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Madeleine, 10, Michael, Josie and Hugo Radnedge, 8, were one of the first families on the court at Turner Tennis Club following a slight relaxation of lockdown rules this weekend. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Lockdown rules ease amid calls for more outdoor time

Lousie Harget, principal at Belle Property Canberra, was thrilled to welcome buyers through doors this weekend as in-person property inspections resumed. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Buyers step inside their dream homes as inspections return

Yves Saint Laurent and models Loulou de la Falaise and Betty Catroux at the opening of Saint-Laurent's new London boutique, Rive Gauche, in 1969. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONI bought a pair of pants at ALDI, my fashion days are dead

Belconnen couple Coral and Mark Tully today and on their wedding day in 1951. Pictures: Supplied

Celebrating an amazing 70th wedding anniversary in lockdown

US President Joe Biden announces the formation of the AUKUS partnership, flanked by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Getty Images

AGE OF THE DRAGONIt's not just submarines: we will get more advanced US technology

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Sunday, September 19, 2021.

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: I stopped these ...

SpaceX civilian crew heads for splashdown

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A century since 75 killed in mine disaster

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Body recovered from Queensland coal mine

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'Do the right thing' mining social mantra

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Antivenom rollout saving lives in PNG

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GET UP TO DATEHundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

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A number of construction sites have been added to the ACT's COVID-19 exposure list. Picture: ShutterStock

Construction sites, public transport among new ACT exposure sites

Lucy Bladen

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT records 15 new cases of COVID-19

Alex Crowe

Will there be a part of lockdown we can look back fondly upon? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWill there ever be lockdown nostalgia?

Ian Warden

A number of construction sites have been added to the ACT's COVID-19 exposure list. Picture: ShutterStock

Construction sites, public transport among new ACT exposure sites

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Quite scary': What could happen if ACT opened at 70 per cent

Finn McHugh
Lucy Bladen

Gym owners Beth and Tim Cornforth are frustrated that they can't operate their business. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'Forgotten' sports fear class bias

Steve Evans

The Mount Mulligan coal mine disaster in 1921 claimed 75 lives.

A century since 75 killed in mine disaster

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The body of a worker killed in a Queensland coal mine roof collapse has been recovered. (file)

Body recovered from Queensland coal mine

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Protecting sensitive sites like those at Juukan Gorge is of growing importance to mining investors.

'Do the right thing' mining social mantra

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Taipan snake antivenom is among a life-saving donation from Australia to PNG.

Antivenom rollout saving lives in PNG

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Hundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

GET UP TO DATEHundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

Grace Ryan
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Katt Osborne and Tarryn Gill with one of the cat-inspired pieces from an upcoming performance.

Cat narrates uncanny sculpture performance

Tony Magnusson
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A 34-year-old woman has been found dead in a cabin on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Woman found dead on NSW North Coast

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Victorian police used capsicum spray and batons against violent protesters at a rally in Melbourne

Hundreds charged at anti-lockdown rallies

Liz Hobday

Superannuation minister Jane Hume. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parents losing out on superannuation loop hole

Labor shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vaccine failures will cost the economy billions: Labor

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a "forever partnership" with the US and UK as it acquires nuclear-powered submarines. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

PM all in on 'forever' deal with US, UK for nuclear-run subs

Deepak-Raj Gupta says federal Labor's decision to parachute in Kristina Keneally to run in Fowler could put people of colour off politics. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Seen as bridesmaids': Labor anger over Keneally's Fowler switch

Dr Bernadette Boss had provided government with immediate actions it could take to prevent future suicides. Photo: Jay Cronan

Veterans suicide role gets mothballed as Commonwealth considers new recommendations

Harley Dennett

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Work from home 'won't destroy CBDs'

Doug Dingwall

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Agriculture boom poised on migrant inflow and trade diversification

Gerard Cockburn

Former head of preparedness at the Department of Defence, Cheryl Durrant. Picture: Supplied

Australia's climate stance a threat to national security: former Defence official

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The Pfizer jab is a very selfish choice for the over 60s

The Pfizer jab is a very selfish choice for the over 60s

Letters To The Editor

Small freedoms would help light way to end of COVID-19 tunnel

Small freedoms would help light way to end of COVID-19 tunnel

Sunday Canberra Times

The extra rest one gets in hotel quarantine reminds the body and mind of an earlier era. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONHow I became a fan of hotel quarantine

Aaron Ridgway

Alexander Matters, who is alleged to have raped a woman in April. Picture: Twitter

SUBSCRIBERPolitical staffer, ANU student charged with rape

Murder victim Richard "Dick" Cater. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERElderly man's killer has time behind bars almost halved

Adam Hunter, who will be behind bars until at least October 2027. Picture: LinkedIn

SUBSCRIBERHefty sentence imposed over 'coffee man' cocaine plot

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Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy

Scarborough Beach, Dust Storm, 2020, by Stephen Dupont.

