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Braddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

SUBSCRIBERBraddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

Jasper Lindell

Questions have been raised about when the PM's office learned of Brittany Higgins' allegations.

Texts cast doubt on alleged rape response

Daniel McCulloch and Matt Coughlan
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Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can my boss force me to get the COVID-19 jab? Authorities answer

Cassandra Morgan
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Former Labor Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay has been hired by his former boss Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERFormer Labor A-G hired by Barr just four months after losing seat at election

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Firefighters have multiple hazard reduction burns planned for Friday afternoon. Picture: ACT ESA

Smoke likely in parts of Canberra due to hazard reduction burns

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Senator Linda Reynolds has offered Ms Higgins an unreserved apology, but has not answered a number of specific questions about her knowledge of the events. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONIs the Liberal Party running a protection racket?

Jenna Price

The long-term effects of Facebook's news ban in Australia remain to be seen. Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISAlliance builds to fight Facebook, with Australia leading the way

Steve Evans
Harley Dennett
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Ropati Dominic Finau, centre, hides under a jumper outside court last year. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERSunday school teacher branded rapist despite 'ineradicable doubt', court told

Blake Foden

Public drunkenness decriminalised in Vic

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This is democracy working: News Corp Aust

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LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

UPDATEDAppeal to test constitutional validity of ACT's judge-alone trials

Braddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

SUBSCRIBERBraddon's beast no more: giant hedge which diverted footpath razed

Enjoy a picnic at Bowen Park with new-look wine bar Pop Inn

WHAT'S ONEnjoy a picnic at Bowen Park with new-look wine bar Pop Inn

E-scooter user David Hine rides his e-scooters with all the safety gear. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Not surprised': E-scooters less safe than bikes, study finds

People queue to buy groceries in Austin, Texas, during an extreme cold snap and power outage.

White House links Texas storm to climate

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The Love Birds installation also by Chimera Atelier and Pineapple Design Studio

WHAT'S ONThese beautiful Enlighten 2021 displays are sure to impress

The Canberra Times newsroom discusses the impact of Facebook removing news from its platform in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

LISTENTalk of the Times: No news on Facebook? How the decision impacts you

WhatsApp privacy update despite backlash

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SUBSCRIBER | PHOTOSA town stands still in tribute to its 'force of nature'

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Public drunkenness decriminalised in Vic

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Alleged visa scam cost victims $800,000

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White House links Texas storm to climate

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First Nations Media 'outraged' at blanket Facebook news ban

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A town stands still in tribute to its 'force of nature'

SUBSCRIBER | PHOTOSA town stands still in tribute to its 'force of nature'

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Questions have been raised about when the PM's office learned of Brittany Higgins' allegations.

Texts cast doubt on alleged rape response

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Tanya Day was fatally injured while in police custody after her arrest for being drunk on a train.

Public drunkenness decriminalised in Vic

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A Queensland man is facing a long list of fraud offences over an alleged visa scam.

Alleged visa scam cost victims $800,000

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Freda Glynn and First Nations Media Australia chair Dot West in Alice Springs at the First Nations Media Awards in 2019. Picture: First Nations Media.

First Nations Media 'outraged' at blanket Facebook news ban

Roxanne Fitzgerald
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A state service employee in Tasmania's north has been stood down over sexual abuse claims.

Another Tas govt worker accused of abuse

Ethan James
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Mervyn Ey was 20 when Japanese bombs rained down on him and his army mates in Darwin in 1942.

Darwin WWII bombing attack remembered

Aaron Bunch
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The family of an indigenous man in an NT forensic disability unit objected to his drug regimen.

Family against 'shut up' drugs, probe told

Nick Gibbs
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The dole is set to return to just $40 a day unless the government intervenes.

Senior ministers mull the future dole rate

Former PM Kevin Rudd says proposed media laws would entrench the power of the Murdoch empire.

