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Ziggys Fresh owners Ken, Toni and Todd Irvine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Devastating': After 40 years, Ziggys says it's being forced to close

Lanie Tindale
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Pfizer bookings opened to 30 to 39 year olds from Tuesday.

'Queue is full': 11,000 newly eligible Canberrans overload Pfizer sign up

Alex Crowe

Anne Olsen with her children Sophie, 11 and Thomas, 5, who received false-positive Covid test results last week. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERAnne was terrified her family inadvertently brought Covid back to Canberra

Andrew Brown

Tokyo Olympics day 11: Track and field continues, Kookaburras SF

LIVETokyo Olympics day 11: Track and field continues, Kookaburras SF

Benjamin Hedges is arrested last year. Picture: NSW Police

SUBSCRIBER'Drug kingpin' admits supplying meth in Queanbeyan

Blake Foden
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ACT Corrections Minister Mick Gentleman survived a no-confidence motion on Tuesday morning. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDMick Gentleman survives no-confidence motion

Lucy Bladen
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Parliament will sit from Tuesday, but many Sydney-based MPs will be forced to attend via videolink.

Parliament lockdown rules a big hit to business

Finn McHugh

Alleged murderer Alan Delaney. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERAlleged Queanbeyan killer to stand trial for murder

Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERNew public consultation launched for $500m war memorial expansion

NSW records 199 new COVID cases, 53 in ICU

SUBSCRIBERSentencing for man in attack that left 'blood everywhere'

EXPLAINERQuestions hang over Australia's path out of COVID-19

Ziggys Fresh owners Ken, Toni and Todd Irvine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Devastating': After 40 years, Ziggys says it's being forced to close

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Halimah Kyrgios will be on the upcoming series of The Voice. Picture: Supplied

Halimah Kyrgios, Nick's sister, takes her shot at stardom

The Tasty Hill wagyu platter being cooked on the barbecue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWKorean barbecue that puts fire in your belly

Raiders centre Sebastian Kris has been ruled out of the Dragons game due to concussion. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERSebastian Kris ruled out as Ryan Sutton returns for Canberra Raiders

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Canberra javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber is through to the Olympic final. Picture: AAP

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra star saves her best for last to qualify for javelin final

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Tokyo Olympics day 11: Track and field continues, Kookaburras SF

LIVETokyo Olympics day 11: Track and field continues, Kookaburras SF

SUBSCRIBERSebastian Kris ruled out as Ryan Sutton returns for Canberra Raiders

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Where does your region stand on the nation's vaccination table?

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Man takes police car for joyride in Qld

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Sydney Airport ban for travellers to SA

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Disadvantaged areas with lowest jab rates

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Love beats Queensland's lockdown

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Where does your region stand on the nation's vaccination table?

Where does your region stand on the nation's vaccination table?

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Telstra will allow Australians to make free calls from public payphones across the country.

Telstra make public payphones calls free

A police car was taken from a Townsville station and driven into the Lavarack army barracks.

Man takes police car for joyride in Qld

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Sydney Airport has been declared a no-go zone for people travelling back to Adelaide.

Sydney Airport ban for travellers to SA

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Vaccination rates are lower in Australia's more disadvantaged areas, including COVID-19 hotspots.

Disadvantaged areas with lowest jab rates

Georgie Moore
33m ago

Nicolette and Sam Brewer celebrate on their wedding day at The Courthouse restaurant in Cleveland. Photo: Tom Hall Photography

Love beats Queensland's lockdown

Angela Kelly
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Gold medalist Emma McKeon is understood to be among the 115 Olympians quarantine in the NT.

Talks underway for Darwin Olympic parade

Aaron Bunch
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Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes says the bill strikes a balance between privacy and freedom to speak.

Vic gives back rape victim families' voice

Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will call for ACMA, Sky News Australia and YouTube to explain the network's suspension. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISMedia regulator should explain why it's fine with 'Covid lies'

Josh Frydenberg says there'll be long, costly lockdowns until 70 per cent of people are vaccinated.

