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An artist's impression of the proposed redevelopment of Dickson town centre to add a new Coles supermarket, apartments and shops and restaurants.

SUBSCRIBERThe Dickson Coles project has been delayed - again

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Queensland Investment Corporation has scaled back its plans for the redevelopment of the outdoor carpark opposite the Canberra Centre Picture: Buchan

SUBSCRIBERNew plans to develop Canberra Centre's outdoor car park

Dan Jervis-Bardy

FINED: The driver of this BMW was detected travelling at 210km/h.

Driver clocked at 210km/h on the Hume Highway

Two arrested over Dunlop shooting

Two arrested over Dunlop shooting

Kathryn Lewis
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Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy and Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERBorders, bars, and back to lockdown: your coronavirus questions answered

Cassandra Morgan

Christian Porter says there is still legal action around the robo-debt program.

Robo-debt like actions of mafia: Shorten

Colin Brinsden

Jordan David Hans Gill, who was sentenced to more than nine months' jail on Friday. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERCarpenter who threatened murder, posed as AFP officer avoids more jail time

Cassandra Morgan

Greens candidate for Eden-Monaro Cathy Griff. Picture: Supplied

Greens announce candidate to contest Eden-Monaro byelection

Cassandra Morgan

PM eyes house builds for construction boom

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Concerns for missing teenager's welfare

OPINIONHave you noticed how angry people are about our paths lately?

DIGESTSobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

An artist's impression of the proposed redevelopment of Dickson town centre to add a new Coles supermarket, apartments and shops and restaurants.

SUBSCRIBERThe Dickson Coles project has been delayed - again

Kelly O'Brien and her daughter Hiera Efatmanesh, 3, enjoying the alpine slide at Corin Forest Mountain Resort on Sunday. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Snow bunnies rejoice: We're in for a chilly, frosty start to winter

A fire burns inside a Minneapolis store as businesses were looted and damaged during protests after the police killing of George Floyd. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhat George Floyd's death says about Trump's leadership

Property listings are increasing and consumer confidence is up as restrictions ease.

Canberra records rise in home value amid national decline

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Fink & Co's jug will see 16 one-off versions revealed and go to auction later this month. Picture: Supplied

New Fink project to see one-off versions of an icon

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Monday, June 1, 2020.

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: 'It's horrible...'

Suspended Qld student eyes court action

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ANALYSISWhoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent - and, importantly, who gets to use it

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Why residential construction has ground to a halt

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Canberra records rise in home value amid national decline

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US cities in fear as protests rage

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A return to pubs as NSW virus rules eased

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Whoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent - and, importantly, who gets to use it

ANALYSISWhoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent - and, importantly, who gets to use it

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Sobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

DIGESTSobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy and Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERBorders, bars, and back to lockdown: your coronavirus questions answered

Palaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

DIGESTPalaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

Sheryle and Ollie Moon with Brad Jones at their Kingston Foreshore apartment during lockdown in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Kingston family stay sane with solid social-distancing ground rules

Alex Crowe

Members at the Canberra Croquet Club gather to play golf croquet as social restrictions ease. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Croquet club's social side returns as sports restrictions ease

Jasper Lindell

Amelia Williams, 4, with mum Svyeta Daribai and dad Craig Williams roasting marshmallows at Cotter Campground. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Happy campers flock to reopened national parks for long weekend

Alex Crowe

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Kimberley Le Lievre

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Greens candidate for Eden-Monaro Cathy Griff. Picture: Supplied

Greens announce candidate to contest Eden-Monaro byelection

The federal government is considering cash grants for home renovations to stimulate the economy.

PM eyes house builds for construction boom

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Australians have been warned about violent protests in the US after the death of George Floyd.

Australia govt issues warning on US travel

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the economy is effectively in recession.

Idea of avoiding recession fanciful: Labor

US President Donald Trump wants to invite Australia to the Group of 7 nations' meeting.

