The Canberra Times
Monday 4 August 2025
Lawyer says city traders appeared to have a strong claim.
Jasper Lindell
Public Eye
And how the govt could use AI to keep secrets.
Miriam Webber
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'Systemic failure demands systemic change.'
Jasper Lindell
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Former Labor chief minister Jon Stanhope, left, with former Liberal chief minister Gary Humphries, pictured in 2017; both have signed an open letter calling for legislated Closing the Gap targets in the ACT's public service. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos
The owners of Terra and Recess are branching out.
Lucy Arundell • 1hr ago
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Exterior of Bar Outro. Picture by Ash St George
Leading economist gives inside tips on what to do ahead of the RBA announcement
Inflation has dropped. Buyers need to get ahead of the curve and talk to a mortgage broker today. Pic Unsplash/Getty Images
17 swift parrot sightings were missing from key official records.
Saffron Howden
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As few as 500 swift parrots remain in the wild. It is one of just three migratory parrots on earth. It breeds in Tasmania and flies north to the Australian mainland across Bass Strait. Picture by Andrew Silcocks/BirdLife Australia
WorkSafe ACT issued notice to hospitals over hiring pause.
Lanie Tindale
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CPSU ACT regional secretary Maddy Northam. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The bill would give the committee power to review and approve spending.
Eleanor Campbell
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Senator Richard Colbeck introduced a bill to establish a joint parliamentary committee on Wednesday. Picture by Keegan Carroll.
The Greens describe it as 'a scene straight out of Utopia'.
Megan Doherty
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The APS approach to AI is still unclear.
Miriam Webber
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'Governments are going to increasingly become to bottleneck.'
Dana Daniel
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James Paterson, Scott Farquhar and Katy Gallagher. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Sitthixay Ditthavong
The Albanese government believes the ADF has turned the tide on its recruitment crisis.
Dana Daniel
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Matt Keogh welcomes the ADF's latest recruitment and retention figures. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, supplied
A slew of famous faces including Julian Assange, Bob Carr, Anthony Mundine and Craig Foster joined 90,000 in a march for Gaza across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Farid Farid, Maeve Bannister and Samantha Lock
The opposition wants to unwind a 'warped' Labor housing priority.
Brittney Levinson
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NSW Liberal senator Andrew Bragg in his Parliament House office. Picture by Karleen Minney
Home and Away royalty Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.
Allanah Sciberras
'The work is urgent and the statistics are grim.'
Brittney Levinson
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the Garma Festival in north-east Arnhem Land. Picture AAP
'The defendants have simply cocked a snook at the court.'
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
Sydney Federal Court building. Picture by Slyvia Liber
Both sides of the nation have been hit with severe weather, with high winds and storms on the west coast and soggy conditions and flooding in parts of the east.
Samantha Lock
A host of schools will be closed on Monday after wild weather hammered parts of NSW. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW SESDIS
Opinion
The time has come for a Palestinian nation.
Jack Waterford
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'These things may not happen and yet we need to build for the possibility of risks.'
Jasper Lindell
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ACT Climate Change Council chair Arnagretta Hunter, pictured in 2019. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Canberra look to add depth with key signing.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Teen talent resumes quest for AFL debut as GWS come to the capital.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Giants rookie Logan Smith. Picture GWS Giants
Oasis has expressed shock and sadness after a man fell to his death during their concert at Wembley Stadium in London.
Liam Gallagher sings the final song of Saturday's Oasis gig, moments before a fan fell to his death. Photo: Katelyn Catanzariti
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Nearly a hundred posts to go in latest blast of cost-cutting.
Steve Evans
Carbon capture and storage has had its chance and blew it.
Ebony Bennett
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Carbon capture and storage is a proven failure economically and environmentally. Picture Shutterstock
Australia will provide an additional $20 million to support aid organisations in delivering food, medical supplies and other lifesaving support to Gaza.
Samantha Lock
Some 90,000 people took to Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest Gaza's war and deepening famine crisis. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.
Maeve Bannister
National advisory board Women for Election will work to increase female representation in politics. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Australia could achieve some of its biggest environmental and economic priorities at the same time, a Productivity Commission report has found.
