The Canberra Times
Thursday, 9 March 2023
Dozens of home buyers in limbo amid PBS Building collapse
Construction in the Ginninderry development has been impacted and, inset, PBS Building shut down its work sites on Friday. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Brittney Levinson
Brittney Levinson
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Home owners feel the pinch after 10th rate rise
Locki Rogers and Lily Wilson are worried about interest rates after buying their first home last month. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sara Garrity
Why Canberra Stadium is slashing the cost of five footy foods
Chris Dutton
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Cheap food? Yes please. Canberra Stadium is slashing the cost of its top five game-day foods for Brumbies and Raiders games this year. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Sensitive Content
'Paper tiger' failed to protect 'loved and cherished' daughter, coroner finds
Hannah Neale
Bronte Elouise Haskins, nicknamed "Poppy",who died in 2020. Picture supplied
How mRNA vaccines will help the fight against melanoma
Bryan Hoadley
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Analysis
Extremes make it a tough time to fine-tune interest rates
Adrian Rollins
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Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe at a parliamentary committee hearing last month. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Prince Harry's kids Archie, Lilibet get royal titles
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan says "Princess Lilibet Diana" has been christened. (AP PHOTO)
'Did you rape Brittany Higgins?': Email revealed as defamation defences filed
Blake Foden
Bruce Lehrmann is suing journalists Lisa Wilkinson and Samantha Maiden, inset, as well as their employers, for defamation. Pictures by Karleen Minney, supplied
Mystery deepens over Wanniassa death
An officer in personal protective equipment at the Wanniassa incident. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Peter Brewer
Shoppers spending big at Myer despite inflation
Jacob Shteyman • 1hr ago
Department store group Myer has announced a half-yearly 24 per cent jump in sales. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Most ACT voters oppose unlimited pay-to-pollute change
Karen Barlow
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Senator David Pocock. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
Have employers forgotten how to give pay rises?
Adam Triggs
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Real wages are going further backwards than ever before. Picture Shutterstock
Former watchdog head to front robodebt royal commission
Former acting ombudsman Richard Glenn will give evidence over revelations his office was misled. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Maeve Bannister
'Empowering': Canberran crowned Miss South Asia Australia
Megan Doherty
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Former Gungahlin College student Alisha Koak has been crowned Miss South Asia Australia. Picture supplied
How schools are bringing artificial intelligence into the classroom
Maribyrnong Primary School year 6 students Aizen Dang, Claire Ackland and Brayden Smith with Day of AI facilitator Zach Wingrave. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Sarah Lansdown
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Aussie scientists make electricity out of thin air
Tracey Ferrier
Scientists Ashleigh Kropp (L) and Rhys Grinter hope the discovery can be used to power devices. (SIMON MILDER)
Why there's no Star Buffet for the Burns Club in Belco
Megan Doherty
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Burns Club president Athol Chalmers at the Star Buffet at the club's Kambah location. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Tatty Parliament flag changeover to happen as soon as 'safe to do so'
Karen Barlow
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The torn Australian flag. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
How the Brumbies set a winning platform for star Wallabies halves
Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio is set to return to the ACT Brumbies starting side for Saturday's clash with the Queensland Reds. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Cameron Mee
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'A part of me has died': Murder victim's mum details pain as killer jailed
Blake Foden
A still from CCTV footage of the murder of Glenn Walewicz, top left, over which Gary Taylor, bottom left, pleaded guilty. Pictures supplied
'Dead man walking': Tradie admits stabbing ex-partner's friend
Adrian Rand, who appeared in the ACT Supreme Court on Wednesday. Picture Facebook
Hannah Neale
Opinion
Australia has more statues of animals than women, so these bronze ladies are very important
The first two women elected to Australian Parliament have been immortalised in bronze.
Kim Rubenstein
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Dorothy Tangney, left, and Dame Enid Lyons entering the front door of the House of Representatives on September 24, 1943 and, inset, sculpture artist Lis Johnson with friend Nicky Winmar. Pictures Australian War Memorial, Karleen Minney
Six months on yet still no answers on Phillip excavation site wall collapse
Peter Brewer
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Many questions remain over why a massive retaining wall gave way in August last year at a Geocon site in Phillip. Picture by James Croucher

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Federal Politics
Department misled independent watchdog on robodebt
Increases in complaints are always a red flag for the ombudsman's office, Louise Macleod says. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Maeve Bannister
Cricket Test in Ahmedabad to host PMs Modi, Albanese
Oliver Caffrey
A hoarding featuring PMs Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi at the Ahmedabad Test stadium. (AP PHOTO)
Former watchdog head to front robodebt royal commission
Maeve Bannister
Former acting ombudsman Richard Glenn will give evidence over revelations his office was misled. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
Have employers forgotten how to give pay rises?
