The Canberra Times
Tuesday 15 October 2024
'I thought I'd take matters into my own hands,' he allegedly said.
Hannah Neale
The Greens say the candidate disavows violence.
Lucy Bladen
'He's pretty much Australia's most hated man.'
Tim Piccione
Bruce Lehrmann outside Sydney's Federal Court earlier this year. Picture AAP
The Hume Highway speeding incident quickly escalated.
Staff Reporters
A man was arrested after allegedly speeding and carrying thousands of dollars worth of drugs. Pictures NSW police
It was the second busiest week for auctions this spring.
Rachel Wells
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The Warrawee home on Sydney's upper North Shoresold at auction for $5.3 million. Pic: Supplied
We asked the experts for their top tips.
Sarah Falson
Peta Maitland in Orchha, India.
He took the car keys and held her against a wall, police say.
Lucy Arundell
The ACT Magistrates Court, where the man was refused bail. Picture by Karleen Minney
Thunderstorms expected on most days: Bureau of Meteorology
Bageshri Savyasachi
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The firm ended up suing the last hospital it worked for.
Lucy Bladen
Canberra Hospital and Canberra Health Services chief executive officer Grant Howard. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Keegan Carroll
Department avoids question on secretary's leave.
Miriam Webber
He will be sworn in next month.
Brittney Levinson
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Gavan Reynolds pictured in 2011 when he was made an officer of the Order of Australia, with then governor-general Quentin Bryce. Picture by Graham Tidy
The car was insured for more than four times its market value.
Lucy Arundell
The ACT Supreme Court. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
UC's digital master plan could face funding cuts.
Sarah Lansdown
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Two executives will leave University of Canberra as the institution seeks savings. Picture by Karleen Minney
Joseph Suaalii attracted a big audience in Canberra on Monday.
Chris Dutton
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Bureaucrats challenge IT suppliers, boost in-house talent.
Connor Pearce
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Independence assurance rankings dependant upon government tech expertise. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
A man was arrested at a security checkpoint near Donald Trump's Coachella rally after he was allegedly found with two guns and a high-capacity magazine.
Christopher Weber
Making a Nazi salute is already illegal in NSW, but the premier has vowed to remove any ambiguity in state laws after a white supremacist rally in a small town.
Sam McKeith
Dozens of white supremacists rallied in a small town on the Murray River. Photo: HANDOUT/THE NOTICER
Costings show Liberals' payroll tax cuts worth less than expected.
Jasper Lindell
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Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee, centre, and Chief Minister Andrew Barr, left, at the televised leaders' debate last week. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Every moment feels more precious than ever.
Ben O'Mara
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Learning of a friend's death through Facebook has changed my perspective on a number of things. Picture Shutterstock
Travel
Travel is hitting record highs around the globe.
Sarah Falson
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Tapping into year-round conference season key for ACT business.
Sally Pryor
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 General Manager of Verity Lane Kathryn Oplantzakis with CEO of the Canberra Convention Bureau Michael Matthews, dreaming of a new convention centre. Picture by Gary Ramage
Nick Kyrgios is set to play in Abu Dhabi to start his summer.
Chris Dutton
Find out where to buy your democracy sausage on October 19.
Sarah Lansdown
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Heather Tolley, Kat Stevenson, Roger Karlsson, Amy Shanahan and students Sophie Hemphill, Amelia Redmond, Sophie Stevenson, Harry Stevenson, Oli Hemphill, Huxley Shanahan get ready for their mini-fete on ACT election day 2024. Picture by Gary Ramage
Voting is chance for the powerless to give people with power a good kicking.
Steve Evans
Former US president Donald Trump. Picture Shutterstock
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Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update.

The federal government has announced legislation to boost search powers in detention centres due to a reported rise in violence and drug-related crimes.
Caitlin Powell
The federal government is 'prepared' to ban surcharges from 2026.
Brittney Levinson
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A customer tapping a card at a cafe. Picture by Marina Neil
Australia's 'ad hoc' merger process was found to be unfit.
Brittney Levinson
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers during Question Time in September. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Watchdog probed controversial contractor's links to Home Affairs.
Miriam Webber
What staff said about the 'worst' department to work at in 2024.
Miriam Webber
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Home Affairs secretary Stephanie Foster. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Concern over warning to public servants on views on Middle East.
Miriam Webber
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Parliament House in Canberra. Picture by Karleen Minney
'We expect a full-time, fully committed head of state.'
Gwen Liu
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The cut-offs have been released to allow Aussies to prepare.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Two women walk past an Australia Post box. Picture by Karleen Minney
'I don't want to tie my name to the industry anymore.'
Gwen Liu
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Former carpenter Johnny Holden, Master Builders Australia chief executive Denita Wawn and construction lawyer Nelson Arias-Alvarez from PCL Lawyers. Picture supplied
Travel is hitting record highs around the globe.
Sarah Falson
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Tourism NT promotes cultural tourism and cultural respect at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Picture by Shutterstock
Meta has dropped the ball and it's having huge consequences.
