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Braddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

SUBSCRIBERBraddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

Jasper Lindell
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Questions have been raised about when the PM's office learned of Brittany Higgins' allegations.

Texts cast doubt on alleged rape response

Daniel McCulloch and Matt Coughlan
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Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can my boss force me to get the COVID-19 jab? Authorities answer

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Senator Linda Reynolds has offered Ms Higgins an unreserved apology, but has not answered a number of specific questions about her knowledge of the events. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONIs the Liberal Party running a protection racket?

Jenna Price

Former Labor Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay has been hired by his former boss Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERFormer Labor A-G hired by Barr just four months after losing seat at election

Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Ropati Dominic Finau, centre, hides under a jumper outside court last year. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERSunday school teacher branded rapist despite 'ineradicable doubt', court told

Blake Foden
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Australia's Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has spoken with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg again. Picture: Shutterstock

Global quiet at Australia's Facebook unfriending

Harley Dennett
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Facebook has banned access to news pages across Australia in response to the proposed media code.

Treasurer tries again with Facebook boss

Daniel McCulloch and Matt Coughlan
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LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

UPDATEDAppeal to test constitutional validity of ACT's judge-alone trials

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ACT restrictions to ease as contact tracing app becomes mandatory

SUBSCRIBERMillions in grants promised during byelection are yet to be paid

Braddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

SUBSCRIBERBraddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

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Enjoy a picnic at Bowen Park with new-look wine bar Pop Inn

WHAT'S ONEnjoy a picnic at Bowen Park with new-look wine bar Pop Inn

Alex Shaughnessy at home with his staffy Tiger, whom he describes as a big softie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Tiger played a huge role in Alex's life. Things could have been different

E-scooter user David Hine rides his e-scooters with all the safety gear. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Not surprised': E-scooters less safe than bikes, study finds

The Love Birds installation also by Chimera Atelier and Pineapple Design Studio

WHAT'S ONThese beautiful Enlighten 2021 displays are sure to impress

The Canberra Times newsroom discusses the impact of Facebook removing news from its platform in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

LISTENTalk of the Times: No news on Facebook? How the decision impacts you

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Police free woman, boy from Brisbane siege

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Japan finds cases of new virus variant

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North, mid-north NSW set for more rainfall

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Fifth charge after Qld motorcyclist death

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Ex-NSW priest, 85, accused of abusing boy

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Fourteen men charged in Vic hoon crackdown

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A tense stand-off at a home in Brisbane's south has ended with a man's arrest.

Police free woman, boy from Brisbane siege

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Questions have been raised about when the PM's office learned of Brittany Higgins' allegations.

Texts cast doubt on alleged rape response

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Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout will have to overcome increasing resistance in some groups.

Australia facing vaccine rollout challenge

A flood watch is in place for the Bellinger and Orara rivers in regional NSW.

North, mid-north NSW set for more rainfall

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Queensland police have charged a fifth person in relation to a fatal crash near Townsville.

Fifth charge after Qld motorcyclist death

Marty Silk
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A former priest has been charged with sexually assaulting a child at a NSW school in the 1980s.

Ex-NSW priest, 85, accused of abusing boy

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Victorian police say hoon driving is dangerous and not simply a bit of harmless fun.

Fourteen men charged in Vic hoon crackdown

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Peter Gutwein says people must wait until health authorities contact them before leaving quarantine.

Tasmania to reopen borders with Victoria

Ethan James
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The dole is set to return to just $40 a day unless the government intervenes.

Senior ministers mull the future dole rate

Former PM Kevin Rudd says proposed media laws would entrench the power of the Murdoch empire.

This is democracy working: News Corp Aust

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Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner is Australia's next consul-general in New York.

Ex-premier Greiner lands US diplomatic job

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher is OK with $77 million in bonuses for senior NBN Co staff.

Minister unfazed by $77m NBN Co bonuses

Facebook will block users' access to Australian news content, for both Australian and overseas users. Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISWhat Facebook's 'nuclear' block on news means for users - and democracy

Steve Evans

Australia's Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has spoken with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg again. Picture: Shutterstock

Global quiet at Australia's Facebook unfriending

Harley Dennett
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Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says it's time for Australia to get on board with nuclear energy.

Nationals' nuclear flare-up on energy bill

Rebecca Gredley and Marion Rae

The Prime Minister's burst of press-conference empathy - because, as Jenny reminded him, he has daughters - felt like just another step too far. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Brittany Higgins' sordid story has stoked women's rage

Virginia Haussegger

Facebook is hoping its users blame the Australian government, rather than itself, for its latest broadside against democracy. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONIt's time to unfriend Facebook and its antisocial media bullying

Steve Evans

Online safety bill targets child abuse and terrorism: Minister

Online safety bill targets child abuse and terrorism: Minister

Letters to the Editor

A black hole of raw ambition and greed

A black hole of raw ambition and greed

The Canberra Times

Ozchild's practitioners Peter Doherty, Bridget Moss and Tina Brooks. Photo Elesa Kurtz

Police now arresting grandchildren of offenders caught by top cop 30 years ago

Security guard Kevin Matangi in his hospital bed after being shot in the armed robbery. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERRobbery mastermind wants sentence slashed in light of 'assistance'

Ashleigh Wayne Wilson is led into the City Police Station after being extradited to Canberra from Tasmania. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERMan accused of stabbing to fight attempted murder charge

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Super Bao's black soft-shell crab bao-ger available only at Verity Lane Market. Picture: Pixso Group Studio

Dickson's delicious street food arrives in the city

Karen Hardy

Part of a new exhibition about cricket on the limestone plains.

