The Canberra Times
Saturday, 2 December 2023
Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud is bringing his one-man show to Canberra.
Lisa Rockman
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As tennis legend details one major hurdle Kyrgios still faces.
Melanie Dinjaski • 1hr ago
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Assembly disruptors are a hotly contemplated potential force.
Jasper Lindell
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Senator David Pocock, right, has inspired speculation in the ACT's Legislative Assembly where Andrew Barr, left, is Chief Minister. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The terrified son is said to have stabbed his dad in the thigh.
Hannah Neale
The ACT courts building, where the man was granted bail. File picture
A look at which Australia brands remained independent and local.
Anna Houlahan
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From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Port Kembla, Newcastle and Brisbane are waiting on the decision.
Karen Barlow
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and, inset, a Virginia class submarine. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Do your kids want to party, do yoga, learn how to bake?
Megan Doherty
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Tin Creatures owner and founder Melanie Gibb. Picture by Tess Godkin Photography
The inquiry will take submissions until the end of January.
Adrian Rollins
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Alex Ritchie's love for fossils helped us understand ourselves.
Steve Evans
Paleontologist Alex Ritchie. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong.
The couple had been married for 69 years before the murder.
Hannah Neale
Forensic police officers attend the home in Fisher and, inset, Donald and Jean Morley. Pictures by Karleen Minney, file
Fighting resumes after Gaza truce talks collapse
Suhaib Salem and Nidal Al-Mughrabi
Rocket strikes in Gaza have resumed after a tenuous truce between Hamas and Israel collapsed. (AP PHOTO)
She said she 'enjoyed' one previously unknown repercussion.
Tim Piccione
Jim helped to build many homes in Canberra.
Megan Doherty
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Jim and Norma Lole at home in Farrer. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sheep usually stick to their flock; lone sheep is almost 'unherd' of.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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The changes are likely to flow on to Super Rugby, Test arena.
Cameron Mee
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The true test of rugby's new high-tackle laws will come when they are eventually adopted at the professional level. Picture by Gary Ramage
Gas bagging will only advance things so far.
Paddy Gourley
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APS Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer and PM&C secretary Glyn Davis. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll
'Time of silence is over': Rape survivor urges others to 'speak up'.
Hannah Neale
Queenie van de Zandt speaks to media outside the court on Friday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Good News
The turning of the first sod happened on Friday morning.
Megan Doherty
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A Day of Action was held in Queanbeyan on Friday.
Megan Doherty
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More cost-of-living relief before Christmas? Not looking good.
Adrian Rollins
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned people not to expect 'heaps of new initiatives' in December's budget update. Picture by Gary Ramage
Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan
Paul Osborne, Liv Casben and Tess Ikonomou
Dozens of amendments have been agreed to as part of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan overhaul. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Focus on senior leadership in annual APS report.
Miriam Webber
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Many secrets still surround the secretary's demise.
Jack Waterford
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Former Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Public service told to reflect on the culture that had enabled these behaviours.
Justine Landis-Hanley
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Stephanie Foster. Picture by Keegan Carroll.
One councillor said the practice wasn't 'inclusive'.
Anna McGuinness
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DFAT answered a call for help every 11 minutes in 2022-23.
Anna McGuinness
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DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
Tensions are rising between Sikh separatists and the Indian government.
Anna Houlahan
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Graffiti on the front fence of the Shree Laxminarayan Mandir temple. Picture supplied
Albanese's glasses worked well. Dutton's now sporting some, too.
Michelle Grattan
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Labor has achieved virtually nothing of importance with China.
Bradley Perrett
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A Royal Australian Air Force A46 EA-18G Growler takes off at RAAF Base Darwin. Picture Defence
How about it, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr?
Ian Warden
Trees get my vote as worthy citizens. Picture Shutterstock
Letters To The Editor
Letters to the Editor
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The Albanese government has achieved a great deal
Barr wants faster public transport between Canberra and Sydney.
The Canberra Times
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Subsidise the buses running from Canberra to Sydney
'All these good people did nothing.'
Tim Piccione
He allegedly sex trafficked the girl from Canberra to Sydney.
Hannah Neale
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, leaves court on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
'I trusted this man,' the alleged victim said of the paedophile.
Hannah Neale
Stephen Leonard Mitchell arrives at the ACT Supreme Court on a previous occasion. Picture by Blake Foden
Clare Nowland, 95, died in hospital one week after being Tasered on May 17.
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Six-month automatic licence suspension to come into effect.
Peter Brewer
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The roadside breath testing device used by ACT police. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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There's lots to do this weekend.
