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Murder accused Kerry Kourpanidis, left, pictured at Canberra International Horse Trials in 2017, and inset Dalmeny man Warren Hordpenko, 44, who died. Main picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'You f---ed with my daughter': father charged with murder after alleged 46 seconds of fury at pub

Blake Foden

Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Fifth ACT coronavirus case in three days

Daniella White

The crash scene. Picture: Nine News screengrab

SUBSCRIBERTruck driver charged over Hume crash that killed girl, hurt several others

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The United States Supreme Court is still showing occasional signs of life in holding President Trump to account. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBEROne cannot say the law is above our politicians

Jack Waterford

Interstate travel is more complicated than it has ever been. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat interstate travel is now possible?

Steve Evans

People in Hong Kong protest against a new Chinese extradition law. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERASIO law goes further than Hong Kong security law: Law Council

Kirsten Lawson

The Victorian situation has reignited the issue of whether Australia should pursue an elimination strategy, rather than a suppression one. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONIs it time we pivoted to an elimination strategy?

Michelle Grattan

ACT Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'No excuses now': more police running 24-7 spot checks on ACT quarantine

Peter Brewer

Transparency needed on protective equipment stocks

University reforms pose 'another hit to the environment'

Record 288 cases in Melbourne, residents asked to wear masks

Fast food feasters, sex workers and whale watchers listed in 'blatant' lockdown breaches

Murder accused Kerry Kourpanidis, left, pictured at Canberra International Horse Trials in 2017, and inset Dalmeny man Warren Hordpenko, 44, who died. Main picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'You f---ed with my daughter': father charged with murder after alleged 46 seconds of fury at pub

Elliott Whitehead is the best attacking second-rower in the NRL. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERElliott Whitehead and shoulders above the rest

ACT government introduces tougher process to enter Canberra

Tougher new process to enter Canberra from Victoria

There has been strong demand for custom-built homes in Strathnairn. Picture: Karleen Minney

ALLHOMESCanberra new home buyers struggle to find affordable land under Homebuilder threshold

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has helped Australians return home amid disruptions to international travel caused by COVID-19. Picture: Karleen Minney

DFAT brings hundreds of staff home from COVID-19 threat overseas

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Saturday, July 11, 2020.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Not without a state passport

Trump saves Russia probe's Stone from jail

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SUBSCRIBERTruck driver charged over Hume crash that killed girl, hurt several others

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Two new coronavirus cases in Queensland

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Protecting teens in cyberspace

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Hundreds try to storm Serbian parliament

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Walking away is never the 'easy' option

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An aerial closeup of a section of the fire front of the Orroral Valley fire in Namadgi National Park in January. The ACT is pursuing the Commonwealth for compensation over the fire. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERACT pursues Commonwealth for compensation over Namadgi fire

Australia insists relations with China are good despite offering Hong Kong residents travel visas.

China warns relations near breaking point

Social distancing in the House of Representatives. There are concerns the coronavirus pandemic has concentrated executive power, bypassing the Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERRisks of new rules '400 times greater than sport rorts', think-tank warns

A parliamentary committee is considering ASIO's request to interview terror suspects as young as 14.

Lawyers concerned over boosted ASIO powers

Centrelink queues in Woden when businesses were closed in March. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERNew modelling indicates how many Canberrans are on JobKeeper

Kirsten Lawson

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe (L) and Scott Morrison focused on security issues during virtual talks.

Security and health dominate Japan meeting

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

The Orroral Valley fire destroyed 80 per cent of the Namadgi National Park. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'Significant and expensive': Barr's call for help to restore fire-ravaged Namadgi

Katie Burgess

The Liberals will have to choose between giving Fiona Kotvojs a third shot at taking Eden-Monaro, or going for a bigger name. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONEden-Monaro result had something for everyone

John Warhurst

City needs to do better with social distancing than this

City needs to do better with social distancing than this

Letters To The Editor

Hong Kong's campaigners deserve aid

Hong Kong's campaigners deserve aid

The Canebrra Times

Confessions of an Arts graduate

OPINIONConfessions of an Arts graduate

Ian Warden

The Victorian situation has reignited the issue of whether Australia should pursue an elimination strategy, rather than a suppression one. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONIs it time we pivoted to an elimination strategy?

