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Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time on Thursday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

National cabinet splinters over borders

Katie Burgess

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDACT will seek a travel bubble with Adelaide and Darwin

Lucy Bladen
2hrs ago

Jordan Matthew Henry Massey, left, and Rebecca Massey. Pictures: Facebook and Graham Tidy

SUBSCRIBER'Time to grow up': Judge urges convicted killer's son to take advantage of more jail time

Cassandra Morgan
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A repatriation flight from Nepal arriving at Canberra Airport in recent months. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

States asked to take more international arrivals

Sally Whyte
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Muhammad Harris Javed (black jacket) leaves the ACT Magistrates Court with his supporters after being sentenced. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Idiot' could be deported after driving drunk with only legs inside car

Blake Foden

Murder accused Kerry Kourpanidis, left, pictured at the Canberra International Horse Trials in 2017. Inset: Dalmeny man Warren Hordpenko, who died at the Kingston Hotel. Main picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERMore than 100 potential witnesses in pub murder investigation

Blake Foden

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SUBSCRIBERDoubts raised over future of Olympic ice rink in Canberra

Daniella White

SUPPORT: Federation University vice chancellor Professor Duncan Bentley. Picture: Adam Trafford

University leaders to receive online training to cope with suicide

Michelle Smith
2hrs ago

Stranded Aussie family secure tickets home

Fuel of the future created from thin air at Aussie university

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SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONPublic servants can help lock in positive changes to the APS

Pricey alligator bag snapped up at border

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time on Thursday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

National cabinet splinters over borders

A Canberra man won $1 million in the lottery this week.

'Fair dinkum?': Canberra man's $1 million lottery win

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Local newspapers bind small towns and communities together. Will a Facebook without news content be able to fill that role? Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISInside big tech's war on newspapers - and vice versa

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Dr Evelyn Scott.

Molonglo's public school named after Indigenous rights activist

Summernats founder Chic Henry wants a world-class motorsport facility in Canberra.
Picture: Karleen Minney.

Racing to the election, Chic Henry pitches a $200m motorsport facility for the ACT

Shelly the Snail in Braddon on Thursday. Picture: Megan Doherty

Make way for Shelly the Snail meandering around Canberra's streets

Sydney man jailed over drug import attempt

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Fears for two Australians on capsized ship

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Qld border health advice clear: premier

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WA border closed until no community spread

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SUBSCRIBERBlow that whistle ref: simple solution to get target off Jack's back

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Accused PNG cocaine smugglers want freedom

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Three men have been jailed after being caught in a police cocaine sting.

Sydney man jailed over drug import attempt

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Lukas Orda is one of two Australians believed to be missing after The Gulf Livestock 1 capsized.

Fears for two Australians on capsized ship

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Annastacia Palaszczuk says she won't commit to a proposed COVID-19 hotspot regime.

Qld border health advice clear: premier

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Premier Mark McGowan admits it may be along time before interstate travellers can return to WA.

WA border closed until no community spread

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In July a plane overloaded with cocaine crashed shortly after taking off from a PNG airstrip.

Accused PNG cocaine smugglers want freedom

Karen Sweeney
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The final votes in the NT election have been counted with a formal declaration scheduled for Monday.

NT election vote counting finishes

Aaron Bunch
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Annastacia Palaszczuk denies AFL executives are getting special treatment ahead of the grand final.

Qld premier defends AFL quarantine rules

Sophie Moore and Marty Silk
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Lidia Thorpe will become the first Aboriginal person to represent Victoria in the Senate.

Vic endorses Thorpe as new Greens senator

Paul Osborne
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration is working to ensue there are no delays in approving a COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

'Not just sitting back': TGA in discussions with companies developing vaccines

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack arrive at Question Time on Thursday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

National cabinet set for showdown over state border closures

More than 23,000 Australians are desperately trying to get home, but are struggling due to travel bans. Picture: Karleen Minney

National cabinet set to consider international arrival caps

The Therapeutic Goods Administration, which regulates medications, vitamins and other medical products, will move from its Symonston facility to a new $60 million campus at the Canberra Airport. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERHealth Department moving TGA to new $60 million Canberra Airport campus

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has defended a proposal to have Tony Abbott on the Board of Trade.