Adam Triggs
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Real wages are going further backwards than ever before. Picture Shutterstock
Labor, Greens manufacture deal for reconstruction fund
Paul Osborne, Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou • 16m ago
Adam Bandt says it is important to ensure the reconstruction funds are used appropriately. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Public Service
Heritage council needs to look for team players, ex-chair says
Heritage protection enforcement needs to be more proactive, the former chair of the heritage council has said. Picture by Elliot Willemsen-Bell
Jasper Lindell
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We had no reason to question legality: Turnbull faces robodebt royal commission
Miriam Webber
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Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Public Eye
APS stapler bandits strike again, 'spy cam' hunt continues, and spy Tinder launches
Miriam Webber, Sarah Basford Canales
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The Department of Defence and Services Australia are vying for the APS's highest stationery budgets.
National
'Check your shed': 1977 Torana uncovered in farm clean up
The 1977 Torana was uncovered by a Biggenden family in their shed after the owner died. Picture: Supplied Bundaberg Auction Centre
Brad Marsellos • 2hrs ago
'Agonising': snake catcher hospitalised with red-bellied bite
Angela Thompson • 1hr ago
Close call: Glen and Pam Peacock in their Albion Park backyard this week. Picture by
Aussie scientists make electricity out of thin air
Tracey Ferrier
Scientists Ashleigh Kropp (L) and Rhys Grinter hope the discovery can be used to power devices. (SIMON MILDER)
Opinion
Have employers forgotten how to give pay rises?
Adam Triggs
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Real wages are going further backwards than ever before. Picture Shutterstock
Firefighter says training 'doesn't prepare you' for realities of battling a blaze
Rachel Chamberlain • 2hrs ago
The fire at Tambaroora has burnt more than 7000 hectares since it began on March 5. Picture by John Fry
Comment
Major changes to superannuation tax concessions are not warranted
Opinion
Tinker around the edges, but any major changes are not warranted. Picture Shutterstock
Andrew Podger
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Opinion
Will Australia lead the green industrial revolution, or get left behind?
Tim Flannery
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Fog hangs over the Port Kembla steelworks. Picture by Adam McLean
Opinion
Too quick to declare war, no wonder we're tired
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas's view.
Bureaucrats should know transparency trumps self-interest
Letters to the Editor
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Interest rate rises will keep on coming
The Canberra Times
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Court and Crime
'I'll kill her': Knife-wielding man takes golfer hostage after dog park pursuit
Jacob Greentree leaves court after being released on Tuesday. Picture by Blake Foden
Blake Foden
Arrest warrant withdrawn after dozens of tax-related charges dropped
Tim Piccione
The Canberra headquarters of the Australian Taxation Office, which charged Mr Dil with failing to furnish tax returns. Picture by Karleen Minney
'Don't have any power': Former inmate likens strip search attempt to 'pack rape'
Hannah Neale
Former Canberra jail inmate Julianne Williams, inset, has launched court action against the ACT government. Pictures file, Facebook
Drink-driver severed man's toe while showing off new exhaust
Blake Foden
Matheus Almeida Magalhes leaves court on Tuesday. Picture by Blake Foden
'I am coming for you': Volatile siege offender cut cop's neck with javelin
Blake Foden
The scene in Oaks Estate, where Ashley Horbanowicz, inset, lived. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Facebook
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What's On
A week in Canberra's food scene: A breakfast among the balloons and women in wine
Enjoy a breakfast at QT with the best view in town - that of the Balloon Spectacular. Picture supplied
Amy Martin
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Entries now open for $45,000 National Capital Art Prize
The National Capital Art Prize last year at the Fitters' Workshops in Kingston. Picture by James Croucher
Staff Reporters
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'Not now, not ever': The Misogyny Speech comes to the stage
Amy Martin
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Justine Clarke is stepping into Julia Gillard's shoes for the new play, Julia. Picture Martin Ollman
Review
There's always room for dessert at Grazing
Karen Hardy
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Frozen salted caramel parfait, hazelnut. chocolate cookie crunch. Picture by Ash St George
What's on
Inside Steve-O's stunts that are even too absurd for Jackass
Amy Martin
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Steve-O continues to push the limits with his latest live show, The Bucket List. Picture steveo.com
Opinion
The Oscar goes to ... oh please let it be Maverick
Megan Doherty
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Tom Cruise at the London premier of Top Gun: Maverick last year. Picture Getty Images
Sport
How the Brumbies set a winning platform for star Wallabies halves
Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio is set to return to the ACT Brumbies starting side for Saturday's clash with the Queensland Reds. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Cameron Mee
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Why Canberra Stadium is slashing the cost of five footy foods
Cheap food? Yes please. Canberra Stadium is slashing the cost of its top five game-day foods for Brumbies and Raiders games this year. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Chris Dutton
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'Size doesn't matter': Starling's 'crucial' role for Raiders
Melanie Dinjaski, David Polkinghorne
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Raiders hooker Tom Starling celebrates his try against the Cowboys last weekend. Picture Getty Images
Locker Room
How much will it cost to take your family to the footy this year
Plus racing tensions and stadium tips; the latest news and rumours in Canberra's sporting scene.