Bruce Billson
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Like most Aboriginal people, I was hurt by the Voice rejection.
Patricia Turner
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Katara Ellis at a smoking ceremony in Warrawong. Picture by Adam McLean
Every Canberran will benefit from a new convention centre.
Michael Matthews
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The National Convention Centre became a home for the UC Capitals in recent years. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Electors have a choice on how to cast their vote.
Letters to the Editor
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Electronic voting is a choice, not a mandatory requirement
This could be the foundation for rebuilding a vibrant inner city.
The Canberra Times
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A new centre that's worth supporting
He took the car keys and held her against a wall, police say.
Lucy Arundell
He also stabbed a fellow inmate 38 times with a sharpened racquet.
Hannah Neale
The woman has been charged with multiple counts of fraud.
Tim Piccione
Queanbeyan Local Court. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Victim's father said son needed facial reconstruction.
Bageshri Savyasachi, Steve Evans
A screenshot from footage of a brawl at a house party which saw one teen severely injured. Picture ACT Policing
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What's on offer these spring school holidays in the ACT.
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Overlook Jervis Bay while enjoying a drink or two.
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The Spirits of Jervis Bay festival is on next month. Picture supplied
Plus there's an entire Whisky Week in the capital.
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Amber Lane Distillery will be at Whisky Capital this month. Picture supplied
Peter and the Starcatcher imagines the backstory to Peter Pan.
Ron Cerabona
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Olivia Deeble, left, with puppet and Peter Helliar. Picture by Martin Ollman
'Caution! This sign has sharp edges.'
Amy Martin
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Canberra plays a key role in filmmaker Adam Elliot's new film Memoir of a Snail. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Joseph Suaalii attracted a big audience in Canberra on Monday.
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Ivan Soldo is still hoping to find a new home via an AFL trade.
Erin Hee
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Nick Kyrgios is set to play in Abu Dhabi to start his summer.
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Nick Kyrgios will play in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Elite women's teams left scraps while fighting for survival.
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Thomas Emerson and the Independents for Canberra want more funding for the city's elite women's sports teams. Pictures by Keegan Carroll and Gary Ramage
Davis Atkins hopes to use the Canberra Chill as a stepping stone.
Erin Hee
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The Australians stormed home to win the annual clash in PNG.
Caden Helmers
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Kaeo Weekes starred for the Prime Minister's XIII. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Costing request reveals Liberals' tight timeframe for stadium.
Chris Dutton, Caden Helmers
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Elizabeth Lee says she will start construction on a new stadium near the lake by 2028. Pictures by Karleen Minney, supplied

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Like most Aboriginal people, I was hurt by the Voice rejection.
Patricia Turner
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Katara Ellis at a smoking ceremony in Warrawong. Picture by Adam McLean
A government program forced the Greens to think differently.
Lucy Bladen
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ACT Greens deputy leader Rebecca Vassarotti. Picture by Karleen Minney
The Duchess of Edinburgh said she felt "wobbly" after hearing "devastating" circumstances facing women and children fleeing the civil war in Sudan.
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An ex-Russian double agent who was found slumped on a UK bench says his Novichok poisoning must have been sanctioned by President Vladimir Putin.
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Three policeman have been reportedly killed by militants in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack on the policemen. Photo: EPA PHOTO
No wonrder, the drinks are works of art.
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Travel is hitting record highs around the globe.
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Tourism NT promotes cultural tourism and cultural respect at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Picture by Shutterstock
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New awards program surveyed thousands of respondents.
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Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru resort. Picture supplied
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Renault is embracing its past as it charges into the future, with the just unveiled 4 E-Tech crossover the latest embrace retro styling.
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Enjoy rolling down Australia's longest river through the heart of South Australia.
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VentraIP is helping small business go digital with a free and easy-to-use website builder.
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Common heartburn medication could be causing cancer.
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Canberra Christian School's commitment to excellence highlighted by inclusion in The Commonwealth at 75 publication.
At Canberra Christian School each child's talents and strengths are celebrated. Picture Tolhurst Creative
British pop icon Cliff Richard will tour Australia and New Zealand giving audiences a rare chance to see the octogenarian perform live.
Melissa Meehan
'We expect a full-time, fully committed head of state.'
Gwen Liu
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The campaign is selling different 'farewell tour' merch. Picture supplied
Singer Kamahl has been placed under the care of his doctors after a court dismissed allegations the 89-year-old intimidated a woman via text message.
Duncan Murray
An intimidation charge has been dropped against Kamahl but he's had an AVO imposed for two years. Photo: Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS
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Musical legend Cliff Richard to tour Australia in 2025.
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Lyndey Milan's son was happy and loving life. A month later he was gone.
Rowan Cowley
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Lyndey Milan with her late son Blair. Picture supplied
The stage legend breaks the silence and tackles taboo in 'Carousel'.
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Marina Prior. Picture by Jeff Busby
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Mathew Harmon, 14, of Weston at the 1994 Quit pool championships held in Manuka.