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The Canberra Times
Wednesday 21 January 2026
'This rubbish needs to stop because it's going to cost people's lives.'
Lanie Tindale • 48m ago
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A government deadline is just days away.
Sally Pryor • 48m ago
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'Their claim is ... cardiologists and their patients have been put at risk.'
Lanie Tindale • 48m ago
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Chris Hii is one of six private cardiologists writing out in support of doctors who have taken Canberra Health Services to the Fair Work Commission. Picture by Graham Tidy
Resident concerned about effect of new buildings on traffic.
Lucy Arundell • 48m ago
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Inner South Canberra Community Council president Colin Walters at the Hume Circle roundabout and, inset, a map of the proposed precinct. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The Aussie star ended her marriage to Keith Urban last year.
Jade Lazarevic
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The view from the $8.5 million apartment in Sydney's Latitude complex. Picture supplied
Contentious reforms aimed at better protecting the Jewish community have passed parliament, but not without fierce political debate.
Zac de Silva and Tess Ikonomou
The legislation aims to curb hate speech in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
The late-night cafe operated on Bunda Street from 1967 to 2014.
Georgina Sebar • 48m ago
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'Parliamentary life is not family friendly.'
Dana Daniel
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Labor MP Annika Wells, Special Minister of State Don Farrell and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Karleen Minney
Offerings include $4 sausage rolls, and banana bread for $2.50.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 48m ago
Meet the finalists for the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year Award.
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Meet the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year Award finalists.
Police rule out suspicious circumstances in boy's death.
Bageshri Savyasachi
'It's a really, really, really hard industry,' food reviewer says.
Lucy Arundell
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Carlotta, Uptown Vibes and Mezcals closed down in Civic in 2025. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Karleen Minney, Gary Ramage
Parties had hosed down rumours of a plot to oust Labor. But what have they discussed?
Jasper Lindell
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Gun reforms that Labor says would have banned the two Bondi shooters from owning firearms have passed parliament with support from the Greens.
Jacob Shteyman and Grace Crivellaro
New gun laws will tighten licensing rules and expand intelligence checks. Photo: Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS
Hailed as "the engine driving one of the greatest live bands of all time", tributes are pouring in for Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst after he died of cancer.
Samantha Lock and Andrew Stafford
Concussion surveillance mouthguards available in major sports stores.
David Polkinghorne
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Concussion technology in mouthguards, previously only available to elite athletes like the Canberra Raiders, will go on sale to the general public within weeks. Pictures by Gary Ramage, supplied
'This was not okay,' the educator conceded.
Tim Piccione
The Fair Work Commission found the dismissal unfair. Picture by Karleen Minney
They're in the running to be the 2026 Young Australian of the Year.
Driver was in 80s, police confirm, as community fundraiser launched.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Makeshift memorial to four-year-old in Canberra. Picture by Karleen Minney
Controversial protest restrictions after the Bondi terror attack will continue for at least a fortnight but Invasion Day rallies will be allowed to go ahead.
Adelaide Lang and Kat Wong
eSafety Commissioner secures $74,000 pay rise.
Eleanor Campbell
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eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant at Senate estimates. Picture by Elesa Kurtz.
The inner-city suburb is within walking distance of CBD, Braddon.
Georgina Sebar
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A modern family home in O'Connor has sold for more than $3 million. Picture supplied
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Gun reforms that Labor says would have banned the two Bondi shooters from owning firearms have passed parliament with support from the Greens.
Jacob Shteyman and Grace Crivellaro
'Their loss is a wound felt across the nation.'
Dana Daniel
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Josh Burns consoles Mark Dreyfus after speaking on a condolence motion honouring the Bondi terror victims. Picture by Mick Tsikas (AAP)
Changes to hate speech laws remain up in the air as Anthony Albanese issues a take it or leave it offer to the coalition on the contentious laws.
Jacob Shteyman and Tess Ikonomou
Parliament has returned early to pay respects to the Bondi victims and debate hate speech reforms. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Tributes have flowed for a prominent Labor strategist who died weeks after allegedly being assaulted outside an inner city nightclub.
Aaron Bunch and Sam McKeith
Tim Picton has died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted outside a nightclub on December 27. Photo: HANDOUT/Sent by Picton family
This doesn't look like national leadership. It looks like, and will be, a mish-mash.