Kat Wong
Addressing climate risks and switching to clean energy will also boost productivity, a report says. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Public service perks a major focus in airline review.
Miriam Webber
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Sunlight is, as ever, a good disinfectant.
John Wilson, Kieran Pender
When does a conflict of interest in the APS constitute corruption?
'I've watched corporate leaders literally shrug their shoulders when told their networks are compromised.'
Miriam Webber
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ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess delivers his annual threat assessment in February 2025. Picture by Gary Ramage
Robert Issa was fatally shot in a car park in 2023.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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Popular 1980s actress Loni Anderson, who played the sexy and smart receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has died.
1hr ago
US actress Loni Anderson has died at the age of 79. Photo: AP PHOTO
Australia will provide an additional $20 million to support aid organisations in delivering food, medical supplies and other lifesaving support to Gaza.
Samantha Lock
Some 90,000 people took to Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest Gaza's war and deepening famine crisis. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Both sides of the nation have been hit with severe weather, with high winds and storms on the west coast and soggy conditions and flooding in parts of the east.
Samantha Lock
A host of schools will be closed on Monday after wild weather hammered parts of NSW. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW SESDIS
The 72-year-old has millions of followers worldwide.
Desiree Savage
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Oprah Winfrey.
Are we in an unprecedented violent crime crisis?
Samara McPhedran
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While the concerns are valid, sweeping bans often backfire.
Luke Rowe
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Outside classrooms, student engagement with YouTube is unstructured, algorithm-driven, and incidental. Picture Shutterstock
We risk biasing evaluations toward what is easiest to measure.
Aparna Lal
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Home energy efficiency upgrades may improve the thermal comfort and air quality in the home, and therefore provide numerous health benefits. Picture Shutterstock
It's been tempting to lose faith in our sense of unity.
The Canberra Times
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How a lost backpacker reminded us of our shared strength
A new focus is needed on equity, broad curriculum, and student engagement.
Letters to the Editor
When we compare and rank, the gaps seem to widen
Father to remain locked up after special hearing.
Tim Piccione
Prominent Canberra philanthropist accused of historical crimes.
Tim Piccione
Peter Munday, inset, has been charged with historical child sexual abuse offences. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Canberra Hospitals Foundation
'There is no right time to report.'
Bageshri Savyasachi
Detective Inspector Stephanie Leonard has led the team investing sexual assault and child abuse since 2023. Picture by Gary Ramage
'I trusted the guy,' victim told court during trial.
Hannah Neale
Jonathan James Maher leaves court on a previous occasion. Picture by Hannah Neale
He has been accused of domestic violence and animal cruelty.
Hannah Neale
The ACT Courts building, where the man was denied bail. Picture by Karleen Minney
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Review
On reflection, it's the kind of place that stays with you.
Chris Hansen
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The restaurant takes over the space once held by Muse.
Amy Martin
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The Italian restaurant has had to remove its outdoor gazebo.
Sally Pryor
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Owner of Via Dolce Joe Pelle where his outdoor gazebo once stood in Garema Place. Picture by Gary Ramage
These women of Rise Above know cancer all too well.
Megan Doherty
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Rise Above's senior community relations manager Bin Barnier and patient support co-ordinators Karina Bruce and Stephanie Kulpa outside its office in Queanbeyan. Pictures by Gary Ramage
The owners of Terra and Recess are branching out.
Lucy Arundell • 1hr ago
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Exterior of Bar Outro. Picture by Ash St George
What if kids ran the planet? Find out in new film Future Council.
James Joyce
In Future Council, director Damon Gameau (top) drives eight children across Europe in a bright yellow, vegetable oil-powered school bus, speaking to experts and corporate leaders to better understand the climate crisis. Picture by Madman Entertainment
Teen talent resumes quest for AFL debut as GWS come to the capital.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Canberra look to add depth with key signing.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Dragons winger Sione Finau is poised to join Canberra. Picture by Sylvia Liber.
Lightning sparked chaos during the final Wallabies-Lions Test.
Caden Helmers
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Allan Alaalatoa played a key role in a win over the Lions despite missing the game. Pictures Getty Images
Green Machine star learns fate after shoulder charge put on report.
