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'Don't let us die here': Aussies stuck abroad plead for help to get home

The government will put millions aside for loans for Australians stuck overseas, but those facing increasing barriers to get home want more to be done.

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Pope's talent, from the mountains to the sea

The Canberra Times' cartoonist David Pope has cast his gaze inland for the latest posters in his popular The South Coast is Calling series.

GWS coach sees Giant chance to grow the game

Leon Cameron says "it's our turn" to grow the game in northern markets as GWS eye a fairytale run to an historic AFL decider in Queensland.

'We've barely mentioned him this week'

Subscriber only: Sonny-Bill Williams hype is hogging the build-up, but Josh Papalii says the Raiders must focus on another Rooster.

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Times Past

The looseness of gaming laws in the territory was under the microscope on this day 51 years ago. Reported on the front page of The Canberra Times was a claim that people were playing roulette in Garema Place. The story also mentioned an article in the latest Police Journal about gamblers that had caused a stir in police and judicial circles.
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