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Recycling upgrade part of plan to build domestic industry
Manager Will Williams at the recycling centre at Mugga Lane, which will soon be replaced with a new facility at the site. Picture: James Croucher
Alex Crowe • 33m ago
Have you seen this missing 17-year-old girl?
Hannah Neale • 1hr ago
Police are seeking help to find missing 17-year-old girl, Dusty Bates. Picture: ACT Policing
Significant damage at house fire in Calwell: ESA
Hannah Neale
Emergency services are on the scene of a fire in Calwell. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Man dies with COVID, but ACT cases continue to ease
A total of 509 new COVID-19 infections have been recorded for the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale, Sarah Lansdown
ACT government releases more details about future of Exhibition Park
Miriam Webber
The Quokka buliding at EPIC and, inset, the area. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied
Alleged Phillip killer pleads not guilty to murder charge
Blake Foden
Police at the scene after Glenn Walewicz, inset, was killed at his home. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied
Court and Crime
Woman made video call to boyfriend while driving up to police officers
An earlier random breath testing station. Picture: Melissa Adams
Staff Reporters
'Moment of madness' as public servant assaults bartender with wine glass
Soofia Tariq
Bryce McJannett, who assualted a bartender after being told that the bar had closed. Picture: Facebook
Alleged Phillip killer pleads not guilty to murder charge
Blake Foden
Police at the scene after Glenn Walewicz, inset, was killed at his home. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied
Property and Development
ACT government releases more details about future of Exhibition Park
The Quokka buliding at EPIC and, inset, the area. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied
Miriam Webber
Allhomes
Googong records one of the highest annual median house price changes in Australia
Sara Garrity
The Domain House Price Report for the June quarter revealed Googong posted the country's 13th-highest price growth. Picture: Supplied
Allhomes
Canberra auctions: Monash home sells for $895,000 after bidder-vendor negotiations
Sara Garrity
6 Hickson Place, Monash
ACT Politics
'All of that is missing': Gungahlin's struggle for an APS office
'It would be really helpful for small business having something out there,' Atlas cafe co-owner Tim Knights said. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Miriam Webber
More than 300 physical incidents at Dhulwa
Lucy Bladen
ACT Minister for Mental Health Emma Davison outside the ACT Legislative Assembly. An inquiry is being conducted into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit. Picture: James Croucher
'Crisis point': Midwives raise alarm about ACT maternity health services
Lucy Bladen
Midwifes say current conditions facing the sector has resulted in a lack of adequate care. Picture: Shutterstock
Public Service
Gallagher promised to pursue APS unpaid super allegations before election, email shows
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher in the Senate last week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Doug Dingwall
'All of that is missing': Gungahlin's struggle for an APS office
Miriam Webber
'It would be really helpful for small business having something out there,' Atlas cafe co-owner Tim Knights said. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
How we're defending this country is now hopelessly outdated
Nicholas Stuart
Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks defence force chiefs in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Supplied
Federal Politics
Wong hasn't spoken to Taiwan, calls for calm
Penny Wong has called for calm in the Taiwan Strait. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Finn McHugh • 33m ago
Canberra MP to lead scrutiny of National Capital Authority
Dan Jervis-Bardy • 56m ago
Canberra MP Alicia Payne has been named chair of parliament's joint standing committee on the National Capital and External Territories. Picture: Karleen Minney
Another key Coalition senator backs territory rights ahead of 'close' vote
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Nationals deputy leader Perin Davey, who grew up in Canberra, supports territory rights. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Defence
US must bear 'serious consequences': China
Four days of unprecedented drills by China were scheduled to end on Sunday. (EPA PHOTO)
Are dogs key to PTSD recovery? The government thinks so
Lanie Tindale, Harley Dennett
Terry Greaves and dog Nelson with veterans affairs minister Matt Keogh. Picture: Department of Veterans Affairs
'Overbudget and delayed': Defence projects face scrutiny
Harley Dennett
Defence Minister Richard Marles. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
National
Wong hasn't spoken to Taiwan, calls for calm
Penny Wong has called for calm in the Taiwan Strait. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Finn McHugh • 33m ago
Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise
Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou • 41m ago
The federal government has signposted a significant pay rise for aged care workers. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Labor to tackle housing problem from top
Tess Ikonomou • 41m ago
Labor has pledged to set up a $10 billon fund to build 30,000 new social and affordable homes. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Explainers
Explainer
How the RBA changed its stance on interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia. Picture: Shutterstock
Gerard Cockburn
Explainer
What is the Andrews Bill and why does it matter?