Caden Helmers • 10m ago
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Cheap pies will cheer up these Raiders fans. They'll be able to get two for $9 so they can keep their hands warm. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Canberra launches bid to overturn 'severe' substitute penalty
Michelle Heyman has four games to score six goals to reach her 100-goal target. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Chris Dutton
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Smith 'shocked' by Hayden's 'un-Australian' comments
Oliver Caffrey
Steve Smith (r) has defended Peter Handscomb (l), saying he is shocked by Matthew Hayden's remarks. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)
Trainers call for change to avoid costly Canberra Cup clash
Cameron Mee
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Sydney trainer Matthew Smith has urged Canberra Racing Club officials to consider moving the Canberra Cup. Picture Getty Images

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Dozens of home buyers in limbo amid PBS Building collapse
Brittney Levinson
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Construction in the Ginninderry development has been impacted and, inset, PBS Building shut down its work sites on Friday. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Brittney Levinson
Work on Kippax shops upgrade to start soon
Steve Evans
An artist's impression of upgrade works at Kippax. Picture: Supplied
World
UN quake aid fears after air strike on Syrian airport
Aleppo airport was being used to deliver humanitarian aid to Syrian earthquake victims. (EPA PHOTO)
Daphne Psaledakis and Michelle Nichols • 52m ago
Medical charity shuts Haiti hospital amid gang violence
Harold Isaac and Sarah Morland • 1hr ago
Violence and kidnappings are on the rise in Haiti as heavily armed gangs fight over territory. (AP PHOTO)
Europe experienced second-warmest winter on record
Kate Abnett • 1hr ago
Record winter temperatures in Europe forced some ski resorts to close because of a lack of snow. (EPA PHOTO)
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Akash Arora
Do the pros of sticking to hand luggage outweigh the cons?
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Secret Europe: Visit this stunning part of Italy
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Laura Waters
A stunning coastal walk has just been launched south of Sydney
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Melbourne Grande dame gets a facelift
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Sarah Maguire
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The boutique new hotel in Sydney everyone's talking about
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Tailored learning: Building connection and belonging every day
Students at Canberra Christian School reap the benefits of the school's tailored learning approach. Picture supplied.
Rosie Ryan
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'It can be lonely': Mission to fight mental health challenges in transport industry
Rosie Ryan
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Ron Finemore Transport Managing Director and Deputy Chair of Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Mark Parry. Picture supplied.
ELGAS urges Australians to be bushfire-ready by preparing their gas bottles correctly
Ash Lieberman
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ELGAS has launched a campaign to educate Australians on gas cylinder-related bushfire preparation. Picture supplied
Discover the hidden highlights of this well trekked route
Emma Brown
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Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the 2000 movie The Dish. Picture Shutterstock
Feed your pet with the touch of a button, from anywhere at anytime
Ash Lieberman
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Life & Style
'Empowering': Canberran crowned Miss South Asia Australia
Former Gungahlin College student Alisha Koak has been crowned Miss South Asia Australia. Picture supplied
Megan Doherty
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Being born in the car shouldn't be a thing in the 21st century
Sam Hollier
Make sure you know where you can give birth long before labour starts. Picture by Shutterstock
How much does a soul weigh?
Rod Taylor
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Deborah's moving tribute to senior women
Deborah Wood's dancing lady artworks are a symbol of defiance on behalf of a group that is underrepresented. Picture by Chris Franklin, Franklin image
Deborah Wood's artworks of dancing older women are a celebration of the underrepresented.
Rowan Cowley
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Warning as myGov scams up 160 per cent
Scammers use myGov name to access personal information and bank accounts.
Eileen Wood
Never click on a hyperlink in an email purporting to be from myGov - always go to your myGov account; and never reveal personal information or bank account details to unsolicited emails or messages. Picture Shutterstock
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