Jimboomba Times
Friday, 8 December 2023
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Kerem Doruk
'This should be an ad from the Australian Government'
"This should be an ad from the Australian Government", an otherwise blank back page of The Canberra Times declares in its September 13 edition.
7 rules for a respectful and worthwhile Voice referendum
Joe McIntyre
Megan Davis (left), one of the Indigenous leaders asking us to establish a Voice to Parliament. AAP/National Reconciliation Council supplied
Design a kindness mascot and win cash and prizes for your school
Dayle Latham
Twins Romy and Hudson, 8, get started on their mascot designs for honesty as part of the Kind Kids Design a Mascot competition. Scan the QR code to enter. Picture supplied
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Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
Fifa World Cup
'It's iconic': Wilkshire backs Matildas to create more 'special' World Cup moments
The former Socceroo believes the Matildas can upset England and reach the World Cup final.
Agron Latifi
Matildas players Mary Fowler, Steph Catley (middle) and Caitlin Foord celebrate after Foord's goal in their 1-0 win over Denmark. Picture by Adam McLean.
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Pioneering Matildas in awe of the progression of women's game
Julie Dolan - former Matildas captain - said she was in awe during the Denmark round of 16 win. Picture - Getty Images
Dolan said the France game would be our toughest yet.
Jordan Warren
Young regional residents most affected by financial abuse
Ciara Bastow
The latest CommBank Community Awareness Survey shows the prevalence of financial abuse continues to worsen despite growing awareness of the issue. Picture file image.
'We weren't prepared': young dad dies days after catching the flu
Mate Babic carries his youngest son Luka in his arms. Picture supplied
Bageshri Savyasachi
Tina Arena embraces boundaries
Tina Arena remains a powerful live performer. Picture by Adam McLean
Zen and the art of the confused, out of shape, middle aged man
Rick Kernick
A bunch of random kids just itching to beat the hell out of your author. Picture: Shutterstock
Looters paddle in to target flood victims
Robyn Wuth
Flood-damaged Queensland properties have been targeted by opportunistic thieves.
Retrial for Olympian's brother over bungled drug plot
Cheryl Goodenough • 18m ago
Olympian Nathan Baggaley's brother has earned a retrial over his cocaine-smuggling conviction. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages
Peter Bodkin • 25m ago
Senior staff in NSW public schools will be expected to spend more time teaching. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

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Jimboomba Times
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Kerem Doruk
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
'This should be an ad from the Australian Government'
"This should be an ad from the Australian Government", an otherwise blank back page of The Canberra Times declares in its September 13 edition.
7 rules for a respectful and worthwhile Voice referendum
Joe McIntyre
Megan Davis (left), one of the Indigenous leaders asking us to establish a Voice to Parliament. AAP/National Reconciliation Council supplied
Design a kindness mascot and win cash and prizes for your school
Dayle Latham
Twins Romy and Hudson, 8, get started on their mascot designs for honesty as part of the Kind Kids Design a Mascot competition. Scan the QR code to enter. Picture supplied
Fifa World Cup
'It's iconic': Wilkshire backs Matildas to create more 'special' World Cup moments
Agron Latifi
Matildas players Mary Fowler, Steph Catley (middle) and Caitlin Foord celebrate after Foord's goal in their 1-0 win over Denmark. Picture by Adam McLean.

