The Canberra Times
Tuesday, 5 April
More ACT schools move to remote learning due to staffing shortages
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Miriam Webber
Scott Morrison wins NSW preselection court fight, path clear to call election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Brendan Nelson back at the War Memorial as Kerry Stokes tenure ends
Harley Dennett, Sarah Basford Canales
Brendan Nelson will return to the Australian War Memorial as a member of its council three years after stepping down as director. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'So many wildcards': Australia backs Russia war crimes probe, but Putin may never be tried
Finn McHugh
Abandoned tanks in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, site of apparent war crimes. Picture: Getty Images
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Monster high tide smashes NSW's coastline
Simon McCarthy
Stockton Beach, slammed by a massive tide, has sent sand, debris and water over the dunes and into the suburb.
Grand Prix sued for $8.7m over Robbie show
Karen Sweeney
The Australian Grand Prix is being sued over the cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert in 2020.
Liberals call for weekly garbage bin collections in ACT to remain
Jasper Lindell
Rubbish is collected fortnightly for particpants in an ACT organic waste trial, a change that could be rolled out city wide. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Canberra woman in her 90s dies with COVID-19
A Canberra woman in her 90s has died with COVID. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Hannah Neale
How a university lecturer survived 804 days in an Iranian prison
Olivia Ireland
Kylie Moore-Gilbert; Iranian prison survivor and author of 'The Uncaged Sky'. Picture: James Croucher
Balance needed in releasing COVID case information: Stephen-Smith
Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said health authorities needed to balance legal obligations with transparency. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Lucy Bladen
Review
A Canberra favourite reminds us why it's still one of our best
Gerard Cockburn
Fillet of beef carpaccio, fried baby caper and testun al barolo. Picture: James Croucher
Be lenient on 'impossible' requirements on Afghan refugees, inquiry tells Home Affairs
Harley Dennett
Refugees from Afghanistan rallied at Parliament House in February this year seeking permanent residency as they rebuild their lives after the 20-year war. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Gas exec qualified for AAT because she can 'work under pressure': Cash
Finn McHugh
Michaelia Cash has rejected claims she is stacking the AAT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Police identify victim of possible hit and run
Police have appealed for dashcam footage. Picture: Karleen Minney
Hannah Neale
'Patchy, dangerous': Kings and Monaro highway blackspots to be fixed under Labor election pledge
Dan Jervis-Bardy
An Albanese government has promised to fix blackspots in Kirsty McBain's seat of Eden-Monaro. Picture: Karleen Minney
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A chance to see three much-loved historic buildings which are usually off-limits
An archaeological excavation at The Duntroon Dairy uncovered 764 artefacts. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man
Tim the Yowie Man
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'Horrific scene': Two dead in helicopter crash after leaving Canberra
Hannah Neale, Peter Brewer
Monaro Police District Commander Superintendent John Klepczarek at a press conference on Tuesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Chalmers says cutting APS consultancy fees could save in the 'low billions'
Finn McHugh
Jim Chalmers says billions could be saved if APS consultancy fees are reviewed. Picture: James Croucher
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'War zone but worse': Students banned from attending school over safety fears
Sarah Lansdown
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry said violent incidents were rare in ACT schools. Picture: Karleen Minney
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Liberals' election chickens coming home to roost
Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells' excoriation of Scott Morrison was spellbinding. Picture: Adam McLean
Crispin Hull
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Labor fanned 'pork-barrel' flames and now it's in danger of reaping the whirlwind
Richard Mulgan
Labor finance spokesperson Katy Gallagher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Allhomes
New record set for Gungahlin region with a $2.5 million sale at auction
The sale surpassed Nicholls and the Gungahlin region's record by $25,000.
Jessica Taulaga
Early rate hike flagged by RBA governor
Gerard Cockburn
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe. Picture: Getty Images
Opinion
The true cost of winning your vote
Garry Linnell

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Trump's daughter Ivanka to testify
Farnoush Amiri, Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro • 1hr ago
Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, is set to testify before insurrection committee.
