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Raiders centre Curtis Scott has allegedly been involved in a fight in a Civic nightclub. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra Raiders star allegedly involved in Kokomo's fight

David Polkinghorne
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Defence Minister Peter Dutton says he doesn't think any more contracts will be awarded to Samantha Crompvoets' company. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONDutton, Crompvoets and the politics of character assassination

Allan Orr

Grantley Perry & Sons funeral director Alex Millar is part of the consultation process for a new Canberra cemetery. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERNew southside cemetery a step closer

Toby Vue

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino. Images: Getty Images

Delta variant mystery deepens as Victoria records new cases of COVID-19

Karen Barlow

Michael Wiseman, who is unhappy with the impending closure of the green waste drop-off site at Parkwood. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'It's frustrating': Anger builds over green waste closure

Jasper Lindell

Elderly man hospitalised following fire near Yass

Elderly man hospitalised following fire near Yass

Alex Crowe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during question time on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISScott Morrison finds himself brought to heel

Michelle Grattan

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith getting a Covid vaccine on Thursday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Govt works to take pressure off buckling vaccine phone booking system

Cassandra Morgan

ACT seeks new deal for greater Commonwealth investment

SUBSCRIBERParking fine shortfall puts $10m hole in govt budget

Albanese says quarantine facilities can't wait

SUBSCRIBERGovernment admits to keeping 'sensitivity files' on academics

Raiders centre Curtis Scott has allegedly been involved in a fight in a Civic nightclub. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra Raiders star allegedly involved in Kokomo's fight

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Miss Nanny owner Abbey Ison with the two girls she looks after, Chloe, 5, and Cecily Stephens, 2. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERNannies are in high demand in Canberra. Here's why

A slice of moon rock that visitors are able to touch, on display at Geoscience Australia. Picture: Geoscience Australia. Picture: Geoscience Australia

SUBSCRIBERA piece of the moon on Canberra's doorstep

Street-smart and financially savvy kids are raking it in. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONTorn about pocket money after being swindled by my own son

The Gibson children's horse tricycle. Picture: Supplied

A lot has changed over decades when it comes to children's toys. But a lot has remained the same.

Nathan Bartlett, the head of the viral immunology and respiratory disease group based at the Hunter Medical Research Institute. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

EXPLAINERWhy we all need to get the jab: an expert explains

OPINIONHow Australia can support more sun for everyone

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OPINIONMorrison government's China stance is no help to the community

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Man back in WA quarantine after COVID test

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Gallagher penalty wins it in a thriller for Brave

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SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra Raiders star allegedly involved in Kokomo's fight

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Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 14

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Australians are being urged to book in for a COVID-19 vaccine if they are eligible. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about getting a COVID-19 vaccine

A man who quarantined in the Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth has returned another positive COVID-19 test.

Man back in WA quarantine after COVID test

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Improving seasonal conditions mean farmers are rebuilding livestock herds after prolonged drought.

Farmers beefing up herds to meet demand

Authorities expect Victoria will be in a position to carefully ease restrictions from Friday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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More than five million Covid vaccination jabs have been administered in Auatralia. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTSpike in vaccine numbers as rollout remains a loaded issue

Jacob McArthur
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Paul and Tutti Bennett say they're more interested in "James Bond" style holidays than caravanning.

Boomers OK with thrillseeking adventures

It will be up to aged care workers to decide on whether to disclose their vaccination status.

COVID jab status up to aged care workers

Nick Gibbs

A woman is fighting for life after an alleged domestic violence-related assault in Sydney.

Man refused bail after Sydney DV stabbing

Callum Godde

Associate Secretary Caroline Edwards was awarded a Public Service Medal as part of the Australia Day honours earlier this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERKey figure in public service's response to Covid pandemic to retire, APS shake-up imminent

ADF members participated in this year's Covid-safe Mardi Gras to promote Defence's values of service, courage, respect, integrity and excellence. Picture: Department of Defence

SUBSCRIBERUnion defies Dutton with morning tea protests to back LGBTI staff

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says troops should not be "distracted" by war crimes in the past. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'People are gunning for me': author of SAS report fears chilling effect of political meddling

Linda Reynolds has apologised after private details of a woman and her children were leaked.

NDIS minister apology for privacy breach

Labor senator Kim Carr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERGovernment admits to keeping 'sensitivity files' on academics

Sarah Basford Canales

National Disability Insurance Agency chief executive Martin Hoffman. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERNDIA job ads a barrier to employment, union says

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Peter Dutton is concerned about the ADF being "distracted" by war crimes allegations in Afghanistan.

ADF war crime 'distraction' worries Dutton

Daniel McCulloch

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Victoria furious with federal Covid disaster offer

Karen Barlow

Memorial has a duty to tell truth on Frontier Wars

Memorial has a duty to tell truth on Frontier Wars

Letters to the Editor

Stop pedalling on the road to nowhere

Stop pedalling on the road to nowhere

The Sunday Canberra Times

Anthony Albanese wrote the rules that are now stopping his detractors from bringing him down. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONDesperately papering over the cracks in Labor's election strategy

Nicholas Stuart

Mohammed Nchouki was refused bail on Friday. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBEREx-bikie accused of threatening cop through phone tap

Bradley Payne-Moore leaves court on Friday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERHot wax thrown at child abuse criminal in nightclub

Steven Black hides behind a folder outside court on Friday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERStalker thought court was 'romantic', 'secret game'

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Canberra's open air ice rink Wintervention will return later this month. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Wintervention is back: open-air ice rink returns to the city centre

Alex Crowe

Winter is the perfect time for a little self-care. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWinter is the perfect time for a little self care and here are some ideas to warm you up

Karen Hardy

Soprano Lorina Gore. Picture: Sam Tildsley

Opera Australia's Lorina Gore returns to raise her voice in song

Ron Cerabona

Canberra's open air ice rink Wintervention will return later this month. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Wintervention is back: open-air ice rink returns to the city centre

The Gibson children's horse tricycle. Picture: Supplied

A lot has changed over decades when it comes to children's toys. But a lot has remained the same.