Plenty to see at Hall School Museum

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The Love Birds installation also by Chimera Atelier and Pineapple Design Studio

WHAT'S ONThese beautiful Enlighten 2021 displays are sure to impress

Megan Doherty

Super Bao's black soft-shell crab bao-ger available only at Verity Lane Market. Picture: Pixso Group Studio

Dickson's delicious street food arrives in the city

Jupiter Rayne, Sian Brigid, and Lola Lust will perform in Burlesque Idol at the Harmonie German Club on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

THINGS TO DO'Spectacular': Burlesque Idol returns to Canberra

Kathryn Lewis

Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor in the film version of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Canberra REP

Israel has been conducting a rapid coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Pfizer COVID shot highly effective: Israel

Israel has been conducting a rapid coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Pfizer COVID shot highly effective: Israel

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can my boss force me to get the COVID-19 jab? Authorities answer

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Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can my boss force me to get the COVID-19 jab? Authorities answer

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Canberrans will be allowed to drink a beer while standing up when restrictions ease. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT restrictions to ease as contact tracing app becomes mandatory

Canberrans will be allowed to drink a beer while standing up when restrictions ease. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT restrictions to ease as contact tracing app becomes mandatory

Brumbies playmaker Noah Lolesio is using his Wallabies debut as motivation as he looks to take his game to the next level. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'It's time to take it to another level': Brumby Lolesio's burning ambition

Novak Djokovic will be a warm favourite for the Australian Open final after beating Aslan Karatsev.

Djokovic through to Australian Open final

ACT Meteors and Katie Mack are ready for the WNCL challenge of Victoria. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'No other opportunity': Meteors ready to rise against quality Victoria

Naomi Osaka remains on track for a second Australian Open title after ousting Serena Williams.

Osaka meets Brady in Australian Open final

Western Force skipper Ian Prior is excited about the introduction of a golden try in Super Rugby AU.

Super Rugby AU ready for new golden era

Justin Chadwick and Murray Wenzel

Giants' Jamie-Lee Price has welcomed the Diamonds' new leadership approach. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERThe Price is right for Diamonds captaincy

Lucie Bertoldo

Allan Alaalatoa is charging into round one. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAlaalatoa backs two emerging props to finish with a bang

Caden Helmers

Sausedge's trainer Matthew Dale. Picture: Getty

Sausedge primed for Mile win

James Buckley

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

The Collective at Palm Beach is proof people don't just go to surf clubs to drink on the Goldie.

The Gold Coast: not the place we used to know

Craig Tansley
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Australian domestic flights have resumed but planes are far from full. Pictures: Shutterstock

We're still a long way from full recovery

Michael Turtle

Caviar camping: finding luxury under the canvas

Caviar camping: finding luxury under the canvas

Mark Daffey

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

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Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

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A new coronavirus variant in Japan is believed to have come from overseas.

Japan finds cases of new virus variant

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A new coronavirus variant in Japan is believed to have come from overseas.

Japan finds cases of new virus variant

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Democrats called on Ted Cruz to resign after photos emerged on him on his way to Mexico.

Texas senator faces storm over Mexico trip

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Democrats called on Ted Cruz to resign after photos emerged on him on his way to Mexico.

Texas senator faces storm over Mexico trip

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Militants have expanded their reach in Burkina Faso and Mali despite thousands of UN troops there.

Burkina Faso, Mali attacks kill 18

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Militants have expanded their reach in Burkina Faso and Mali despite thousands of UN troops there.

Burkina Faso, Mali attacks kill 18

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FAMILY: Nightshades are part of the plant family of tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplants and capsicums.

Celebrity diet advice: time to drop it like a hot potato | Wellness

Amy Cooper

Award-winning writer Craig Cormick. Picture: Supplied

Litbits February 20 2021: Muse and Meet the Author

Ron Cerabona

Some 64 per cent of iPhone users and 42 per cent of Android users use their phones at dinner.

OPINIONAnnoying smartphone habits: iPhone versus Android users

Mathew Dickerson

CONNECTED: Married 63 years, Colleen and Ted - dubbed "Romeo and Juliet" by staff at Amana Living's Lady McCusker Home in Duncraig where they live, are happy they are now together in aged care.

Love still smells as sweet for real life 'Romeo and Juliet'

Hazel Bradley

COMMUNITY KINDNESS: Neighbours Geoff Boughton and Constanze Spicer with her children and chook. Photo: Supplied.

Hunt is on for our best neighbours

Experts say only 10 per cent of antipsychotic drug prescribing for older people is appropriate.

Only 10 per cent of antipsychotic prescriptions 'appropriate': experts

Eileen Wood

Pearl Smith celebrates her 106th birthday in April 22, 1994, at the Canberra nursing home with sons Bruce (left) and Allan.

Flashback Friday: Remembering some of Canberra's centenarians

Aliyah Parker and Sami Gurdon of Brisbane.

Photos from the 2021 ACT U20-Open Championships

Rowena May and Holly May, of Kambah.

Socials: A force to be reckoned with

Dion Georgopoulos

Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

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Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

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Goulburn Mulwaree mayor Bob Kirk has urged the NSW Government to back up his city's future needs with real decisions on schools, roads and jobs.

Goulburn: the first inland city governments forgot

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Goulburn Mulwaree mayor Bob Kirk has urged the NSW Government to back up his city's future needs with real decisions on schools, roads and jobs.

Goulburn: the first inland city governments forgot

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LOTS OF LAND: At more than a million hectares, Wave Hill is believed to be the second biggest cattle station in Australia.

Big cattle station at centre of land rights victory changes hands

LOTS OF LAND: At more than a million hectares, Wave Hill is believed to be the second biggest cattle station in Australia.

Big cattle station at centre of land rights victory changes hands