Megan Doherty
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Lots of old favs and new flicks are on the schedule.
Megan Doherty
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The Sunset Cinema is back at the Botanic Gardens in Canberra. Picture supplied
Faure's Requiem and a Dan Sultan gig are also on.
Ron Cerabona
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Karen Vickery in King Lear. Picture by Jenny Wu
The superstar joined the ranks of A-list celebrities who love Raku.
Karen Hardy
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Raku owner Hao Chen with singer Post Malone. Picture supplied
Seeing a Bentwood chair is a good sign at this CBD restaurant.
Jasper Lindell
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The No.14 bentwood chair, seen here at Briscola, is always a good sign in a restaurant. Picture by Keegan Carroll
As tennis legend details one major hurdle Kyrgios still faces.
Melanie Dinjaski • 1hr ago
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Australia's fastest track is back ahead of the Paris Olympics.
David Polkinghorne • 2hrs ago
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The changes are likely to flow on to Super Rugby, Test arena.
Cameron Mee
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The true test of rugby's new high-tackle laws will come when they are eventually adopted at the professional level. Picture by Gary Ramage
All the best tips and insights for Saturday's Rosehill meeting.
Brad Gray
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Rustic Steel finished strongly in The Hunter at Newcastle. Picture Bradley Photos
Rugby will trial a new rule, with all sports watching closely.
Cameron Mee
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A-League expansion team nears as new investors circle.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Coach Airton Andrioli discovered Nestory Irankunda. Pictures Adelaide United/AAP
The ACT government closed all their grounds on Friday.
The rain continues to cause havoc with Canberra sports grounds. Picture supplied

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Dealing with building issues has taken a huge toll on one family.
Brittney Levinson
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Vikas Nayak, pictured with his wife Amrutha Devidas Shanbhag and 18-month-old son Aryan Nayak, outside the Infinity apartment complex in Gungahlin. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The prospect of election failure could spur governments into action.
Dan Carton
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Too many Canberrans are facing housing stress this festive season. Picture Shutterstock
Which stretch of sand inspires your summer-travel imagination?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
From a family-friendly resort to luxe digs, we have you covered.
Akash Arora
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Crystalbrook Byron.
Just don't ask the bartender for a Toblerone.
Akash Arora
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
That's the big question we're raising this week.
Natascha Mirosch
What's the future of travel as visitor numbers explode around the world?
Grammy-award-nominated singer Luis Fonsi christened the vessel.
Lisa Allen
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NCL christens Norwegian Viva in Miami amid much fanfare
Car Expert
Volkswagen has a raft of new product coming to Australia in 2024 and beyond, including its first electric vehicles and plenty of new nameplates.
William Stopford
The Renault Arkana enters 2024 unchanged however an update could introduce a hybrid powertrain to the range next year.
Jade Credentino
2024 Renault Arkana price and specs
The City of Detroit has its first electric charging road. It will be tested for the next few years before being opened to the public.
Jade Credentino
This road wirelessly charges electric cars
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed is the fully loaded version of the non-PHEV range. It now comes with more standard equipment.
Jack Quick
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed review
Certain Volkswagen Amarok variants now have drive-away offers and five years of servicing that shaves thousands off the asking price.
Jack Quick
Deals on wheels: Drive-away offers on Volkswagen Amarok
Christmas is the season of bladder irritants, from the stress and excitement to the festive food and drink.
Tracey Seipel Nd, Ceo Seipel Group
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Discover the many benefits of retirement communities from easing the housing shortage crisis and reducing healthcare costs to improving the wellbeing of our seniors.
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
With a focus on sustainable cruising, Hurtigruten Expeditions is helping people to experience one of the world's most beautiful and pristine regions - Antartica.
Rosie Ryan
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Get up close to some of the world's most amazing animals. Picture supplied
To manage pain, many Australians turn to common over-the-counter pain relievers.
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Explore our most mighty waterway while tasting the wine made from sun ripened vines.
Emma Brown
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Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Mount Kembla design studio also pays homage to its past.
Whether you're after the latest good book, or keen to binge - try these.
Karen Hardy
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Good As Gold, by Justin Smith. Michael Joseph. $32.99.
A new book by William McInnes celebrates our way with words.
Ron Cerabona
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Now Is Not the Time to Panic, by Kevin Wilson.
The Senior
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
Sir David Smith played a key role in Australian politics.
Ct Archives
David Smith, secretary to governor-general Sir Ninian Stephen, reads a proclamation dissolving both houses of Parliament on the steps of Parliament House. (6/6/87)