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National
Reserve Bank to focus on 'sustained full employment'
Australians will hear more on the labour market as the Reserve Bank seeks sustained full employment. (AP PHOTO)
Poppy Johnston • 48m ago
Eligibility for $560m NSW toll-relief scheme revealed
Luke Costin • 52m ago
Drivers in Sydney's west bear the brunt of most of Sydney's tolls. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review
Andrew Brown • 2hrs ago
Care providers in the NDIS putting profits over people with disabilities have been put on notice. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Domestic violence hotline expands to text services
A domestic violence hotline is now available by text message to aid access. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Maeve Bannister and Tess Ikonomou • 2hrs ago
Two men sought over macabre theft from corpse in crypt
Tara Cosoleto • 2hrs ago
Police are searching for two men who stole from a corpse at a cemetery in Melbourne's north. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper now category 4 off Australian coast
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 4.55 am AEST on December 8. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Work warning as states swelter and bushfire risk soars
Maeve Bannister and Luke Costin
Extreme fire danger warnings have been issued for five South Australian districts. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Detectives probe restaurant fire, arson attacks link
Tara Cosoleto
Police will probe whether a restaurant fire in Melbourne is connected to a spate of arsons. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Laine Clark
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Athletics in 'survival mode' after Games cancellation
Rachael Ward
Athletics Australia says Victoria's cancellation of the Commonwealth Games had a devastating impact. (EPA PHOTO)
Verstappen takes pole for season's finale in Abu Dhabi
Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in third place on the grid. (AP PHOTO)
Nicolai Hojgaard grabs Euro tour championship with a 64
Nicolai Hojgaard, of Denmark, has won the European tour's season-ending championship in Dubai. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
What's On
Inside the case and downfall of disgraced war hero Ben Roberts-Smith
Ben Roberts-Smith leaves court during his unsuccessful defamation trial against Fairfax Media. Picture supplied
Josh Leeson
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Karen Hardy
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
Experts sweet on labelling crackdown on sugar claims
Liv Casben
The changes to food labelling are a win for consumers, the Food for Health Alliance says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
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Joanne Moffatt
Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
Rhiannon Veness
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Rosie Ryan
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Community
Young regional residents most affected by financial abuse
Ciara Bastow
The latest CommBank Community Awareness Survey shows the prevalence of financial abuse continues to worsen despite growing awareness of the issue. Picture file image.
Zen and the art of the confused, out of shape, middle aged man
Rick Kernick
A bunch of random kids just itching to beat the hell out of your author. Picture: Shutterstock
Photos and Video
'Goodbye': mystery message in a bottle washes up at Disaster Bay
14-year-old Logan Russell with the message in a bottle he found. Picture supplied
James Parker
Photos
Regional photographers share their best snaps from November
Georgia Rossiter
Tamsin Bunt, Katie Mullan, Naomi Evans, and Catriona Bailey-Price celebrate after the Canberra Chill the reigning champions in the Hockey One Women's semi-final. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
In Depth
A day in the life of a circus performer: Dante Ashton juggles onstage life with motherhood
Rachel Clark
Kyle Wishart, two-year-old daughter Bindi Ashton Harrison Wishart, and Dante Ashton Harrison with one their dogs under the Infamous The Show big top. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Updated
Man in custody after siege sent TAFE into lockdown
Anna McGuinness Cathy Adams Lucinda Garbutt-Young
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner and Commander of the Northern Region Peter McKenna addresses the media after a lengthy police operation at Wollongbar on November 23. Picture by Lucinda Garbutt-Young
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Comment
The biggest game in town is ... a game
Opinion
Pope's view.
John Hanscombe
Opinion
Surely, the time has come for a Royal flush
John Hanscombe
Broelman's view.
Opinion
Summer storms and idiots with fireworks
John Hanscombe
Peter Broelman's editorial cartoon for Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
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Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace • 2hrs ago
Two Ways to Go
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains
Akash Arora
Spicers Sangoma.
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Janet Stone
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Akash Arora
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Kristie Kellahan
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
Natascha Mirosch
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
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Chery Australia appoints new managing director
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Chery Australia appoints new managing director
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Alfa Romeo's smallest SUV yet now has a name
James Gelding • 23m ago
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Dodge's electric muscle car teased for Christmas, but it's not ready yet
William Stopford • 54m ago
Dodge's electric muscle car teased for Christmas, but it's not ready yet
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2024 Hyundai Tucson N Line revealed with hybrid option
James Wong • 1hr ago
2024 Hyundai Tucson N Line revealed with hybrid option
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB price and specs
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The Senior
"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Queensland Country Life
Rockhampton Cattle Club will not be available for members during Beef 2024
Cattle judging at a previous Beef Week. File pic
Judith Maizey
Free
Mitchell's second attempt at Christmas party a winner
Sally Gall
Christmas means dancing in the park and icecream for two-and-a-half-year-old Lukas Anderson.
Bell's own contesting Bush Bachelorette title
Lucy Kinbacher
Paige Caldwell took her application in the competition very seriously, selecting a picture at the famous race track. Picture: Supplied
Life & Style
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Keep your house safe during the summer holiday break
An indoor camera is an extra layer of security that gives you eyes and ears inside your home while you're away. Picture from Ring
King Charles first Australian coins in circulation
Anna Houlahan
MP Andrew Leigh with King Charles' coin portrait. Picture via Andrew Leigh