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The Holt Caltex service station, where nearly 80,000 litres of petrol leaked from a corroded underground tank. Picture: Google Streetview

Company ordered to pay $200k after Holt petrol leak

Jasper Lindell
27m ago

Lockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

BREAKINGLockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

Sophie Boyd
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ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman has asked residents to check the list of affected sites as it may grow. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

No new NSW cases after man with Covid visited South Coast, Goulburn

Jasper Lindell
Alex Crowe
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The six-hectare site in Weston Creek. Photo: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERHuge residential development sent back to the drawing board

Peter Brewer

The ACCC has told the government to lift its communication game with a rise in complaints about Covid scams. Picture: Shutterstock

Many vaccine scam complaints actually about legitimate messages

Sally Whyte

Property journalist Jen Melocco joins ACM from Domain

ACM sharpens property focus with key editorial appointment

Commonwealth employers are expanding their control over the out-of-hours conduct of staff. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONAgencies are reaching into the private lives of their staff

John Wilson and Kieran Pender

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who will announce the territory's infrastructure plan will be updated. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCoronavirus 'significantly shifts' ACT's infrastructure plan

Jasper Lindell

SUBSCRIBERBakery robber who was pelted with bread rolls released

OPINIONPaying off a home loan used to be easier than it looked. It's now harder. Here's why

Live updates: Hotel quarantine in the spotlight

2hrs ago

'Stranger-to-stranger transmission' warning with new Covid variant

The Holt Caltex service station, where nearly 80,000 litres of petrol leaked from a corroded underground tank. Picture: Google Streetview

Company ordered to pay $200k after Holt petrol leak

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64 Boldrewood Street's recent sale exceeded the previous region record by $1.45 million. Pictures: Supplied

ALLHOMESTurner home sells for $4.15m, setting Inner North record

Transport Canberra has released footage of near misses with the light rail. Picture: Transport Canberra

'A chilling reminder': Light rail near misses caught on camera

Homesick halfback George Williams has been released from his Raiders contract. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERRaiders at risk of missing big name signings

Perisher will open from Friday, a week earlier than usual. Picture: Perisher

Perisher to start snow season early

Several new COVID-19 exposure sites have been identified on the NSW South Coast and in Goulburn.

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the new exposure sites

2hrs ago

Driver jailed over Macca's police shooting

9m ago

Qld govt to join aged care vaccine drive

11m ago

Economy recovers to pre-pandemic levels

14m ago

BREAKINGLockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

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NSW paramedics on 24-hour strike next week

22m ago

Defence eyes alternatives to French subs

24m ago

Melbourne man Joel Papa has been jailed for five years over his latest string of offences.

Driver jailed over Macca's police shooting

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The Queensland government will intervene in the vaccine rollout at private aged care homes.

Qld govt to join aged care vaccine drive

11m ago

With 1.8 per cent growth in the March quarter, economic activity is above pre-pandemic levels.

Economy recovers to pre-pandemic levels

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Lockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

BREAKINGLockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

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NSW paramedics will take industrial action for 24-hours on Thursday June 10.

NSW paramedics on 24-hour strike next week

22m ago

Defence secretary Greg Moriarty says his department is considering alternative submarine options.

Defence eyes alternatives to French subs

Daniel McCulloch
24m ago

Natural beauty: The Cauliflower Coral is one of the few temperate water soft corals found in NSW.

Cauliflower coral could be extinct within 10 years

Matthew Kelly
27m ago

Exposure to crystalline silica dust is of particular concern to Safe Work Australia.

Tradies still waiting for silicosis action

Marion Rae
32m ago

Tasmanian independent senator Jacqui Lambie is locked in a Federal Court dispute with two former staffers who allege they were unfairly dismissed.

'Unorthodox': end nears in dispute between Lambie, former staffers

Under fire: Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck facing intense questioning at Senate estimates on Tuesday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Pressure on vaccine rollout amid claims govt's 'abandoned' aged care

Catch up on the day's news from estimates as it happened

Live updates: Data on aged care staff vaccination on the way

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison's China stance a threat to resources sector: Albanese

General Angus Campbell paid tribute to all those who served the Afghanistan mission. Picture: Department of Defence

SUBSCRIBERChina new military focus after Afghanistan exit: Defence chief

Harley Dennett

CEO Of Healing Foundation Fiona Cornforth at the proposed site for an Indigenous memorial. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The lingering health disadvantage of the stolen generation

Harley Dennett

Public servants are choosing to work at home in the tens of thousands. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISWorking from home is the luck of the draw for public servants

Doug Dingwall

A judge says she would have to be convinced why the court should remove some defence documents.

Bid to shred Porter-ABC docs hits snag

Luke Costin

Environment Minister should meet with roo cull objectors

Environment Minister should meet with roo cull objectors

Letters to the Editor

A brilliant 'triumph' for complacency

A brilliant 'triumph' for complacency

The Canberra Times

AGL Energy's Loy Yang brown coal power station. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONAGL's Greenpeace lawsuit is a SLAPP in the face for free speech

Katrina Bullock

Jake Low arrives at the ACT Supreme Court on Tuesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERCocaine in the wall sparkie should be locked up: prosecutor

Joshua Clarke, who was given a community-based jail sentence on Monday. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'I bumped me head': Assailant's unbelievable tale after tooth knocked out

Police seeking driver after dangerous driving causes crash

Police seeking driver after dangerous driving causes crash

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The National Gallery of Australia has received a $289,000 grant. Picture: Karleen Minney

National Gallery Indigenous art exhibition to tour regions

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Sydney Dance Company presents its production, Impermanence this weekend. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONFive things to do in Canberra this weekend

Nicola Ceccato

Former Daramalan College dux Oliver Levi-Malouf (centre) has been eliminated from RuPaul's. Picture: Supplied.