Sally Pryor

Electric vehicle experience day on Sunday

More than five million Covid vaccination jabs have been administered in Auatralia. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTSpike in vaccine numbers as rollout remains a loaded issue

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More than five million Covid vaccination jabs have been administered in Auatralia. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTSpike in vaccine numbers as rollout remains a loaded issue

2hrs ago

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino. Images: Getty Images

Delta variant mystery deepens as Victoria records new cases of COVID-19

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino. Images: Getty Images

Delta variant mystery deepens as Victoria records new cases of COVID-19

Nathan Bartlett, the head of the viral immunology and respiratory disease group based at the Hunter Medical Research Institute. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

EXPLAINERWhy we all need to get the jab: an expert explains

Nathan Bartlett, the head of the viral immunology and respiratory disease group based at the Hunter Medical Research Institute. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

EXPLAINERWhy we all need to get the jab: an expert explains

Raiders centre Curtis Scott has allegedly been involved in a fight in a Civic nightclub. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra Raiders star allegedly involved in Kokomo's fight

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The Raiders are in the hunt for Dragons fullback Matthew Dufty. Picture: Adam McLean

SUBSCRIBERRaiders in mix to lure unwanted Dragons No.1 Dufty to capital

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Irae Simone marked three milestones in the 24 hours leading to the Brumbies win against the Hurricanes on Saturday night. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERSimone welcomes son hours before Brumbies win

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Len Ikitau scores the winning try for the Brumbies. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Beat up': No gulf between Kiwi and Aussie teams

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NSW captain James Tedesco doesn't want to see playing for penalties come into State of Origin.

Tedesco warns on Origin play for penalties

Pamela Whaley
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Jackson Gallagher celebrates his winning effort. Picture: Scott Stevenson

Gallagher penalty wins it in a thriller for Brave

Scott Stevenson
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The Brumbies celebrate their first win the in Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies four game winless streak ends at GIO

Isobel Cootes

In-form Tom Trbojevic doesn't mind being a Maroons target.

Trbojevic OK with being an Origin target

Scott Bailey
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Houses, paddy fields and roads have been inundated in parts of Sri Lanka after days of heavy rain.

Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 14

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Houses, paddy fields and roads have been inundated in parts of Sri Lanka after days of heavy rain.

Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 14

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is calling on world leaders to 'rise to the greatest challenge'.

UK PM wants the world vaccinated by 2023

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is calling on world leaders to 'rise to the greatest challenge'.

UK PM wants the world vaccinated by 2023

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Afghan security personnel inspect the site of a bomb explosion in Afghanistan.

Landmine in Afghanistan kills at least 11

Afghan security personnel inspect the site of a bomb explosion in Afghanistan.

Landmine in Afghanistan kills at least 11

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Mervyn Bishop. Photo: Christopher Snee

Mervyn Bishop: the inspiring journey of Australia's first Aboriginal press photographer

Focus on communication: Lawyer Lauren Babic is one member of the experienced team at BAL. Picture: Supplied

Communication at the heart of securing the right lawyers on your team

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Damian Hill is leading the transformation of the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation. Picture: CSC.

Super fund transformation in mission to better support the men and women who serve Australia

Home sweet home: Unlocking equity with reverse mortgages is a future funding solution

Home sweet home: Unlocking equity with reverse mortgages is a future funding solution

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

Supporting those who served our country

Supporting those who served our country

Autumn leaves are a valuable garden resource. Picture: Shutterstock

How to win the autumn leaf war

Jackie French

Winter is the perfect time for a little self-care. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWinter is the perfect time for a little self care and here are some ideas to warm you up

Karen Hardy

WARMTH: Air conditioning can be the safest form of heating your home. Photo: Supplied

How to heat the house safely during these winter months

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Croatia claim missing Cup silverware

PHOTOSCroatia claim missing Cup silverware

Isobel Cootes

Picture by Dion Georgopolous @dion_georgopolous

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(21/1/92) The Stationery Supermarket at Phillip.

Flashback Friday: All your office needs

Willoring Banshee, the first pure bred Brahman shown on the North Coast, at Kyogle in 1965 by Barnaby Yates' Nirvana Stud, Mummulgum. It was one of two "exotic" breeds displayed at the local show, the other being the Santa Gertrudis Goonoo Goonoo Fascinator.

Indicus infusion worth celebrating

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Willoring Banshee, the first pure bred Brahman shown on the North Coast, at Kyogle in 1965 by Barnaby Yates' Nirvana Stud, Mummulgum. It was one of two "exotic" breeds displayed at the local show, the other being the Santa Gertrudis Goonoo Goonoo Fascinator.

Indicus infusion worth celebrating

2hrs ago

White nerines N. flexuosa Alba flowering in the shade of established old maples at Nooroo, Mount Wilson (www.nooroomtwilson.com.au).

Winter is for filling the garden gaps

White nerines N. flexuosa Alba flowering in the shade of established old maples at Nooroo, Mount Wilson (www.nooroomtwilson.com.au).

Winter is for filling the garden gaps

RAISING WARNING: Dr James White has raised the alarm about conditions at the rural hospital, nearly a year after a woman died after presenting while no doctor was on duty. Photo: file

GP raises alarm over Glen Innes hospital a year after tragedy

RAISING WARNING: Dr James White has raised the alarm about conditions at the rural hospital, nearly a year after a woman died after presenting while no doctor was on duty. Photo: file

GP raises alarm over Glen Innes hospital a year after tragedy