REVIEWArresting images pose big climate questions

Brian Rope

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's controversial MET Gala dress shows she fully understands fashion's power. Picture: Getty Images

When fashion makes a statement

Peter McNeil

Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Moya Simpson and John Shortis were not going to let COVID lockdown stop a community choir in Canberra from singing. Picture: Supplied

GOOD NEWSShortis and Simpson's fabulous online lockdown choir

Lashana Lynch, ushering a new Bond era. Picture: Getty Images

Redefining James Bond on screen

Sonaiya Kelley

Tully and Griffin Webb will be able to get their first doses when Moderna stock comes in to pharmacists this week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna offers hope to Canberra's kids

Tully and Griffin Webb will be able to get their first doses when Moderna stock comes in to pharmacists this week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna offers hope to Canberra's kids

Madeleine, 10, Michael, Josie and Hugo Radnedge, 8, were one of the first families on the court at Turner Tennis Club following a slight relaxation of lockdown rules this weekend. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Lockdown rules ease amid calls for more outdoor time

Madeleine, 10, Michael, Josie and Hugo Radnedge, 8, were one of the first families on the court at Turner Tennis Club following a slight relaxation of lockdown rules this weekend. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Lockdown rules ease amid calls for more outdoor time

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Wallabies outside centre Len Ikitau scored two tries in the space of seven minutes to set up a win over the Springboks. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDIkitau comes of age as Wallabies reign

Ivan Soldo. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERAll Soldo wants for Christmas is contact

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has effectively ruled out vaccination being a requirement to enter Canberra's major sporting venues. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERBarr opts against making vaccines compulsory to attend Canberra stadiums

The Sydney Thunder will have a very English flavour to their line up this summer. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Getty

SUBSCRIBERThunder turn to English in Big Bash

Colin Larter has umpired more than 800 Aussie rules matches. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERColin reaches 800 not out as goal umpire

Josh Dunstall

Canberra Racing boss Andrew Clark is hopeful they might be able to return to racing at Thoroughbred Park in October. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Racing hopeful of October return to track

David Polkinghorne

Canberra-based Paralympic rowers Nikki Ayers and Kathryn Ross in Tokyo. Picture: Brett Frawley

Paralympian eyes her next dream, helping the RFDS

Isobel Cootes

Eduardo (middle) outsprints Nature Strip (left) to win the Shorts at Randwick on Saturday. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBEREduardo shakes up Everest

James Buckley

The all-civilian crew of Inspiration4 will soon splash down after their historic journey into space.

SpaceX civilian crew heads for splashdown

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The all-civilian crew of Inspiration4 will soon splash down after their historic journey into space.

SpaceX civilian crew heads for splashdown

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Deadly explosions in the Afghan city of Jalalabad have reportedly targeted Taliban vehicles.

'Three killed' in blasts in Afghan city

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Deadly explosions in the Afghan city of Jalalabad have reportedly targeted Taliban vehicles.

'Three killed' in blasts in Afghan city

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American Samoa's first COVID-19 case is a resident who returned from Hawaii, officials say.

UAE eases curbs, first American Samoa case

American Samoa's first COVID-19 case is a resident who returned from Hawaii, officials say.

UAE eases curbs, first American Samoa case

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Future living: New residential development Ives incorporates retail space as part of the strategy to provide village shopping convenience to Bruce.

Could Bruce be your perfect new suburb?

A well-designed and functional website is an important element in the success of a small business. Picture: Shutterstock

How much does a professional website cost?

FINAL GIFT: Brian Jenkins, pictured in his orchard in 2002, is one of the thousands of generous Australians who have left a gift to a charity in their Wills. His bequest to The Alfred Hospital allowed his family to create a life-changing cancer research fellowship in his name. Picture: Supplied

Australian legends: How to make a difference by including a charity in your Will

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

Gardens are forgiving ... just get planting. Picture: Shutterstock

Why my garden will never be as good as Beryl's

Jackie French

The mechanism of carbon dioxide's greenhouse effect is well within the grasp of a high school lab. Picture: Shutterstock

Who was Eunice Newton Foote?

Rod Taylor, Fuzzy Logic

Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Picture by @billythomson97

Instagrammers of Canberra

Pic by reader @j_impression

Instagrammers of Canberra

The streets of Tamworth, Warrnambool, Dubbo and Ballarat before and during lockdown.

How lockdown has emptied streets across the country

Janine Graham

Established client Miles Paterson, Samuel Holdings, Manumbar Station, Goomeri, was a dominant player in the market, and paid the top money of $54,000 for Ascot Rebellion R316.

Ascot's $22,373 Angus average rewrites Qld record books

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Established client Miles Paterson, Samuel Holdings, Manumbar Station, Goomeri, was a dominant player in the market, and paid the top money of $54,000 for Ascot Rebellion R316.

Ascot's $22,373 Angus average rewrites Qld record books

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Melinda O'Donoghue has hand crafted wedding dress for brides from across NSW and as far away as America. Photos: Billy Jupp

Unbridled passion: magic of weddings created in Gurley

Melinda O'Donoghue has hand crafted wedding dress for brides from across NSW and as far away as America. Photos: Billy Jupp

Unbridled passion: magic of weddings created in Gurley

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Webinar to help prepare producers for spring mice surge

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Webinar to help prepare producers for spring mice surge