The Canberra Times
Saturday, 20 April 2024
Opinion
Invest in journalism, not sex workers and cocaine.
Jenna Price
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A convicted drug trafficker who has been handed a 20-year sentence was consuming up to $5000 worth of cocaine weekly before his arrest, a court has heard.
Duncan Murray
He says APS has 'incredibly patronising attitude to regional Australia'.
Lydia Roberts
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New England MP Barnaby Joyce claims public servants are elitist when it comes to Canberra and are reluctant to relocate to the regions. Picture: file
A 16-year-old has boy has been charged with a terrorism offence after a bishop was allegedly stabbed during a sermon at a Sydney church.
Jack Gramenz and Miklos Bolza
Police arrested a 19-year-old man over a riot outside a Sydney church where a bishop was stabbed. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)
Monday's incident would have set off shock waves in ordinary times.
Michelle Grattan
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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a sermon when he was allegedly attacked at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on April 15. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
At first, I thought someone was having a lend of me, too.
Tim the Yowie Man
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As young gun considers hometown return with A-League Men team in the capital.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Olyroos defender Lucas Mauragis competes for the ball at the AFC U23 Asian Cup. Picture Getty Images
The new foal has a unique birthmark and especially long legs.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Joe Tapine's game has gone to another level this NRL season.
David Polkinghorne
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Captaincy has taken Joe Tapine's game to another level. Picture by Gary Ramage
Proof of Einstein's Law of Endless Human Stupidity has been plentiful.
Garry Linnell
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Given its prevalence, stupidity may be the building block of the universe. Picture Shutterstock
The ACT Brumbies are facing Super Rugby's toughest road trip.
Caden Helmers
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The Brumbies are chasing their first win at Eden Park since 2013. Pictures Getty Images
Tehran has played down a reported attack by Israel on Iranian soil and indicated it doesn't plan to retaliate amid fears of a wider Middle Eastern war.
Parisa Hafezi and James Mackenzie
Iran's military fired air defence batteries amid reports of explosions near Isfahan. (EPA PHOTO)
They have potential backing from Climate 200.
Dana Daniel
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Work on the two-way lane will begin in the coming weeks.
Jasper Lindell
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Cyclists at Bowen Park in 2016, where part of the path will be declared pedestrian only while a two-way separated on-road cycle lane is trialled. Picture by Graham Tidy
In five years, light rail vehicles have travelled 4.5 million kilometres.
Jasper Lindell
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A south-bound light rail service on Flemington Road. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
ED wait times continued to be over four hours in 2022-23.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Phoenix Myers can't wait for Saturday night to roll around.
David Polkinghorne
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Is it really that crazy when you think about it?
Chris Dutton, Caden Helmers
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Should we build a stadium on City Hill? Main picture by Karleen Minney
Fans have been decoding clues in the lead-up to the album.
Amy Martin
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More than 50,000 Canberrans are yet to repay their HECS.
Dana Daniel, Steve Evans
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Relief could come for Canberrans saddled with HECS debt. Picture by Matt Loxton
Men are being urged to take a leadership role in ending the national "crisis" of violence against women.
Tess Ikonomou
Questions are being asked about why the killer at Bondi Junction apparently targeted women. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

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Australia needs to call this out. Otherwise, who's next?
Justin Bassi
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Australia must call this out, even it causes diplomatic discomfort. Picture Shutterstock
A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.
Poppy Johnston
Political rivals and Liberal MPs have slammed Peter Dutton's comments on the Port Arthur massacre. (Robert Cianflone/AAP PHOTOS)
Three new community batteries are set to be installed across ACT.
Dana Daniel
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It's hoped the community battery rollout will spark greater uptake of solar power. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
The Tasmanian premier has hit out at comparisons made by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton which compared pro-Palestine protests to the Port Arthur massacre.
Andrew Brown
Peter Dutton has doubled down on his remarks concerning Port Arthur. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Australian Electoral Commission boss warns it would be a mistake.
Miriam Webber
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Minister speaks frankly about the first task for new secretary.
Miriam Webber
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil (left), tasked department boss Stephanie Foster (right) with rebuild. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.
Miriam Webber
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The Department of Finance is back at it again. Picture by Rohan Thompson
The front door of the business was left unlocked.
Anna Houlahan
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Many may have vintage treasures hidden at home.
Carla Mascarenhas
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied
Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's deaths captivated a nation.
Carla Mascarenhas
Jesse Baird (left) and Luke Davies at a Pink concert the day before they died. Picture: Instagram
HECS-HELP debts are growing faster than some can pay off.
Emily Anderson
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Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
The Wiggles have remixed classic hits for their adult fans.
Anna McGuinness
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The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence features techno remixes of childhood classic. Picture supplied
Can Catholic schools really feel let down?
Scott Prasser
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Invest in journalism, not sex workers and cocaine.
Jenna Price
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Seven's sins and why they matter for the rest of us
Here is an opportunity to improve nation's health
Steve Robson
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Three million Australian women may be affected by menopause this year. Picture Shutterstock
Defence spending is on track to exceed spending on education.
Letters to the Editor
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How much is the strategic defence plan really going to cost?
This is a stop-gap solution that kicks the can down the road.
The Canberra Times
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United's future is still not guaranteed
Police say the registerable child sex offender failed to report.
