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Get your scooters out of town: ACT govt kicks out Beam

Beam had 250 secret scooters on the streets of Canberra.

Steve Evans

Beam scooters in Civic ahead of the territory-wide ban. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Get your scooters out of town: ACT govt kicks out Beam

Beam had 250 secret scooters on the streets of Canberra.

Steve Evans

Well-known Canberra builder to be wound up

Construction of the Ian Potter National Conservatory, which Project Coordination was working on, under way in November 2023, and another project at the time of voluntary administration, inset. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Karleen Minney

It operated in NSW and the ACT for more than 50 years.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Hollywood star Ben Stiller opens up on an unlikely Kyrgios bromance

Ben Stiller and Nick Kyrgios continue to cross paths together.

Caden Helmers

Ben Stiller and Nick Kyrgios have an unlikely bromance. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Stan Sport

Secret report finds ACT public servant engaged in 'reprehensible conduct'

The details of their actions will remain hidden.

Lucy Bladen

The ACT Integrity Commission. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Property

The Bachelor couple 'Matty J' Johnson and Laura Byrne reveal $2m reno project

The property in Ulladulla has a prime oceanfront position.

Jade Lazarevic

The Bachelor stars 'Matty J' Johnson and Laura Byrne have snapped up a $2.19 million renovation project on the South Coast. Picture supplied/Instagram

Property

The Bachelor couple 'Matty J' Johnson and Laura Byrne reveal $2m reno project

The property in Ulladulla has a prime oceanfront position.

Jade Lazarevic

How Australia's next dietary guidelines should treat meat

Nutrition guru gives food for thought on how, and what, we should eat.

Damon Cronshaw

Professor Clare Collins, of the University of Newcastle, is a global leader in nutrition and dietetics research. Picture by Marina Neil

How Australia's next dietary guidelines should treat meat

Nutrition guru gives food for thought on how, and what, we should eat.

Damon Cronshaw

Court 'can't factor' Palestine into sentencing Parliament House climbers

Trespassers learn fate after government condemns actions.

Tim Piccione

An AFP officer stands in front of Parliament House where protestors scaled the roof to unfurl banners in July. Picture by Brittney Levinson

Alleged ANU stabber set to try skipping jury trial, court told

Accused attempted killer has denied charges on mental impairment grounds.

Tim Piccione

Alex Ophel, left, is accused of a stabbing at the ANU. Centre, an image said to show his arrest, and a woman is taken to an ambulance. Pictures ACM, supplied

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.

Aaron Bunch

Court 'can't factor' Palestine into sentencing Parliament House climbers

Trespassers learn fate after government condemns actions.

Tim Piccione

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.

Aaron Bunch

Alleged ANU stabber set to try skipping jury trial, court told

Accused attempted killer has denied charges on mental impairment grounds.

Tim Piccione

'Really sad': Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga

Olympian Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has been alarmed by the level of vitriol from people. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS

Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has needed support after the international fallout from her controversial performance in Paris.

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Three of Canberra's finest team up for pop-up bar this September

Civic Square is the place to be this month.

Amy Martin

Le Cheeserie, Ravensworth Wines and Capital Brewing Co. are teaming up for a pop-up bar. Pictures supplied

Taking a Tesla but not the bus: how Canberrans rank on transport use

Canberra now the capital of public transport shunners.

Lucy Arundell

Clockwise from left: Nicholas Rayns with his electric car and the territory's light rail and bus services. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz, Karleen Minney

Suspended cardiologist allowed back to work for public hospitals

No disclosure of compensation payment for suspended doctor.

Steve Evans, Lucy Bladen

Dr Muayad Alasady regained the right to work at Canberra Health Services. Picture by Rohan Thomson

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Possible talks to settle a lawsuit facing ex NRL-star Jarryd Hayne by his rape accuser have ended before they began, with the matter now to play out in court.

Duncan Murray

A civil claim against Jarryd Hayne is set to proceed. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS

'Good coffee matters': leaders try to crack code to getting young people in offices

Members of the Property Council panel on remote work. From left: Gino Luglietti, Katherine Divett, James Willson, Amanda Fyfe and Richard Snow. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, supplied

Gen Z employees are suffering from not returning to the office.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Suspended cardiologist allowed back to work for public hospitals

No disclosure of compensation payment for suspended doctor.

