police seize $2.2m in cocaine raid

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

A sample of the new BOM extreme weather map, this time looking at the chance of heavy rainfall over the next week.

New BoM tool for extreme weather

Gregor Heard
1hr ago

French ambassador to Australia Jean-Pierre Thebault speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday. picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'A new low': French ambassador lashes PM over subs deal, leaked messages

Angelene Falk, Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Intrusive and unfair': Facial database found to have breached Australians' privacy

French ambassador to Australia Jean-Pierre Thebault prepares to address the National Press Club on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISPM's sloppy diplomacy sees a France unleashed

A UK-led coalition of countries have pledged to phase out coal power across the next two decades. Picture: Shutterstock

Australia snubs global pact to end coal production

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Approvals for private home building have dropped 16 per cent after the end of stimulus measures.

Treasurer says inflation not a problem

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Keith Pitt followed the rules when he funded gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin, a lawyer says.

Fed govt admits it 'failed' over gas grant

Aaron Bunch

NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds has previously ruled out budget cuts to the scheme, but continues to sound warnings about its financial sustainability. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

NDIS cuts would harm Australian economy: report

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The IAEA will work with AUKUS to ensure any new submarines are compliant with the treaty.

PM seeks to quell nuclear agency sub fears

Dominic Giannini

World leaders have pleaded for decisive action to halt the global warming that threatens the planet.

Leaders dial up doomsday warning at COP26

World leaders have pleaded for decisive action to halt the global warming that threatens the planet.

Leaders dial up doomsday warning at COP26

If humankind can destabilise the planet, we are powerful enough to save it, says David Attenborough.

We can save earth Attenborough tells COP26

If humankind can destabilise the planet, we are powerful enough to save it, says David Attenborough.

We can save earth Attenborough tells COP26

The Queen was due to attend COP26 in person but delivered a recorded video instead on health advice.

Time for action, Queen tells COP26 summit

The Queen was due to attend COP26 in person but delivered a recorded video instead on health advice.

Time for action, Queen tells COP26 summit

Change attitudes so outdoor dining experiment can thrive

Change attitudes so outdoor dining experiment can thrive

Letters to the Editor

Manuka's dispute isn't just about profits

Manuka's dispute isn't just about profits

The Canberra Times

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian (left) and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have adopted similar approaches to tackle very different scandals. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONToughing it out, the Australian way

John Warhurst

Kylie Ann Carpenter outside court following Wednesday's hearing. Picture: Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBER'Always scared' victim gives repeat thief another shot at redemption

Matthew Massey, who will be assessed to see if he is suitable for a drug and alcohol treatment order. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERChance at new chapter in 'Greek tragedy' looms for hardman

Police are investigating and have a number of persons of interest. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

SUBSCRIBERPolice investigating attempted theft of car with child inside

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LUCKY MAN: Acoustic Hymns Vol.1 features reworked versions of Richard Ashcroft's best material.

REVIEWRichard Ashcroft's bittersweet harmonies revisited

Josh Leeson

What to look forward to now lockdown is ending

WHAT'S ONWhat to look forward to now lockdown is ending

Ron Cerabona

Phish and Phreak return to The Boardwalk this weekend. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

LUCKY MAN: Acoustic Hymns Vol.1 features reworked versions of Richard Ashcroft's best material.

REVIEWRichard Ashcroft's bittersweet harmonies revisited

It's all about learning to cook with confidence, says Gordon Ramsay, and (inset) Ramsay in 10: Delicious recipes made in a flash, by Gordon Ramsay. Hodder & Stoughton, $49.99. Picture: Con Poulos

Tiramisu in 10 minutes? Gordan Ramsay says you can

Karen Hardy

2CA presenters, Paul Holmes and Jen Seyderhelm, will be doing a live broadcast next week to encourage people to donate to Garry Malhotra (centre) and his team who have been making meals for the needy in Narrabundah. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Here's how you can help Garry Malhotra help others

Amy Martin

Wanniassa School junior campus will be closed for the rest of the week due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATEDCOVID-19 cases attended three more Canberra school campuses

44m ago

Wanniassa School junior campus will be closed for the rest of the week due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATEDCOVID-19 cases attended three more Canberra school campuses

44m ago

Picture: FILE PHOTO

Victoria records 1247 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths

1hr ago

Picture: FILE PHOTO

Victoria records 1247 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths

1hr ago

A nurse takes a COVID-19 swab at the EPIC testing site earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

LIVELive updates: 17 cases linked to school cluster

2hrs ago

A nurse takes a COVID-19 swab at the EPIC testing site earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

LIVELive updates: 17 cases linked to school cluster

2hrs ago

The Raiders have won their past six games against the Sharks. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERRaiders' round one opponent revealed for 2022

Manuka Oval is basically back to full capacity for the summer of cricket. Picture: Melissa Adams

SUBSCRIBERBig Bash brings big crowds back to Manuka

Ollie Sapsford was formerly part of the All Blacks Sevens program. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERFrom Perth farm to nation's capital - NZ country boy's remarkable journey to Brumbies

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has applauded Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo for coming out. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERLiverpool manager thankful Adelaide's Josh Cavallo came out

Penrith have sacked premiership-winning player Tyrone May, a month after their grand final win.