Second arrest after Sacramento shooting
Adam Beam and Kathleen Ronayne
Second man arrested after a shooting in Sacramento, California, that killed six, wounded a dozen.
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New report reveals harsh reality for Canberra renters
Brittney Levinson
Canberra retains its position as the most expensive rental market. Picture: Shutterstock

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Ukraine invasion
West must examine conscience, says Lavrov
Western leaders accusing Russia of war crimes should examine own consciences first, says Lavrov.
Ukraine envoy invokes ANZAC identity
Dominic Giannini and Paul Osborne
Foreign Minister Marise Payne will attend NATO talks in Brussels over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden calls for Putin war crimes trial
Nandita Bose
Vladimir Putin is a 'brutal' 'war criminal' and everyone sees it, US President Joe Biden says.
National
Labor pledges $38m boost to newborn screening
With a simple heel prick at birth, babies can get care they need from the earliest stages of life. Picture: Shutterstock
Finn McHugh
PM defends intervention in local branches
Andrew Brown, Dominic Giannini and Maeve Bannister
Scott Morrison will turn his faux campaign into a full-blown election run within days.
Unions plan major bus strike across NSW
Phoebe Loomes
Bus services across Sydney and parts of regional NSW are facing strike action next week.
Emergency health order extended in Tas
Melissa Meehan
Tasmania's public health emergency period has been extended by eight week, Dr Mark Veitch says.
Crown Melbourne faces $100m fines
Melissa Meehan
Crown Melbourne faces fines of up to $100 million over the illegal transfer of funds from China.

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Federal Politics
PM defends intervention in local branches
Scott Morrison will turn his faux campaign into a full-blown election run within days.
Andrew Brown, Dominic Giannini and Maeve Bannister
'Cushy jobs': Liberals appointed to AAT in pre-election rush
Finn McHugh
Former NSW minister Pru Goward is set for a well-paid role on the AAT. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Labor to put the boot into the budget, claim it has no vision
Gerard Cockburn
Labor Treasury spokesman Jim Chalmers. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.
Subscriber • Opinion
Let's not succumb to 'ScoMo-derangement syndrome'
Mark Kenny
Prime Minster Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Labor pledges $38m boost to newborn screening
Finn McHugh
With a simple heel prick at birth, babies can get care they need from the earliest stages of life. Picture: Shutterstock
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Final arguments made in DFAT's superannuation federal court case
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) office building in Canberra's Barton. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Sarah Basford Canales, Doug Dingwall
'Fiscal risk': Hearings begin into DFAT staff claims of unpaid superannuation
Doug Dingwall
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra.
Parly staffers to log after-hours access
Tess Ikonomou
Staffers entering Parliament House after-hours will need to register in a new safety trial.
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Opinion
The other half of the climate change debate - adaptation
Flooding in Byron Bay last week. Picture: Getty Images
Claire Ibrahim, Pradeep Philip
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Liberals' election chickens coming home to roost
Crispin Hull
Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells' excoriation of Scott Morrison was spellbinding. Picture: Adam McLean
Opinion
How to plan for, and celebrate, success
Zoë Wundenberg
Meryl Streep wasn't satisfied with just one Oscar win. Picture: Getty Images
Rubenstein's call for more ACT Senate places is unjustified
Letters to the Editor
If Bucha deaths aren't a redline what is?
The Canberra Times
Court and Crime
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Man charged with robbing, sexually assaulting sex worker at knifepoint
A Calwell man has been charged and will face court on Tuesday.
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Daring Canberra jail escape bid thwarted in nick of time
Peter Brewer
The Alexander Maconochie Centre.