Steve Evans, Lucy Bladen

'Good coffee matters': leaders try to crack code to getting young people in offices

Gen Z employees are suffering from not returning to the office.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Possible talks to settle a lawsuit facing ex NRL-star Jarryd Hayne by his rape accuser have ended before they began, with the matter now to play out in court.

Duncan Murray

Spike in Canberra overdose deaths linked to synthetic opioids

The ACT's Chief Police Officer Scott Lee. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

More nitazene and fentanyl are reaching Canberra's streets.

Peter Brewer

'Unbelievable timing': Green fireball captured by pair of photographers

'All I could think was 'I hope I caught that!''

Ben Smyth

A once-in-a-lifetime shot, taken twice! Doug Ingram (left) and Scott McAleer (right) both captured a photo of an incredible meteor tearing over the NSW Far South Coast. Pictures supplied

'A tale of power, control and consequences': Why Greens and Libs have formed unlikely alliance

Parties vote together to support a call for an independent inquiry into the ACT club industry.

Jasper Lindell

Chief Minister Andrew Barr, left, with Greens leader Shane Rattenbury; the pair issued a joint statement on Tuesday after the Greens voted with the Liberals. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

The $80m report that debunks Greens' bid to end racing funding

Economic impact statement shows worth of Canberra racing industry.

David Polkinghorne

Canberra Racing CEO Darren Pearce wasn't surprised by the $80 million economic impact of the race club. Picture by Gary Ramage

Cost of living contributing to weak social cohesion: Home Affairs

Dept reveals key social concerns in new strategy document.

Miriam Webber

Home Affairs secretary Stephanie Foster. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Kangaroo nightmare: why Canberrans fear using this sports track

Father and son duos Brad and Archer Heppinik and Denis and Barney Mungovern riding near kangaroos on the Criterium Cycling Circuit at Mt Stromlo. Picture by Karleen Minney

There is 'nowhere to go' to escape the kangaroos, cyclists say.

Lucy Arundell

The $80m report that debunks Greens' bid to end racing funding

Economic impact statement shows worth of Canberra racing industry.

David Polkinghorne

Kangaroo nightmare: why Canberrans fear using this sports track

There is 'nowhere to go' to escape the kangaroos, cyclists say.

Lucy Arundell

Cost of living contributing to weak social cohesion: Home Affairs

Dept reveals key social concerns in new strategy document.

Miriam Webber

Brittany Higgins lists French home for sale amid defamation trial

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz moved to the Bergerac home for less than a year. Picture Instagram/Brittany Higgins/Le Figaro Properties

The three bedroom home was listed for almost $690,000.

Anna Houlahan

'I could barely walk': The lucky lane that set Canberra star on path to world record

Day six, a gold on the track and two bronze in the pool.

Karen Hardy

James Turner wins gold in the men's T36 400m at the Paris Paralympics. Picture by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

Independents for Canberra want inquiry into ACT's criminal justice system

The group has made the call ahead of the election.

Lucy Bladen

Independent for Canberra candidates Paula McGrady and Mark Richardson are leading the group's push for an inquiry. Picture by Karleen Minney

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Federal Politics

CFMEU launches High Court action in response to administration

A union representative called the laws 'un-Australian'.

Brittney Levinson

Protestors in Melbourne's streets supporting the CFMEU last week. Picture Getty Images

Auditor-General warns of looming budget shortfall as workload increases

The agency has a mountain of work to complete.

Connor Pearce

Outgoing acting Auditor-General Rona Mellor delivered the call for more funding before her replacement steps into the role. Picture from file

If we're putting crooks in administration, let's get the banks and churches next

Opinion

Protesters lined the streets in Melbourne in support of the CFMEU on August 27. Picture Getty Images

I'm no fan of the CFMEU. But this is overreach.

Crispin Hull

CFMEU launches High Court action in response to administration

A union representative called the laws 'un-Australian'.

