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Vietnam vet Tony worked for Salvos for 33 years, now they are evicting him
Vietnam War veteran Tony Jubb has been told he must leave the Salvation Army-owned apartment in which he has lived for nearly 25 years. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
Video tape thief hands himself in to police 25 years later
Hannah Neale
Peter Justin Hackett leaves court on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Homeschooling rises across Canberra post-pandemic
Steve Evans
Homeschooled children, Skyler, 10, Sofia Grace, 9, Freya, 9, Oskar, 12, Audrey, 7, and Elody, 13, do art with parent Rebekah. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Don't blame the enforcement; it's your parking that's the problem
Behind the privacy glass, automated number plate recognition is used as Access Canberra's vans slow-crawl the streets, hunting for "overstayers". Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Peter Brewer
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Security concerns quash online voting for overseas Canberrans
Jasper Lindell
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ACT Electoral Commissioner Damian Cantwell. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Ask Fuzzy: Is a bluebottle left or right handed?
Rod Taylor
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Bluebottles exist in a colony and cannot survive alone. Picture Shutterstock
Court and Crime
Video tape thief hands himself in to police 25 years later
Peter Justin Hackett leaves court on Thursday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Hannah Neale
Cops seek help to identify woman after alleged Mooseheads assault
Hannah Neale
Police are seeking to identify this woman after an alleged assault. Picture ACT Policing
Alleged syndicate's motive in arson attack 'shrouded in uncertainty'
Hannah Neale
Fadi Marjan, left, is said to have aided an unknown arson attacker captured on CCTV, right. Pictures Facebook, ACT Polcing
Property and Development
Data shows where foreign property buyers are spending their money
The ACT had the largest proportion of foreign property buyers of any state or territory in the 2022 financial year. Picture Shutterstock
Brittney Levinson
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Home prices have fallen but one ACT suburb has seen 20pc growth
Brittney Levinson
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This Taylor home sold for $1.61 million in April. Picture supplied
'Derelict' Braddon units to be rebuilt after sitting empty for eight years
Lucy Bladen
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This Braddon public housing complex in Lowanna Street has been empty for eight years. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
ACT Politics
Security concerns quash online voting for overseas Canberrans
ACT Electoral Commissioner Damian Cantwell. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jasper Lindell
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Cop who took aim at 'subspecies' hoons to run in the ACT election
Lucy Bladen
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Mark Richardson will run as a candidate for Independents for Canberra in the ACT election. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Labor promises 800 extra health workers for Canberra if re-elected
Lucy Bladen
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Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith and Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the new critical services building at Canberra Hospital earlier this year. Picture by Karleen Minney
Public Service
Dutton vows to 're-prioritise Canberra-centric' funding
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton called out Canberra 'office jobs' in his budget reply speech. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Miriam Webber
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Liberals, Labor set for fiery debate on 17,000 APS jobs
Miriam Webber
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Liberal senator Jane Hume has criticised the increase to APS jobs. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Public service to grow by 12,000 in budget focused on service delivery
Miriam Webber
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Federal Politics
The depressing reality of modern 'progressive' politics
Opinion
Sir Keir Starmer is on track to win the next UK election, mainly by not being a Tory. Picture Shutterstock
Mark Kenny
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Opinion
An inheritance tax is one of the best ways to address the housing crisis
Denis Moriarty
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The bank of mum and dad is a huge contributor to the housing crisis. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
'Too clever by half 'Treasurer tries to hack the CPI
Gene Tunny
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget leaves a lot to be desired. Picture The Canberra Times
Defence
Morrison's meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears
Scott Morrison and Donald Trump have discussed the AUKUS defence alliance during talks (file photo). (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Kat Wong
N Korea condemns UK, Australia and NZ for surveillance
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited arms factories to inspect rocket launchers. (AP PHOTO)
US, Philippines sink ship during South China Sea drills
The Philippines and US have conducted military drills in and near the disputed South China Sea. (AP PHOTO)
National
Man in hospital after being hit by ute, driver charged
Police have charged a man with assault and driving with a suspended licence in Devonport. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Keira Jenkins • 1hr ago
'No one is immune': scammers targeting property buyers
Sophia McCaughan • 1hr ago
Compensation lawyers say more property buyers are falling victim to payment diversion scams. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 2hrs ago
Property developers say new requirements for electric vehicle chargers are unreasonable. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Explainers
Could Lehrmann face contempt of court action in the ACT? Who decides?