Snap lockdowns essential for now: Treasury

2hrs ago

Speaker of the House Tony Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The House returns, but not as you've ever seen it before

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese wants to pay people to get the jab. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow would Labor's cash incentive to get people vaccinated work?

Anthony Albanese wants a $300 one-off payment for Australians who've been vaccinated. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Labor calls for $300 payments for vaccinated Aussies

Finn McHugh

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have welcomed the additional measures from the government. Picture: Shutterstock

Labor and transport union slam 'half-baked' aviation aid

Gerard Cockburn

Responding to the health and economic impacts of the COVID pandemic will be the focus of parliament.

Government extends support as COVID bites

Paul Osborne

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says ruling out technologies is the wrong thing to do.

Labor to challenge green bank regulations

Paul Osborne

Let's scotch the idea of a Canberra city council right now

Let's scotch the idea of a Canberra city council right now

Letters To The Editor

Ariarne Titmus celebrates winning the 200 metres freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. Picture: AP Photo

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONBeyond patriotism: we need Olympic ideals to beat Covid

Tim Costello

The coercive tactics of the world's two largest economies in recent years have only served to highlight the power of markets to resist such tactics. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe problem with 'geoeconomics'

Adam Triggs

Health probe for woman accused of refusing to check in

SUBSCRIBERHealth probe for woman accused of refusing to check in

Alexander John Baudinette and Cam Massey appeared via video link in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday. Pictures: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERPolice chase finds ex-prisoners allegedly with weapons, tools to steal

Emma Morton outside court with lawyer Gavin Mansfield on a previous occasion. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Whole swag' of new charges takes alleged childcare fraud to $375k

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Halimah Kyrgios will be on the upcoming series of The Voice. Picture: Supplied

Halimah Kyrgios, Nick's sister, takes her shot at stardom

Amy Martin

David Wenham, left, Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman in Lion. Picture: Supplied

Exhibition celebrates the success of Aussiewood

Ron Cerabona

A number of Canberra kitchen gardens have adjoining frog ponds. Picture: Shutterstock

A poetic chorus of frogs

Susan Parsons

Halimah Kyrgios will be on the upcoming series of The Voice. Picture: Supplied

Halimah Kyrgios, Nick's sister, takes her shot at stardom

The Tasty Hill wagyu platter being cooked on the barbecue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWKorean barbecue that puts fire in your belly

Natasha Shan

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says Queenslanders must lock down "really, really hard".

Qld braces for surge in COVID-19 cases

Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says Queenslanders must lock down "really, really hard".

Qld braces for surge in COVID-19 cases

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese wants to pay people to get the jab. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow would Labor's cash incentive to get people vaccinated work?

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese wants to pay people to get the jab. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow would Labor's cash incentive to get people vaccinated work?

Pfizer bookings opened to 30 to 39 year olds from Tuesday.

'Queue is full': 11,000 newly eligible Canberrans overload Pfizer sign up

Pfizer bookings opened to 30 to 39 year olds from Tuesday.

'Queue is full': 11,000 newly eligible Canberrans overload Pfizer sign up

Tokyo Olympics day 11: Track and field continues, Kookaburras SF

LIVETokyo Olympics day 11: Track and field continues, Kookaburras SF

Young prop Fred Kaihea has signed with the Brumbies. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERKaihea to realise his Brumbies dream

Raiders captain Jarrod Croker became the NRL's third all-time point scorer on Sunday during their loss against the Newcastle Knights. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERDespite milestone, Croker has his eyes firmly set on finals footy

Allan Alaalatoa is excited about the opportunity to have a shot at beating the All Blacks at Eden Park in the Bledisloe Cup. Picture: Wallabies

SUBSCRIBER'We have the opportunity to do something historic': Alaalatoa

Mariah Williams shows her agony after the Hockeyroos' exit. Picture: Getty Images