Jack Waterford
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Pictures by Gary Ramage, Phillip Biggs
And thousands spent on custom bright-green ties.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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New analysis shows a flood of young staff into executive ranks.
Eleanor Campbell
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Since 2014, the size of the APS has grown by more than 50,000. Picture by Graham Tidy.
ACT companies say they have the skills to deliver large Commonwealth campaigns.
Ray Athwal
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From left, Finance Minister Senator Katy Gallagher and Secretary of the Department of Finance, Matt Yannopoulos. Pictures by Gary Ramage and Dion Georgopoulos
A material touted as a candidate for next-generation solar technology is showing more promise, with Australian scientists behind its success.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 18m ago
Meet the finalists for the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year Award.
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Meet the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year Award finalists.
Australian drivers are worried about school kids on e-bikes and e-scooters, citing their lack of road-rule knowledge and speed as inherent dangers.
Lloyd Jones • 1hr ago
Many drivers are not keen to share the road with kids riding e-bikes and e-scooters to school. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS
Regarded as self-expression, tattoos might also be self-harm.
John Hanscombe • 1hr ago
Regarded as self-expression, tattoos might also be self-harm. Picture Shutterstock
A High Court challenge is brewing against freshly passed laws which clamp down on people who spew hate against those of other faiths.
Zac de Silva • 2hrs ago
The former head of a neo-Nazi group is seeking to challenge new laws targeting hate speech. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Hate speech is an important issue. So are the others we're not talking about.
John Hanscombe
Hybrid work is not all lightness and laughter.
Barbara Plester
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Workers were unanimous in wanting to retain hybrid work. Picture Shutterstock
Genuine national leaders would prioritise the national interest without prompting or hesitation.
Mark Kenny
A memorial at Bondi Beach in the days following the attack. Picture AAP
Labor's policy failures and challenges for Liberals.
Letters to the Editor • 48m ago
Given the Prime Minister's poor handling of the aftermath of Bondi it's hard to see how the Coalition has gone backwards. Picture by Keegan Carroll
A masterclass in disappointment in Parliament.
The Canberra Times • 48m ago
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Barnaby Joyce raised an interesting point on behalf of One Nation. Picture by Gary Ramage
The accused man did not apply for bail.
Tim Piccione
He allegedly stole and bought items used to create the bombs.
Lucy Arundell
One of the pipe bombs found in Belconnen and, inset, police arrest the man alleged to have built them. Pictures supplied
There were allegedly threats to shoot someone.
Lucy Arundell
An ACT police officer and police vehicle. Picture by Keegan Carroll
A 50-year-old man was accused of burning his partner's belongings.
Eleanor Campbell
Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Uber 'entitled to set standards', says Fair Work Commission.
Tim Piccione
The former Uber Eats driver failed in his Fair Work Commission bid. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Shutterstock
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Dada's Asian fusion is an accomplished, slow-burn success.
Jasper Lindell • 48m ago
'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is the latest in the series.
Ron Cerabona
A year after he came so close, Marty Supreme may win Timothée Chalamet his first Academy Award.
Timothée Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a shoe store assistant who aspires to be the best table tennis pro in the world. Picture A24
Here's your essential guide to what's coming to cinemas this year.
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There are plenty of big movies coming in 2026. Pictures supplied
Sydney Sweeney delivers a knockout performance in this empowering biopic.
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Sydney Sweeney plays real-life American boxing champ Christy Martin. Picture Black Bear
Your essential guide to dining out in Canberra.
Amy Martin, Jasper Lindell, Chris Hansen
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Beltana Farm. Picture by Gary Ramage
The "game-changer" that could avoid future Canberra snub.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Concussion surveillance mouthguards available in major sports stores.
David Polkinghorne
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Best mates 'could get messy' celebrating if they claim their second grand slam.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios will play Australian Open doubles again. Picture AAP
We've looked at some of Canberra's venues to determine what's good and what's not.
Melanie Dinjaski
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How do Canberra's major sporting venues score? Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
The Canberra Raiders have had success following previous camps.
