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Nurses Felicity Manson, left, and Siobhan Nurmi check stocks at the Canberra Airport vaccination clinic in June. Picture: Karleen Minney

Vaccine rollout expands to over-30s as ACT hits halfway on first doses

Jasper Lindell
2hrs ago

ACT Corrections Minister Mick Gentleman will face a motion of no-confidence on Tuesday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERMick Gentleman to face no-confidence vote

Lucy Bladen

Extinction Rebellion members staged a protest on the corner of Marcus Clarke and Barry Drive from 7am. Picture: Alex Crowe

SUBSCRIBER | BREAKINGExtinction Rebellion holds protest to stop traffic in Civic

Alex Crowe
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Alexander John Baudinette and Cam Massey appeared via video link in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday. Pictures: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERPolice chase finds ex-prisoners allegedly with weapons, tools to steal

Toby Vue
2hrs ago

ACT Chief Health Offiicer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Stay-at-home orders extended for Canberrans returned from Queensland

Miriam Webber
Jasper Lindell

Parliament will sit from Tuesday, but many Sydney-based MPs will be forced to attend via videolink.

Parliament lockdown rules a big hit to business

Finn McHugh

Speaker of the House Tony Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The House returns, but not as you've ever seen it before

Karen Barlow

Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop and vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt. Picture: Supplied

ANU vice-chancellor defends $800,000 spend on Julie Bishop's Perth office

Sarah Lansdown

Bizarre plot to replace AFP, oust government, and arrest senior bureaucrats

LIVETokyo Olympics day 10: Matildas to battle for bronze, Opals stay alive

New ANU scholarship to address Canberra's high living costs

Labor calls for $300 payments for vaccinated Aussies

Nurses Felicity Manson, left, and Siobhan Nurmi check stocks at the Canberra Airport vaccination clinic in June. Picture: Karleen Minney

Vaccine rollout expands to over-30s as ACT hits halfway on first doses

2hrs ago

Andrew Denton has backed The Canberra Times' 'Our Right to Decide' campaign. Picture: Roy Vandervegt

Denton slams 'arrogance' of territories' assisted dying ban

Sam Kerr was a constant threat in attack during Australia's semi-final against Sweden in Yokohama on Monday night. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Matildas to battle for Olympic bronze following gritty loss to Sweden

Volunteer Catherine Czerw, Waterwatch regional facilitator Woo O'Reilly and coordinator Jed Pearson surveying for platypus at the Jerrabomberra Wetlands. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Denman Prospect, Whitlam developments threaten platypus population

Mariah Williams shows her agony after the Hockeyroos' exit. Picture: Getty Images

Charter chasing gold for Canberra after Hockeyroos' shock loss

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Waiting for the vaccine

GET UP TO DATEQueensland, NSW outbreaks to grow as Labor suggests a $300 jab bonus

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Telstra make public payphones calls free

20m ago

Qld cops 'very worried' outbreak will grow

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SUBSCRIBERKaihea to realise his Brumbies dream

28m ago

Coalition nixes Labor's cash-for-jab plan

36m ago

'Multiple dead' in South Carolina shooting

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Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes says the reforms follow consultations with victims' families.

Vic bill to give victims' family voice

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Sam Kerr was a constant threat in attack during Australia's semi-final against Sweden in Yokohama on Monday night. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Matildas to battle for Olympic bronze following gritty loss to Sweden

Telstra will allow Australians to make free calls from public payphones across the country.

Telstra make public payphones calls free

20m ago

Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says more cases of COVID-19 are inevitable in Queensland

Qld cops 'very worried' outbreak will grow

25m ago

Anthony Albanese wants the government to pay $300 to everyone who is fully vaccinated by December 1.

Coalition nixes Labor's cash-for-jab plan

Matt Coughlan
36m ago

A COVID-19 outbreak at a Sydney nursing home has reached 20 people, including 18 residents.

NSW health workers under COVID-19 stress

51m ago

COMING SOON: A look inside the new centre. Picture: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Check out Wollongong's mass vaccination hub

Natalie Croxon
58m ago

SNOWED OUT: People from NSW will no longer be allowed to travel across the Victorian border to visit snowfield. Picture: MARK JESSER

'Cut off the hand to keep the arm': Border changes better than snowfield shutdown

Telden Nelson
1hr ago

Anthony Albanese wants a $300 one-off payment for Australians who've been vaccinated. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Labor calls for $300 payments for vaccinated Aussies

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have welcomed the additional measures from the government. Picture: Shutterstock

Labor and transport union slam 'half-baked' aviation aid

Responding to the health and economic impacts of the COVID pandemic will be the focus of parliament.