Explainer
Bruce Lehrmann. Picture by Gary Ramage
Tim Piccione
Explainer
A legal fight that burned all and provided a glimmer for publishers
Brendan Clift
Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann. Pictures by Karleen Minney
Explainer
The men and women with orange lanyards who can wield significant influence
Miriam Webber
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Monique Ryan, David Pocock, and Richard Colbeck. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll, Rod Thompson, Sitthixay Ditthavong
World
Six killed, 10 injured in Idaho two-car accident
A major highway accident has claimed the lives of six people and injured 10 others in Idaho. (AP PHOTO)
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Three dead, three wounded in Ohio shooting
58m ago
Three people have died and three others are in critical condition following a shooting in Ohio. (AP PHOTO)
Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly dies aged 88
1hr ago
Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly has died at the age of 88 after a short illness. (AP PHOTO)
Transport
Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire
Property developers say new requirements for electric vehicle chargers are unreasonable. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 2hrs ago
What are they hiding? Transport officials lock away emissions modelling
Peter Brewer
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Hugely popular tow cars, like the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, received late dispensations from the revised fuel efficiency standard. Picture supplied
Don't blame the enforcement; it's your parking that's the problem
Peter Brewer
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Behind the privacy glass, automated number plate recognition is used as Access Canberra's vans slow-crawl the streets, hunting for "overstayers". Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Education
Homeschooling rises across Canberra post-pandemic
Homeschooled children, Skyler, 10, Sofia Grace, 9, Freya, 9, Oskar, 12, Audrey, 7, and Elody, 13, do art with parent Rebekah. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Steve Evans
Classes cancelled, students in study sessions amid 'extreme' staff shortage
Sarah Lansdown
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Australian Education Union ACT branch president Angela Burroughs said some schools were still suffering from extreme levels of staff shortages. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Health
Push-ups press the message of suicide prevention
Annie Halloran lost her brother Thomas to suicide when he was aged 22. (HANDOUT/THE PUSH-UP CHALLENGE)
Katelyn Catanzariti
Labor promises 800 extra health workers for Canberra if re-elected
Lucy Bladen
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Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith and Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the new critical services building at Canberra Hospital earlier this year. Picture by Karleen Minney
Opinion
Risk of 'genetic discrimination' ruining trust in vital medical science
Brad Elphinstone
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Australians would trust biobanks more if commercial interests were removed. Picture Shutterstock
Science and technology
Risk of 'genetic discrimination' ruining trust in vital medical science
Opinion
Australians would trust biobanks more if commercial interests were removed. Picture Shutterstock
Brad Elphinstone
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Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Analysis
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
Brett Carter, Hannah Schunker
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Aurora Australis was visible from parts of Australia this week. Picture Shutterstock
Environment
Jeepers, would you check out those stunning creepers
Cover any drab wall or fence with Boston ivy for a stunning autumn display. Picture Shutterstock
Jackie French
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Opinion
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000. It's the new normal
Marcia Zilli, Caio Coelho, Neil Hart
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Hundreds of thousands of people in the Brazilian cities of Novo Hamburgo and Sao Leopoldo have been left homeless. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Jann Gilbert
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The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Economics
An inheritance tax is one of the best ways to address the housing crisis
Opinion
The bank of mum and dad is a huge contributor to the housing crisis. Picture Shutterstock
Denis Moriarty
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Opinion
'Too clever by half 'Treasurer tries to hack the CPI
Gene Tunny
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget leaves a lot to be desired. Picture The Canberra Times
Opinion
The govt's big policy is a bit like a kids' soccer match. Let me explain
Adam Triggs
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Anthony Albanese is getting involved in the economic equivalent of kids soccer. Pictures Shutterstock, Marina Neil
Business
Civic bar working through debts after musician takes to social media
Singer Sophie Edwards said it took Blackbird more than three months to pay her. Picture by Karleen Minney
Brittney Levinson Lucy Arundell
Opinion
Remote work myths busted: separating fact from fiction
Sue Papadoulis
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A specific skillset is needed to work from home full-time. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
'Too clever by half 'Treasurer tries to hack the CPI
Gene Tunny
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget leaves a lot to be desired. Picture The Canberra Times
Obituaries
Martin Gascoigne was a powerful writer with eye for art
Toss Gascoigne
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Martin Gascoigne with a work by his mother, Rosalie Gascoigne. Picture by Jamila Toderas. Below, Gascoigne in March 2013. Picture by Jay Cronan
The special superwoman who did it all
Paul Kitchin, Sue Kitchin, Malcolm Robertson
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Dr Joan Buchanan is missed by many. Picture supplied
History
Times Past: May 19, 1994
The front page of the paper on this day in 1994.
Ray Athwal
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Times Past: May 18, 1977
Ray Athwal
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The front page of the paper on this day in 1977.
Opinion
Forget the budget - celebrate International Museums Day
Kylie Message-Jones
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Museums are home to many wonders. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Car Expert
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Matt Campbell • 1hr ago
Car Expert
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
Simon Christie • 1hr ago
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
Car Expert
Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
Max Davies • 1hr ago
Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
Car Expert
What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?
Josh Nevett • 2hrs ago
What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?
Car Expert
2024 Subaru Crosstrek review
Matt Campbell
2024 Subaru Crosstrek review

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