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Legal service worker allegedly destroyed evidence after 'degrading assault'
Lanie Tindale
Loretta Tulikaki leaves court on Friday. Picture: Blake Foden
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Man acquitted after lawyer argues 'peaceful scenario' in gunpoint robbery
Toby Vue
Shaun Mark Gale has been acquitted of aggravated robbery on Anzac Day, 2021, after facing an ACT Supreme Court trial this week. Picture: Toby Vue
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Police track down wanted child rapist who failed to front sentencing
Blake Foden
John Paul Garay, who was found guilty last year of eight historical child sex offences. Picture: Blake Foden
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What's On
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Festival to have Canberrans dancing on air
Last year's Street Dance Festival. Picture: Supplied
Amy Martin
What'S on
New yellow Wiggle drives big red car into town ... with 'L' plates
Blue Wiggle Anthony Field, yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins, red Wiggle Simon Pryce and purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Picture: Karleen Minney
Amy Martin
What not to miss at the Narooma Oyster Festival
Karen Hardy
Sample oysters from more than eight NSW estuaries as part of the Ultimate Oyster Experiene. Picture: Supplied
Review
A Canberra favourite reminds us why it's still one of our best
Gerard Cockburn
Fillet of beef carpaccio, fried baby caper and testun al barolo. Picture: James Croucher
Last-minute ideas for a home-delivered Easter feast
Karen Hardy
Order a seafood feast from Manettas Seafood, delivered to your door. Picture: Kitty Gould
The Sri Lankan melting pot
O Tama Carey
Pol roti. Picture: Anson Smart
Sport
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Nicoll-Klokstad blocks out the outside noise
Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is drowning out any outside noise and is only focused on his own game and what his club needs. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Isobel Cootes
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White says it's time to 'evolve or lose the jersey'
Nic White says competition for Australia's scrumhalf role is pushing him to evolve. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Caden Helmers
Canberra cricket great honoured with award title
Canberra product Michael Bevan has been honoured in NSW with a one-day medal named after him. Picture: Getty Images
'I want to be a trailblazer': Canberrans eye path to Kookaburras
Isobel Cootes
Canberrans Davis Atkin and Jay Macdonald have been selected for the under 21s Australian hockey side, the Burras, but they have more hurdle to face before the final selection. Picture: James Croucher
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Brumbies centre linked to French club for 2023
ACT Brumbies centre Irae Simone is believed to have signed with French side Clermont in the country's Top 14 competition for next year. Picture: James Croucher
Isobel Cootes
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The Wright option: Brumbies could call on new fullback
Caden Helmers
Tom Wright could be called upon at fullback if Jesse Mogg is ruled out. Picture: Keegan Carroll
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Canberra soccer clubs call for cluster venues to be scrapped
Isobel Cootes
Twenty five Canberra clubs are calling for cluster venues to be scrapped and a move to home and away fixtures instead. Picture: Elesa Kuntz

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World
Greece pays off IMF debt ahead of schedule
Greece's PM says paying off final installment of a $A46b loan to the IMF marks 'end of an era'.
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Trump's daughter Ivanka to testify
Farnoush Amiri, Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro • 1hr ago
Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, is set to testify before insurrection committee.
Musk joins Twitter board promising change
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Twitter names Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk as newest board member, day after 9 per cent stake disclosed.
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New report reveals harsh reality for Canberra renters
Brittney Levinson
Canberra retains its position as the most expensive rental market. Picture: Shutterstock
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Forde home sells for $2.36 million setting new suburb record
Brittney Levinson
The two-storey house at 11 Justice Kelly Street, Forde is complete with an indoor, heated pool. Picture: Stone Gungahlin
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Life & Style
How a university lecturer survived 804 days in an Iranian prison
Kylie Moore-Gilbert; Iranian prison survivor and author of 'The Uncaged Sky'. Picture: James Croucher
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How boa constrictor snakes don't suffocate while eating
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Until now, it hasn't been clear how modern snakes save themselves from suffocating while eating. Picture: Shutterstock.
The zucchini stakes are high
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Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
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The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Dementia sufferers pose 10 questions
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Australia has potential to help fill grain gap in Algeria
In early March, Algeria bought about 600,000 to 700,000 tonnes of milling wheat at US$485/t (C&F) for May shipment, which was up from recent prices.
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NSW government puts extra $433 million on table for Dungowan Dam
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MORE MONEY: Tamworth MP and Minister for Water Kevin Anderson said he was happy to put the money on the table for the huge project. Photo: file
Nioa-Sinnamon strategic partnership makes strides for Santas
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