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Friday, 17 May 2024
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How Many More?
Why housing is critical in the response to domestic violence
Houses in the Illawarra. File picture by Anna Warr
Natalie Croxon
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Hannah Neale
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Acm Newsroom
The editors of ACM's 14 daily newspapers have appealed to their thousands of social media followers to show their support for local journalism as Mark Zuckerberg's Meta devalues trusted news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
Property
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Melissa Kehagias
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
Acm Newsroom
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.
From Toolleen to Canberra - Wozza's lawnmower ride delivers message on MND
Warren Acott was greeted by Anthony Albanese after a cross-country lawn mower ride to Canberra. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Belad Al-Karkhey
ViewJobs puts regional jobs on the map
Elizabeth Habermann
ViewJobs is now live at canberratimes.com.au. Pictured are The Canberra Times managing editor John-Paul Moloney, sales director Dina Tsakiris and senior account managers Elizabeth Makary and Jake Lampe. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Fight for your news: media backing for government action over Meta
The Albanese government has slammed social media giant Meta's decision to withdraw funding support for trusted Australian news as a "dereliction of its responsibility to Australia".
Acm Newsoom
It pays to be a man in Australia: gender pay gap at every large employer exposed
Karen Barlow
A man and a woman work at laptops back to back but there's a substantial gap between men's and women's pay in Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Got your friendship bracelets? The Swiftie helping the Eras prep
Amy Martin
Hannah Murrells, pictured with her cat Frankie, has started an Etsy store selling Taylor Swift friendhship bracelet kits. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Political Cartoonist of the Year brought a lightness of touch in a grim year
Megan Doherty
Political Cartoonist of the Year, Fiona Katauskas at the Museum of Australian Democracy on Wednesday. The 2023 Behind the Lines exhibition has the theme All Fun and Games. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Education
Resources helping take the pressure off stressed teachers
Kathryn Bullen has taught in primary and secondary schools across several states over the past 35 years. Picture by Adam Trafford
Jailed man's digger drug-haul story 'makes no sense'
Jack Gramenz • 7m ago
AFP officers found 226 bags of MDMA inside the 42-tonne digger at the Port of Brisbane. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)
Regional nurses and midwives recognised for innovative healthcare
Georgina Sebar • 13m ago
Skye Stewart, Cathy Halmarick and Cassie Talbot accept their awards at the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. Picture supplied

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Hawkesbury Gazette
How Many More?
Why housing is critical in the response to domestic violence
Natalie Croxon
Houses in the Illawarra. File picture by Anna Warr
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Before Meta blocks news in your feed, here's how you can support journalism
Acm Newsroom
The editors of ACM's 14 daily newspapers have appealed to their thousands of social media followers to show their support for local journalism as Mark Zuckerberg's Meta devalues trusted news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
Acm Newsroom
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.

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National
Jeweller, wife and accused bandits deny staged robbery
Coco Germani pleaded not guilty to acting with the intention of perverting the course of justice. (Toby Zerna/AAP PHOTOS)
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Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government
Rachael Ward and Adrian Black • 46m ago
Hospital beds will reopen after a breakthrough in negotiations between nurses and the government. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Man shot in neck, car fired at in separate incidents
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Queensland police are investigating after a man was shot in the neck during a robbery in Logan. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'
Savannah Meacham • 1hr ago
The Jericho lease means operations at the nearby Eloise copper mine (pictured) will be expanded. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT, CRITICAL MINERALS AND RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws
Sam McKeith • 1hr ago
Workarounds are being used so property developers can channel banned funds to political parties. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Who Knows Gus takes upset win in heat for upcoming Brother Fox
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Greyhounds make you feel better
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Sue Gow with her girls Rosie and Audrey. Picture supplied
Wine, cheese and greyhounds
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It will be a big day in the Hunter Valley on May 25 when Glandore Wines host a Greyhounds as Pets Adoption Day. Picture supplied
Excitement for the upcoming GRNSW Puppy Auction
Michael Cowley
Kristy Sultana with her champion Flying Ricciardo, a $7500 purchase at the Gold Muzzle Auction in 2019. Picture supplied
Koepka starts PGA title defence with a big finish
Phil Casey
Three-time champion Brooks Koepka made a solid start to his PGA Championship title defence (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Property
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Property
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Melissa Kehagias
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Property
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Madilyn McKinley
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
I bought at the top of the property market - but I'm not worried
Jemimah Clegg
"We sold up because it was the right time for us, but it was the wrong time in the market," says writer Jemimah Clegg. Pic: Models for Shutterstock
What's On
Billie Eilish releases new album centred on love
Billie Eilish's third studio album Hit Me Hard And Soft has been released. (AP PHOTO)
Ellie Iorizzo
Annual Academy of Country Music Awards kick off
Maria Sherman
Jason Aldean has paid tribute to Toby Keith during the 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. (AP PHOTO)
After decades, Coppola's opus 'Megalopolis' debuts
Miranda Murray
Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola (centre) has debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. (EPA PHOTO)
Furiosa stars shine on red carpet at Cannes premiere
Ellie Iorizzo
George Miller and Anya Taylor-Joy hit the red carpet for the premiere of Furiosa in Cannes. (AP PHOTO)
Las Vegas' Mirage hotel and casino set to close in July
Rio Yamat
After 34 years, The Mirage hotel and casino in Las Vegas will cease operations on July 17. (AP PHOTO)
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Real Australia
An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
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Photos and Video
Regional nurses and midwives recognised for innovative healthcare
Skye Stewart, Cathy Halmarick and Cassie Talbot accept their awards at the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. Picture supplied
Georgina Sebar • 13m ago
Review
Strangers prequel reminds us not to open that cabin door
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Froy Gutierrez, left and Madelaine Petsch in The Strangers: Chapter 1. Picture supplied
Opinion
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000. It's the new normal
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Hundreds of thousands of people in the Brazilian cities of Novo Hamburgo and Sao Leopoldo have been left homeless. Picture Shutterstock
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Man allegedly records hundreds of hours of conversations on planted phone
Jessica Howard
A man is accused of using a planted phone to stalk a woman and keep her under surviellance. Picture file
Mum and child abducted from car park at knife-point
Anna Houlahan
CCTV captures the alleged abductor as he carries four MacBook computers. Picture supplied
Comment
Euthanasia debate is a question of conscience and humanity
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A real lady: Editor Matt Lawrence's nan Valda and father Graham.
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A powerful, satisfying end
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“Are you a journalist”: Premier Berejiklian after Gazette bridge inquiry
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Will the real Gladys Berejiklian please stand up? Picture: Krystyna Pollard [a real journalist and occasional photographer]
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The stage is set: Uluru is about to have a moment with a brand-new show
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Toyota HiLux EV confirmed for production
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Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
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Eileen Wood
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New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
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Rowan Cowley
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The Land
Fresh shirts, new brand, for select northern agents
Part of the new-look selling team formed as Australian Property and Livestock Group with Cherie Heath, Josh Sawtell, Isaac Young, Georgie and Andrew Summerville, Bruce Birch, Nick Fuller, Blake O'Reilly and Fletcher Johnston. Photo supplied.
Jamie Brown • 57m ago
Grafton heifers on the rise as background buyers see value in weaner cattle
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Opinion
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Life & Style
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