Canberra drag queen shown the door after leaving RuPaul unimpressed

Alex Crowe

The National Gallery of Australia has received a $289,000 grant. Picture: Karleen Minney

National Gallery Indigenous art exhibition to tour regions

Rotisserie free range chicken. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWThe great pub feed quest begins

Karen Hardy

Griffith Bakery 's family pies rank highly on the pie-rometer. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

This National Pie Day we've rated Canberra's best pies

Karen Hardy

Lockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

BREAKINGLockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

19m ago

Lockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

BREAKINGLockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

19m ago

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman has asked residents to check the list of affected sites as it may grow. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

No new NSW cases after man with Covid visited South Coast, Goulburn

57m ago

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman has asked residents to check the list of affected sites as it may grow. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

No new NSW cases after man with Covid visited South Coast, Goulburn

57m ago

Several new COVID-19 exposure sites have been identified on the NSW South Coast and in Goulburn.

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the new exposure sites

2hrs ago

Several new COVID-19 exposure sites have been identified on the NSW South Coast and in Goulburn.

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the new exposure sites

2hrs ago

The Raiders have missed out on signing Melbourne Storm young gun Nicho Hynes. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERSharks snare Raiders' big-name target

2hrs ago

Homesick halfback George Williams has been released from his Raiders contract. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERRaiders at risk of missing big name signings

Venus out, Barty in at French Open tennis

Assistant coach Laurie Fisher overlooks Brumbies training on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Brumbies: What we are lacking is not skill related

Canberra fans will miss out on this year's Origin opener. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERThe two things that cost Canberra the Origin opener

David Polkinghorne

Blues No.14 Jack Wighton felt the talk about released Raiders teammate George Williams should have been kept in house. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERRaiders star Jack Wighton wants George Williams talk kept in house

David Polkinghorne

Connal McInerney has re-signed to the Brumbies until the end of the 2023 season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

McInerney re-signs to the Brumbies to continue his dream

Isobel Cootes

Japan's Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open.

'Best thing for the tournament': Osaka withdraws from French Open

Eleanor Crooks

Pfizer says it hasn't observed a higher rate of myocarditis than would usually be expected.

Israel warns of Pfizer-myocarditis link

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Pfizer says it hasn't observed a higher rate of myocarditis than would usually be expected.

Israel warns of Pfizer-myocarditis link

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The FBI is investigating after the world's largest meatpacker JBS was hit by a ransomware attack.

Systems coming back online: Meatpacker JBS

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The FBI is investigating after the world's largest meatpacker JBS was hit by a ransomware attack.

Systems coming back online: Meatpacker JBS

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The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to polar bears, caribou, snowy owls and other wildlife.

Biden suspends oil leases in Alaska refuge

1hr ago

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to polar bears, caribou, snowy owls and other wildlife.

Biden suspends oil leases in Alaska refuge

1hr ago

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Mervyn Bishop. Photo: Christopher Snee

Mervyn Bishop: the inspiring journey of Australia's first Aboriginal press photographer

Focus on communication: Lawyer Lauren Babic is one member of the experienced team at BAL. Picture: Supplied

Communication at the heart of securing the right lawyers on your team

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Damian Hill is leading the transformation of the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation. Picture: CSC.

Super fund transformation in mission to better support the men and women who serve Australia

Home sweet home: Unlocking equity with reverse mortgages is a future funding solution

Home sweet home: Unlocking equity with reverse mortgages is a future funding solution

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

Supporting those who served our country

Supporting those who served our country

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW: Transform your beauty collection from chaos to calm with the help of clear containers. Photo: Shutterstock

DIY make-up storage solutions for the home

Teenagers playing basketball in South Sudan. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWGrisham pens a basketball thriller

Rob Merrill

Find a cosy corner at the Dickson Taphouse. Picture: Jade Harrison-Will

Five cosy Canberra venues to escape the cold

Karen Hardy

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Rachal McKay and Jimi O'Connor, of Downer, with Bruce.

Socials: Pups' perfect picnic

Elesa Kurtz

Louise Dutton, Lara Dutton and Kate Holly, of Watson.

Socials: Aussie icon in Canberra

Keegan Carroll

Kayla Ciceran and Max Roe Banks.

Democracy and power

Perisher will open from Friday, a week earlier than usual. Picture: Perisher

Cold May means early start to the snow season

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Perisher will open from Friday, a week earlier than usual. Picture: Perisher

Cold May means early start to the snow season

1hr ago

Much of the focus in the domestic grains market has been on sorghum that is starting to come in from central Queensland to the Liverpool Plains.

Sorghum starts to roll-in as cereals and other winter grains continue to be rolled-out

Much of the focus in the domestic grains market has been on sorghum that is starting to come in from central Queensland to the Liverpool Plains.

Sorghum starts to roll-in as cereals and other winter grains continue to be rolled-out

Limousin/Hereford led by Beau White and prepared by a syndicate of commission buyers from Glen Innes and Inverell beat all comers in the Casino Beef Week led steer carcase competition this week.

Agents top carcase comp at Casino

Limousin/Hereford led by Beau White and prepared by a syndicate of commission buyers from Glen Innes and Inverell beat all comers in the Casino Beef Week led steer carcase competition this week.

Agents top carcase comp at Casino