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Sports fields out of action after being allegedly terrorised by bike hoons
Youths on bikes were witnessed doing burnouts at Calwell. Pictures Supplied.
Police make arrest after junior players harassed by youths on bikes.
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Barr announces infrastructure priorities for Canberra's inner suburbs

There will be an sport grounds in Ainslie, near the shops. Inset, Andrew Barr. Pictures The Canberra Times
What Canberra's inner north and south suburbs will get in budget.
Lanie Tindale • 1hr ago
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Man stole $60k of power tools from construction sites, high-end bikes: police

He's accused of being involved in eight burglaries and thefts.
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
Police said they recovered bikes, left, and power tools that were suspected to be stolen. Pictures supplied
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John I Dent Cup. Picture by Gary Ramage
Property
'The prettiest street in NSW': Now home buyers are eyeing this South Coast strip
Tasman Drive, Gerringong went viral several months ago.
Brendan Crabb
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Tasman Drive, Gerringong has become a social media sensation. Picture: Adam McLean
Which snack food is in the shape of a hyperbolic paraboloid? Take our quiz
Pretzels, Maltesers, Pringles or Burger Rings?
Anna Houlahan
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Which snack food is in the shape of a hyperbolic paraboloid? Picture Canva
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Teenage offender sexually abused, 'tortured' younger siblings for years
Ab was 'well aware what he was doing was gravely wrong'.
Hannah Neale
The ACT Supreme Court, where the offender was sentenced. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
New plans revealed for 100yo building that fell into disrepair
Garry Coggan and Steph Davies outside the old Coggan's Bakery building. Picture by Karleen Minney
Graffiti-covered Canberra icon might now have a new lease on life.
Lucy Arundell
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Trump reports tens of millions in income from crypto
President Donald Trump has reported almost $90 million in cryptocurrency sales in his first public financial disclosure since he returned to the White House.
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President Donald Trump's wealth ranges from crypto and real estate to social media. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Photos

Bikie gang in Canberra this weekend for its national run

Hundreds of Rebels on Mawson Drive on their way to Queanbeyan in 2009, Picture by Graham Tidy
Police say they will 'closely monitor the group'.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Opinion

This deal was bad from the start. Now is our chance to get out

Australia is paying through the nose, with no guarantees, and has almost no contractual rights.
Jack Waterford
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump. Pictures by Peter Lorimer, Shutterstock
Opinion

Where the ACT could claw back more than half a billion dollars

It turns out that the GST isn't a growth tax.
Matt Grudnoff
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Pictures by Gary Ramage and Karleen Minney

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Federal Politics

Secret advice on agency tasked with overseeing AUKUS deal handed to govt
Richard Marles, Donald Trump and Dennis Richardson. Pictures by Darren Howe, Shutterstock, Sitthixay Ditthavong
The agency is in charge of the $368b AUKUS submarine deal.
Eleanor Campbell , Dana Daniel
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Corruption watchdog makes ruling on govt's multimillion-dollar Higgins settlement
Higgins received nearly $2.5m in the Commonweath settlement.
Miriam Webber
National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton and, inset, Brittany Higgins. Picture by Karleen Minney
Analysis
How Australia's 'no-worries' approach has led our nation's defence astray
Look at where this blind-faith approach to AUKUS got us.
Mark Kenny
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Anthony Albanese at an AUKUS annoucement with Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak in 2023. Picture Getty Images

Informal talks of EU security deal under way with Canberra

EU's envoy raises prospect for industry co-operation.
Eleanor Campbell
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The EU is seeking a security pact with Australia to counter Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Picture AAP

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.
Tess Ikonomou
The government views delivery of nuclear-powered submarines as crucial to the AUKUS security pact Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS

Public Service

The ACT public holiday Katter says is 'performative rubbish for bureaucrats'

Bob Katter has some strong words for Canberrans about Reconciliation Day. Pictures by Brendan McCarthy, James Croucher
The outspoken MP says public holiday is 'disgraceful tokenism'.
Dana Daniel
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Pay rise puts secretary in public service $1m club

Secretaries to collect 2.4 per cent pay rise from July 1, 2025.
Miriam Webber
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Jenny Wilkinson, the newly appointed Treasury secretary. Picture by Gary Ramage

Albanese's public service appointments include historic first for Treasury

Anthony Albanese reshuffles department heads.
Miriam Webber
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Steven Kennedy and Jenny Wilkinson. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong and Gary Ramage

National

What this brave young woman's sex assault case says about our justice system

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A survivor of sexual assault said the years-long process to bring her rapist to justice in Wagga court was an arduous journey, but would never have happened if people hadn't believed her from the outset.
Guilty verdict sends women a powerful message of hope.
Tahlia Sinclair Daisy Huntly
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Where is the safest place to sit on a plane and is 11A the 'miracle' seat?

