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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT records 12 new cases of Covid, three now in ICU

Andrew Brown

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Keegan Carroll

LIVELive: Barr hopes for 95 per cent vaccination rate by Christmas

Alex Crowe

Another Woolworths store has been added to the exposure list.

Kingsley's Chicken and Woolworths Kippax among new exposure sites

Alex Crowe

Brittany Higgins, who alleges she was raped at Parliament House in 2019. Picture: Karleen Minney

Brittany Higgins inquiry 'suspended' by top public servant

Harley Dennett
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A positive case of COVID-19 has been detected in Googong.

Coronavirus spreads to Googong, Barilaro reports positive ACT resident visited Sutton

Alex Crowe
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NSW records four deaths, nearly 1300 new COVID cases

NSW records four deaths, nearly 1300 new Covid cases

Janine Graham

Darcy Page leaves court on Monday after avoiding time behind bars. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERMan who fathered child with underage girl gets suspended sentence

Blake Foden

Voters in Energy Minister Angus Taylor's seat of Hume want his government to take stronger action on climate change. Picture: Simone De Peak

Where does your electorate stand on climate action? See the map

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Pfizer jab bookings to open for people 16 to 29 'in coming days'

Younger Canberrans take their marks in vaccination race

Thousands of APS contractors left without vaccine and quarantine pay

SUBSCRIBERGovernment accused of waiting for terminally ill worker to die

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT records 12 new cases of Covid, three now in ICU

The ACT Brumbies and their Super Rugby rivals finally have clarity on their future. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'This is a game-changer': Super Rugby Pacific unveiled

David and Emma Pocock have issued a call to arms to tackle climate change. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERPocock issues call to arms as sport stars tackle climate change

Dumped former Raiders centre Curtis Scott at training and, inset, a still image from CCTV footage of the Kokomo's incident. Main picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERScott pleads not guilty as Kokomo's punch case hits court

Rain fell over Canberra adding more water to dams across the ACT, including Scrivener Dam which holds back the Molonglo River to form Lake Burley Griffin. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Water restrictions possible despite full ACT dams

Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson's private member's bill would see the decriminalisation of drugs including heroin, cocaine and ice. Picture: Keegan Caroll

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWill the ACT lead the nation on public-health-based drug policy?

SUBSCRIBERRapana locked in at the Green Machine for two more years

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Brisbane sonographer charged with rape

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Sectarian clash over fuel in south Lebanon

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Vic freeway tragedy service postponed

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'Don't expect NSW figures to fall before October': Barilaro

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Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Woden hairdresser, supermarkets among latest Canberra exposure sites

Dan Jervis-Bardy
Sarah Basford Canales

RSPCA CEO Michelle Robertson at the ACT office with two puppies as the territory's pet adoption rate rises during lockdown. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Pet adoptions see 'massive' rise during lockdown

Toby Vue

Ainslie Village identified as COVID-19 exposure site

Ainslie Village identified as COVID-19 exposure site

Sarah Basford Canales

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Woden hairdresser, supermarkets among latest Canberra exposure sites

Masters Builders Association of the ACT chief executive Michael Hopkins. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Makes no sense': Anger as small projects excluded from construction return

Dan Jervis-Bardy
Jasper Lindell

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr Picture: Keegan Carroll

'It's a fact': Sydney outbreak puts strain on key Doherty Institute assumption

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The Cloncurry locations of the latest series of Australian Survivor have been hailed as the real star of the show.

The real star of Australian Survivor revealed, by the producers

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Tim Farriss is seeking damages from a boat company after his left ring finger was hacked off.

Finger severing 'freaked out' INXS member

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An update on Premier Peter Gutwein's health and return to work is expected later this week.

Tasmanian premier admitted to hospital

Seven-time Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner has died at 91.

Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner dead at 91

A Brisbane sonographer has been charged with rape after allegedly preying on three patients.

Brisbane sonographer charged with rape

Tiffanie Turnbull
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The Eastern Freeway tragedy was the single greatest loss of life in Victoria Police's history.