David Polkinghorne
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As biggest home crowd of the season braves blustery conditions.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Canberra United v Wellington Phoenix, and inset, Antoni Jagarinec chats to referees. Pictures Karleen Minney, Channel Ten
Stephen Larkham is on the hunt for a fullback to replace a star.
Caden Helmers
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Declan Meredith could be an option at fullback as Tom Wright recovers from surgery. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, ACT Brumbies

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A government deadline is just days away.
Sally Pryor • 48m ago
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Big Splash, abandoned. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The late-night cafe operated on Bunda Street from 1967 to 2014.
Georgina Sebar • 48m ago
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Construction of the new hotel on Garema Place is slated to be mostly complete by the end of 2026. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has appeared in a UK court via video link from the US charged with two further sexual offences.
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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda says a security framework for the Arctic and the North Atlantic could resolve a row over Greenland.
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Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says international law "is not a game". Photo: AP PHOTO
Prince Harry's lawyer says the royal has "endured a sustained campaign of attacks against him for having had the temerity to stand up to" tabloid newspapers.
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Prince Harry saw his lawyer tell a court media coverage caused the royal "distress and paranoia". Photo: EPA PHOTO
The new face of the bay: how an old Brighton landmark became Sydney's newest luxury escape.
Sarah Falson • 18m ago
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It's the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere.
Carla Mascarenhas
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A decade in the making, the $836 million Sydney Fish Market has opened for business.
Two major countries also showed steep declines, the Index found.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Passport. Picture from Unsplash / Henry Thong
A trip to the big smoke doesn't have to mean haemorrhaging money.
Ashley Walmsley
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There's a footrest and netting for leg stretching, which is helpful when you're 200cm tall.
Xavier Mardling
Premium economy on the Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
I queued for it twice - it was that amazing.
Catherine Marshall
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Kerbside kiosk Baejarins Beztu Pylsur. Picture by Shutterstock
A large number of Australians will be affected by the change.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Crowds at Bath, United Kingdom. Picture by Unsplash / Elizabeth Jamieson
Plus, three exciting events worth travelling for this season and beyond.
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Castaway Island, Fiji.
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In what seems to be an obvious end-game as part of its team-up with Leapmotor, Stellantis could be set to lean on its Chinese partner for hybrid technology to bolster its other brands in Europe.
Tom White
China has made a substantial impact on the Australian ute market by single-handedly creating a new category of utes, which are larger than traditional Ranger/HiLux size but smaller than full-size US pick-ups.
Mark Oastler
Foton Tunland 2026 review: V7 C 4x2 - GVM test
Rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants of the Tesla Model Y will now feature a larger central vertical touchscreen as part of a mild upgrade for 2026.
Tim Gibson
Important tweaks for best-selling EV: 2026 Tesla Model Y gets upgraded cabin tech as it looks to fend off competition from BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV5 and Zeekr 7X
The writing has been on the wall for years now, but Mazda will cease production of two of its entry-level models as it gears up to launch an all-new replacement, according to reports.
Jack Quick
Cheap Mazdas to be axed
Mazda has pushed back its in-house EV plans to 2029 as it focuses development of its incoming in-house hybrid drivetrain, according to a new report.
Tom White
Why Mazda is about to get less Japanese
See some of the best of the Americas on this sun-soaked Pacific cruise exploration from Canada to Mexico.
Rosie Ryan
Bigger and brighter that ever, the FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow is set to light up the sky.
Rosie Ryan
The sky becomes the canvas for the shows featuring 600 drones. Picture supplied
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Line up for the Dairy All Breeds Youth Class - the youth classes are very well supported in both the Beef Cattle and Dairy Cattle competitions, with winners in both the Paraders competitions and the Young Judges competitions going on to represent NSW at the National Finals for these events. Picture supplied by RAS of NSW
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Monique Sutevski and James Projcevski, founders of DNA Distillery. Photo supplied.
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Lenore* was so focused on downsizing, she never stopped to think if living in a smaller home would make her happy. Picture supplied.
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The Kiwi star shares on her seven-year marriage to Rod Stewart.
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Actor Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady in 'The Brady Bunch', and supermodel Rachel Hunter entered the jungle for the 12th series of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here. Picture supplied
Most shoppers remain worried about the cost of their groceries.
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Supermarkets may soon be required to display prices in store and publish all prices online. Picture by Ella Pellegrini

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