Sole survivor was seated in 11A on doomed Air India flight.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Air India jet. Image @AirIndia

Stuck in a bad relationship? Spot the warning signs with a 'red flag radar'

A guide to recognising manipulation and reclaiming control.
Anna Houlahan
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A psychologist and a client in a therapy session. Picture by Canva

Coke hoax: traffickers arrested for selling fake cocaine at a whopping price

The international traffickers were selling to local syndicates.
Anna Houlahan
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NSW Police raid unit in North Rocks (left) and seized cash (right) and fake drugs. Picture supplied

Small change, big memories: iconic kids' birthday cakes honoured on gold coins

'These coins are a delicious tribute to Aussie nostalgia.'
Anna Houlahan
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The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book (left) and the choo-choo train cake (right). Picture the Australian Women's Weekly

Comment

Roundtables aren't really necessary. But productivity serves a higher purpose for Chalmers
Opinion
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Keegan Carroll
It could be the peg for his future leadership tilt.
Michelle Grattan
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Opinion
Let's face it, life is just a comedy of (forced) errors
To err is human, they say.
Ian Warden
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Heard of the word anthropodenial? Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Sydney, I loved you but now I see what you really are
You're still as superficial and crass as ever. And a lot meaner.
Garry Linnell
Sydney, the city with no grandchildren. Picture Shutterstock

Police should be obliged to do more on mental health

They can't refuse to some of our most vulnerable citizens.
Letters to the Editor
Police should be obliged to do more on mental health

Convention centre can help to put Canberra on the map

Aquatic centre has the potential to be a great amenity.
The Canberra Times
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Convention centre can help to put Canberra on the map

Court and Crime

New charge for prominent doctor accused of sexually assaulting staff

Rajeev Kumar Pathak, who has denied a new allegation of indecent assault. Picture by Karleen Minney
The Canberra cardiologist has denied the latest accusation.
Tim Piccione

ed child sex offender charged with possessing child abuse material

Police say the man also breached his reporting obligations.
Tim Piccione
ACT Policing arrested the man following a referral from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation. Picture by Karleen Minney

Papali'i in court as new details of wife's 'uppercut' assault case revealed

Video captured the local footy match brawl involving 17yo victim.
Tim Piccione
Canberra Raiders player Josh Papali'i and wife Mesepa Salesa outside court on Wednesday. Pictures by Karleen Minney

Couple allegedly caught stealing from bins at recycling facility

Officers allegedly found more stolen items in the couple's car.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Couple allegedly caught stealing from bins at recycling facility

'Lethal hobby': Raid of ADF veteran's home uncovers replica AK-47, body armour

Unlicensed man accused of owning 'fairly extensive collection' of weapons.
Tim Piccione
Paul Richard Kingston leaves court on Wednesday after being granted bail and some of the items, inset, police found on his property. Picture by Tim Piccione
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'I think I spent my monthly budget': Lifeline Canberra Bookfair arrives at City
The book fair is Canberra is expected to attract more visitors over the weekend. Picture Karleen Minney
The Lifeline Canberra Bookfair opened a week early.
Petlee Peter
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Roo little beauty: meet the cuddly Aussie movie stars set to charm the world

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Lily Whiteley and her cute Kangaroo co-stars Margot, Emily, Connor and Biscuit. Pictures supplied by StudioCanal
FIRST LOOK: Kangaroo, from the studio behind Paddington.
James Joyce
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Mark your calendar - dates released for next year's National Multicultural Festival

It'll be here before we know it
Staff Reporters
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Get ready for all the colour and excitement of the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra early next year. Picture supplied

Behind the screams: 50 bite-sized Jaws facts as the classic movie turns 50

Fifty things to know about Jaws at 50.
James Joyce
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A crew member works on the mechanical shark on the set of Jaws. The new National Geographic documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story features never-before-scene footage. Picture supplied by Disney+
Review

Baby Shark just won't sound the same after this excellent Aussie thriller

Dangerous Animals is filled with strong characters - on land and underwater.
Cris Kennedy
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Canberra chef selling fine dining restaurant for 'a fraction' of its value

'This had been my dream ... it is heartbreaking.'
Lanie Tindale
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Damian Brabender has listed his fine dining restaurant OTIS Dining Hall for sale after a car crash in November left him requiring surgery. Picture by Gary Ramage

Sport

The two records the Brumbies will need to break in search of a title dream
The Brumbies are playing for a spot in the Super Rugby final. Picture by Gary Ramage
The ACT head to New Zealand in search of Super Rugby history.
Caden Helmers • 1hr ago
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Great expectations: The new challenge facing the high-flying Raiders

The young Raiders face a different challenge in the second half of their season - expectation. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Gary Ramage and Keegan Carroll
They started out as underdogs. But now they're a different beast.
David Polkinghorne
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John I Dent Cup. Picture by Gary Ramage

Sports fields out of action after being allegedly terrorised by bike hoons

Police make arrest after junior players harassed by youths on bikes.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Youths on bikes were witnessed doing burnouts at Calwell. Pictures Supplied.