Vic freeway tragedy service postponed

Callum Godde
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INSERT: NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro. Photos: File

'Don't expect NSW figures to fall before October': Barilaro

Anthony Bunn
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Over 19 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the national rollout to Sunday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Voters in Energy Minister Angus Taylor's seat of Hume want his government to take stronger action on climate change. Picture: Simone De Peak

Where does your electorate stand on climate action? See the map

Labor senator Tony Sheldon. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Thousands of APS contractors left without vaccine and quarantine pay

Health Minister Greg Hunt (centre) and Employment Minister Stuart Robert (left) defend the COVIDSafe app (right) as playing "a very important" role in the pandemic despite a damning report indicating the app has provided limited use for contact tracers. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Dion Georgopoulos, Shutterstock

EXCLUSIVEGovernment ignored warnings on Covid app

Warringah MP Zali Steggall has drafted a bill to crackdown on lies and misinformation in political advertising. Picture: Geoff Jones

'Stop the lies': New bill to target misleading and deceptive political ads

COVID-19 lockdowns have caused retailing figures to slump. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Sales slump shows Delta's damage on economy

Gerard Cockburn

Scott Morrison is betting that it's he who has his finger on the pulse of the nation - not the more reluctant premiers. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISWhy can't leaders agree on what a cautious reopening means for Australia?

Harley Dennett

Chris Sheedy thrilled 15-year-old Sam is now eligible for a Covid vaccine, and will be booking ASAP. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Families welcome green light for children's jabs

Finn McHugh

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Dire and deteriorating': Time running out for Afghanistan evacuations

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Is anybody listening to the Prime Minister anymore?

Is anybody listening to the Prime Minister anymore?

Letters To The Editor

Canberra's artists deserve our support

Canberra's artists deserve our support

Editorial

Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson's private member's bill would see the decriminalisation of drugs including heroin, cocaine and ice. Picture: Keegan Caroll

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWill the ACT lead the nation on public-health-based drug policy?

Bill Bush

Darcy Page leaves court on Monday after avoiding time behind bars. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERMan who fathered child with underage girl gets suspended sentence

A car drove through a fence in a Belconnen car yard, and cash and vehicle keys taken from the property. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERTwo men arrested after Belconnen ram raid

David Evans, right, served briefly as the Canberra chapter president of the Satudarah outlaw motorcycle gang. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERFormer bikie boss has sentence for violent extortion attempt cut

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Above and below: Eric Bana astonishes in 2000's Chopper. Pictures: Supplied

Bizarre, unhinged and outlandish

Alison Taylor

CitySwoon is offering virtual speed dating events. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWe tried: virtual speed dating in lockdown

Amy Martin

Looking for tasty alternatives to manufactured dog food? Picture: Melanie Faith Dove

Why people are looking to recipe books for their dog's dinner

Amy Martin

Above and below: Eric Bana astonishes in 2000's Chopper. Pictures: Supplied

Bizarre, unhinged and outlandish

Homefront grant recipient artist Tess Horwitz at work in her studio in Hackett. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Lockdown grants boost for Canberra's isolated artists

Jasper Lindell

Spot who's in Mick Ashley's rallying cry to Ken Behrens

Spot who's in Mick Ashley's rallying cry to Ken Behrens

Megan Doherty

Premier Gladys Berejiklian

DIGESTThe ticket to returning to some normality

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Premier Gladys Berejiklian

DIGESTThe ticket to returning to some normality

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Another Woolworths store has been added to the exposure list.

Kingsley's Chicken and Woolworths Kippax among new exposure sites

Another Woolworths store has been added to the exposure list.

Kingsley's Chicken and Woolworths Kippax among new exposure sites

Canberrans aged 16 to 29 will be able to book a Pfizer vaccination appointment in coming days. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer jab bookings to open for people 16 to 29 'in coming days'

Canberrans aged 16 to 29 will be able to book a Pfizer vaccination appointment in coming days. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer jab bookings to open for people 16 to 29 'in coming days'

The ACT Brumbies and their Super Rugby rivals finally have clarity on their future. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'This is a game-changer': Super Rugby Pacific unveiled

Jordan Rapana will stay in lime green for another year after securing his future with the Canberra Raiders. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERRapana locked in at the Green Machine for two more years

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Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii will take on the Roosters, unless his partner is actually in labour.

Baby Papa don't breach: Raider won't miss vital Roosters match

Issy Vaili and the Uni-Norths Owls are stuck in a holding pattern amid lockdowns in the ACT and NSW. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Owls young gun waiting for a shot in lockdown

Tom Wright is among scores of Wallabies to have played in the NRC. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERSuper Rugby revamp could breathe life into NRC

Caden Helmers

Considerations are underway to delay the start of the cricket season to allow winter codes to finish their seasons. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERCricket may save the day - again - for winter codes

Isobel Cootes

Raiders CEO Don Furner. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERRaiders, NRL work on COVID-19 vaccination plan

David Polkinghorne

Evan O'Hanlon's attention now turns to creating history after another Paralympic medal. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERSprinting to the bobsleigh: O'Hanlon's eyes locked on history

Caden Helmers

Australia won women's 4x100m freestyle relay silver after a controversial final at the Paralympics.