Government extends support as COVID bites

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says ruling out technologies is the wrong thing to do.

Labor to challenge green bank regulations

Prime-ministerial rankings have become a more common pursuit in Australia over the past decade. Pictures: Public domain except Hawke, Keating and Howard (Commonwealth of Australia)

OPINIONWho were Australia's best prime ministers? We asked the experts

Paul Strangio

Scott Morrison says Australia is capable of reaching the 70 per cent vaccination mark before 2022.

PM confident on coronavirus vaccine target

Matt Coughlan

Government COVID-19 support programs for airlines, including cheap tickets, have been extended.

Airlines thrown another funding lifeline

Georgie Moore and Paul Osborne

There's concern planned NDIS changes sparked by the death of Ann-Marie Smith could backfire.

Privacy fears raised about NDIS changes

Georgie Moore

Let's scotch the idea of a Canberra city council right now

Let's scotch the idea of a Canberra city council right now

Letters To The Editor
2hrs ago

City should honour Indigenous heritage

City should honour Indigenous heritage

The Canberra Times
2hrs ago

Prime-ministerial rankings have become a more common pursuit in Australia over the past decade. Pictures: Public domain except Hawke, Keating and Howard (Commonwealth of Australia)

OPINIONWho were Australia's best prime ministers? We asked the experts

Paul Strangio

The scene near the National Arboretum on July 11. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERDriver denies attempting to murder three police officers

Alleged ram-raider Lila Walto, left, and prisoner Kane Quinn. Pictures: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERPrisoner pleads not guilty to escape charge after ramming

Police on the beat in Civic: Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERBurglaries up in Belconnen, but it's a quieter life down south

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David Wenham, left, Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman in Lion. Picture: Supplied

Exhibition celebrates the success of Aussiewood

Ron Cerabona

A number of Canberra kitchen gardens have adjoining frog ponds. Picture: Shutterstock

A poetic chorus of frogs

Susan Parsons

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

David Wenham, left, Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman in Lion. Picture: Supplied

Exhibition celebrates the success of Aussiewood

The Tasty Hill wagyu platter being cooked on the barbecue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWKorean barbecue that puts fire in your belly

Natasha Shan

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says Queenslanders must lock down "really, really hard".

Qld braces for surge in COVID-19 cases

Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says Queenslanders must lock down "really, really hard".

Qld braces for surge in COVID-19 cases

Nurses Felicity Manson, left, and Siobhan Nurmi check stocks at the Canberra Airport vaccination clinic in June. Picture: Karleen Minney

Vaccine rollout expands to over-30s as ACT hits halfway on first doses

2hrs ago

Nurses Felicity Manson, left, and Siobhan Nurmi check stocks at the Canberra Airport vaccination clinic in June. Picture: Karleen Minney

Vaccine rollout expands to over-30s as ACT hits halfway on first doses

2hrs ago

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will call for ACMA, Sky News Australia and YouTube to explain the network's suspension. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISMedia regulator should explain why it's fine with 'Covid lies'

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will call for ACMA, Sky News Australia and YouTube to explain the network's suspension. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISMedia regulator should explain why it's fine with 'Covid lies'

Tokyo Olympics day 10: Matildas to battle for bronze, Opals stay alive

LIVETokyo Olympics day 10: Matildas to battle for bronze, Opals stay alive

Raiders captain Jarrod Croker became the NRL's third all-time point scorer on Sunday during their loss against the Newcastle Knights. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERDespite milestone, Croker has his eyes firmly set on finals footy

Allan Alaalatoa is excited about the opportunity to have a shot at beating the All Blacks at Eden Park in the Bledisloe Cup. Picture: Wallabies

SUBSCRIBER'We have the opportunity to do something historic': Alaalatoa

Mariah Williams shows her agony after the Hockeyroos' exit. Picture: Getty Images

Charter chasing gold for Canberra after Hockeyroos' shock loss

Simone Biles is one athlete helping to destigmatise mental health by putting it before all else. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy Simone Biles prioritising her mental health is so important

Isobel Cootes

Knights centre Bradman Best returned from an ankle injury to wreak havoc against the Raiders' right edge. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDNewcastle's Best too good for Raiders

David Polkinghorne

Young prop Fred Kaihea has signed with the Brumbies. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERKaihea to realise his Brumbies dream

Caden Helmers
28m ago

A single Sweden goal early in the second half has ended the Matildas' gold medal hopes in Tokyo.