This is democracy working: News Corp Aust

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Grapes affected by smoke taint meant more than $500 million in revenue was lost in NSW vineyards alone. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMillions in grants promised during byelection are yet to be paid

Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner is Australia's next consul-general in New York.

Ex-premier Greiner lands US diplomatic job

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher is OK with $77 million in bonuses for senior NBN Co staff.

Minister unfazed by $77m NBN Co bonuses

Daniel McCulloch

Facebook will block users' access to Australian news content, for both Australian and overseas users. Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISWhat Facebook's 'nuclear' block on news means for users - and democracy

Steve Evans

Australia's Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has spoken with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg again. Picture: Shutterstock

Global quiet at Australia's Facebook unfriending

Harley Dennett

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says it's time for Australia to get on board with nuclear energy.

Nationals' nuclear flare-up on energy bill

Rebecca Gredley and Marion Rae

Facebook is hoping its users blame the Australian government, rather than itself, for its latest broadside against democracy. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONIt's time to unfriend Facebook and its antisocial media bullying

Steve Evans

Online safety bill targets child abuse and terrorism: Minister

Online safety bill targets child abuse and terrorism: Minister

Letters to the Editor

A black hole of raw ambition and greed

A black hole of raw ambition and greed

The Canberra Times

Canberra Comanchero nominee Jaymie Leam Turner. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERWannabe bikie's ban stands despite partially successful appeal

Mitchell Laidlaw outside court on a previous occasion. Inset: Crash victim Sue Salthouse. Pictures: Blake Foden, Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERRepeat drug-driver to fight charge laid over Sue Salthouse death

Ozchild's practitioners Peter Doherty, Bridget Moss and Tina Brooks. Photo Elesa Kurtz

Police now arresting grandchildren of offenders caught by top cop 30 years ago

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Super Bao's black soft-shell crab bao-ger available only at Verity Lane Market. Picture: Pixso Group Studio

Dickson's delicious street food arrives in the city

Karen Hardy

Part of a new exhibition about cricket on the limestone plains.

Plenty to see at Hall School Museum

The Love Birds installation also by Chimera Atelier and Pineapple Design Studio

WHAT'S ONThese beautiful Enlighten 2021 displays are sure to impress

Megan Doherty

Super Bao's black soft-shell crab bao-ger available only at Verity Lane Market. Picture: Pixso Group Studio

Dickson's delicious street food arrives in the city

Jupiter Rayne, Sian Brigid, and Lola Lust will perform in Burlesque Idol at the Harmonie German Club on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

THINGS TO DO'Spectacular': Burlesque Idol returns to Canberra

Kathryn Lewis

Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor in the film version of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Canberra REP

Israel has been conducting a rapid coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Pfizer COVID shot highly effective: Israel

Israel has been conducting a rapid coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Pfizer COVID shot highly effective: Israel

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can my boss force me to get the COVID-19 jab? Authorities answer

2hrs ago

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can my boss force me to get the COVID-19 jab? Authorities answer

2hrs ago

Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron expects a boost in domestic travel as the COVD-19 vaccine is rolled out. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERQantas announces new service to Byron Bay

Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron expects a boost in domestic travel as the COVD-19 vaccine is rolled out. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERQantas announces new service to Byron Bay

Brumbies playmaker Noah Lolesio is using his Wallabies debut as motivation as he looks to take his game to the next level. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'It's time to take it to another level': Brumby Lolesio's burning ambition

Novak Djokovic will be a warm favourite for the Australian Open final after beating Aslan Karatsev.

Djokovic through to Australian Open final

ACT Meteors and Katie Mack are ready for the WNCL challenge of Victoria. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'No other opportunity': Meteors ready to rise against quality Victoria

Naomi Osaka remains on track for a second Australian Open title after ousting Serena Williams.

Osaka meets Brady in Australian Open final

Western Force skipper Ian Prior is excited by the introduction of a golden try in Super Rugby AU.

