The Canberra Times
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
First look at Hellenic Club's hotel and office plans
Shops and restaurants will be housed among towering columns, taking inspiration from Greek gathering places. Picture supplied
Brittney Levinson
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Fatal robbery mastermind allegedly drove at women, threw boiling water over jail visitor
Rebecca Krutsky outside court during her robbery case. Picture by Karleen Minney
Blake Foden
Carwoola bushfire class action fails to ignite
Andrew Thomson
The Carwoola bushfire in 2017. A class action appeal has been dismissed.
ACT experiencing 'grumbling peak' but cases unlikely to increase much higher, Coleman says
Lucy Bladen
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ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Jingle all the way to your new home with these tips for moving over the holidays
Anna Houlahan
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A couple packs boxes to move house. File Picture.
Drug addict granted bail to live with convicted heroin trafficker
Blake Foden
The ACT Supreme Court, where the offender was granted bail. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Inari, the second restaurant at Tiger Lane, opens its doors this week
Inari's menu will explore traditional Japanese dishes fused with Peruvian influence. Picture by Botanist Creative
Amy Martin
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'Staff have drawn a blank': Police search for missing Queanbeyan pencils
Lanie Tindale
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The pencils, inset, were allegedly stolen in the lead up to a colour run on Friday, December 2. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, supplied
El Jannah set to bring its charcoal chicken to Canberra
El Jannah is setting up shop in Gungahlin. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Amy Martin
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Alligators given a new enclosure as early Christmas present
Olivia Ireland
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An alligator sun bathing in its new enclosure. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'Outstanding appointment': Kevin Rudd to be the next US ambassador
Karen Barlow Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed as the next ambassador to the US. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Teenage boys creep into Dunlop house, cars and credit cards stolen
Peter Brewer
ACT police officers arrested three teenage boys. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
What's on
The Canberrans whose Christmas lights raised $30,000 for charity
Ben Walker and James Crowther have both decorated their Gowrie houses to raise money for MS. Picture by James Croucher
Amy Martin
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Prominent apartment block in Braddon to be redeveloped
Brittney Levinson
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The Elouera Street Flats in Braddon have sold in one line to a developer. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Your foodie guide to spending New Year's Eve in Canberra
Bring in 2023 in style. Picture Shutterstock
Amy Martin
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New bar planned for Sydney Building by one of Mooseheads' directors
Miriam Webber
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Mooseheads night club in the Sydney building. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'Sensational' weather ahead as Canberra gets summer for Christmas
Alex Crowe
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Cesar Corripio, his mum Esther Rosado and baby Ailana Corripio, 7 months, are ready to welcome the warmer weather as the ACT heads into Christmas. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Canberrans urged to celebrate Christmas outdoors due to COVID risk
Lucy Bladen
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ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Nicholls home sells for $100,000 above reserve in final weekend of auctions
A Nicholls house on a tightly held street sold for $2.1 million in Canberra's Saturday auctions. Picture supplied
Brittney Levinson
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One for the road: delicious destinations worth a detour
Karen Hardy
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No matter which direction you take, there's amazing culinary delights along the way. Picture Shutterstock
Review
An easy way to dine with Rick Stein
Steamed whole snapper with ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, crispy garlic and shallots. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
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Three in hospital after major Bungendore crash
Lanie Tindale
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Picture by NSW Police
Father to be alleged 21yo child rapist's 'jailer': court
Soofia Tariq
The ACT Magistrates Court which heard from the 21-year-old's "devastated" father. Picture by Karleen Minney.