Panthers sack NRL premiership winner May

George Clarke

Will Pucovski is out of Victoria's next Sheffield Shield game, putting an Ashes campaign on hold.

Pucovski out of Ashes Test series opener

Steve Larkin

David Reynolds is unlikely to race this weekend as his vaccination status comes under scrutiny.

Supercars awaiting advice on Reynolds

Oliver Caffrey and Ed Jackson

Former Brumby Mack Hansen has been picked in the Ireland Test squad. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'Destined to be great': Ireland snatches ex-Brumby, but Wallabies get another

Chris Dutton

New Jersey Democrat Governor Phil Murphy has been re-elected for a second term.

Democrat re-elected New Jersey governor

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New Jersey Democrat Governor Phil Murphy has been re-elected for a second term.

Democrat re-elected New Jersey governor

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Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has dissolved parliament ahead of a snap election.

Portugal dissolves parliament, snap poll

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Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has dissolved parliament ahead of a snap election.

Portugal dissolves parliament, snap poll

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South Korea will ramp up testing in school after a sharp rise of COVID-19 infections among children.

Latest on worldwide spread of coronavirus

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South Korea will ramp up testing in school after a sharp rise of COVID-19 infections among children.

Latest on worldwide spread of coronavirus

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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

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

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

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

With a view to keep you covered

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Fire affected Wondalga residents come together to swap stories and rekindle their community connections at a "Fire Shed Friday" event.

Local communities come together after bushfires

A river round trip to Adelaide

A river round trip to Adelaide

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Become your own 'virtual power plant' and trade energy with the grid

Become your own 'virtual power plant' and trade energy with the grid

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

'World's safest online marketplace' calls Canberra home

'World's safest online marketplace' calls Canberra home

Time is running out for water users to meet water meter deadline

Time is running out for water users to meet water meter deadline

Roughly two million premature deaths can be linked to air pollution. Picture: Shutterstock

Staggering number of deaths linked to air pollution

Ellen Phiddian
44m ago

Lithium-ion batteries are not the perfect solution to electrification. Photo: Shutterstock

Batteries have some safety and climate concerns to address

Sam Hollier

SLEEK: White laundry appliances are no longer your only option. Photo: Supplied

Why the laundry is no longer the forgotten room in a house

CHEEKY CHICKS: The February girls. Photos: Sandra Ramsay

Never too old to be calendar girls

Therese Murray

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Joanne Lamont with Evie, Alexa and James Chilley of Narrabundah.

The best of Oktoberfest

Elesa Kurtz

Kim Stonham of Latham, Stephen Robinson of Karabar, Leesa French of Queanbeyan and Sarah Elliott of Queanbeyan.

A lovely spring day at the Rose Cottage markets

Elesa Kurtz

Sareeta Darrow and Annie Moffitt from Griffith at Thoroughbred Park for Melbourne Cup Day. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PHOTOSCanberrans celebrate Melbourne Cup at Thoroughbred Park

Lanie Tindale

NSW DPI senior emergency manager Karen Roberts, leader of biosecurity systems support Jason Wilde, central cluster manager Mark Oosterveen, director emergency operations Leigh Pilkington, emergency management officer Chris Lane and emergency management officer trainer Alicia Whiley and NSW Agriculture Minister at the opening of the biosecurity state coordination centre.

Cash splash to help boost state's biosecurity response

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NSW DPI senior emergency manager Karen Roberts, leader of biosecurity systems support Jason Wilde, central cluster manager Mark Oosterveen, director emergency operations Leigh Pilkington, emergency management officer Chris Lane and emergency management officer trainer Alicia Whiley and NSW Agriculture Minister at the opening of the biosecurity state coordination centre.

Cash splash to help boost state's biosecurity response

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Goats are hot in the meat market and the sale of the Bourke Abattoir to Thomas Foods bodes well for the future of the goat meat industry with the company vowing to expand the abattoir's operations.

Bourke abattoir sold to Thomas Foods as it cashes in on goat surge

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Goats are hot in the meat market and the sale of the Bourke Abattoir to Thomas Foods bodes well for the future of the goat meat industry with the company vowing to expand the abattoir's operations.

Bourke abattoir sold to Thomas Foods as it cashes in on goat surge

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Rain clouds will form across much of the state this week and next.

More wet weather on the way

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Rain clouds will form across much of the state this week and next.

More wet weather on the way

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