Personal protective equipment is needed by medical professionals treating people with coronavirus and other conditions.Picture: Karleen Minney

Transparency needed on protective equipment stocks

Interstate travel is more complicated than it has ever been. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat interstate travel is now possible?

How much? Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThe great fried chicken farce and more

ACT Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'No excuses now': more police running 24-7 spot checks on ACT quarantine

Peter Brewer

Victoria's police commissioner has issued a stern warning following ridiculous and blatant breaches. Picture: Shutterstock

Fast food feasters, sex workers and whale watchers listed in 'blatant' lockdown breaches

Kirsten Lawson

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will join his family on holiday but will still be working. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison to take working holiday ahead of budget update

Sally Whyte

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

International arrivals slashed by more than half

Kirsten Lawson

George Hamilton in Love at First Bite. Picture: American International Pictures

Celebrity stars who earned respect

Ron Cerabona

Venus by Petrina Hicks is a large-scale lightbox image. Picture: courtesy of the artist and Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin

REVIEWA comment on sex and eroticism

Sasha Grishin

Ingvar E Sigurdssen in A White, White Day, a film of stunning beauty and dark enjoyment. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA beautiful, moving piece of art

Cris Kennedy

George Hamilton in Love at First Bite. Picture: American International Pictures

Celebrity stars who earned respect

Vic McEwan, Specimen Foliage - Plymouth, 2020. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIntimate projections bring emotions to surface

Brian Rope

Zsa Zsa Gabor with Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors. Picture: Warner Home Video

Famous simply for being famous

Ron Cerabona

Matches will move to NSW. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Canberra clubs set to shift to Tigerland to beat virus protocols

'It's time': Australia's fastest woman retires from athletics

SUBSCRIBER'It's time': Australia's fastest woman retires from athletics

The Raiders have offered Nick Cotric a five-year deal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERRaiders move to make Cotric life Raider

Elliott Whitehead is the best attacking second-rower in the NRL. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERElliott Whitehead and shoulders above the rest

Patty Mills is working tirelessly to drive campaigns for equality with his entire NBA salary set to go towards social justice movements. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERThe powers and pitfalls of an athlete's voice

Caden Helmers

Storm coach Craig Bellamy rugs up ahead of a potential nudie run. Picture: NRL Imagery

Bellamy nudie run on the line in battle of mates - or is it

David Polkinghorne

The Mounties have ended their partnership with the Canberra Raiders. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERMounties end time with Raiders

David Polkinghorne

Australia's Super Rugby clubs are calling for certainty surrounding their future. Picture: Anna Warr

SUBSCRIBER'We need a decision': Call for Super Rugby certainty

Caden Helmers

It's Millthorpe's citizens that make it such an inviting and delightful part of Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Millthorpe offers a warm welcome, culinary delights and a fascinating history

Scott McCrae
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Swimming with humpback whales in Jervis Bay. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Your complete guide to winter holidaying in Jervis Bay

Michael Turtle

Can't get to a zoo? Here's 13 from around the world you can access now

Can't get to a zoo? Here's 13 from around the world you can access now

Nicole Phillips

This is something you need to do every winter... but many don't

This is something you need to do every winter... but many don't

Community hub: The Knox owner Daniel Conroy was determined to keep his staff employed and support his community. Photo: Rohan Thomson

Local businesses and their communities unite during most challenging of times

The water for Woodlands is sourced from two, high-flow bores with the water moved around the property through a new system of 110mm to 63mm pipes to six Kingspan Rhino RT-365 water tanks.

Water security concerns alleviated on Woodland Station

The living is easy at Elody in Canberra's desirable new suburb of Denman Prospect

The living is easy at Elody in Canberra's desirable new suburb of Denman Prospect

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

A dramatic waterspout installation introduces visitors to the exhibition. Photos supplied. National Museum of Australia (Jason McCarthy).

Endeavour Voyage: The untold stories of Cook and the First Australians

Aussie company provides homegrown virtual meeting platform

Aussie company provides homegrown virtual meeting platform

Gemma Purves

The influx of travellers to Queensland is expected to continue by road and air over the weekend.

Two new coronavirus cases in Queensland