The Canberra Times
Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Follow all the action from the Paris opening ceremony.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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Labor also commits to more stamp duty cuts.
Jasper Lindell
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Has a mid-winter dip in Ainslie spurred the Australian swimmer on?
Karen Hardy
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Bronte Campbell spent seven weeks living with former sports journalist Tim Gavel. Pictures Karleen Minney, supplied
'Body so sweet I might become a mosquito,' business-owner said.
Hannah Neale
Mohammad Younes Sarvari leaves court on Wednesday. Picture by Hannah Neale
'Let's make the most Aussie rave in history!'
Annika Rhoades
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Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram
'You're not on Lonsdale but you get all the benefits of it.'
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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An artist's impression of the proposed facade. Picture supplied
And it's only half an hour drive from Canberra.
Megan Doherty
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The appointment of EY at the time raised eyebrows.
Connor Pearce
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United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi arrives at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia for a routine port visit. Picture by Department of Defence
More than 300,000 spectators have braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.
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Donald Trump has vowed to hold a "big and beautiful rally" in the town where he was shot at as Democratic rival Kamala Harris begins to narrow his lead.
Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw • 1hr ago
Donald Trump has vowed to return to the town where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Photo: AP PHOTO
Australians are renting for longer and investors want a solution.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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A living room in Phillip development, Oaks Canopy. Picture supplied
France's national rail company SNCF says it will ensure transport for all Olympic delegations after arson attacks paralysed train travel to Paris.
The railways in and out of Paris were paralysed on the day of the Olympic opening ceremony. Photo: AP PHOTO
It's only when I listen intently that I can hear a low hum.
Tim the Yowie Man
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The live music scene is right here, local musicians say.
Lucy Arundell
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Greens MLA Jo Clay with punk band Matriarch - Lee Grundwald, Leanne Thompson, Cath Cook and Glenda Harvey. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
No one should be surprised by the latest figures.
Jenna Price
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Experts are predicting a record medal haul. Here's why.
Josh Callinan
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The 460-strong Australian team starts the Games on Saturday.
Jesse Moore is set to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Caden Helmers
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Jesse Moore is in Paris for his Olympic Games debut. Picture by Gary Ramage
Canberra Royals are celebrating their 75th year of rugby.
Karen Hardy
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Canberra Royals president Jim Taylor first joined the club in primary school. Picture by Ben Houston Photography
Looking for somewhere to eat on the weekend?
Amy Martin
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All wood heaters will be phased out by 2045.
Bridget Clarke
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Allan Sharp used the ACT government's rebate scheme to replace his wood heater with an electric reverse-cycle system. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Integrity Commissioner's 'wish list' includes lobbying investigation.
Jasper Lindell
'People are utterly destroyed by what you did to this family.'
Tim Piccione
The ACT Supreme Court, where the man was sentenced on Friday. Picture by Karleen Minney
Victims have been set upon by groups of disguised offenders.
Peter Brewer
Police believe the three assault incidents by disguised offenders are linked. Picture by Karleen Minney

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Collecting data is a key way to improve the lives of Australians.
Cressida Gaukroger
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'I'll be careful where I move,' she says, noting a specific job opening.
Dana Daniel
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Linda Burney says she has plenty more to give after retiring from politics. Picture by AAP
A review found the current test was 'exclusionary'.
Brittney Levinson
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with new citizens at the 2023 Australia Day citizenship ceremony in Canberra. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
No one should be surprised by the latest figures.
Jenna Price
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The government needs to fund a family-friendly society as if the future depends on it. Picture Shutterstock
New ministerial line up to be announced on Sunday.
Miriam Webber, Dana Daniel
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Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor, left and Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney will retire from politics. Pictures by Keegan Carroll and Gary Ramage
The delay comes after a 'fast-tracked' appointment on anti-Semitism.
Dana Daniel
'It's an exciting time for us and the whole Aussie industry.'
Connor Pearce
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Reason Group CEO William Scheer said government buying behaviour needed to match the intent of the new rules. Picture by Gary Ramage
Overall spending on consultants also fell.
Connor Pearce
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Government spending on the big four consultancies fell by nearly half over the past two years. Pictures from Shutterstock
Was it Alabama, Kansas, Iowa or Oregon?
Anna Houlahan
A petition for Biddy has reached 12,000 signatures.
Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied
'Let's make the most Aussie rave in history!'
Annika Rhoades
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Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram
Police allege an immigration detainee used an encrypted messaging service to deal drugs and co-ordinate a network of runners outside the facility.
Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
Two men are accused of involvement in a drug supply racket run from Villawood Detention Centre. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE
Victoria and NSW are experiencing a significant uptick.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory. Pictures by Universal Images Group/Shutterstock
A mandatory course of Young Liberal Conversion Therapy is called for.
Ian Warden
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Trump has mobilised the white working class in further self-harm.
Jack Waterford
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US Vice President Kamala Harris. Picture AAP
It's not the benign or broad-based movement it purports to be.
Simon Cowan
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The rise of 'stakeholder capitalism' has undeniably changed the rhetoric of major business figures - away from advocating for deregulation and lower taxes, and towards social causes. Picture Shutterstock
It does not reflect the values that we're told Australians fight for.
Letters to the Editor
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RSL should condemn the desecration of Gaza war graves
Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are both on very thin ice
The Canberra Times
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The ALP is running out of time to reboot
Basketball Australia likely assisting with case, court told.
Tim Piccione
'People are utterly destroyed by what you did to this family.'
Tim Piccione
The ACT Supreme Court, where the man was sentenced on Friday. Picture by Karleen Minney
Victims have been set upon by groups of disguised offenders.