Australia's Para swim relay silver stands

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Australia won women's 4x100m freestyle relay silver after a controversial final at the Paralympics.

Australia's Para swim relay silver stands

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NEXT GOAL: David Nicholas picked up a bronze on the track at Tokyo, now his focus turns to the road. Photo: AAP

It's road warrior mode as Nicholas prepares to battle time at the Paralympics

NEXT GOAL: David Nicholas picked up a bronze on the track at Tokyo, now his focus turns to the road. Photo: AAP

It's road warrior mode as Nicholas prepares to battle time at the Paralympics

Australia's Rheed McCracken claimed the silver medal in the men's 100m T34 final at the Paralympics.

Aussie star defies injury to snare silver

Australia's Rheed McCracken claimed the silver medal in the men's 100m T34 final at the Paralympics.

Aussie star defies injury to snare silver

Drivers wait get petrol in Beirut, Lebanon, where fuel shortages have sparked clashes.

Sectarian clash over fuel in south Lebanon

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Drivers wait get petrol in Beirut, Lebanon, where fuel shortages have sparked clashes.

Sectarian clash over fuel in south Lebanon

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Some schools have reopened in the Indonesian capital Jakarta for the first time in more than a year.

Schools reopen in Indonesian capital

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Some schools have reopened in the Indonesian capital Jakarta for the first time in more than a year.

Schools reopen in Indonesian capital

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Hurricane Ida, one of the strongest in history, has made landfall in Louisiana with 240km/h winds.

Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana

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Hurricane Ida, one of the strongest in history, has made landfall in Louisiana with 240km/h winds.

Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana

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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

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

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

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

After joining the Perx program, William, pictured right, says he's been able to confidently manage his daily tasks and find encouragement to stick to his routine.

Helping patients with dementia retain confidence, control and independence

Reverse mortgages could offer a more comfortable retirement, without having to sell your home

Reverse mortgages could offer a more comfortable retirement, without having to sell your home

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

CitySwoon is offering virtual speed dating events. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWe tried: virtual speed dating in lockdown

Amy Martin

Pick salad leaves early to ensure maximum sweetness. Picture: Shutterstock

Sweet and tender greens ripe for the picking

Jackie French

Looking for tasty alternatives to manufactured dog food? Picture: Melanie Faith Dove

Why people are looking to recipe books for their dog's dinner

Amy Martin

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

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Instagrammers of Canberra

Canberra kiddies (from left) Michael Blacker, Michael Dobbs, Kelly Blacker and Kate Dobbs, "touch the past" at the war memorial's hands on discovery room in 1990.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Little kids in big shoes

Edwin McTaggart, 3, tries on a soldiers uniform in 1997.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Reliving the past

Auctioneer Blake O'Reilly, Ray White Rural, Armidale and Guyra and Waratah Speckle Park stud principals Laiton and Dustin Turnham with the top price bull. Photo: Billy Jupp

Waratah's $15,000 top bull bound for QLD as sale averages $9441

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Auctioneer Blake O'Reilly, Ray White Rural, Armidale and Guyra and Waratah Speckle Park stud principals Laiton and Dustin Turnham with the top price bull. Photo: Billy Jupp

Waratah's $15,000 top bull bound for QLD as sale averages $9441

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Forbes Livestock and Agency Company auctioneer Randall Grayson takes bids for the record-breaking pen of White Suffolk/Merino lambs which sold for $364 a head at Forbes on Tuesday last week. Photo: Sam Mackay

Forbes lambs hit record-breaking $364 a head

Forbes Livestock and Agency Company auctioneer Randall Grayson takes bids for the record-breaking pen of White Suffolk/Merino lambs which sold for $364 a head at Forbes on Tuesday last week. Photo: Sam Mackay

Forbes lambs hit record-breaking $364 a head

SmartOysters CEO Ewan McAsh holds a basket of Sydney rock oysters at his family farm on the Clyde River, Batemans Bay. Picture: Claudia Ferguson.

South Coast oyster farmer goes global with breakthrough app

SmartOysters CEO Ewan McAsh holds a basket of Sydney rock oysters at his family farm on the Clyde River, Batemans Bay. Picture: Claudia Ferguson.

South Coast oyster farmer goes global with breakthrough app