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Federal Politics
Universities call for overhaul of 'complex' visa system
Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson said Australia's visa system was too complex and not fit-for-purpose. Picture supplied
Sarah Lansdown
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Labor accused of political 'purge' after abolishing tribunal
Karen Barlow
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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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World-leading cancer compensation list for firies comes into force
Karen Barlow
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Station Officer Kate Judd at Belconnen Ambulance and Fire and Rescue Station. Picture by James Croucher
'I'm not this crazy, violent, insane guy,' AFP apologises to anti-CCP activist
Karen Barlow
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Drew Pavlou (left) and Max Mok share scones and cream at Parliament houses' Queens Terrace café a day after they were removed from Parliament House by AFP police officers as persons of high risk without explanation. Picture by Karleen Minney
'Outstanding appointment': Kevin Rudd to be the next US ambassador
Karen Barlow Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed as the next ambassador to the US. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Public Service
Santa's parliamentary sitting, JB Hi-Fi the 'cool' benchmark, and the secret powers EAs wield
Public Eye
There's no rest for Santa and his reindeer on December 25 - and not for the usual reasons.
Sarah Basford Canales, Harley Dennett
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Defence APS rip wages in staff survey, despite rise
Harley Dennett
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There is dissatisfaction in the ranks of the APS in the latest staff survey at the Department of Defence. Picture by Jamila Toderas
'We failed': DTA pledges to do better after nightmare audit
Sarah Basford Canales
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DTA chief executive Chris Fechner pledges to turn his ship around after horror audit. Picture by Keegan Carroll
National
How swimwear has changed the way Australians tan
Two young women swim in snorkels and vibrantly patterned swimwear. Picture by Shutterstock.
Anna Houlahan
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Calls to reform pharma's importation licenses as antibiotic shortages emerge
Anna Houlahan
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An array of colourful pharmaceutical packets. Picture by Shutterstock.
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Bunnings standoff: Bizarre confrontation next to sausage sizzle
Maddy Fogarty
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NSW, federal clean energy deal worth $8b
Farid Farid • 29m ago
The NSW and federal governments have struck a $7.8 billion clean energy deal. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Abuse on the rise in Vic youth systems
Mibenge Nsenduluka • 29m ago
Rates of abuse and exploitation are rising in Victoria's out-of-home care for children and youth. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
When the going gets tough, call their bluff
Opinion
Energy Minister Chris Bowen called the bluff of one power giant. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Crispin Hull
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Opinion
There's no 'despite' about earning success
Zoë Wundenberg
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
How we can better prepare students for challenges ahead
Doug Taylor
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Students from disadvantaged backgrounds have faced a challenging few years. Picture Shutterstock
Democracy still the 'least worst system'
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Watson residents pay a very high price for Summernats
Letters to the Editor
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Court and Crime
'Heartbreaking': 'Full-time carer' allegedly stole $130k from 85yo widow
Max Davidson leaves court on Monday after being granted bail. Picture supplied
Miriam Webber, Soofia Tariq
Unlicensed ACT learner driver busted three times over limit
Lanie Tindale
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'Immersed in a sea of criminality': Parolee rams cops three weeks after release
Blake Foden
Bradley Flynn, who is back behind bars. Picture Facebook
Father to be alleged 21yo child rapist's 'jailer': court
Soofia Tariq
The ACT Magistrates Court which heard from the 21-year-old's "devastated" father. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Shopper awarded more than $27k after slipping on grape
Hannah Neale
A woman sued Coles store after slipping on a grape (not pictured) in a Woden supermarket. Picture by Geoff Jones
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One for the road: delicious destinations worth a detour
No matter which direction you take, there's amazing culinary delights along the way. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears is now on at The Q
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is on now at The Q. Picture by Jeffrey Chan
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Free family activities at the National Portrait Gallery for the school holidays
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The family space at the Portrait Gallery has free creative activities for families to enjoy together inspired by WHO ARE YOU: Australian Portraiture exhibition. Picture supplied
Review
Powerful pictures document a changing country
Brian Rope
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Rainbow angel wings, New Mardi Gras, 2003. Picture by William Yang
Big focus on food waste ahead of Christmas
Liv Casben
OzHarvest driver Sage McAteer says demand for food donations is the highest the group has seen. (JANE DEMPSTER)