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Kevin Andrews was the architect of a bill which bans the ACT and NT from legislating on euthanasia. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Explainer
What you need to know about Canberra's public housing shortage
Miriam Webber
ACT Housing Minister Yvette Berry. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Coronavirus
Watch
NSW records three COVID deaths, more than 7000 new cases
Picture: File Image
Kayla Osborne
COVID reinfections surging but may never be traced
Finn McHugh
Experts believe a COVID-19 reinfection wave is underway. Picture: Getty
Man dies with COVID, but ACT cases continue to ease
Hannah Neale, Sarah Lansdown
A total of 509 new COVID-19 infections have been recorded for the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
World
National stays ahead of Labour in NZ poll
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern remains steadfast that she will lead until the next poll. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
MP's bashing revelation stuns NZ politics
Ben McKay • 2hrs ago
A New Zealand opposition MP was expelled from high school for beating a younger student. (AP PHOTO)
Ukraine nuclear power plant shelled again
2hrs ago
Events at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine have alarmed the world. (EPA PHOTO)
Transport
Car industry heading for a showdown on electric vehicles and transport emission
A massive multi-million dollar campaign is being prepared by the Canberra-based car industry lobby to create its own emission standards. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Shutterstock
Peter Brewer
Labor urged to seize 'golden opportunity' to help motorists, slash emissions
Dan Jervis-Bardy
A new report says motorists would have saved billions in the past six years had fuel emissions standards been introduced. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Fresh electric vehicle transport ideas on show in Canberra
Peter Brewer
Roev's Lenny Cucksley, Noah Wasmer and Paul Slade, with their vehicle-to-grid battery pack under the bonnet of a conventional-looking Toyota Hilux. Picture: James Croucher
Education
ACT government forced to rethink teacher workforce projections
The Education Directorate is reworking student enrolment and teacher workforce predictions based on updated population data. Picture: Shutterstock
Sarah Lansdown
'Feel the fear and do it anyway': Catherine's career shift from APS
Sarah Lansdown
Catherine Lampe is an English teacher at Finigan School of Distance Education. Picture: Karleen Minney
'We need to fix this': The cause of Australia's crippling teacher shortage
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Education Minister Jason Clare is concerned about Australia's teacher shortages. Picture: Katherine Griffiths
Health
Fresh health warning over monkeypox
Burnet Institute CEO Brendan Crabb warned against dismissing monkeypox as a disease of gay men. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown
Man dies with COVID, but ACT cases continue to ease
Hannah Neale, Sarah Lansdown
A total of 509 new COVID-19 infections have been recorded for the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Government plans to meet older population's health needs outside hospital
Jasper Lindell
ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith, who released an eight-year health services plan on Monday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Science and technology
Peak curiosity: The life and soul of Mars marks special anniversary
The Curiosity Rover marked a special anniversary on Mars recently. Image: Shutterstock
Amy Briggs
Opinion
Why our kids are more vulnerable online than ever
Joanne Orlando
The data of over 700 million children is taken by commercial companies for their own gain every day. Picture: Shutterstock
Ground-breaking sports tech launched in Canberra
Isobel Cootes
Prism Neuro co-founder professor Gordon Waddington and AIS chief medical officer, Dr David Hughes, demonstrate the new technology at the launch of the ground-breaking sports technology. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Environment
Opinion
Damning report a chance to change course on water wrongs
Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek in Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Tyler Rotche
Cashback for reusable nappies could help cut landfill
Alex Crowe
Marisa Paterson supports a transition to reusable nappies across the territory. Picture: Matt Loxton
Opinion
It's time to shift the course from climate disasters to climate security
Janet Salisbury
Women are poised to bring profound change to the policy agenda for the next 100 years - this time for the sake of our climate and future generations. Picture: Shutterstock
Economics
Opinion
Families are now paying the price for bad policy
It has been left to families to solve the compounding issues arising from bad policy. Picture: Shutterstock
Nic Seton
Explainer
How the RBA changed its stance on interest rates
Gerard Cockburn
The Reserve Bank of Australia. Picture: Shutterstock
Analysis
Transparency reforms key to review into Reserve Bank
Gerard Cockburn
RBA governor Philip Lowe. Picture: Getty Images
Business
Birdsnest opens up the warehouse doors
A glimpse into the backroom operation of Birdsnest in Cooma. Picture: Jay Cronan
Megan Doherty
'All of that is missing': Gungahlin's struggle for an APS office
Miriam Webber
'It would be really helpful for small business having something out there,' Atlas cafe co-owner Tim Knights said. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Fresh electric vehicle transport ideas on show in Canberra
Peter Brewer
Roev's Lenny Cucksley, Noah Wasmer and Paul Slade, with their vehicle-to-grid battery pack under the bonnet of a conventional-looking Toyota Hilux. Picture: James Croucher
Obituaries
A true champion of transparency
Gary Banks Ao
William Bruce Carmichael. Picture: Supplied
From The Godfather to Elf, James Caan had enduring appeal through life's many ups and downs
March 26, 1940 - July 6, 2022
Al Pacino and James Caan, who appeared together in the Godfather films and, inset, Caan in later years and a fan at this star on Hollywood Boulevard. Pictures: AAP, Getty Images
History
Times Past: August 8, 1978
The front page on this day in 1978.
The ghosts of the Cowra break out
Stephanie Gardiner
Hundreds of Japanese soldiers escaped from the Cowra POW camp on August 5, 1944. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Times Past: August 7, 1964
The front page on this day in 1964.
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Australian of the Year
How Val sold the Queen on her first aid mission for drivers
Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey presents to local government leaders from around Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Lanie Tindale
Boost for Shanna's message about booze in the bush
Alexandra Bernard
Shanna Whan has used her Local Hero award to help amplify her message about alcohol use in rural Australia. Picture: Supplied.
How street medic Dr Daniel keeps the fire burning
Gabriel Fowler
Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour is the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile service providing free health and medical care to the homeless. Picture: australianoftheyear.org.au

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