Peter Brewer
Police believe the three assault incidents by disguised offenders are linked. Picture by Karleen Minney
Drugs were allegedly promoted through online forums.
Lanie Tindale, Hannah Neale
Wei Wang, right, with his lawyer Michael Kukulies-Smith on a previous occasion. Picture by Toby Vue
Nicholas Peter may be in possession of a firearm, police say.
Peter Brewer
The wanted man, Nicholas Peter, and the black Audi SUV he was seen driving. Picture ACT police
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'What better text is there to ask us to look our past in the face, and realise it's a mirror?'
Megan Doherty
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See some early Burton work before Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrives.
Ron Cerabona
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There's a strong Olympics theme but that's not all.
Ron Cerabona
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Gymnast Simone Biles in action in Simone Giles Rising. Picture Netflix
Peter Rowsthorn plays a hapless husband devoted to a manipulative wife. Sound familiar?
Ron Cerabona
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Peter Rowsthorn as Amos in Chicago. 'It's been a great year - I'm having a ball.' Picture by Jeff Busby
And the recipe mentioned in Paul Kelly's celebrated Christmas song? That's real.
Glen Humphries
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December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott
Making this solemn film was a delicate project for all involved.
Jane Freebury
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Enric Auquer portrays the unorthodox and charismatic Antonio Benaiges. Picture by Sergi Bernal
Live
Follow all the action from the Paris opening ceremony.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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Experts are predicting a record medal haul. Here's why.
Josh Callinan
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Jesse Moore is set to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Caden Helmers
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Jesse Moore is in Paris for his Olympic Games debut. Picture by Gary Ramage
Has a mid-winter dip in Ainslie spurred the Australian swimmer on?
Karen Hardy
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Bronte Campbell spent seven weeks living with former sports journalist Tim Gavel. Pictures Karleen Minney, supplied
The fight forced a local women's rugby league game to be abandoned.
Caden Helmers
Canberra Royals are celebrating their 75th year of rugby.
Karen Hardy
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Canberra Royals president Jim Taylor first joined the club in primary school. Picture by Ben Houston Photography
Follow all the live action from around the grounds in Canberra.
Caden Helmers • 22m ago
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Follow the blog for all the action across Canberra sport. Pictures by Keegan Carroll and Sitthixay Ditthavong

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'You're not on Lonsdale but you get all the benefits of it.'
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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An artist's impression of the proposed facade. Picture supplied
Australians are renting for longer and investors want a solution.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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A living room in Phillip development, Oaks Canopy. Picture supplied
Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and a curious torchbearer were among the stars of a Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony that broke with tradition.
Jonathan Landrum Jr • 17m ago
Donald Trump has vowed to hold a "big and beautiful rally" in the town where he was shot at as Democratic rival Kamala Harris begins to narrow his lead.
Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw • 1hr ago
Donald Trump has vowed to return to the town where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Photo: AP PHOTO
More than 300,000 spectators have braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.
2hrs ago
The Olympic Rings have lit up the Eiffel Tower for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
A journey laced with old memories and new discoveries.
John Hanscombe
Retail therapy in Ginza is full of surprises.
Susan Skelly
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district
You can accomplish a lot in 14 hours. Just follow our lead.
Natascha Mirosch
Plus, seven other stellar holiday packages to book now.
Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia
A Hong Kong thoroughfare is studded with Michelin haunts.
Carrie Hutchinson
We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict
"Health issues" and "hobbies and interests" come next.
Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report
Dine where the Rat Pack used to.
Ben Groundwater
The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas
Car Expert
Chances are you've never seen Cadillac selling new cars in Australia, but the brand is banking on you having heard of it.
Jordan Mulach
Tired of big American pickup trucks? How about a big American luxury SUV instead? One firm is bringing right-hand drive versions of the Lincoln Navigator to Australia.
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Looking for a new 4x4 ute? These are the most fuel-efficient variants of the 4x4 utes in Australia.
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Geelong-based Carbon Revolution is making optional carbon-fibre wheels for the high-performance Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
The V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series is soon to be no more – but is it worth trying to get a hold of one of these, or just get the four-pot?
James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review
Paracetamol is the pain-relief of choice for more than 70 per cent of Australians according to a recent study.
Stina Kerans believes in the power of a village to help solve many of the social issues affecting people today.
Harnessing the power of a village to support each other at different life stages. Picture Shutterstock
Discover what makes the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 must-have devices.
Miranda Aitken
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Presenting the Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo supplied by Samsung.
Have you always wanted to see the glorious cherry blossoms in Japan? Or take a walk on the Great Wall of China. Maybe gaze upon India's breathtaking Taj Mahal, luminous at sunrise?
Mount Fuji during the cherry blossom season in Japan. Picture supplied.
Here is a recap of key moments from Samsung's Unpacked 2024.
Miranda Aitkins
At this year's 2024 Unpacked event, Samsung unveiled the next frontier of Galaxy AI and Samsung's next generation of smartphones. Picture supplied
And the recipe mentioned in Paul Kelly's celebrated Christmas song? That's real.
Glen Humphries
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The 'Pupoon' has just hit the market.
Megan Doherty
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Canberra mum Rachel Hawes with her all-in-one poop disposal invention called the Pupoon. Picture supplied
When's the last time you bought an original painting?
Karen Hardy
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Hana and Jane, by Tracy Page. Picture Instagram
The Senior
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood
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Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
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The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
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The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
Check out the best photographs from around the capital this week.
By @samsamljk
Including a pic of a future Test cricketer!
Ct Archives
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Hawker College's Greg King.