The Canberra Times
Tuesday, 21 June
Higgins trial delayed as publicity 'obliterates' distinction between allegation, guilt
A speech given by Lisa Wilkinson, centre, prompted Bruce Lehrmann, right, to seek a stay of his trial over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, left. Pictures: Karleen Minney, Sylvia Liber, Supplied
Blake Foden • 1hr ago
Swimmers bare all on the winter solstice
Close to 250 people participated in the Winter Solstice Charity Swim. Picture: Karleen Minney
Karen Hardy
Man accused of striking dead body after fatal crash
Lanie Tindale
The fatality occurred in the Belconnen region. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Reveller to face attempted murder trial after party boat birthday boy stabbed
Blake Foden
Hayden Todkill, who has pleaded not guilty to charges that include attempted murder. Picture: Facebook
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Footage captures moment woman almost killed in near head-on crash
Riley Krause
TERRIFYING: still taken from the dashcam footage which shows Emma Dauvin narrowly avoid a head-on crash on the Great Western Highway.
Is Migaloo... dead? The iconic white humpback has been missing for two years
Vanessa Pirotta
Migaloo off the Gold Coast in September 2012. Photo: AAP Image/Supplied by Sea World Whale Watch
Three more people die with COVID in Canberra
Lanie Tindale
CEO of Capital Pathology Jason Gluch. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
'I'm not a criminal': Man claims he pushed cops down stairs in self-defence
Ryan Harder outside court when he was granted bail in February. Picture: Blake Foden
Soofia Tariq
Woman taken hostage after officers chase stolen car: police
Lanie Tindale
A woman was taken hostage after police chase
Official tipped to replace Kathryn Campbell at DFAT
Jan Adams, left, is being tipped to replace Kathryn Campbell as Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Hannah Neale
Pub halfway between Canberra and Sydney could fetch $20 million
Brittney Levinson
The Moss Vale Hotel has been listed for sale. Picture: Supplied
Whole school goes to remote learning as staffing crisis deepens
Sarah Lansdown
Macgregor Primary School has sent all students into remote learning this week as it struggles to have enough staff to stay open. Picture: Matt Bedford
Pocock emerges as key powerbroker in new Senate
Harley Dennett
Senator David Pocock, in the balance of power, says he'll stand up for Canberra's community. Picture: James Croucher
Teenager dies in Thredbo ski crash
The Kosciuszko Express ski lift at Thredbo on the opening day of the 2022 season. Picture: Supplied
Peter Brewer
'Just a bad day' for ex-NRL star arrested in police confrontation
Toby Vue
Former NRL star Brent Kite outside Queanbeyan courts in March. Picture: Blake Foden
'Extraordinary achievement': COVID-19 outbreak at Canberra jail contained
The Alexander Maconochie Centre before it first opened in 2016. Picture: Jay Cronan
Lanie Tindale
'Brain snap' caused man to punch woman unconscious
Soofia Tariq
James Robson, in the straw hat, approaches the victim in CCTV footage of the assault. Picture: Supplied
Lawyer loses bid to stop change to money laundering conspiracy charge
Blake Foden
Ben Aulich, right, arrives at court with partner Erin Taylor on Monday. Picture: Blake Foden
'Just doing our part': solar panels become helpful for this family during the energy crisis
Olivia Ireland
Rob Lanfear and Tonya Haff with their children Nyah Lanfear and Farley Lanfear. Picture: James Croucher
Greens minister pitches how coal could be part of energy grid shake-up
ACT Energy Minister Shane Rattenbury said the "best outcome" would be if the capacity mechanism support zero emissions technologies. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Opinion
Aussie swimmer's support of FINA's anti-trans policy makes me sick
Isobel Cootes
Cate Campbell spoke in support of FINA's new gender bill, which prevents transwomen from competing if they transitioned after 12. Picture: Getty Images
Investment group set to acquire Geoscience building
The property which houses the Geoscience Australia headquarters is now under contract. Picture: JLL
Brittney Levinson
Police move in as protesters plastic-wrap trees and fire up the rotisserie
Peter Brewer
Protesters set up a makeshift camp with glad wrap within the Parliamentary Triangle. Picture: Twitter
Influencer's rape allegations 'nonsense', accused tells court
Blake Foden
Chidi Okwechime approaches court during his trial. Picture: Blake Foden

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Federal Politics
Asian security ties in Australia's sights
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is looking to firm up Asian defence and security cooperation.
