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Passengers board the Canberra to Sydney train at Kingston on Sunday morning.

Faster Sydney to Canberra rail line an urgent priority: Infrastructure Australia

Katie Burgess

Canberra train driver John Kennedy, whose family have remembered as a man with a heart of gold. Picture: Supplied

'His passion was trains': Family of Canberra train driver killed in derailment pay tribute

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The former Woden CIT is set to be demolished. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERHigh-rise Woden CIT could include housing, indoor sports centre

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Don Furner snr with Mal Meninga in 1987. Picture: The Canberra Times

SUBSCRIBER'A wonderful mentor': Raiders remember Don Furner snr

Caden Helmers
Chris Dutton

Bob McMullan in Parliament in 2009. Picture: Richard Briggs

Ministers must answer for staff: McMullan

Adrian Rollins

Australia's lack of parliamentary diversity is hampering efforts to prevent foreign interference, a researcher says. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Australia's 'too white' politics can't deal with foreign interference

Katie Burgess

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Give fathers more leave to narrow gender gap: Reynolds

Adrian Rollins

ACT police are targeting speeding drivers in school zones. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Dozens of Canberra drivers caught driving illegally in school zones

Andrew Brown

'Struggling' Assange stripped, handcuffed in prison

SUBSCRIBERBradyn Dillon case manager had 'absolutely unsustainable' workload, inquest told

Economic hit from coronavirus as pandemic declaration moves closer

Bettina Arndt condemned by Senate over Brisbane murder comments

Passengers board the Canberra to Sydney train at Kingston on Sunday morning.

Faster Sydney to Canberra rail line an urgent priority: Infrastructure Australia

FOR SALE: Heather and Neil Tait with the Big Potato in 2017. The land housing the potato is now up for sale, with a price guide of $920,000. Picture: Michelle Thomas

Famous Big Potato listed for sale with $920K price tag

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The 1969 Hurricane concept car, one of the many one-off vehicles held in the Holden heritage collection.

Canberra plans afoot to ensure Holden's heritage stays put

The late Don Furner snr excelled in all facets.

SUBSCRIBER'A gift to the game': NRL lauds a legend

Three baboons are back in custody after a breakout from the RPA hospital in Sydney's inner west.

Runaway baboon at hospital for vasectomy

David Pope's view: 'Gesundheit!'

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: 'Gesundheit!'

Resilience key to federal disaster plan

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New Vic crime squad tackles illegal waste

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NSW South Coast businesses begin long road to recovery after summer inferno

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Former labor leader Bill Shorten, right, favoured by China to win, but no evidence that a Chinese propaganda campaign was waged on his behalf. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Russia and China propaganda on Assange and Huawei but not a vote changer

Australia's lack of parliamentary diversity is hampering efforts to prevent foreign interference, a researcher says. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Australia's 'too white' politics can't deal with foreign interference

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Give fathers more leave to narrow gender gap: Reynolds

ASIO boss Mike Burgess says the level of espionage in Australia is higher than during the Cold War.

Threat of foreign spies 'big wake up call'

The senate has supported a Labor motion that Bettina Arndt be stripped of her Australia Day honour.

Senate backs push for Arndt to lose honour

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch

Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton has been quizzed about right-wing extremists in Australia.

We'll fight 'lunatic' extremists: Dutton

Finbar O'Mallon and Daniel McCulloch

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.

Women's leadership makes Defence 'better'

Adrian Rollins

HALLWAY CLASH: Joel Fitzgibbon and Barnaby Joyce had an impromptu debate in the parliament halls.

Barnaby and Fitzgibbon in fiery climate clash in Parliament halls

Jamieson Murphy

Right wing extremist threat is not new

Right wing extremist threat is not new

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Canberra's suburbs feature some bold architectural designs, including John Andrews' Callam Offices at Phillip. Picture: Darren Bradley

OPINIONThe way we live ain't so grand...

Nicholas Stuart

Bob McMullan in the national tally room during the 2010 federal election. Picture: Martin Jones

OPINIONThe McMullan principle should be expanded

Bob McMullan

The Canberra Times Night Noodle Markets returns for another Enlighten Festival this weekend. Picture: Alex Davey

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

Crossing, by Graham Fransella, a finalist in the Megalo International Print Prize.

REVIEWMore prints to delight and inspire

Sasha Grishin

Phoenix Quartet: Andrew Wilson, front left; Dan Russell, back left; Ella Brinch, middle; and Yuhki Mayne, right. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWBeautiful, enriching music well played

Jennifer Gall

The Canberra Times Night Noodle Markets returns for another Enlighten Festival this weekend. Picture: Alex Davey

Five things to do this weekend

A saffron shop in Isfahan, Iran. Picture: John Viksne

Golden touches of saffron

Susan Parsons

Sunday Times Former Canberra artist Patricia Piccinini with her work Skywhale at the National Gallery of Australia. 11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

How Skywhale artist Piccinini gets her ideas

Sally Pryor

Don Furner Senior coached the Raiders from 1982-87. He was 87 when he died on Monday night.