Super Rugby AU ready for new golden era

Justin Chadwick and Murray Wenzel
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Giants' Jamie-Lee Price has welcomed the Diamonds' new leadership approach. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERThe Price is right for Diamonds captaincy

Lucie Bertoldo

Allan Alaalatoa is charging into round one. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAlaalatoa backs two emerging props to finish with a bang

Caden Helmers

Sausedge's trainer Matthew Dale. Picture: Getty

Sausedge primed for Mile win

James Buckley

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Eco-pods, nights at a new Ritz and island getaways

Eco-pods, nights at a new Ritz and island getaways

Explore Travel
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The Collective at Palm Beach is proof people don't just go to surf clubs to drink on the Goldie.

The Gold Coast: not the place we used to know

Craig Tansley

Australian domestic flights have resumed but planes are far from full. Pictures: Shutterstock

We're still a long way from full recovery

Michael Turtle

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

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People queue to buy groceries in Austin, Texas, during an extreme cold snap and power outage.

White House links Texas storm to climate

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People queue to buy groceries in Austin, Texas, during an extreme cold snap and power outage.

White House links Texas storm to climate

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Hong Kong's public broadcaster was reviewed after its coverage of pro-democracy protests.

Overhaul looms for Hong Kong broadcaster

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Hong Kong's public broadcaster was reviewed after its coverage of pro-democracy protests.

Overhaul looms for Hong Kong broadcaster

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Pfizer's vaccine has an efficacy of about 95 per cent via a two doses 21 days apart, a study shows.

First Pfizer shot is 85 per cent effective: study

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Pfizer's vaccine has an efficacy of about 95 per cent via a two doses 21 days apart, a study shows.

First Pfizer shot is 85 per cent effective: study

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FAMILY: Nightshades are part of the plant family of tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplants and capsicums.

Celebrity diet advice: time to drop it like a hot potato | Wellness

Amy Cooper

Award-winning writer Craig Cormick. Picture: Supplied

Litbits February 20 2021: Muse and Meet the Author

Ron Cerabona

Some 64 per cent of iPhone users and 42 per cent of Android users use their phones at dinner.

OPINIONAnnoying smartphone habits: iPhone versus Android users

Mathew Dickerson

CONNECTED: Married 63 years, Colleen and Ted - dubbed "Romeo and Juliet" by staff at Amana Living's Lady McCusker Home in Duncraig where they live, are happy they are now together in aged care.

Love still smells as sweet for real life 'Romeo and Juliet'

Hazel Bradley

COMMUNITY KINDNESS: Neighbours Geoff Boughton and Constanze Spicer with her children and chook. Photo: Supplied.

Hunt is on for our best neighbours

Experts say only 10 per cent of antipsychotic drug prescribing for older people is appropriate.

Only 10 per cent of antipsychotic prescriptions 'appropriate': experts

Eileen Wood

Pearl Smith celebrates her 106th birthday in April 22, 1994, at the Canberra nursing home with sons Bruce (left) and Allan.

Flashback Friday: Remembering some of Canberra's centenarians

Aliyah Parker and Sami Gurdon of Brisbane.

Photos from the 2021 ACT U20-Open Championships

Rowena May and Holly May, of Kambah.

Socials: A force to be reckoned with

Dion Georgopoulos

A plan to raise Warragamba Dam by 17m has hit a snag with a major insurer saying the project does not meet environmental and cultural benchmarks.

Major insurer QBE announces bolder green vision

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A plan to raise Warragamba Dam by 17m has hit a snag with a major insurer saying the project does not meet environmental and cultural benchmarks.

Major insurer QBE announces bolder green vision

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Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

Australia launches world-first regen ag certification scheme

Goulburn Mulwaree mayor Bob Kirk has urged the NSW Government to back up his city's future needs with real decisions on schools, roads and jobs.

Goulburn: the first inland city governments forgot

Goulburn Mulwaree mayor Bob Kirk has urged the NSW Government to back up his city's future needs with real decisions on schools, roads and jobs.

Goulburn: the first inland city governments forgot