Dominic Giannini
The teal wave you might have missed
Jamieson Murphy
DIAL MOVERS: Rural independents who made their seats marginal (from left); Caz Heise (Cowper), Alex Dyson (Wannon), Suzie Holt (Groom) and Rob Priestly (Nicholls).
Joint effort to fix healthcare system: PM
Maeve Bannister
Anthony Albanese promises to work with state and territory leaders to fix Australia's health system.
Australian military aid sent to Ukraine
Dominic Giannini
Former defence minister Peter Dutton promised more Bushmaster vehicles would be provided to Ukraine.
Official tipped to replace Kathryn Campbell at DFAT
Hannah Neale
Jan Adams, left, is being tipped to replace Kathryn Campbell as Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Public Service
Subscriber • Opinion
A 24-hour lesson in politics from the Revolution
A statue of Maximilien Robespierre. Picture: Shutterstock
Mark Thomas
Subscriber • Opinion
Women made their voices heard this election, and the message is clear
Blair Williams
New independent MP Zoe Daniel, who won the seat of Goldstein off the Liberals in the election. Picture: AAP
Subscriber • Analysis
Thodey reforms make a comeback with Labor's return to power
Doug Dingwall
New public service minister Katy Gallagher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
National
Digest
It's going to get better - and that's natural
The sixth annual Ian Lindeman memorial Winter solstice swim. Canberras 2022 Winter solstice nude charity swim raised over $150,000 for Lifeline. Picture: Karleen Minney.
Steve Evans • 1hr ago
Trans ban for women's rugby league Tests
George Clarke
Transgender players have been banned from women's rugby league Tests while more research is done.
Adelaide sees rebound in festival visitors
Tim Dornin • 18m ago
Interstate visitor numbers to SA for the Adelaide Festival in March returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Arrests in Sydney over alleged $2.5m scam
Farid Farid • 19m ago
Nine men have been arrested after allegedly stealing $2.5m by cold calling unsuspecting victims.
'Economic apartheid' for Indigenous people
Tess Ikonomou • 22m ago
An ANU conference will focus on wealth creation and the economic position of First Nations people.
Comment
Opinion
We deserve a rethink on immigration levels
A single minister should not have the power to set Australia's immigration intake, even if that minister does consult others. Picture: Shutterstock
Crispin Hull
Opinion
Why news you trust is worth paying for
James Joyce
Publisher and editor Bill Moloney operates the printing press producing The Collarenebri Gazette in north-western NSW in the early 1960s.
Opinion
Why people are being asked to move under the ACT's public housing program
Yvette Berry, Rebecca Vassarotti
ACT Minister for Housing Yvette Berry (left) and Minister for Housing Services Rebecca Vassarotti.
Wisdom, not vengeance, is needed
The Canberra Times
Local Liberals' lack of insight will keep Pocock safe for years
Letters to the Editor
Court and Crime
Childcare worker pleads not guilty to indecent acts, assault on children
Muhammad Ali, 28, shielding his face as he sprinted away from journalists outside court. Picture: Toby Vue
Toby Vue
Canberra driver 'running late' accelerates to 160km/h after being spotted by police
Staff Reporters
Pictures: ACT Policing
Paedophile cricket coach admits sexually abusing another child
Blake Foden, Soofia Tariq
Serial paedophile Ian King.
'Old-fashioned police work': Red light camera put cops on murder suspects' trail
Blake Foden
Police at the scene in Phillip after Glenn Walewicz, inset, was shot dead. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied
Sensitive Content
'It's appalling': Driver with gas cylinder rams police gates in apparent bid to cause explosion
Blake Foden
The car Richard Playle crashed into security gates at Queanbeyan Police Station. Picture: NSW Police
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What's On
Swimmers bare all on the winter solstice
Close to 250 people participated in the Winter Solstice Charity Swim. Picture: Karleen Minney
Karen Hardy
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Is Inka the perfect place to have a long lunch?