Canberra's choice at ACT Volunteering awards rises above
Megan Doherty
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2022 Canberra's Choice Award winner Leesa Ffrench, from Rise Above, with 2021 Young Volunteer of the Year Ben Walker. Picture supplied
Sport
ACT Brumbies set to land major re-signing coup
ACT Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa is set to re-sign with the club. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Cameron Mee
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Fisher eager to remain in Wallabies set up
Laurie Fisher (left) is eager to continue working as a Wallabies assistant coach through to next year's World Cup. Picture Getty Images
Cameron Mee
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'It would be awesome': Capitals keen to view historic Christmas match
Cameron Mee
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US Import Nicole Munger has thrown her support behind Christmas Day games. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Capital teen's nervous wait to learn Canberra International fate
Melanie Dinjaski
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Charlie Camus is eyeing a seeded position for the Junior Australian Open. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Warner's Bali joke catches media off-guard
Australian opener David Warner is having a lean spell with the bat, but retains his sense of humour. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Joel Gould and Oliver Caffrey
Meteors to regroup after tough loss
Cameron Mee
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Annie Wikman top-scored for the Meteors on Tuesday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
'We're a club that can help him': Star forward Fifita shows Raiders interest
David Polkinghorne
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Gold Coast Titans second-rower David Fifita has toured the Raiders' centre of excellence. Picture Getty Images

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First look at Hellenic Club's hotel and office plans
Brittney Levinson
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Shops and restaurants will be housed among towering columns, taking inspiration from Greek gathering places. Picture supplied
Prominent apartment block in Braddon to be redeveloped
Brittney Levinson
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The Elouera Street Flats in Braddon have sold in one line to a developer. Picture by Keegan Carroll
World
One rescued after Thai warship sinks
Rescuers have found a survivor and recovered five bodies from a Thai warship that sank. (EPA PHOTO)
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Long bans for Kenyans Kipyokei, Rionoripo
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Diana Kipyogei, of Kenya, winner of the Boston Marathon in 2021, has been banned for six years. (AP PHOTO)
Pakistani forces free centre hostages
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A minister says all hostages have been rescued by the Pakistani army in Bannu. (AP PHOTO)
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A mother on daughter on a floating island of Lake Titicaca, Peru. Picture: Getty Images
Two Ways to Go
Christmas holiday showdown: Europe v Down Under
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Noel Sydney's "digital forests" in Royal Botanic Garden until December 24.
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Luxury and lifestyle: Warrigal's new premium retirement offering is a 'perk' of growing older
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Warrigal Queanbeyan offers a retirement lifestyle that feels like you're part of an private club. Picture supplied.
Accessing home equity helps ease growing cost of living pressure for retirees
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Being free to enjoy retirement without financial stress is one of the benefits a reverse mortgage can help with. Picture Shutterstock.
Why the Canberra Liberals are seeking to stop the tram
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Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee MLA, outlines her priorities for Canberra and how money for the tram project could be better spent. Picture supplied
Food and friendship on the menu for outstanding Meals on Wheels award winners
Rosie Ryan
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Shire of Coolgardie's award-winning Meals on Wheels program is to keeping people well-nourished and connected. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
Christmas calling leads to garden exploration
The pine tree that is central to the Labyrinth at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. Picture by Susan Parsons
Susan Parsons
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The tip of the Icebergs
Karen Hardy
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is an Australian icon. Picture by Pat Stevenson
12 ways to get into the Christmas spirit (Canberra style)
Amy Martin
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A Christmas Carol, North Pole Lane and cherry picking can get you in the festive spirit. Pictures supplied and by Elesa Kurtz
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Polio crusaders set sights on NDIS
Post Polio Victoria vice president Peter Freckleton says all Australians should be concerned that people aged 65 and over can not access the NDIS. The organisation will co-host a workshop for people with post polio syndrome at the Adelaide Convention Centre on November 22. Picture supplied
Rowan Cowley
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.
The family will love this No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Tart
Beth Davis from Harris Farm Markets celebrates the beginning of mango season. Picture by Josh Woning
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