UK ministers backs Abbott for trade spot

Sam Blewett

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said the cyber security threat to Australia continues to increase.

Cyber attacks on Australia getting worse

Daniel McCulloch

ANZ boss Shayne Elliott has been grilled by federal parliament's economics committee.

Banks will feel virus heat next year: ANZ

Paul Osborne and Rebecca Gredley

Should all FOIs look like this?

SUBSCRIBER'Public servants should expect ... to be subject to scrutiny': new guideline for names in FOIs

Sally Whyte

Let's push for peace, not fight for war

Let's push for peace, not fight for war

The Canberra Times

AWM's redevelopment process 'breached heritage plan'

AWM's redevelopment process 'breached heritage plan'

Letters to the Editor

Australia's honours system has many critics - but few people will knock back a medal if it's tossed their way. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWho should pick our Australia Day honourees?

Jenna Price

Elimi Talaimaicake Uluikadavu, right, leaving court with lawyer Michael Kukulies-Smith in July. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERFormer rugby union player who bloodied stranger in act of 'raw emotion' avoids jail time

Muhammad Harris Javed (black jacket) leaves the ACT Magistrates Court with his supporters after being sentenced. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Idiot' could be deported after driving drunk with only legs inside car

Owen Van Duren leaving the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERSuspected piglet thief a one-time fugitive capable of 'deadly force': police

Toyota Dealer principal Mirko Milic will be part of the online discussion about living with COVID-19. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Living with COVID-19 online discussion

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So much news but coronavirus dominated in 2020. Picture: Shutterstock.

Live broadcast of 2020 Walkley winners

Milena Cifali, Picture: Karleen Minney

What's on in the Canberra literary scene from September 5, 2020

Ron Cerabona

Toyota Dealer principal Mirko Milic will be part of the online discussion about living with COVID-19. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Living with COVID-19 online discussion

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Comedian Chris Ryan. Picture: Supplied

Live comedy returns to Canberra Theatre

The way to dad's heart this Father's Day is through his stomach. Picture: Shutterstock

Five ways to treat dad this Father's Day

Karen Hardy

A repatriation flight from Nepal arriving at Canberra Airport in recent months. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

States asked to take more international arrivals

1hr ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDACT will seek a travel bubble with Adelaide and Darwin

2hrs ago

The Therapeutic Goods Administration is working to ensue there are no delays in approving a COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

'Not just sitting back': TGA in discussions with companies developing vaccines

Superyacht, The Lady Pamela, will be at the centre of a criminal investigation. Photos: file, Instagram.

DIGESTBreak the rules and a whole new set apply - even if you own a yacht

Australian Hotels Association ACT general manager Anthony Brierley. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Hospitality groups say they've been blindsided by restrictions changes

Daniella White

More than 23,000 Australians are desperately trying to get home, but are struggling due to travel bans. Picture: Karleen Minney

National cabinet set to consider international arrival caps

Sally Whyte

Canberra's new economy created by lockdown and online shopping

Canberra's new economy created by lockdown and online shopping

Steve Evans

ACT Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay has announced a three-month grace period for tenants. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Grace period for renters in debt extended

Lucy Bladen

Nick Kyrgios has been back in Canberra since March. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

Kyrgios pays virtual visit to kids at Queensland hospital

Raiders star Jack Wighton has been targeted all season. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERBlow that whistle ref: simple solution to get target off Jack's back

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Bayley Kuenzle and Nic White will link up in the starting side for the first time. Picture: Lachlan Lawson/Brumbies Rugby

SUBSCRIBER'Loudmouth' and the kid: The Brumbies' odd couple

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Raiders centre Curtis Scott will miss the Roosters grand final rematch. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDScott absence opens door for Timoko's 300-game clash

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Brumbies back BK as Raiders prepare for SBW

LISTENBrumbies back BK as Raiders prepare for SBW

Caden Helmers

Belconnen United NPLW coach Ahmed Ugool. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERUgool creating his own Belconnen legacy

James Warr
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Argentine scrumhalf Pedro Rolando has been a prolific point scorer for the Canberra Royals. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERThe family behind Rolando's Royal record

James Warr

Canberra boy George Timotheou in his younger years. Picture: Melissa Adams.

