The Canberra Times
Sunday, 21 August
Opinion
One staggering Morrison admission will go down in infamy
One comment in particular from Scott Morrison must sting the most for his ex-cabinet colleagues. Picture: James Croucher
Mark Kenny
Canberra daily infection total dips to low not seen since December 2021
The number of new COVID infections in Canberra is falling. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Gerard Cockburn
'A form of coercive control': Man used tracker to stalk ex-partner
Soofia Tariq
The ACT Magistrates Court, where the man appeared on Friday. Picture: Karleen Minney
We spent a night policing Canberra's busiest nightspots. This is what we saw
Blake Foden
Constable Cameron Breakey and Acting Sergeant Jacob Eiffert on patrol in Civic. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Repeat waves prompt 'long COVID' fears
Jack Gramenz • 1hr ago
Australia is on track to record its 10 millionth COVID-19 case within a week. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)
Prominent ski hotel for sale after more than 30 years
Brittney Levinson
Perisher Manor has been listed for sale for the first time in more than 30 years. Picture: Forbes Stynes Real Estate
Jimmy Rees can't get enough of Canberra - and we can't get enough of him
Rees plays multiple characters in his comedy show. Picture: Supplied
Megan Doherty
P-plater's car seized after allegedly tailgating police
Jacob McArthur
This blue Subaru was seized after a number of driving offences were allegedly committed with a 19-year-old P-plater behind the wheel. Picture: ACT Policing
The Raiders dinner dates that forged the world's best prop
Raiders prop Joe Tapine has formed a deeper relationship with coach Ricky Stuart - and it's helped drive him to greater heights. Picture: Keegan Carroll
David Polkinghorne
What to eat, read and watch this week
Karen Hardy
Did I mention my dress has pockets? Picture: Supplied
Finland asks: how hard can a PM party?
Kostya Manenkov and Karl Ritter
"Even decision makers dance, sing and go to parties," Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin says. (EPA PHOTO)
Joyce didn't pursue Morrison secret powers
Tess Ikonomou
Scott Morrison swore himself secretly into five ministries between March 2020 and May 2021. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
Buying for $2 and selling for $800? Friends shocked by big profit
BARGAIN HUNTERS: Kyria Birch and Dayarna Murray both have different tastes in clothing but said something they may not wear; someone else will. Follow their journey at ree.dee.thrifting.co on Instagram. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE
Sophie Else
Opinion
It's time for the ACT to make a big call on phones in schools
Toni Hassan, Carla Wilshire
Some Canberra schools have independently introduced phone and laptop policies. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Meet the retired bull rider who learnt to sew
Retired north-west bull rider Boots Hartley is bucking the trend and making a name for himself in the retail world. Picture: Zoe Thomas.
Zoe Thomas
Schools install vape detectors as experts warn of new generation of smokers
Sarah Lansdown
Professor of Epidemiology & Population Health Emily Banks said research showed people who had tried an e-cigarette were three times more likely to try a regular cigarette. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Ticking time bomb': Republican movement seizes on Morrison scandal
Finn McHugh
The Australian Republican Movement says the current system needs greater clarity. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Opinion
Are dogs part of the family or just furry fashion accessories?
Ian Warden
Family members or furry totems of conspicuous consumption? Picture: Shutterstock
From grisly beginnings, the feds use science to stay ahead
Ian Broomby was instrumental in bringing forensic science to Canberra and the Australian Federal Police. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Alex Crowe
Public sector pay rises must exceed inflation, ACT Labor tells government
Jasper Lindell
Chief Minister Andrew Barr, centre, at the ACT Labor conference on Saturday between Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith, right, and Transport Minister Chris Steel.
Feed your whole family without breaking the bank
Some simple changes will make meal time easy for the whole family. Picture: Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Opinion
Buttering us up for the return of the fuel excise?
Megan Doherty
Canberrans were last week paying an average of 187.9 cents per litre for regular unleaded. Picture: James Croucher
Dhulwa inquiry has 'hard questions to answer', minister says
Lucy Bladen
Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson said she would remain at "arms-length" from an inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit. Picture: James Croucher

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Federal Politics
Nationals leader backs claim Morrison breached Coalition deal with secret power grab
Nationals leader David Littleproud has backed claims that Scott Morrison breached the Coalition agreement. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Finn McHugh, Dan Jervis-Bardy, Jamieson Murphy
Labor starts talks on major plank of emissions cuts plan
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has released a discussion paper on options to reform the so-called safeguard mechanism. Picture: ACM
Torres Strait Islanders offer voice model
Dominic Giannini and Paul Osborne
Anthony Albanese has met with Torres Strait Islander women leaders for talks on an Indigenous voice. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Greens move to refer Morrison to powerful committee over secret ministries scandal
Finn McHugh, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese will receive advice from the Solicitor-General on Monday. Picture: James Croucher
Opinion
Morrison has failed the pub test dismally
Amanda Vanstone
Then prime minister Scott Morrison on the campaign trail. Picture Peter Lorimer
Public Service
Analysis
Morrison's mess tarnishes everyone involved. That includes the APS
Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Doug Dingwall
Kennedy, Pezzullo unaware of Morrison's secret ministries
Doug Dingwall
Former prime minister, and secret holder of other portfolios, Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet scores an award for sexism
National
Buying for $2 and selling for $800? Friends shocked by big profit
BARGAIN HUNTERS: Kyria Birch and Dayarna Murray both have different tastes in clothing but said something they may not wear; someone else will. Follow their journey at ree.dee.thrifting.co on Instagram. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE
Sophie Else
Police search for Trevallyn carjackers
Clancy Balen
Joyce didn't pursue Morrison secret powers
Tess Ikonomou
Scott Morrison swore himself secretly into five ministries between March 2020 and May 2021. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
Meet the retired bull rider who learnt to sew
Zoe Thomas
Retired north-west bull rider Boots Hartley is bucking the trend and making a name for himself in the retail world. Picture: Zoe Thomas.
