Sarah Basford Canales
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Agriculture Department sacks contractors, announces cuts to staffing, travel as financial woes hit
A department spokesperson said the measures have been implemented "to ensure we don't spend beyond our revenue". → Read More
COVID-19 booster shots available for all adults from February 20
Four million Omicron-specific booster doses are available immediately with a further 10 million arriving later in February. → Read More
Anthony Albanese's 'real test' with China comes this year: Peter Jennings
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will face one of his biggest international relations challenges this year as ties between... → Read More
Public Eye: Bizarre warnings to scare APS grads, robodebt miracle of 'God', social media warning
The Canberra Times investigated the strange lessons given to fresh-faced APS graduates. → Read More
Duck Fat: The One Ingredient You Need for Perfectly Roasted Potatoes
Elevate your roast potato game by introducing duck fat to your recipe - it'll change your world, and give you the best roast potatoes ever. → Read More
CSIRO's 'hugely concerning' staff survey results reveal integrity, leadership issues
Scathing survey results indicate CSIRO has serious workplace culture problems to resolve. → Read More
Ask LH: How in the Hell Do You Pronounce Moët?
Getting ready to pop a bottle of Moët/Mow-ee/Moe-tt/Mow-ey tonight? How exciting. Here is your guide to pronouncing the word correctly. → Read More
Looking for a Real Christmas Tree? Here Are Some Places Still Selling Them in Australia
Looking to trade in your plastic tree for a real one this Christmas? Here's a list of places in Australia where you can buy a real tree. → Read More
Emotions run high inside and outside Parliament as territory debate reaches a close
Thursday's debate represented an emotional final hurdle for many. → Read More
Chris Bowen 'not satisfied' after Climate Change Authority report shows 'big shift' needed to reach net zero by 2050
Australia is falling behind on its climate change target, a new report shows. → Read More
National anti-corruption commission passes Parliament
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined the Attorney-General in saying it was a historic day for the country. → Read More
'We're outgunned': Defence's race to match China as regional tensions heat up
Long-term military planning has left Australia with a short-term equipment gap, experts warn. → Read More
ABC head David Anderson grilled by Coalition senators over Louise Milligan's speech, tweets
The top ABC reporter said the senator was repeating a "complete inaccuracy". → Read More
Where Do You Even Buy a Real Christmas Tree in Australia?
Looking to trade in your plastic tree for a real one this Christmas? Here's a list of places in Australia where you can buy a real tree. → Read More
Live updates and latest news from Senate estimates
All the highlight, and lowlights, from day two of Senate estimates. → Read More
ASIS head Paul Symon warns of 'very alarming' signs in region
A top spy chief has warned "very alarming signs" in Australia's backyard could see the country's intelligence agencies rise in the global pecking order as the Five Eyes alliance turns its focus to China. → Read More
Public Eye: Mike says MOGs unalike, Barton party's starting and climate change culture conundrum
Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' public service editor. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au → Read More
Australia the Pacific's biggest donor as China eyes Solomon Islands, Kiribati: Lowy Institute report
A new pacific aid report reveals the state of play in the contested region. → Read More
Coalition's regional 'rorts' program scrapped, Labor govt promises $1b in fresh grants
The Labor government will scrap a key Coalition funding program, replacing it with two new grants programs. → Read More
Bureau of Meteorology's 'rebrand' from BOM racked up $220,000
The federal minister has not held back about the weather bureau's untimely rebranding project. → Read More