By George: Canberra A-League team eyes first target

James Buckley

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Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

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Dusk in the Warrumbungle National Park is a sight to behold. Picture: Destination NSW

How to make the most of Australia's first Dark Sky Park

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The way to dad's heart this Father's Day is through his stomach. Picture: Shutterstock

Five ways to treat dad this Father's Day

Karen Hardy

The latest travel restrictions, state by state

The latest travel restrictions, state by state on August 29

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Planning ahead: Marjorie Jones of Sydney is leaving a gift in her will to MS Ltd.

Australians demonstrate will-power during Include a Charity Week

Feeling out of control? Get back into the driver's seat for a healthier you

Feeling out of control? Get back into the driver's seat for a healthier you

Real support: There are over 100,000 children living in rural and remote Australia in need of mental and developmental support.

Far from help is not far from hope

A world of opportunity awaits at ACU Open Day

A world of opportunity awaits at ACU Open Day

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Does Australia need a unified front door to government services?

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Brodburger's Sascha Brodbeck and Joelle Bou-Jaoude. Photo: Rohan Thomson.

Buying from local businesses can help power up the Canberra economy

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New Zealand will review its ongoing COVID-19 restrictions on September 14, PM Jacinda Ardern says.

New death as NZ keeps COVID rules

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New Zealand will review its ongoing COVID-19 restrictions on September 14, PM Jacinda Ardern says.

New death as NZ keeps COVID rules

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The oil tanker MT Diamond, en route from Kuwait to India, has caught fire off Sri Lanka.

One dead in supertanker fire off Sri Lanka

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The oil tanker MT Diamond, en route from Kuwait to India, has caught fire off Sri Lanka.

One dead in supertanker fire off Sri Lanka

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The search for the missing Gulf Livestock 1 cargo ship continues in the East China Sea.

Second survivor from capsized ship dies

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The search for the missing Gulf Livestock 1 cargo ship continues in the East China Sea.

Second survivor from capsized ship dies

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

Drones could be the way of the future for faster delivery services. Picture: Shutterstock.

Sky's the limit for innovative drone delivery services

Mathew Dickerson

COASTAL CLASS: The popular Hamptons style is becoming more accessible to everyday Aussies.

Hamptons style comes to Aussie coast

Milena Cifali, Picture: Karleen Minney

What's on in the Canberra literary scene from September 5, 2020

Ron Cerabona

MISSING LINKS: Gosford MP Liesl Tesch (left) with Supporting Seriously Ill Kids (SSIK) founder Julieanne Bramman at the Central Coast launch of Global Sisters.

Women's business: How sisters helped Julieanne achieve her dream

Geraldine Cardozo

David and Sophia Lawrance.

How a fridge magnet saved David's life

Geraldine Cardozo

LIFE IS SWEET: RMIT professor Robert Crawford wants Australians to share their favourite childhood memories about Cadbury chocolate.

Call for chocoholics to share sweet memories

Rowan Cowley

Eden Garrety, and Jamiee Wilson of Jerrabomberra.

Strut your stuff

Dion Georgopoulos

Eleanor Corden from O'Connor

Socials: Pop inn and draw

October 12, 1993: Chris Fitzsimmons, AKA Mr Chops, at his Coolemon Court store.

High steaks profession

Second season stallion, Written By - and handler Nathan Curry, showing his strength and excitement at Widden Stud, Widden Valley. Photo Virginia Harvey

Stallions on flying visits with restrictions in place

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Second season stallion, Written By - and handler Nathan Curry, showing his strength and excitement at Widden Stud, Widden Valley. Photo Virginia Harvey

Stallions on flying visits with restrictions in place

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NSW DPI Rural Recovery Support Service officer Janelle Jenkins and Batlow orchardist Erica Power inspect her orchard that was badly damaged during last summer's devastating fires.

Rebuilding from the ashes

NSW DPI Rural Recovery Support Service officer Janelle Jenkins and Batlow orchardist Erica Power inspect her orchard that was badly damaged during last summer's devastating fires.

Rebuilding from the ashes

Sam, Andrew and Charlie Rendall don't want to see five square kilometres of farmland covered with solar panels next to their farm. Main photo: DAN PEDERSEN

Bathurst solar plant concern

Sam, Andrew and Charlie Rendall don't want to see five square kilometres of farmland covered with solar panels next to their farm. Main photo: DAN PEDERSEN

Bathurst solar plant concern