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ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman has told anyone who has been in Sydney's Northern Beaches recently to isolate and get tested. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKING'Think twice': Health Minister urges Canberrans not to travel to Sydney

Kathryn Lewis
1hr ago

Dan Tehan will move from the education portfolio to trade. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDTehan promoted in ministerial reshuffle that opts for stability

Sally Whyte
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Lawyer Ben Aulich, pictured in 2009. Picture: Marina Neil

SUBSCRIBERLaw firm identifies charged lawyers, offers 'full support' amid allegations

Kathryn Lewis
2hrs ago

Every state and territory is urging people not to visit the Northern Beaches. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERHow the Sydney COVID-19 outbreak affects Canberrans' Christmas plans

Steve Evans
30m ago

There were long queues at the EPIC drive-through COVID-19 testing centre on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra COVID-19 testing centres under pressure as Sydney cluster expands

Kathryn Lewis
1hr ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced an extension to a raft of coronavirus support measures. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT to extend coronavirus relief programs

Dan Jervis-Bardy

28 cases in Sydney COVID cluster as premier urges 'high alert'

Sydney COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as premier urges 'high alert'

Matt Carr
2hrs ago

Health Minister Martin Foley advised Victorians not to travel to Sydney because of a virus cluster.

Victoria permit system for NSW travellers

Callum Godde
1hr ago

Woolies' Darwin Dan Murphy's greenlit

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SUBSCRIBER'Mummy gave up on us': Heartbreaking words of children nearly burnt alive

Govt reveals more details of proposed hospital expansion

Covid cluster halts NSW swim coach trial

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ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman has told anyone who has been in Sydney's Northern Beaches recently to isolate and get tested. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKING'Think twice': Health Minister urges Canberrans not to travel to Sydney

1hr ago

Burraly Court neighbours Andrew Luton and Danny Hoffmann. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The stories behind some of the best Christmas lights in Canberra

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Mitchell Ryan Laidlaw leaves the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday morning. Inset Sue Salthouse. Main picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERRepeat drug-driver killed respected disability advocate: police

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Canberra Grammar School student Zack Noyes came first in the NSW HSC software design and development course. Picture: Supplied

Canberra student comes first place in HSC for software design

Canberra's Tucker Nathans won't be launching his season in Perth tonight. Picture: Jamila Toderas

UPDATEDCavalry forced to pull out of opening ABL series in Perth due to COVID-19 restrictions

Talk of the Times: Should we decriminalise drugs in Canberra?

LISTENTalk of the Times: Should we decriminalise drugs in Canberra?

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Scott Morrison tweaks the federal ministry

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SA watching virus outbreak in Sydney

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Jail for 'guilt by association' IS support

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Covid cluster halts NSW swim coach trial

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REAL AUSTRALIAStress or kindness, your choice

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Victoria brings in permit system for NSW from midnight tonight

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States impose travel restrictions on NSW a week before Christmas

States impose travel restrictions on NSW a week before Christmas

Richard Colbeck has been demoted after overseeing devastating virus outbreaks in aged care homes.

Scott Morrison tweaks the federal ministry

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Premier Steven Marshall says South Australia is closely watching the virus outbreak in NSW.

SA watching virus outbreak in Sydney

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Radwan Dakkak is the first person to be sentenced in Australia for associating with two IS members.

Jail for 'guilt by association' IS support

21m ago

A juror's absence has delayed jury deliberations in Kyle Daniels' trial for another day.

Covid cluster halts NSW swim coach trial

Greta Stonehouse
29m ago

FAMILIAR SIGHT: Border checkpoints became a daily part of life for more than four months this year, but no one wants to see them return. Picture: TARA TREWHELLA

Victoria brings in permit system for NSW from midnight tonight

Janet Howie
30m ago

Dan Tehan will move from the education portfolio to trade. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDTehan promoted in ministerial reshuffle that opts for stability

Sally Whyte
30m ago

Making the effort to reach out to others at Christmas can stop you ruminating on the negative. Photo: File

REAL AUSTRALIAStress or kindness, your choice

Zoe Cartwright
30m ago

The retirement of former finance minister Mathias Cormann has triggered a federal cabinet reshuffle.

