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Man who murdered 'love of his life' still 'victim blaming', court told
Michael O'Connell, who was found guilty of murder in June. Picture Facebook
Tim Piccione
Local developer splashes $26 million on four blocks of land
Brittney Levinson
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A local developer has splashed $26 million on four blocks of land in Lawson. Picture supplied
45yo man accused of repeatedly raping 13yo girl
Police are investigating whether even more charges will be laid.
Staff Reporters
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Opinion
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Garry Linnell
Barr announces cabinet reshuffle
Lucy Bladen
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr announcing the cabinet reshuffle on Monday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
ESA, bureau warn of extra rain and chance of more trees coming down
More than 1000 calls for help have been made after Friday's storm.
Natalie Vikhrov
ACT Emergency Services Agency interim commissioner Wayne Phillips discusses ongoing storm response. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Court and Crime
Man who murdered 'love of his life' still 'victim blaming', court told
Michael O'Connell, who was found guilty of murder in June. Picture Facebook
Tim Piccione
Motorcyclist flees police by running red light, riding on bike path: police
Staff Reporters
Police arrested a 33-year-old Forde man at a building site in north Canberra. Picture supplied
'A broken soul': Higgins' mother gives evidence in Lehrmann case
Miklos Bolza
Brittany Higgins arrives at court during the ACT criminal trial last year. Picture by Karleen Minney
Property and Development
Belconnen's new fresh food market to open this week
The new Capital Food Market is almost ready to welcome customers. Picture supplied
Brittney Levinson
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Local developer splashes $26 million on four blocks of land
Brittney Levinson
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A local developer has splashed $26 million on four blocks of land in Lawson. Picture supplied
Density bonus for developers who plan sustainable buildings: report
Lucy Bladen
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Developers who plan more sustainable buildings should be allowed to increase the density of their projects, a new report has recommended. Picture by Keegan Carroll
ACT Politics
Barr announces cabinet reshuffle
Chief Minister Andrew Barr announcing the cabinet reshuffle on Monday morning. Picture by Karleen Minney
Lucy Bladen
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Review finds gaps in dismissed corruption reports to ACT watchdog
Lucy Bladen
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There has been a special investigation into dismissed reports by the ACT Integrity Commission. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
ACT needs to get bold if it wants to rein in big emitters
Shane Martin
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This transition to all-electric buildings will not be easy. Picture Shutterstock
Public Service
Home Affairs will deliver 'bold policy' in Migration Strategy, but problems persist
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says departmental culture is improving, as she releases Migration Strategy. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Miriam Webber
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Opinion
Which issues will shape the public sector in 2024?
John Wilson, Kieran Pender
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Mike Pezzullo's downfall could have huge ramifications. Picture by Karleen Minney
Public Eye
Finally, an APS leader unafraid to tackle hard topics ... like taco shells
Justine Landis-Hanley, Miriam Webber
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Health boss Blair Comley is firmly on team soft-shell taco.
Federal Politics
The $5.2 billion spend the government could not avoid
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (pictured) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the MYEFO this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
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Home Affairs will deliver 'bold policy' in Migration Strategy, but problems persist
Miriam Webber
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says departmental culture is improving, as she releases Migration Strategy. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Which issues will shape the public sector in 2024?
John Wilson, Kieran Pender
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Mike Pezzullo's downfall could have huge ramifications. Picture by Karleen Minney
Defence
Government welcomes greater Frontier Wars coverage at war memorial
Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh, front, with AWM director Matt Anderson on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney
Steve Evans
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Opinion
Ukraine experience exposes old mindset in new conflict
Clive Williams
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A Ukrainian soldier practices live-fire exercise on the training ground in Donetsk. Picture Getty Images
Exclusive
Hastie challenges Marles to drive army recruitment Bob Hawke-style
Karen Barlow
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Opposition Defence spokesperson Andrew Hastie. Picture by Gary Ramage
National
The $5.2 billion spend the government could not avoid
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (pictured) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the MYEFO this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
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Tenacious journalism, best regional stories celebrated at annual awards
'They cover stories that would otherwise go untold.'
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This picture of Melinda Wellington in the water at Wreck Bay NSW won the 2023 ACM Excellence Awards daily news Photo of the Year. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Deputy premier set to face challenge for Qld leadership
Laine Clark and Fraser Barton
Health minister Shannon Fentiman is the latest to bid to become Queensland's next premier. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Explainers
'It will likely never go away': why resurgent COVID is here to stay
Explainer
ACT government epidemiologist Tim Sloan-Gardner. Picture by Steve Evans
Steve Evans
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Explainer
What led ASIC to ban a Canberra property developer
Brittney Levinson
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From top, Paul Hamilton, Jaime Farrelly and Gary Kelly were all directors of 3 Property Group 13 Pty Ltd at various times. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, supplied
Explainer
How is free preschool for 3-year-olds going to work?