Unique club has blokes bonding over beers and books
Rowan Cowley • 1hr ago
TOUGH TALK: The Tough Guy Book Club is bringing robust discussion back to the pub. Pictured: Members of the Altona Chapter. Vince Bartilotta is pictured second from left.
Comment
Opinion
It's time for the ACT to make a big call on phones in schools
Some Canberra schools have independently introduced phone and laptop policies. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Toni Hassan, Carla Wilshire
Opinion
One staggering Morrison admission will go down in infamy
Mark Kenny
One comment in particular from Scott Morrison must sting the most for his ex-cabinet colleagues. Picture: James Croucher
Opinion
Are dogs part of the family or just furry fashion accessories?
Ian Warden
Family members or furry totems of conspicuous consumption? Picture: Shutterstock
Criticising Morrison and governing are not mutually exclusive
Letters to the Editor
Smart technology skills need teaching
Sunday Canberra Times
Court and Crime
'Never been more dangerous': Police union outraged by 'vicious' alleged attack on cop
Police union boss Alex Caruana, who is "outraged" by an incident in which a Toyota RAV4, inset, pursued an off-duty officer. Pictures: Dion Georgopoulos, Supplied
Blake Foden
'Not a failure': Accused to seek bail after jury deadlocked in shooting trial
Blake Foden
There is now set to be a retrial in the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney
Bail outcomes under study, says Rattenbury
Peter Brewer
ACT Attorney General Shane Rattenbury is seeking more information on bail outcomes in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'Renowned criminals' allegedly lay in wait for cop, attacked with car
Blake Foden
The car that allegedly lay in wait for a police officer outside his home. Picture: Supplied
Siege offender admits wounding charge after weaponising javelin, chainsaw
Blake Foden
The scene in Oaks Estate, where Ashley Horbanowicz, inset, barricaded himself in his house. Pictures: Keegan Carroll, Facebook
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Review
Predator reboot leaves others for dead
Amber Midthunder plays young Comanche warrior Naru in the Predator prequel, Prey. Picture: David Bukach
Ron Cerabona
Elegant porcelain demonstrates technical skill
Sandra Black's Ripple Green Bowl 1. Picture: Supplied
Kerry-Anne Cousins
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House of the Dragon breaks two of three golden rules
B. R. Doherty
More problematic than the prequel issue, is the whole fantasy thing. Picture HBO/Binge
What's on in the Canberra literary scene from August 20, 2022
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Review
Mature story of sexual awakening
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Nancy (Emma Thompson) and Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack) get to know each other in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Picture: Nick Wall
Meet the Canberran taking over our stages
Amy Martin
Dylan Van Den Berg has two plays premiering this week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sport
The Raiders dinner dates that forged the world's best prop
Raiders prop Joe Tapine has formed a deeper relationship with coach Ricky Stuart - and it's helped drive him to greater heights. Picture: Keegan Carroll
David Polkinghorne
Lolesio shines but Royals get last laugh and minor premiership
Royals flanker Liam Bowron hits Noah Lolesio with full force on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Cameron Mee
Veteran Fisher joins Wallabies coach staff
Laurie Fisher has been called into the Wallabies camp as an interim assistant coach. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
The unwanted slice of history Raiders are desperate to avoid
David Polkinghorne
The Canberra Raiders are looking to avoid a piece of history repeating. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Tamou ref spray could end NRL career
Tigers' James Tamou getting his marching orders in the hammering by the Roosters. (Brett Hemmings/AAP PHOTOS)
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Magpies swoop into grand final with 11-point win
Isobel Cootes
The Belconnen Magpies celebrate a goal on Saturday during their 11-point win over Ainslie Tricolours. Picture: James Croucher
'They're going to win the premiership': High praise for Bushies
Ely Corliss
Tuggeranong players celebrate a Jayden Pollard try. Picture: James Croucher

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Prominent ski hotel for sale after more than 30 years
Brittney Levinson
Perisher Manor has been listed for sale for the first time in more than 30 years. Picture: Forbes Stynes Real Estate
Red tape deters builders from taking on public housing work: Master Builders ACT
Miriam Webber
Owner of P&G builders Mark Gillett said red tape had kept him from pursuing government work. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
World
NZ eases visa rules to boost worker intake
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