Peter Brewer
Asylum seekers who don't have rights to stay in a third country cannot be deported there because it could escalate diplomatic tensions, government lawyers warn.
Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou
A detained Iranian immigrant detained since 2014 is making a High Court bid for freedom. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
This case truly was an 'omnishambles'.
Tim Piccione
Bruce Lehrmann outside the Federal Court. Picture AAP
She also allegedly hit her with a frypan during a fight.
Hannah Neale
Akoi Maketh leaves court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
The decorated AFP officer drunkenly crashed into a tree.
Hannah Neale
AFP Commander Danielle Anne Woodward arrives at court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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Abigail and Freud's Last Session are some of the new films.
It would be a crime to miss this musical's Canberra run.
Amy Martin
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From dinners to tastings, to award-winning wineries.
Karen Hardy
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Head out to Four Winds Vineyard for some sangiovese and sopressa pizza as part of the Taste Bud Boogie. Picture supplied
Want to create something that will last a life-time?
Karen Hardy
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Tim Baker is one of the instructors at Tharwa Valley Forge. Picture by Gary Ramage
The script is disappointing but the lead actors are impressive.
Jane Freebury
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Anthony Hopkins, left, and Matthew Goode in Freud's Last Session. Picture supplied
The ACT Brumbies are facing Super Rugby's toughest road trip.
Caden Helmers
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Joe Tapine's game has gone to another level this NRL season.
David Polkinghorne
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Charlie Cale is keen to stay put as the finals race heats up.
Caden Helmers
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Charlie Cale has enjoyed a breakout campaign. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Jamal Fogarty's kicking is being noticed by some NRL greats.
David Polkinghorne
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Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty is leading the NRL for kick metres. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The Brumbies' grand final dream ended in Sydney on Friday night.
Caden Helmers
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All the stories to watch heading into another Canberra sporting weekend.
Caden Helmers
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Premiership-winning coach Ash Barnes is back at the helm of the Rams. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
Clubs are expecting a hotly-contested premiership race this year.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Josh Bruce (left) with the Western Bulldogs. Picture by Rod Thompson

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It was a 'pretty gloomy' outlook for Canberra businesses.
Brittney Levinson
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Chris Nowaczyk, owner of joinery business The Works Fitouts, said he was owed close to $1 million after a builder went into administration. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
We need better incentives if we want people to downsize.
Rachel Lane
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We need better incentives for people to downsize. Picture Shutterstock
A man who threatened to blow up Iran's consulate in Paris to avenge his brother was searched by police and no explosives were found.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken has declined to say whether Israel struck Iran after his Italian counterpart said Tel Aviv had told the US at the last minute.
Crispian Balmer and Humeyra Pamuk
"The United States has not been involved in any offensive operations," Antony Blinken said. (AP PHOTO)
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
Krishn Kaushik, Praveen Paramasivam and Yp Rajesh
Polls have opened in India's national election, which involves almost one billion voters. (AP PHOTO)
Set a cracking pace on a London trip perfect for teens.
Danielle Teutsch
Picking one won't be easy, but our experts are here to help.
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
The ultimate Australian outback showdown - Kimberley v Kakadu
Hotel Review: Crystalbrook Byron
Kate Cox
Crystalbrook, Byron Bay. Picture supplied
Wildlife encounters that'll leave you speechless.
Rob McFarland
From budget to bucket-list, we have the full lowdown.
Akash Arora
Heading to Paris for the Olympics? Here's our pick of the city's best hotels
There's never a boring moment in the cruise world. Here's why.
Cruise control: New ships and voyages to put on your radar now
From Victoria to the NT, here's the lowdown.
These incredible festivals are about to kick off in Australia soon
Start planning now for an unforgettable summer in Edinburgh.
Kristie Kellahan
Scotland calling: Experience a touch of royal magic in Edinburgh
Car Expert
Australian Road Rules say that interfering with the driver’s control of the vehicle is an offence, however there is a 'but'!
Matt Campbell
The next-generation Toyota Kluger is set to feature electric power, according to a report out of the US.
Jordan Mulach
Local trademark filings have pointed to BYD using the Shark name for its upcoming ute, while the company is also protecting the name of a plug-in hybrid sedan.
William Stopford
Before Top Gear Australia arrives on Paramount+ next month, the streaming service has teased what to expect from the relaunched show.
Jordan Mulach
Tesla shareholders will vote on CEO Elon Musk's long-awaited US$56bn (A$86.9bn) pay package – and a move to Texas – in June.
Jordan Mulach
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Upgrading the litter tray can improve your cat's health and decrease odour.
Elizabeth Habermann
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PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe
Before you pack your bags, say adios and head to foreign shores to live, it's important to first make sure you understand any negative implications it could have on your financial situation.
Italy is on the list of the most popular destinations Australians are choosing to make their home after they retire. Picture Shutterstock
One more Canberran family is protected by a strong roof overhead thanks to a competition run by leading local roofing business Leaky Roof.
Leaky Roof's Jason and Justin with their most recent local business awards. Picture supplied.
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Turning back the clock to the 1980s and 90s.
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Anne Archbold at Decadence at the Belconnen mall.
Attendees were dazzled by the fine performance from Heather Mitchell.
Keegan Carroll
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Stephanie Panchision and Emma Hoban.