Food and Wine: Inka. Ceviche Classico. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Karen Hardy
Study reveals food transport emissions
Food transport accounts for about six per cent of the planet's overall greenhouse emissions.
Sniffing out a winner: vote for Canberra's cutest truffle dog
Karen Hardy
Tricia Kwast with Roxy and Barry at L'Air du Wombat Truffles. Picture: Supplied
On the hunt: dinners and truffle dogs on show during festival
Karen Hardy
Chief minister Andrew Barr, MLA Tara Cheyne and Canberra Region Truffle Festival president Dick Groot Obbink with truffle dog Bella. Picture: Karleen Minney
The bountiful gardens of Goodwin Village
Susan Parsons
Goodwin Retirement Village community gardeners, John Landos, Gillian Helyar and Felicity Siro. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Sport
Young 'burns' for Blues shot, reveals kick drill behind heroics
Hudson Young celebrates his match-winning try. Picture: Getty Images
Melanie Dinjaski, David Polkinghorne
Opinion
Aussie swimmer's support of FINA's anti-trans policy makes me sick
Cate Campbell spoke in support of FINA's new gender bill, which prevents transwomen from competing if they transitioned after 12. Picture: Getty Images
Isobel Cootes
Super Rugby Pacific exit could be risky business for Brumbies
Cameron Mee
Brumbies chairman Matt Nobbs has acknowledged the risks associated with Australia leaving Super Rugby Pacific. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Friendly faces helping Neville find feet in Wallabies camp
Cameron Mee
Cadeyrn Neville has his sights set on a Wallabies debut in a fortnight. Picture: Andrew Phan/Wallabies media
Pride on the line for Sky Blues in capital
Pride is on the line for Millie Boyle and the NSW Sky Blues. Picture: Getty Images
Isobel Cootes
'Emotional' Tapine reunion fuels 'mean' Tonga Test
Melanie Dinjaski, David Polkinghorne
Joseph Tapine is in top form for the Raiders. Picture: Getty Images
Four Origin debutants in women's NSW team
Jasper Bruce
Rachael Pearson (left) and Kirra Dibb feature in the NSW Origin side to take on Queensland.

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World
Rail strike brings UK to standstill
Britain's biggest rail strike in 30 years has kicked off.
Kylie Maclellan and Kate Holton • 56m ago
Ukraine braces for Russian 'storm' in east
Natalia Zinets and Oleksandr Kozhukhar • 1hr ago
Russian missiles have targeted the strategic Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odessa.
Tense US-Iran encounter in Hormuz Strait
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Investment group set to acquire Geoscience building
Brittney Levinson
The property which houses the Geoscience Australia headquarters is now under contract. Picture: JLL
Pub halfway between Canberra and Sydney could fetch $20 million
Brittney Levinson
The Moss Vale Hotel has been listed for sale. Picture: Supplied
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The Roadkill State
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Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
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Australians still paying too much for international money transfers
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A growing number of viable bank alternatives offer an easier and cheaper way to transfer money overseas. Picture: Shutterstock
Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.
Why are small business loans halting in Australia?
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Meet the business allowing homeowners to renovate now, pay later
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Celebrating a century: Why we all love a puffer jacket
Karen Hardy
Moncler's haute couture puffer gowns were inspired by Africa but would be perfect in Canberra. Picture: Instagram
Stories fromThe Senior
Managing stress as a carer
ENDLESS LOVE: David Loew (right) was the full-time carer of his mother Maria Loew, who had complex care needs. Photo: Supplied.
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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.
Our Geraldine's tumultuous upbringing
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Socials: The boys are back
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Socials: Music to the ears
Richard Johnson from Curtin and Rhys Butler from Belconnen.
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Feral pigs destroy crop
Tom and Brett Dunn have had to resow after losing 200 acres of field peas to feral pigs.
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Maitland breeding cows sell to $4900
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Unjoined cows were a little cheaper at Maitland on Saturday.
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Budget 2022: money for biosecurity, flood recovery, patient medical travel
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Protecting the farm. James Kahl at his family's property in Narrabri with NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders. The NSW Government is pouring $164m into biosecurity research and new measures to help stop the spread of exotic diseases.
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
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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.
No end in sight in race to the regions
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