Charter chasing gold for Canberra after Hockeyroos' shock loss

Isobel Cootes

Simone Biles is one athlete helping to destigmatise mental health by putting it before all else. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy Simone Biles prioritising her mental health is so important

Isobel Cootes

Knights centre Bradman Best returned from an ankle injury to wreak havoc against the Raiders' right edge. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDNewcastle's Best too good for Raiders

David Polkinghorne

Raiders centre Sebastian Kris has been ruled out of the Dragons game due to concussion. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERSebastian Kris ruled out as Ryan Sutton returns for Canberra Raiders

David Polkinghorne
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Peter Bol is the first Australian male to make an Olympic 800m final since Mexico 1968.

Bol targets gold in Tokyo final

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Peter Bol is the first Australian male to make an Olympic 800m final since Mexico 1968.

Bol targets gold in Tokyo final

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Australians Will Ryan (l) and Mat Belcher continue to dominate the 470 class Olympic saiing.

Aussie sailors unbeatable in 470 class

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Australians Will Ryan (l) and Mat Belcher continue to dominate the 470 class Olympic saiing.

Aussie sailors unbeatable in 470 class

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AusCycling is investigating the cause of Alex Porter's high-speed crash at the Olympic velodrome.

AusCycling investigating Porter crash

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AusCycling is investigating the cause of Alex Porter's high-speed crash at the Olympic velodrome.

AusCycling investigating Porter crash

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Japan will only hospitalise seriously ill patients with COVID-19 and those at risk of becoming so.

Japan to only hospitalise serious COVID-19

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Japan will only hospitalise seriously ill patients with COVID-19 and those at risk of becoming so.

Japan to only hospitalise serious COVID-19

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South Korea has reported its first two cases of the highly-contagious Delta Plus COVID-19 variant.

S Korea finds first cases of Delta variant

South Korea has reported its first two cases of the highly-contagious Delta Plus COVID-19 variant.

S Korea finds first cases of Delta variant

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has continually denied sexual harassment allegations.

NY's Cuomo questioned over sex harassment

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has continually denied sexual harassment allegations.

NY's Cuomo questioned over sex harassment

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

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

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

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

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Winter wonderland: Lighting can turn a garden into an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture: Supplied

Shine on: The complete guide to planning your outdoor lighting

Canberra's Joel and Bonnie Sykes won the chance to get married at Red CentreNATS. Picture: Supplied

WATCHAll roads lead to Canberra couple's car festival wedding

Amy Martin

Author Lisa Fuller, who has been awarded the 2020 ACT Book of the Year. Picture: Camille Walsh (supplied)

First-time novelist wins ACT Book of the Year award

Jasper Lindell

There are several forces at play. Picture: Shutterstock

How do systems collapse?

Rod Taylor, Fuzzy Logic

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

David McKay, Kaet Lovell and Fran Tapia.

Socials: Design meets artist

Megan Tapper of Jamaica celebrates winning bronze in the Women's 100m Hurdles final. Photo: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

Some of the best Olympic photos from Monday

Lise Waring and Maria DeAngelis, of Isabella Plains.

Socials: A July Christmas feast

Keegan Carroll

The $35,000 Sara Park Angus sale-topper with buyer Brent Berrick, Blair Hill Station, Glen Innes, vendor Herb Duddy, Nutrien agent Brad Newsome, Glen Innes and CL Squires and Co agent Robbie Bloch. Photo: Matthew Campion

Sara Park Angus bulls sell to $35,000 top, ave $16,417

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The $35,000 Sara Park Angus sale-topper with buyer Brent Berrick, Blair Hill Station, Glen Innes, vendor Herb Duddy, Nutrien agent Brad Newsome, Glen Innes and CL Squires and Co agent Robbie Bloch. Photo: Matthew Campion

Sara Park Angus bulls sell to $35,000 top, ave $16,417

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Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

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Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

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Bush health misses out again

Bush health misses out again

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Bush health misses out again

Bush health misses out again

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