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Fyshwick Markets has changed hands for more than $60 million. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERFyshwick Markets sale 'exceeds expectations'

Brittney Levinson
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BREAKINGACT records seven new cases of COVID-19

Hannah Neale
1hr ago

Canberra's light rail at Gungahlin. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT public transport costs outweigh ticket revenue

Gerard Cockburn

2-6 Bowes Street, Phillip has sold. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERWoden office building leased by ACT Health sells for $84.6m

Brittney Levinson
1hr ago

Masks should return to ACT retail to slow Omicron, says Adrian Esterman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Masks should return, assuming Omicron is mild a 'big mistake': expert

Finn McHugh

The prison guard, who is not being identified in order to protect the alleged victim's identity.

SUBSCRIBERFamily car swerves into oncoming traffic as guard allegedly attacks partner

Blake Foden

The interest rate will be reduced to 3.95 per cent in the Home Equity Access Scheme.

New incentive to boost retirement incomes

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

Scott Morrison's meetings with the South Korean leader have gone ahead despite a COVID-19 scare.

Prime Minister listed as casual contact

Dominic Giannini

Pharmacies inundated with calls as booster surge hits

ACT still holds firm as NSW eases COVID restrictions

How Canberra petrol prices compare to other places in Australia

ACT push to be the first Australian jurisdiction to offer free period products

Fyshwick Markets has changed hands for more than $60 million. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERFyshwick Markets sale 'exceeds expectations'

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Jo Mercer store manager, Renee Britt working throughout Christmas and Boxing Day sales. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Retail on the rise ahead of Christmas and Boxing Day sales

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A "Centre for National Resilience" aka a quarantine centre. Picture: Department of Finance

The worst phrase of 2021 is as cringeworthy as you imagine

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Nick Cotric will rejoin the Green Machine immediately. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERStar local returns to Raiders on three-year deal

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Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku has been farewelled at a state memorial service in Sydney.

'Happiest man' Eddie Jaku farewelled

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Orange based snake-catcher Jake Hansen has already had a busy October. Photo: SUPPLIED.

WATCHExpert advice: Do you know what to do if you're bitten by a snake?

Victoria gives unvaccinated some freedoms

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Auckland reopens as NZ suffers COVID death

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Asian markets hushed as Fed talks loom

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Qld records six cases, two likely Omicron

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Court allows Trump tax returns release

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Workers should get a choice on 'invasion day' holiday: Indigenous leader

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Visitors to two Melbourne nightclubs must get tested and isolate at home for at least seven days.

Victoria gives unvaccinated some freedoms

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Most passengers on the infected man's flights will be considered casual contacts, Yvette D'Ath says.

Qld records six cases, two likely Omicron

31m ago

Michael Mansell

Workers should get a choice on 'invasion day' holiday: Indigenous leader

50m ago

Patrons no longer need to show proof of vaccination at non-essential retail.

Vic relaxes some vax mandates, masks stay

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The interest rate will be reduced to 3.95 per cent in the Home Equity Access Scheme.

New incentive to boost retirement incomes

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

The use of QR code check-ins will be scaled back under the latest easing of NSW COVID restrictions.

NSW records 1360 new COVID cases, 1 death

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku has been farewelled at a state memorial service in Sydney.

'Happiest man' Eddie Jaku farewelled

1hr ago

Wet and humid conditions from La Nina are ideal for insects like locusts and mosquitoes to boom.

La Nina triggers Aussie insect 'explosion'

Emily Woods
1hr ago

Jo Mercer store manager, Renee Britt working throughout Christmas and Boxing Day sales. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Retail on the rise ahead of Christmas and Boxing Day sales

1hr ago

Jo Mercer store manager, Renee Britt working throughout Christmas and Boxing Day sales. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Retail on the rise ahead of Christmas and Boxing Day sales

1hr ago

Picture: File

BREAKINGACT records seven new cases of COVID-19

1hr ago

Picture: File

BREAKINGACT records seven new cases of COVID-19

1hr ago

The use of QR code check-ins will be scaled back under the latest easing of NSW COVID restrictions.

NSW records 1360 new COVID cases, 1 death

1hr ago

The use of QR code check-ins will be scaled back under the latest easing of NSW COVID restrictions.

NSW records 1360 new COVID cases, 1 death

1hr ago

Chief strategy officer for CyberCX Alastair MacGibbon. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Defence's biggest cyber threats mirror 'science fiction'

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Confidence in economy booms despite Omicron concerns

Scott Morrison says the right measures are in place to allow Australia to open up ahead of Christmas

Vaccine cover bodes well for Omicron fight

Australia must decide whether to go with a US or British design for its nuclear-powered submarines.

Minimum submarine cost $116b: think tank

The prime minister isn't speaking to the more-moderate Liberal voters, Zali Steggall says.

PM doesn't get independents: Steggall

Colin Brinsden

International students and skilled migrants can return to Australia from this week.