Modest changes tipped in cabinet reshuffle

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the unemployment rate fell to 6.8 per cent in November.

Frydenberg expects fast jobless recovery

The recovery in export volumes reflects improved seasonal conditions.

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISGovernment's hopeful budget figures dependent on China, vaccine

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the budget update confirms Australia's economy is rebounding.

Deficit trimmed on better economic outlook

Income from personal and company tax and customs and excise duties has boosted government finances.

Economic recovery lifts government revenue

Paul Osborne

Dan Tehan will move from the education portfolio to trade. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDTehan promoted in ministerial reshuffle that opts for stability

Sally Whyte
30m ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg watches Prime Minister Scott Morrison struggle with an umbrella as they make their way to the front lawn of Parliament House to sell their budget to breakfast television networks in October. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISDemand for good government boomed in 2020. Will the Coalition deliver?

Doug Dingwall
2hrs ago

The Australian Public Service faced a tough year in 2020 amid bushfires and a national pandemic response. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ANALYSISNo APS bonuses or Christmas parties after 'finest' 2020

Sarah Basford Canales
2hrs ago

Our waiting times are an emergency

Our waiting times are an emergency

The Canberra Times

How united Aussies got it right and the disunited Kingdom got it wrong

OPINIONHow united Aussies got it right and the disunited Kingdom got it wrong

Steve Evans

Hard drug use should not be treated like a parking ticket

Hard drug use should not be treated like a parking ticket

Letters to the Editor

Police seized several prohibited weapons during a spate of raids on Tuesday. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERScaffolder released on 'house arrest' over alleged 'sophisticated' drug operation

Murder victim Richard Cater's son, Mark, speaks to the media outside court. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMurder victim's family disappointed by sentence for 'raving marauder'

Benjamin Tony Sagnelli, who avoided time behind bars when he was sentenced on Tuesday. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'Immature' dealer used own name, address to import dark web drugs

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Bobby Cannavale, centre, and Melissa McCarthy in Superintelligence. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWDull sci-fi comedy Superintelligence is a disappointing film

Ron Cerabona

The Canberra Times wants to develop the ACT's best Christmas lights map. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra's ultimate Christmas lights map for 2020

Photographer Keegan Carroll saw all of his work disappear during COVID. Picture: Karleen Minney

Camera shutter: life as a photographer during a pandemic

Amy Martin

Bobby Cannavale, centre, and Melissa McCarthy in Superintelligence. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWDull sci-fi comedy Superintelligence is a disappointing film

National Gallery of Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERLet there be light: National Gallery gets $20m for lights and wires

Sally Whyte

Judy Hainsworth as Margaret Fulton in Margaret Fulton the Musical, which is coming to Queanbeyan. Picture: Andrew Seymour

The Q celebrates big program in 2021

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman has told anyone who has been in Sydney's Northern Beaches recently to isolate and get tested. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKING'Think twice': Health Minister urges Canberrans not to travel to Sydney

1hr ago

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman has told anyone who has been in Sydney's Northern Beaches recently to isolate and get tested. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKING'Think twice': Health Minister urges Canberrans not to travel to Sydney

1hr ago

There were long queues at the EPIC drive-through COVID-19 testing centre on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra COVID-19 testing centres under pressure as Sydney cluster expands

1hr ago

There were long queues at the EPIC drive-through COVID-19 testing centre on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra COVID-19 testing centres under pressure as Sydney cluster expands

1hr ago

28 cases in Sydney COVID cluster as premier urges 'high alert'

Sydney COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as premier urges 'high alert'

2hrs ago

28 cases in Sydney COVID cluster as premier urges 'high alert'

Sydney COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as premier urges 'high alert'

2hrs ago

James Allsopp will leave Cricket ACT to join Cricket Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

Cricket ACT on the hunt for new boss as Allsopp joins CA

1hr ago

Canberra's Tucker Nathans won't be launching his season in Perth tonight. Picture: Jamila Toderas

UPDATEDCavalry forced to pull out of opening ABL series in Perth due to COVID-19 restrictions

Canberra Cavalry's Donald Lutz has returned to Narrabundah for the 2020-21 ABL season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong ACM.