Brittney Levinson

Opinion

If we're putting crooks in administration, let's get the banks and churches next

I'm no fan of the CFMEU. But this is overreach.

Crispin Hull

Auditor-General warns of looming budget shortfall as workload increases

The agency has a mountain of work to complete.

Connor Pearce

Albanese's approval rating slides in Newspoll

Newspoll puts Labor and the coalition neck-and-neck on a two-party-preferred basis while the prime minister's personal approval rating has slipped.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's minus 13 rating is his lowest in Newspoll since the election. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS

Opinion

The PM can ill-afford bad weeks as narratives harden

Weak but inclusive or strong but divisive?

Mark Kenny

Anthony Albanese has been travelling about as well as his beloved Souths lately. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

Public Service

The eye-watering amounts agencies are cutting from consultancy budgets

Defence offices in Russell will be occupied by fewer consultants and external labour hire workers from this year. Picture by Jamila Toderas

Agencies reveal cuts in bid to get more APS staff on 'core work'.

Connor Pearce

Defence skirts new ethical procurement rules in contract with Crown Melbourne

Agencies now have to assess ethical conduct of suppliers.

Connor Pearce

Tasmanian independent MP and gambling reform advocate Andrew Wilkie said the contract showed poor judgement on behalf of Defence. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Shutterstock

Public Eye

Watt's $200k union-busting lawyers. And a warning for ABS workers in census storm

Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.

Eleanor Campbell, Miriam Webber

Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt is ready for battle. Picture by Keegan Carroll

National

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta says banning Australian news from its platforms is still an option. Photo: AP PHOTO

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

'Power of community': Foundation in memory of brothers killed in Mexico

More than $520,000 has been raised through crowdfunding.

Anna Houlahan

Martin, Callum, Debra and Jake Robinson. Picture Instagram

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Multiple fraud charges relating to about $900k revealed

A suppression order put in place last year has been lifted.

Andrew Thomson

Geoff Clark outside the Warrnambool court in a previous hearing. He was in court this morning when criminal charges in a trial were dropped. File picture

'Yes to forever': Aussie Olympian shares romantic Amalfi Coast engagement

'Having him in my life has been one of greatest gifts,' she said.

Anna Houlahan

Brianna Throssell and her fiance Josh Milner have announced their engagement from Positano. Picture Instagram/Brianna Throssell

As Meta cuts funding and government cuts ads, publisher forced to cut jobs

But ACM still committed to 'digital future' of regional journalism

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ACM says it will continue to "focus on growing the digital future" of its regional journalism through subscriptions.

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Opinion

We're staring down a 'polycrisis' of drugs, cybercrime and climate change

Region needs united force to face looming issues.

Dave Peebles

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Marina Neil

Opinion

Is a super-profits tax mere attention seeking? It's actually pretty sound

Labor and the Business Council should know. They wanted it, too.

Peter Martin

Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Defence cannot be left behind in the future made in Australia

Opinion

Australian Army Soldiers assemble the AAI RQ-7 Shadow uncrewed aerial system (UAS) during Operation Resolute in the Kimberley Marine Park, WA. Picture Defence Imagery

Our fate must remain in our own hands.

Oleg Vornik

We're staring down a 'polycrisis' of drugs, cybercrime and climate change

Opinion

Region needs united force to face looming issues.

Dave Peebles

Opinion

Defence cannot be left behind in the future made in Australia

Our fate must remain in our own hands.

Oleg Vornik

Opinion

Is a super-profits tax mere attention seeking? It's actually pretty sound

Labor and the Business Council should know. They wanted it, too.

Peter Martin

We need to speed up approvals for new retirement homes

Retirement home applications take an age to assess.

Letters to the Editor • 40m ago

Breaking ground for a new retirement home in Downer in 2023. Picture supplied

The RBA's 'narrow path' has just shrunk

Smashing the economy is not the way to save it.

The Canberra Times • 40m ago

Jim Chalmers says high interest rates are trashing the economy. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Court and Crime

'Dad's advice' drug trafficking instructions found with $500k: police

Man also accused of possessing kilograms of drugs.

Tim Piccione

Woman allegedly choked her ex after demanding to hand over phone

The 39-year-old has been arrested.

