The Canberra Times
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Australia is set to play India in T20 at Manuka Oval.
Petlee Peter
See inside the north Canberra property.
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Canberra man swung poodle against a wall and stamped on it.
Steve Evans
CCTC footage shows a man swinging a small dog on its lead. Pictures supplied
Strengthening works will force two 'challenging years' of disruption.
Jasper Lindell • 1hr ago
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A northbound lane will be reserved for buses and emergency vehicles during disruptive works on Commonwealth Avenue bridge. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The three-storey house in Brisbane occupies 2175 square metres.
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Olympic swim champion Libby Trickett and her husband Luke are the owners of a $20 million mansion sold in Brisbane. Picture supplied/Facebook
Satisfied with your life? Our gender, generational divide revealed.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Only 15 per cent of regional women were very satisfied with their financial situation a new surey has found. Shutterstock
Snarky remarks from Donald Trump directed at ambassador Kevin Rudd have been dismissed as 'tongue in cheek' humour following crucial talks at the White House.
Andrew Brown
Kevin Rudd was sitting opposite Donald Trump when the president exacted his revenge on him. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
The Warriors and Lakers meet in Wednesday's NBA season opener.
Caden Helmers • 1hr ago
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Police say she was also carrying illegal drugs at the time.
Petlee Peter
A file image of shops at Dickson. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
There's plenty Canberra Raiders contract movement going on.
David Polkinghorne, Melanie Dinjaski
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The Green Dot author is back with a second novel.
Jasper Lindell
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Writer Madeleine Gray and her second novel Chosen Family. Pictures supplied
Police were called to the address soon after.
Petlee Peter
The 54-year-old Florey man was charged after allegedly assaulting and forcibly confining his partner on Monday night following a card game at their residence. File Photo
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Will a blonde wig or a latex seagull mask deter a magpie swoop?
Emma Horn • 2hrs ago
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A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.
Emily Woods • 2hrs ago
Information found on devices linked two alleged child sexual offenders, a court has been told. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
And how much Climate 200 really contributed to Jessie Price's tilt for Bean.
Dana Daniel, Eleanor Campbell
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A prominent depiction of violence against Aboriginal resisters to British forces is in the balance.
Steve Evans
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The Australian War Memorial. Picture by Keegan Carroll
How a bodybuilder-turned-author laundered his own identity.
Eleanor Campbell
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A LinkedIn page for Mattias Bradman has since been removed. Pictures supplied
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson rejects suggestions Barnaby Joyce could replace her in the right-wing party after the NSW MP said he plans to leave his seat.
Grace Crivellaro, Farid Farid and Stephanie Gardiner
Disaffected Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has played down suggestions he could be off to One Nation. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
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Chalmers did something Albanese and his predecessors couldn't.
Crispin Hull
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The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.
Andrew Brown and Zac de Silva • 1hr ago
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had a warm encounter with US President Donald Trump. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
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WorkSafe boss reveals harrowing personal loss from workplace violence.
Lanie Tindale
Contracts still being won amid consultancy AI blunder.
Ray Athwal
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Tony Schiffmann, chief executive partner, BDO in Australia and Greens senator Barbara Pocock. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, supplied, Shutterstock
This brazen jewel heist should be a wake-up call.
Clive Williams
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French police outside the Louvre after a brazen heist. Picture Getty Images
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One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson rejects suggestions Barnaby Joyce could replace her in the right-wing party after the NSW MP said he plans to leave his seat.
Grace Crivellaro, Farid Farid and Stephanie Gardiner
The amount of money given in donations to candidates at the federal election has been revealed, as well as who chipped in to campaigns.
Zac de Silva
Alex Dyson is one of the first federal candidates to attract more than $2 million in donations. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS
The coalition has outlined priorities it will take to the next election, with leader Sussan Ley attempting to win back voters after a stinging defeat.
Andrew Brown and Grace Crivellaro
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has revealed shifts from the coalition's losing election platform. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
'It is about legitimising the good actors and shutting out the bad.'
Dana Daniel
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Tony Burke will announce a crackdown on crypto ATMs at the National Press Club. Pictures by Gary Ramage and Sitthixay Ditthavong
Tony Burke gives a sneak peak of his department's APS Census results.
Dana Daniel
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Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster, left, and Minister Tony Burke. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Keegan Carroll
Staff being 'stretched thin' due to poor planning.
Eleanor Campbell
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The current intel chief is headed for Japan.
Brittney Levinson
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Kathy Klugman. Picture AAP
Plus, government agency spends $230k on workplace investigations.
Brittney Levinson
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The Spirit of Service Awards will take place at the National Aboretum on October 22. Insets: ATO and Services Australia signs. Pictures by Gary Ramage, file
Will a blonde wig or a latex seagull mask deter a magpie swoop?
Emma Horn • 2hrs ago
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Will he serve his term as a National Party member?
Samantha Newsam • 25m ago
Barnaby Joyce addressed local media on Tuesday about his decision not to recontest his New England seat at the next election. Picture by Peter Hardin
Heartbeat of Australia reveals the benefits of life beyond the cities.
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Heartbeat of Australia 2025 is the fourth annual study of national sentiment by ACM, publisher of this masthead, in partnership with specialist research agency Australian Regional Insights and the University of Canberra. Illustration by David Pope
'The rise of 3D-printed weapons demands a new kind of policing.'
Anna Houlahan
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Weapons seized by the Illicit Firearms Squad. Picture supplied
A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.
William Ton and Rachael Ward • 4m ago
A healthcare provider has been charged over the death in hospital of new mum Sarah Skillington. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
If we want more homes, we must make it easier to build them.