Kerr in doubt for Olympic semi against Sweden

Anna Harrington

The Opals have made it into the women's basketball semi-finals in Tokyo.

USA next after Opals' miracle Games escape

The Opals have made it into the women's basketball semi-finals in Tokyo.

USA next after Opals' miracle Games escape

Christine Mboma has blazed into the women's 200-meter final in Tokyo.

Testosterone controversy in Tokyo 200

Christine Mboma has blazed into the women's 200-meter final in Tokyo.

Testosterone controversy in Tokyo 200

Stewart McSweyn has a good chance of a medal for Australia in the men's 1500 metres in Tokyo.

McSweyn aims for breakthrough 1500m medal

Stewart McSweyn has a good chance of a medal for Australia in the men's 1500 metres in Tokyo.

McSweyn aims for breakthrough 1500m medal

Police say there have been a number of fatalities at a shooting in rural South Carolina.

'Multiple dead' in South Carolina shooting

38m ago

Police say there have been a number of fatalities at a shooting in rural South Carolina.

'Multiple dead' in South Carolina shooting

38m ago

Despite saying he would eventually release his tax returns, Donald Trump is objecting to the action.

Trump to object to release of tax returns

48m ago

Despite saying he would eventually release his tax returns, Donald Trump is objecting to the action.

Trump to object to release of tax returns

48m ago

Twitter says it will work with two newswires during breaking news events "to add accurate context".

AP, Reuters to 'add context' on Twitter

1hr ago

Twitter says it will work with two newswires during breaking news events "to add accurate context".

AP, Reuters to 'add context' on Twitter

1hr ago

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Winter wonderland: Lighting can turn a garden into an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture: Supplied

Shine on: The complete guide to planning your outdoor lighting

Canberra's Joel and Bonnie Sykes won the chance to get married at Red CentreNATS. Picture: Supplied

WATCHAll roads lead to Canberra couple's car festival wedding

Amy Martin

Author Lisa Fuller, who has been awarded the 2020 ACT Book of the Year. Picture: Camille Walsh (supplied)

First-time novelist wins ACT Book of the Year award

Jasper Lindell

There are several forces at play. Picture: Shutterstock

How do systems collapse?

Rod Taylor, Fuzzy Logic

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

David McKay, Kaet Lovell and Fran Tapia.

Socials: Design meets artist

Megan Tapper of Jamaica celebrates winning bronze in the Women's 100m Hurdles final. Photo: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

Some of the best Olympic photos from Monday

Lise Waring and Maria DeAngelis, of Isabella Plains.

Socials: A July Christmas feast

Keegan Carroll

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a 70 per cent chance of above-average rainfall across all cotton-growing regions of Australia between now and November. Photo by Shutterstock/Kent Weakley.

Is there a catch in cotton's price outlook?

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The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a 70 per cent chance of above-average rainfall across all cotton-growing regions of Australia between now and November. Photo by Shutterstock/Kent Weakley.

Is there a catch in cotton's price outlook?

1hr ago

Dubbo Public School student Jacob Gumley with his classmates. Photo: Supplied

Country kids will learn without tech boundaries

Dubbo Public School student Jacob Gumley with his classmates. Photo: Supplied

Country kids will learn without tech boundaries

Glenavon stud principal, auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay, Elders, Inverell and buyers Trish, Michael and David Lindeman, Maryburn Partnership, Maryburn, Wollomombi.

Glenavon Angus bulls climb to $40,000 top and $14,369 average

Glenavon stud principal, auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay, Elders, Inverell and buyers Trish, Michael and David Lindeman, Maryburn Partnership, Maryburn, Wollomombi.

Glenavon Angus bulls climb to $40,000 top and $14,369 average