Caden Helmers, David Polkinghorne
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As Yoogali scored an epic upset over NPL leaders following a dramatic week.
Melanie Dinjaski
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Woden Valley Rams player Zane Thomson is honoured pre-game. Pictures Bar TV Sports, Woden Valley Rams Instagram
Capital Football and Yoogali are at loggerheads.
Chris Dutton, Melanie Dinjaski
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Capital Football chief executive Sam Farrow, left, and chairman Angelo Konstantinou. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz

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The owners of Terra and Recess are branching out.
Lucy Arundell • 1hr ago
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Exterior of Bar Outro. Picture by Ash St George
The opposition wants to unwind a 'warped' Labor housing priority.
Brittney Levinson
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NSW Liberal senator Andrew Bragg in his Parliament House office. Picture by Karleen Minney
The final trapped worker in a Chilean mine has been found dead, bringing the final death toll to six after several tunnels collapsed in a strong tremor.
Daina Beth Solomon • 1hr ago
Popular 1980s actress Loni Anderson, who played the sexy and smart receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has died.
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US actress Loni Anderson has died at the age of 79. Photo: AP PHOTO
A New Zealand woman has been charged after a bus driver found a two-year-old girl inside a suitcase stored in the luggage compartment.
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A two-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after being found in a suitcase on a New Zealand bus. Photo: AP PHOTO
Looking for a low-key beach holiday? We've found one.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Our intrepid writer on the ground has the answer.
Susan Gough Henly
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Camino de Santiago. Picture: Getty Images
Battle of the Brains: Oxford or Cambridge boast great pubs, clever people and history.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
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Punting at Cambridge. Picture: Getty Images
Car Expert
Electric cars are on the way to its showrooms, but Honda says Australian new-car buyers are hot for hybrids right now. 
Damion Smy • 1hr ago
Google tech and a new all-wheel drive hybrid powertrain – and maybe PHEV – will be spread across more versions of Honda’s best-sellers. 
Damion Smy • 1hr ago
2026 Honda CR-V and ZR-V facelifts confirmed for Australia, PHEV on the cards
Under new leadership, Honda Australia has backflipped on previous comments, with fresh plans to bring the new-gen EVs to local showrooms. 
Damion Smy • 2hrs ago
Honda confirms futuristic 0 Series EVs for Australia
The A4 may be gone, but its spirit lives on in the new A5 range. With strong value and a refined drive, can it beat the 3 Series and C-Class?
James Wong
2025 Audi A5 Sedan TFSI 150kW review
The Temerario is the first standalone, entry-level Lambo for decades – so how much is pure Lambo and what’s come from VW?
Damion Smy
How much Volkswagen is in Lamborghini's newest supercar?
Want to swap winter chills for something truly unforgettable?
The facilities offer an easy solution for householders to dispose of common problem waste. And it's free.
A Community Recycling Centre at Moss Vale, NSW. Picture supplied
The business Colin and Lorraine Joss started in their garage is ticking off another major milestone.
Colin and Lorraine Joss and staff in 2004 outside the Borella Road office in Albury. Picture supplied
Explore Miko Designs for timeless furniture, lighting, and rugs in Canberra. Bring a touch of international flair to your home with quality pieces.
Elizabeth Habermann
The Miko Designs team (left to right) Alana Ring, Stuart Finlayson and Stephnaie McKenzie. Picture by Taylah Cunningham.
You could be at risk of a stroke and not even know it. Here's what to lookout for.
Getting checked and managing AF early can help lower your risk of stroke. Picture Shutterstock
You only get one chance at a good first impression.
Jackie French
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Doubling up not only looks sophisticated, it's also practical.
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Layering blinds with curtains helps retain warmth, enhance privacy and give greater control over light during the day. Pictures from Andersens
The Senior
The 72-year-old walks away from soaps with two top gongs.
Lisa Edser Desiree Savage
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How much did this distinguished medal fetch at auction?
Rowan Cowley
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Auctioneer Jim Noble takes bids for the prestigious Victoria Cross. Picture taken from live stream
He could've given up, instead, John built something beautiful.
Desiree Savage
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John Ogilvie (middle front) with a group who have visited his retreat, the Byron Yoga Centre. Picture from Facebook