PM in contact with Trump over G7 meeting

Colin Brinsden

Christian Porter says there is still legal action around the robo-debt program.

Robo-debt like actions of mafia: Shorten

Colin Brinsden

Keeping workers in jobs is the priority for the new workplace landscape.

Jobs 'number one game' for IR meetings

Colin Brinsden

Labor says the government should apologise for the harm caused by the robodebt scheme.

Apology not needed for robo-debt: minister

Colin Brinsden

How can the ACT govt spend up when it is deep in debt?

How can the ACT govt spend up when it is deep in debt?

Letters to the Editor

As we plan for a post-COVID future, we should look to helping our Pacific neighbours

As we plan for a post-COVID future, we should look to helping our Pacific neighbours

The Canberra Times

A fire burns inside a Minneapolis store as businesses were looted and damaged during protests after the police killing of George Floyd. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhat George Floyd's death says about Trump's leadership

Bruce Wolpe

Fink & Co's jug will see 16 one-off versions revealed and go to auction later this month. Picture: Supplied

New Fink project to see one-off versions of an icon

Amy Martin

Pat Sullivan showing his embroidery to his family. Picture: Australian War Memorial

How Pat Sullivan embroidered his way through the war

Claire Hunter, Australian War Memorial

Sight gags and Aussie accents

REVIEWSight gags and Aussie accents

Cris Kennedy

Fink & Co's jug will see 16 one-off versions revealed and go to auction later this month. Picture: Supplied

New Fink project to see one-off versions of an icon

The sweeping staircase in the QT Hotel lobby. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERA home away at home: staycations in the capital

Sarah Lansdown
Amy Martin
Karen Hardy
Megan Doherty

Warwick Thornton's The Beach is a journey into place and self. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA conversation with Country

Brooke Collins-Gearing

Raiders star John Bateman could be in the selection mix to face Newcastle. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERBateman in the Newcastle mix

Kade Klemke fears Canberra's best will be forced to move if the NEAFL is disbanded. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERDemon fears for Canberra's future if NEAFL disbands

Raiders players were stoked they didn't have to catch a bus home from Sydney after beating the Storm in Melbourne. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERFoggy memory can't stop the Raiders

Will we see the Giants and defender Kristiana Manu'a in Canberra this year? Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Giants to open Super Netball talks with Canberra

Tom Trbojevic (c) scored a try brace in Manly's 32-6 NRL win over Canterbury.

Tom Trbojevic the man in big Manly win

Scott Bailey

Jarome Luai is tackled by David Klemmer as the Panthers and Knights drew their NRL match.

Panthers, Knights share points in thriller

Matt Encarnacion

NRL rule changes, including a return to one referee, have been widely praised so far.

Mander, Harrigan laud NRL rule changes

Murray Wenzel

Raiders half George Williams set up two first-half tries. Picture: NRL Imagery

Williams guides Raiders to big win over the Storm

David Polkinghorne

The sweeping staircase in the QT Hotel lobby. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERA home away at home: staycations in the capital

Sarah Lansdown
Amy Martin
Karen Hardy
Megan Doherty

Amelia Williams, 4, with mum Svyeta Daribai and dad Craig Williams roasting marshmallows at Cotter Campground. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Happy campers flock to reopened national parks for long weekend

Alex Crowe

Publican Chris 'Choppy' Connor is preparing to reopen the Gundaroo pub on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Gundaroo pub ready to reconnect locals as restrictions ease

Peter Brewer

Four seasons in this food and wine capital

Four seasons in this food and wine capital

Preserving history with the National Library of Australia

Preserving history with the National Library of Australia

Let Kim and Sophie from Your Property Profits help you to get the full amount that your property is worth.

Sell your home faster at the best possible price

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

YOU'VE GOT THE POWER: Now is the perfect time to run through Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist and ensure there are no electrical hazards around the house.

Switch on to hazards with Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Drew Pavlou claims he was suspended from the University of Queensland for criticising China.

Suspended Qld student eyes court action

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