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
Swimmers bare all on the winter solstice
Close to 250 people participated in the Winter Solstice Charity Swim. Picture: Karleen Minney
Karen Hardy
Basketball icon Jackson comes out of international retirement
Roger Vaughan
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson is a big step closer to playing again for the Opals.
Man accused of striking dead body after fatal crash
Lanie Tindale
The fatality occurred in the Belconnen region. Picture: Keegan Carroll
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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
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
DFAT missed the mark in returning Aussies stranded overseas by COVID-19, audit finds
DFAT Secretary Kathryn Campbell. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
'Ball's in Labor's court': Greens attempt to drag Albanese into climate talks
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Greens leader Adam Bandt wants to negotiate with Labor on its climate targets. Picture: ACM
Three more people die with COVID in Canberra
CEO of Capital Pathology Jason Gluch. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Lanie Tindale
'I'm not a criminal': Man claims he pushed cops down stairs in self-defence
Soofia Tariq
Ryan Harder outside court when he was granted bail in February. Picture: Blake Foden
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
Woman taken hostage after officers chase stolen car: police
Lanie Tindale
A woman was taken hostage after police chase
Whole school goes to remote learning as staffing crisis deepens
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
Sarah Lansdown
Pub halfway between Canberra and Sydney could fetch $20 million
Brittney Levinson
The Moss Vale Hotel has been listed for sale. Picture: Supplied
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
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
'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
Lanie Tindale
The Alexander Maconochie Centre before it first opened in 2016. Picture: Jay Cronan
'Brain snap' caused man to punch woman unconscious
James Robson, in the straw hat, approaches the victim in CCTV footage of the assault. Picture: Supplied
Soofia Tariq
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
Rob Lanfear and Tonya Haff with their children Nyah Lanfear and Farley Lanfear. Picture: James Croucher
Olivia Ireland
Greens minister pitches how coal could be part of energy grid shake-up
Dan Jervis-Bardy
ACT Energy Minister Shane Rattenbury said the "best outcome" would be if the capacity mechanism support zero emissions technologies. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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

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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.
DFAT missed the mark in returning Aussies stranded overseas by COVID-19, audit finds
Hannah Neale
DFAT Secretary Kathryn Campbell. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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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
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.
No quick fix to WA health worker shortage
Michael Ramsey
Amber-Jade Sanderson says furloughing is placing pressure on the WA health workforce.
Nazi symbol banned in Victoria
Cassandra Morgan
Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes says the swastika glorifies a hateful ideology.
Trial for alleged Higgins rapist delayed
Dominic Giannini
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold opposed the temporary stay application.
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
'Brain snap' caused man to punch woman unconscious
James Robson, in the straw hat, approaches the victim in CCTV footage of the assault. Picture: Supplied
Soofia Tariq
Influencer's rape allegations 'nonsense', accused tells court
Blake Foden
Chidi Okwechime approaches court during his trial. Picture: Blake Foden
Childcare worker pleads not guilty to indecent acts, assault on children
Toby Vue
Muhammad Ali, 28, shielding his face as he sprinted away from journalists outside court. Picture: Toby Vue
Paedophile cricket coach admits sexually abusing another child
Blake Foden, Soofia Tariq
Serial paedophile Ian King.
Canberra driver 'running late' accelerates to 160km/h after being spotted by police
Staff Reporters
Pictures: ACT Policing
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Five things to do in Canberra this weekend
The women's State of Origin heads to GIO Stadium. Picture: Getty Images
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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?
Karen Hardy
Food and Wine: Inka. Ceviche Classico. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Study reveals food transport emissions
Food transport accounts for about six per cent of the planet's overall greenhouse emissions.
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
Roosters bring Sky Blueprint to take down Queenslanders once again
The Sydney Roosters looking to do for the Sky Bues against Queensland what they did against Brisbane. Sarah Togatuki, Yasmin Clydsdale, Olivia Kernick, Hannah Southwell, Corban Baxter, Jess Sergis and Isabelle Kelly were all part of the Roosters' NRLW premiership. Picture: NSWRL Photo
David Polkinghorne
Olympic golden girl's big homecoming caps stunning debut
Sky Blues fullback Emma Tonegato says Canberra will be one of the biggest stage's she's played on in her home country. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
David Polkinghorne
One key person missing from Bacueti's debut story
Isobel Cootes
James Bacueti has qualified for his debut Commonwealth Games team. Picture: James Croucher
World Rugby concussion protocols add new element to Wallabies' blockbuster series
Cameron Mee
World Rugby has cracked down on high contact in recent years. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Apologetic De Goey given suspended fine
Collingwood have handed Jordan De Goey a suspended $25,000 fine over his behaviour in Bali.
Anna Harrington
Canberra star to create history for Kookaburras
Patrick Gaynor
Andrew Charter is off to his third Commonwealth Games. Picture: Commonwealth Games Australia
US Open a reminder of what matters in golf
Doug Ferguson
Winner Matt Fitzpatrick (l) and Will Zalatoris (r) staged an epic final group battle at the US Open.

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World
Germany to oppose EU fossil-fuel car ban
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner says an EU ban on combustion engines from 2035 is wrong.
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South Korean rocket launches satellite
South Korea conducted its first successful satellite launch with a domestically developed rocket.
Captive US fighters may face death penalty
US military veteran Alexander Drueke was captured while fighting in east Ukraine.
Property byAllhomes
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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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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Renovation Matters provides homeowners with the opportunity to renovate prior to listing their homes for sale, without having to front the costs until after settlement. Photo: Supplied.
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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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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.
Budget 2022: money for biosecurity, flood recovery, patient medical travel
John Ellicott
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.
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