Bageshri Savyasachi

Australian Federal Police officer. File picture

Inmate stabbing exposes Canberra prison's record-keeping issues

Motive and attempts to resolve issue remain unclear.

Peter Brewer

The sally port entrance to Canberra's jail. Picture by Rohan Thomson

Resident threatened, assaulted during violent home invasion: police

Man arrested after stolen car found outside his home.

Staff Reporters

The ACT Magistrates Court, where the man did not apply for bail on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney

Sensitive Content

ACT govt to 'consider' coroner's advice after recent deaths in custody

Aboriginal Health leader demands independent progress report.

Bageshri Savyasachi

The Alexander Maconochie Centre. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Getting Chicago ready to Razzle Dazzle on the Canberra stage

Come behind the scenes of one the year's biggest musicals.

Ron Cerabona

Stage crew preparing the set for Chicago at the Canberra Theatre. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Getting Chicago ready to Razzle Dazzle on the Canberra stage

Come behind the scenes of one the year's biggest musicals.

Ron Cerabona

How Happy's inspired an ABC series and new cookbook

Gavin Chan, the owner of Happy's, which was opened by his grandfather Happy Chan in 1962. Picture by Keegan Carroll

In the 1960s there were two menus at the Chinese restaurant.

Amy Martin

The essential companion for dessert lovers

Give this brownie recipe a whirl.

Natalie Paull

How Australia's next dietary guidelines should treat meat

Nutrition guru gives food for thought on how, and what, we should eat.

Damon Cronshaw

Works by Cézanne, Picasso and Matisse headed to Canberra

It seems we can't get enough of European masters.

Sally Pryor

Paul Cézanne, Portrait of Madame Cézanne, c 1885, will be coming to National Gallery of Australia. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Museum Berggruen

Once-neglected street can see a future as the next Lonsdale Street

Controversial upgrades leave business owners hopeful.

Lanie Tindale • 40m ago

Sport

The photo leak and 'wild' contract twists lead star to Canberra

Michelle Heyman opens up on her decision to stay at Canberra.

Caden Helmers, David Polkinghorne, Antonia Xu, Lucy Arundell

Michelle Heyman has signed a new deal with Canberra despite speculation linking her to West Ham. Main picture by Keegan Carroll

The photo leak and 'wild' contract twists lead star to Canberra

Michelle Heyman opens up on her decision to stay at Canberra.

Caden Helmers, David Polkinghorne, Antonia Xu, Lucy Arundell

'We could have been higher up': Tapine left to rue what might have been

Joe Tapine says the Raiders could have finished higher on the table. Picture by Karleen Minney

The Raiders' season looks set to end this week barring a miracle.

Caden Helmers • 40m ago

'He's not dirty': Raiders players fire back at rivals after dig at captain

Elliott Whitehead has made a call on whether to accept his ban.

David Polkinghorne, Caden Helmers

Hudson Young, top inset, is rallying behind Elliott Whitehead after Roosters coach Trent Robinson, bottom inset, said the Raiders captain was a serial hip-drop offender. Pictures by Gary Ramage, Karleen Minney

Hollywood star Ben Stiller opens up on an unlikely Kyrgios bromance

Ben Stiller and Nick Kyrgios continue to cross paths together.

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'I could barely walk': The lucky lane that set Canberra star on path to world record

Day six, a gold on the track and two bronze in the pool.

Karen Hardy

Updated

Big names return to help Raiders cope with big losses

Injury and suspension force the Raiders into final-round changes.

David Polkinghorne

Jamal Fogarty has been named to return from a hamstring strain. Picture by Keegan Carroll

The $80m report that debunks Greens' bid to end racing funding

Economic impact statement shows worth of Canberra racing industry.

David Polkinghorne

'I could barely walk': The lucky lane that set Canberra star on path to world record

Day six, a gold on the track and two bronze in the pool.

Karen Hardy

The $80m report that debunks Greens' bid to end racing funding

Economic impact statement shows worth of Canberra racing industry.

David Polkinghorne

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Big names return to help Raiders cope with big losses

Injury and suspension force the Raiders into final-round changes.

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