UPDATEDVale Don Furner snr: Legendary Raiders coach dies

Don Furner snr with Mal Meninga in 1987. Picture: The Canberra Times

SUBSCRIBER'A wonderful mentor': Raiders remember Don Furner snr

Don Furner snr. Picture: The Canberra Times

SUBSCRIBERA mate of the highest order: Don leaves a lasting impact

Boomers star Sophie Cunningham. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'All you get is a fine': Caps fume as Boomer avoids ban

The late Don Furner snr excelled in all facets.

SUBSCRIBER'A gift to the game': NRL lauds a legend

Caden Helmers

Don Furner snr is considered one of the Raiders' founding fathers. Picture: The Canberra Times

SUBSCRIBERRaiders to honour Furner snr for NRL season

Chris Dutton

Darcy Swain was one of the Brumbies affected by mumps. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCoronavirus could force Brumbies to move Sunwolves clash

Chris Dutton

Thai women's cricket team are ready to take on the world. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

From makeshift pitch to Manuka: Thailand ready to take on the world

Lucie Bertoldo

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Major Kangaroo Island attractions such as Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain and Little Sahara survived the bushfires unscathed.

'We're still here': Kangaroo Island rising from the ashes

Mark Chipperfield

Longboats wait to take people around the island from the main beach of
Perhentian Kecil. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Sounds like my idea of paradise

Michael Turtle

Ginny and Guy in their home.

Facing the future with love, decency and kindness

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

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The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

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The federal government says Australia must build resilience as the cost of natural disasters soars.

Resilience key to federal disaster plan

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Nationals Party leader Michael McCormack is sceptical about the NFF's emissions reductions goals.

McCormack slights farmers' carbon goals

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A new crime squad tackling illegal stockpiling of hazardous waste will be set up in Victoria.

New Vic crime squad tackles illegal waste

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is fielding questions about the economic fall out from the coronavirus.

Treasurer still coy on virus hit to budget

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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Give fathers more leave to narrow gender gap: Reynolds

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There are calls for law reform in Queensland after the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children.

Coercive control would be a crime: Qld LNP

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Health Minister Greg Hunt wants to speed up the diagnosis and improve treatment of rare diseases.

New plan for grappling with rare diseases

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Australia is urged to develop climate change-resilient infrastructure and protect coastal areas.

Infrastructure adviser wants water plan

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Harvey Weinstein is in a Manhattan hospital after being convicted of sex crimes by a New York court.

Weinstein in hospital after guilty verdict

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Harvey Weinstein is in a Manhattan hospital after being convicted of sex crimes by a New York court.

Weinstein in hospital after guilty verdict

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Rosanna Arquette of Silence Breakers says attention now turns to Weinstein's Los Angeles trial.

Weinstein accusers turn sights to LA trial

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Rosanna Arquette of Silence Breakers says attention now turns to Weinstein's Los Angeles trial.

Weinstein accusers turn sights to LA trial

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Iranian authorities stepped up measures to curb the virus outbreak as the death toll rose to 16.

Virus outbreaks worsen in Italy, Iran

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Iranian authorities stepped up measures to curb the virus outbreak as the death toll rose to 16.

Virus outbreaks worsen in Italy, Iran

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Is your home feeling blue?

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GOING DOWN: Retirees face many money questions on the advisability of downsizing.

No easy answers to downsizing for retirees

Rascals Treats founders Clare Guest, and Susie and Ben Hanns with Gilbert and Ruby. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vegan dog food makes its move out of Canberra markets

Alex Crowe

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Samira and Parisa Mohammadi of Palmerston.

Socials: Multicultural Festival

Elesa Kurtz

Naomi and Ken Dale of Ainslie.

Socials: Still master of his domain

Si Nyman and Hayley Jones.

Socials: Cheers to that

Dion Georgopoulos

Manage your canola risks to capture upside

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Manage your canola risks to capture upside

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HELPING HAND: Daniel Toogood has begun building container homes as temporary accommodation for families affected by the bushfires. Picture: Adam McLean

Daniel was homeless, now he's building temporary accommodation for bushfire victims

HELPING HAND: Daniel Toogood has begun building container homes as temporary accommodation for families affected by the bushfires. Picture: Adam McLean

Daniel was homeless, now he's building temporary accommodation for bushfire victims

Matt and Peter Hewitt, Allamby. The Hewitts won the Gunning Flock Ewe Competition for the second year in a row.

Second win in a row for Hewitts at Gunning

Matt and Peter Hewitt, Allamby. The Hewitts won the Gunning Flock Ewe Competition for the second year in a row.

Second win in a row for Hewitts at Gunning