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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9173444 > new-international-flight-routes-launching-from-australia

Istanbul, Helsinki: 8 dream destinations getting new direct Australian flights this year

Istanbul, Helsinki: 8 dream destinations getting new direct Australian flights this year2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (635+ words) Forget the long layovers and terminal treks of the past: 2026 is officially the year the world gets a whole lot smaller for Australian travellers. Whether you're chasing a Finnish sauna or a Balinese sunset, these eight new routes are set…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9174067 > 2-flixbus-fares-across-regional-australia-for-valentines-day

The '459' secret: why this bus company is selling $2 tickets to regional Australia

The '459' secret: why this bus company is selling $2 tickets to regional Australia3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (305+ words) While Australian domestic airlines trip over each other to discount their fares the furthest this week, a surprise contender has come out of left field to undercut the competition entirely. It's FlixBus, the bus company, which is offering Australians $2 fares…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9173917 > canberra-venues-fenway-and-siren-bar-liquidated

Two prominent Canberra venues close their doors in less than two weeks

Two prominent Canberra venues close their doors in less than two weeks3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (242+ words) Two prominent venues in Canberra's north and south have gone into liquidation in the space of two weeks. Fenway Public House in Woden and Siren Bar in Gungahlin have both been placed into liquidation, with Aaron Torline from Slaven Torline…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9173387 > families-hope-envoy-finds-laos-poisoning-clarity

Families hope envoy finds Laos poisoning clarity

Families hope envoy finds Laos poisoning clarity3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (488+ words) The Australian family of one of two teenagers who died after methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday in Laos has welcomed moves to send a special envoy to investigate. Seasoned diplomat Pablo Kang has been asked to explore all avenues…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9173498 > act-courtroom-cleared-as-man-tries-to-burn-australian-flag-yells-antisemetic-slurs

Courtroom cleared as man tried to light Aus flag on fire, hurled anti-Semitic abuse

Courtroom cleared as man tried to light Aus flag on fire, hurled anti-Semitic abuse3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (301+ words) A courtroom has been cleared after a verbally abusive man entered, yelled several anti-Semitic slurs and tried to light an Australian flag on fire. The man, whose identity is not known, entered the full ACT Magistrates Court courtroom around 9.35am on…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9172608 > protester-charge-attacked-amid-police-crackdown-fallout

Protester charge attacked amid police crackdown fallout

Protester charge attacked amid police crackdown fallout4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (552+ words) An assault charge against a protester who shone a torch in the eyes of a police officer has been lambasted in court as the force's boss apologised to Muslim leaders over an earlier rally. Police were seen beating, pushing and…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9171445 > very-dark-night-protesters-lament-violent-policing

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (501+ words) Protesters have vowed not to be intimidated by police, with hundreds gathering a day after officers beat, sprayed and arrested those rallying against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. At least 100 officers, on foot and on horseback, were stationed…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9170870 > herzog-protest-chaos-as-people-pepper-sprayed-arrested

Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested

Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (654+ words) A massive protest against Israel's visiting president has descended into chaos as police and protesters clashed, with pepper spray deployed and several arrests made. Sydney's Town Hall was heaving with protesters as every major city held rallies opposing Isaac Herzog's…...

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canberratimes.com.au > story > 9170557 > airasia-flight-from-sydney-makes-emergency-landing-in-brisbane

Emergency landing: AirAsia flight diverted shortly after Sydney departure

Emergency landing: AirAsia flight diverted shortly after Sydney departure6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (250+ words) An AirAsia flight bound for Kuala Lumpur was forced to make an emergency U-turn after departing Sydney. Flight D7221 "squawked 7700" - the international signal for a general emergency - roughly two hours into its journey on Sunday night, February 8, according to Flight Radar....

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canberratimes.com.au > video > local > x9ytk96 > canberra-times-staff-give-their-lunch-recommendations-in-the-city

Canberra Times staff give their lunch recommendations in the city

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (22+ words) Canberra Times staff give their lunch recommendations in the city'The Canberra Times Canberra Times staff give their lunch recommendations in the city...