SUBSCRIBERBrisbane, Sydney call in for the Cavalry

Canberra United's Bianca Galic is preparing for her first W-League season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERGalic ready to Wander north for W-League friendly

Justis Huni is on the hunt for his next opponent. Picture: Getty

Huni will give Gallen 'a chance to see if he belongs'

Caden Helmers

Tim Tszyu claimed a pair of regional titles and now he wants a world championship. Picture: Getty

'The world is watching': Tim Tszyu has arrived

Caden Helmers

Tim Tszyu is one step closer to a world title shot. Picture: Getty

'You know what's next': Tszyu eyes world title after first-round knockout

Caden Helmers

Paul Gallen beat Mark Hunt via decision on Wednesday. Picture: Getty

Gallen calls out former UFC champion and labels SBW 'yesterday's hero'

Caden Helmers

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Picnic with Bedouin by the Beaches.

Bring on the bubble: airlines plan trans-Tasman take-off

Explore Travel

Monty Python king Cleese shares Tassie's silly walks

Monty Python king Cleese shares Tassie's silly walks

Claudia Williams

Perth: city of so many stories

Perth: city of so many stories

Sue Wallace

The Tiwi Island Retreat is accessible only by boat. Picture: Michael Turtle

Take laidback luxury to the limit

Michael Turtle

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

Five reasons we all love a Canberra Christmas

Five reasons we all love a Canberra Christmas

Reach for the sky; The completed High Society glass towers feature 541 apartments. Picture: Supplied

Scale the peaks of the Canberra suburb in the sky

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

The White House says US Vice President Mike Pence will receive a coronavirus vaccine in public.

Second US COVID vaccine ready to ship

2hrs ago

The White House says US Vice President Mike Pence will receive a coronavirus vaccine in public.

Second US COVID vaccine ready to ship

2hrs ago

The hackers have "demonstrated sophistication and complex tradecraft", CISA says.

Hack against US 'grave' threat: agency

The hackers have "demonstrated sophistication and complex tradecraft", CISA says.

Hack against US 'grave' threat: agency

The Toi Tu Toi Ora exhibition is the most significant showcase of contemporary Maori art in decades.

NZ art enjoys moment in sunshine

The Toi Tu Toi Ora exhibition is the most significant showcase of contemporary Maori art in decades.

NZ art enjoys moment in sunshine

Celebrating a history of cheating

Celebrating a history of cheating

Rob Shaw
1hr ago

If left unchecked mint can take over. But there's a simple solution for growing mint without it invading the rest of your vegie garden. Photos: Shutterstock and Hannah Moloney.

Prevent a mint takeover in your garden

Hannah Moloney

Save your plants from stressing this summer. Photo: Shutterstock.

Save your plants from water stress throughout summer

John Gabriele

NUMBER CRUNCHING: The first step to figuring out how much you need in retirement, is to do a budget to get an idea of living costs now and how that will follow you into retirement. Photo: Shutterstock.

Crunching the numbers on how much money to retire on

Noel Whittaker

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

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

Join us for a tour of country's best gardens

The top prescription medications in Australia

The top prescription medications in Australia

Samara Ross

Aaron Salway, with his nephew Harley Salway 2. Just behind them is the ridge where Aaron's father Robert, and brother Patrick Salway died protecting their property in Wandella. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Check out our best photos taken in January

Andrew and Oliver Warnes, 5.

Big bash theory

Daniel and Hannah Baxter, 2, of Bruce.

Buy, swap, sell at the trading card fair

September 20, 1989: The swing set at the Hawker shops.

Born to ride

The 2262 hectare Armidale property Longford has sold at auction for $12.75 million.

Standout Longford cracks $12.75 million | Video

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The 2262 hectare Armidale property Longford has sold at auction for $12.75 million.

Standout Longford cracks $12.75 million | Video

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The rise and rise of the EYCI

The rise and rise of the EYCI

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The rise and rise of the EYCI

The rise and rise of the EYCI

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Flooding at Terry Hie Hie on Thursday. Photo: Essential Energy, Facebook

Flood warning downgraded in North West along Gwydir River

2hrs ago

Flooding at Terry Hie Hie on Thursday. Photo: Essential Energy, Facebook

Flood warning downgraded in North West along Gwydir River

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