Andrew Leigh
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We buy fuel from Indian refineries, which get their crude from Russia.
John Hanscombe
Senator Fatima Payman at Senate estimates earlier this month. Picture by Gary Ramage
Anti-Semitism continues to be a problem.
Julian Leeser
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A pro-Palestine rally in Sydney in 2023. Picture Shutterstock
The big losers are the Australian people.
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David Littleproud seems unlikely agree with the Liberals on the subject of net zero by 2050. Picture by Gary Ramage
It still sounds like the 58-year-old Barnaby Joyce has it all worked out.
Letters to the Editor
According to Barnaby Joyce Pauline Hanson and One Nation are not 'barking mad' in their opposition to net zero by 2050. Picture by Gary Ramage
He had arranged to stay with the alleged victim
Tim Piccione
Police found a Taser in the accused strangler's home.
Tim Piccione
Lawyer says public funds are 'wasted' on 'countless meritless cases'.
Tim Piccione
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Victoria Engel SC and CODA Criminal Law partner Peter Woodhouse. Pictures by Karleen Minney
Man ignored 11yo girl's 'clear expression' before assault: prosecutor.
Tim Piccione
Shegu Bobb outside court on a previous occasion. Picture by Hannah Neale
He was running across multiple lanes of traffic when police intervened
Petlee Peter
The 31-year-old man from Gungahlin was charged with assaulting a frontline community service provider. File photo
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The Green Dot author is back with a second novel.
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It's the biggest line-up yet - but where to start?
Approached in a bookshop, Liz Cameron found herself in a nightmare.
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Liz Cameron was targeted by a South Korean cult and lived to tell the tale. Picture by Karleen Minney
The creature cracked something open for the filmmaker.
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Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro's new adaptation. Picture Netflix
The Warriors and Lakers meet in Wednesday's NBA season opener.
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There's plenty Canberra Raiders contract movement going on.
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But the young gun has gone into concussion protocols.
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More than 8400 athletes descended on Canberra for the 'unbelievable' event.
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Mega gallery: 90 faces of the Australian Masters Games opening weekend
'They've gone through grief, shock, disbelief and now anger.'
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Gungahlin United has folded, impacting over 2000 players. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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See inside the north Canberra property.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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The sprawling homestead today. Picture supplied
Infrastructure Canberra will take over arts facility construction.
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Indicative 3D oblique view of the Kingston Arts Precinct submitted as part of a development application to subdivide the site; arts buildings are highlighted in pink while the blue outlines show where apartments are expected. Picture supplied
Being more sociable can be "beneficial" for frailty reversal among the elderly, UK researchers have found.
Ella Pickover • 1hr ago
Myanmar's military says it has shut down a notorious online scam operation near the Thailand border.
Grant Peck • 2hrs ago
Myanmar's military raided the KK Park scam centre and seized Starlink satellite internet devices. Photo: AP PHOTO
King Charles and Cate Blanchett have recorded a podcast - Unearthed: The Need For Seeds.
Cate Blanchett has teamed up with Kew Gardens' Millennium Seed Bank. Photo: AP PHOTO
The spiritual centre of Australia steals the show in the new movie, Kangaroo.
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Move over revenge travel - this is the new trend Aussies are loving.
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Langhorne Creek Vineyards in South Australia. Picture by FPT/Adam Bruzzone
We put the menu on a low-cost carrier on a trip across the globe to the test - with surprising results
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From delicious to dreadful: airline meals rated, dish by dish to Europe and back
Get ready for delightful cabins, delicious food and top-notch entertainment.
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More travellers are dipping their toes into thermal springs.
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Sunrise at the thermal baths in Grosseto, Italy and (inset) Michael Turtle. Picture Shutterstock
Plus, why communal bathing trends are just the tip of the iceberg during wellness getaways.
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Big Sky, Montana. Picture supplied by Expedia Group
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The Chinese brand’s latest show car can transform from SUV to ute or even camper, but not at the touch of a button.
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The first battery-electric 3 Series will offer more range than any EV in local showrooms, with up to 800km available from a single charge.
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Almost 150 examples of Porsche’s largest sedan have been called back due to a potential side airbag problem.
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The pint-size version of Toyota’s iconic FJ Crusier will make its first public appearance at the Tokyo motor show later this month. 
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2026 Toyota LandCruiser FJ baby off-roader unveiled as new Suzuki Jimny rival
Chery Automobile has revealed a new high-output small hybrid SUV flagship for its Omoda brand with edgy Lamborghini-inspired design elements.
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Omoda O4 Ultra is a hot hybrid statement from Wuhu
As Australia's aged care sector readies for the most significant transformation one leading local provider of services is already setting the benchmark for readiness, innovation, and compassion.
How a new Canberra-area estate sets Australia's new biodiversity benchmark.
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Capital Plus 1, developer of Woodbury Ridge, Andrew Cook and new resident Kathy Kelly enjoy the view at Woodbury Ridge Estate. Picture supplied
High gas bills are here to stay. Electrification is the answer.
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Consider your dedication with honestly before you buy rose bushes.
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Rod Taylor
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Jamais vu is a signal in the brain to "snap out" if something has become too automatic, too repetitive. Picture Shutterstock
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The feared super tax is gone. But new challenges await investors.
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The updated changes proposed for Division 296 have been almost unanimously welcomed as fairer and more equitable. Picture by Shutterstock
A top ten list of Aussie retirement places was released.
Lisa Edser
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Kwillena Gabi Pool in Mandurah, south of Perth in Western Australia. Picture Unsplash