Sarah Lansdown
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Rory Jones, 3, with mum, Clare, as she considers her options for free 3-year-old preschool next year. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
World
Indian court upholds end of special status for Kashmir
The court ruling, upholding a decision to remove special status, wil disappoint many Kashmiris. (AP PHOTO)
Aijaz Hussain (associated Press) • 1hr ago
Pressure on Hungary not to veto Ukraine joining EU
Lorne Cook, Associated Press • 2hrs ago
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, is seen as Vladimir Putin's strongest ally in Europe. (EPA PHOTO)
Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security
Elaine Kurtenbach (ap Business Writer) • 2hrs ago
Climate-change related natural disasters have added to food insecurity around the world. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland
All new bus purchases in Victoria and south-east Queensland are expected to be electric from 2025. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Drunk rider detection tests set to stamp out 'anti-social' e-scooter riders
Peter Brewer
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If caught, tandem riding incurs a "one strike" on a rider's record. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Advocates say adoption of new electric cars should be at least double current projections. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Education
Student support prioritised as states eye more cash
An education union is calling on governments to ensure all public schools are fully funded by 2028. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong
Real Australia
I got a high ATAR and ran myself into the ground. It wasn't worth it
Briannah Devlin
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I aimed for 91 for no particular reason and I got exactly that. Picture by Shutterstock.
Integrity Commission proves its worth in Campbell school saga
Sarah Lansdown
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Education Minister Yvette Berry was the first minister to attend public hearings at the ACT Integrity Commission. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Health
The $5.2 billion spend the government could not avoid
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (pictured) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the MYEFO this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
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New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves
Australians now have access to two new COVID-19 vaccines made for the Omicron strain of the virus. (EPA PHOTO)
Accessible toilets have inaccessible washbasins: study
Katelyn Catanzariti
Wheelchair users can access toilets, but not always the washbasins, a study has found. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Science and technology
Parents welcome the phone ban but kids not sure it will work
Sebastian Adams, Toby McFadzen, Elliot Foster, Penelope Blyth. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Steve Evans
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What to do about drone revolution?
Bradley Perrett
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Cheap drones are on the front line of every current major conflict, including Ukraine, Gaza and Yemen, where Houthi have been launching drones at Israel. Pictures AAP
Opinion
Are we ready for a hot summer? Not really
Andrew Gissing
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This summer will be hot. It is time to get prepared. Picture by Scott Gelston
Environment
ACT needs to get bold if it wants to rein in big emitters
Opinion
This transition to all-electric buildings will not be easy. Picture Shutterstock
Shane Martin
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Majura Valley farmers feel 'ghosted' by government as lease limbo lingers
Megan Doherty
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Paul Keir's family has farmed in the Majura Valley since 1956. Picture by Gary Ramage
Christmas beetles revival? Experts say there's a chance festive critters are back
Kerem Doruk
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Christmas beetles were once the harbingers of the festive season, but over the years researchers say their numbers have dwindled. Picture supplied
Economics
The $5.2 billion spend the government could not avoid
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (pictured) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the MYEFO this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
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Not just home owners feeling sting of interest rate rises
Scott Hannaford
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In a tight financial spot: Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Gary Ramage
The data that shows there'll be no more interest rate hikes
Adrian Rollins
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The hiring of thousands of temporary workers to help run the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum drove up employment in October and reduced it in November. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Business
A very Aussie Christmas goes hand in hand with roadside cherries
Photos
Owner of a road side cherry stall, Jenny Radocha, on Lady Denman Drive in Yarralumla. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz
Amy Martin
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Opinion
Rushed changes have small businesses wondering if govt cares
Luke Achterstraat
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Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Photos
The ultimate Canberra Christmas gift guide
Sally Pryor
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Running out of time for Christmas gift? We have you covered.
Obituaries
How Joe dodged a bullet and dedicated his life
July 16, 1920 to December 2, 2023
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Then 93-year-old WWII veteran Joe Mullins with his bullet-pierced helmet in 2015. Picture by Graham Tidy.
Staunch advocate for Palestinian cause remembered
Graham Downie
Chair of Australians for Justice and Peace in Palestine, Dr Kevin Bray, speaks at a peaceful protest outside the Israeli Embassy in July 2011, calling for an end to Israel's blockade of Gaza. Picture by Stuart Walmsley
History
Times Past: December 12, 1991
The front page of the paper on this day in 1991.
Jess Hollingsworth • 17m ago
Government welcomes greater Frontier Wars coverage at war memorial
Steve Evans
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Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh, front, with AWM director Matt Anderson on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney
Times Past: December 11, 1991
Jess Hollingsworth
The front page of the paper on this day in 1991.
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Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
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Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
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NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
Acm Network
Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
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Podcast: New LandCruiser 70 Series, Ineos Grenadier driven and win FREE fuel!
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Car Expert
Australian farmers show electric cars can work in the middle of nowhere
Jade Credentino
Australian farmers show electric cars can work in the middle of nowhere
Car Expert
MG Cyberster: Electric sports car confirmed for Australia
William Stopford
MG Cyberster: Electric sports car confirmed for Australia
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MG 5: More safety kit coming to budget sedan
William Stopford
MG 5: More safety kit coming to budget sedan
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