Australia international reopening on track

Georgie Moore

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Govt announces extra $250 million for regional grants fund

Lanie Tindale

Sonya Glasson with her daughter Luci McClusky, who has had her NDIS funding cut. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'It doesn't respect her': Canberra family grapples with NDIS funding cut

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Sexual assault report calls for courage

Sexual assault report calls for courage

The Canberra Times

If people didn't use the emergency departments as a substitute for a visit to the GP waiting times would be shorter. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Emergency departments are for people with an emergency

Letters To The Editor

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Anna Warr

OPINIONOmicron is a product of vaccine apartheid

Obijiofor Aginam

Aaron Campbell is released from custody on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERRobber put hole in bystander's hoodie with wild knife swipe

NSW Police arrested a woman in Parramatta. Picture: File

ACT woman allegedly scammed out of $1 million

Fireworks allegedly found during the Saturday raid. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERAnti-gang detectives seize drugs, fireworks in cocaine bust

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There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

ANU student Jonathon Zalakos made the grill worn by hip hop artist Genesis Owusu (inset). Pictures: Tracey Nearmy, Supplied

The Canberra jeweller behind Genesis Owusu's smile

Amy Martin

Ross Noble is in Canberra this weekend. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin

There will be lots of places to take a festive photo of your pooch. Picture: Facebook

Christmas pooches picnic at Exhibition Park

Winner of the political cartoonist of the year Glenn Le Lievre. Picture: Keegan Carroll.

How cartoonists poked fun during unpredictable an 2021

Ron Cerabona

Grease Monkeys Greasy Burger has been named as the number one top most ordered dish in Australia. Picture: Supplied

Canberra favourite takes out Deliveroo crown

Amy Martin

Referees in Canberra's NPLW will be paid the same amount in 2022 as they will be to officiate an NPLM match. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERPeak body introduces pay parity for Canberra's soccer referees

Chelsee Washington isn't too disappointed the round three fixture against Perth Glory has been postponed. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERUnited's match delay dubbed a 'blessing in disguise'

Canberra Capital players celebrate winning round 1 of Grand Final series. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UC Capitals back on court after COVID scare

Usman Khawaja has been awaiting a Test recall for more than two years. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERKhawaja ready to roll should Warner succumb to rib injury

Perth Glory's A-League Women team faces a long stint on the road because of border restrictions.

Perth Glory v Canberra ALW match postponed

Justin Chadwick

Fred Kaihea is relishing the chance to learn from a former Wallabies prop in Dan Palmer. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'The best': Ex-Wallaby guiding rising prop Kaihea

Caden Helmers

Brumbies chief executive Phil Thomson will stay at the helm of the club. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Setting ourselves up for the future': Thomson stays on as Brumbies chief

Caden Helmers

Australia's Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test with a side strain.

Hazlewood to miss Adelaide Ashes Test

Scott Bailey

Aucklanders are enjoying increased freedoms as the city emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns.

Auckland reopens as NZ suffers COVID death

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Aucklanders are enjoying increased freedoms as the city emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns.

Auckland reopens as NZ suffers COVID death

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Asian markets are anxiously waiting for news from a key meeting of the US Federal Reserve.

Asian markets hushed as Fed talks loom

28m ago

Asian markets are anxiously waiting for news from a key meeting of the US Federal Reserve.

Asian markets hushed as Fed talks loom

28m ago

Donald Trump's position as a former president does not outweigh legislative interest, a judge says.

Court allows Trump tax returns release

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Donald Trump's position as a former president does not outweigh legislative interest, a judge says.

Court allows Trump tax returns release

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Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

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.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

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.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Time to celebrate: The Italian Place in Braddon is one of the city businesses you'll find behind a door on the advent calendar.

Advent calendar countdown celebrates festive season in the city

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

NO SALESMAN NEEDED: Driva is a revolutionary new platform which allows car buyers to see the best personalised loan rates, based on their credit score, and gain pre-approval from more than 30 lenders.

Aussie entrepreneurs putting car buyers back in the Driva's seat

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Time to get festive in the city!

Time to get festive in the city!

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Westpac's National Agribusiness Manager, Stephen Hannan.

Helping generations of Australian farmers to grow

Stephen Hannan, National Agribusiness Manager

If you get a fine, consider yourself extremely lucky that's all that went wrong. Photo: Shutterstock

Road safety means obeying rules and remaining vigilant

Sam Hollier
2hrs ago

CLEAN: Air purifiers filter out nasty bacteria and ultra-fine dust. Photo: Supplied

Why an air purifier could help you breathe easy this summer

Annabel Trends Sprout long sleeve garden gloves would make a great gift for a kitchen gardener. Picture: Supplied

A kitchen gardener's Christmas gift guide

Susan Parsons

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Ingrid Anderson of Narrabundah, and Catriona Anderson of Kambah.

A Scandinavian Christmas

Andre Vumbaca of Dickson and Bronte Funnell of O'Connor.

Picnics in the park

Adam Burgess and Angela Manson of Braddon.

PHOTOSA toast to gin

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Shorthorn Miss World, Royalla Merendee P161, and (inset) Santa Gertrudis Miss World, Santahat Queen B Q79. Photos: Branded Ag Showcase, Kent Ward

Shorthorn and Santa Gertrudis females claim Miss World titles

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Shorthorn Miss World, Royalla Merendee P161, and (inset) Santa Gertrudis Miss World, Santahat Queen B Q79. Photos: Branded Ag Showcase, Kent Ward

Shorthorn and Santa Gertrudis females claim Miss World titles

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Incredible grain volumes are being presented to bulk handling sites throughout the Riverina.

Weather woes abate for many grain growers

Incredible grain volumes are being presented to bulk handling sites throughout the Riverina.

Weather woes abate for many grain growers