Wellington Times
Saturday, 9 December 2023
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43 minutes of inhumanity: The vision that will stay with me forever
More than three weeks after the Hamas attacks, Israeli Hadas Kalderon, whose children have been taken hostage and her mother and niece killed, breaks down as she looks through the burnt-out home of her late mother in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel. Picture by Getty Images
Rod Quinn
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Kerem Doruk
Pokies still lead cause of addiction, gambling counsellor warns
Allison Hore
Dubbo gambling counsellor Warwick Harrison says pokies are still the biggest driver of addiction. Picture by Belinda Soole
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
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Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
Kotoni Staggs' rise from Wellington wonderkid to Australian Kangaroo
Nick Guthrie
Wellington star Kotoni Staggs celebrates a try during the Broncos' 2023 season. Picture by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
NSW budget regional winners and losers
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has tabled his first budget. Picture by AAP
Michael Parris
Number plates seized after driver clocked at 224km/h in a 100km/h zone
The man was stopped by police. Picture by NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol
'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
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Peek inside Mel Gibson's former homestead as it goes up for sale
Jacinta Dickins
Steven and Jenny Larkin, who purchased the property from Mel Gibson and his family in 2016, are now selling up to retire, travel, and "smell the roses". Picture 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
'Unfair toll on you': Services Australia boss says sorry to staff for robodebt
Services Australia chief executive officer Rebecca Skinner has apologised to staff for robodebt. Picture by Gary Ramage
Miriam Webber
First personal accounts of birth trauma to be heard at Wollongong inquiry hearing
Kate McIlwain
Lisa Langley attended the public hearing into birth trauma in Wollongong on Thursday with her three-month-old baby Jenson. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? File pictures

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Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Pair charged with taking toddler after woman injured
Tara Cosoleto
Two people have been charged with taking a child from a woman allegedly injured by one of them. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper now category 4 off Australian coast
Anna McGuinness
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
Cool change sweeps across Sydney after sweltering day
Kathryn Magann and Rachael Ward
Sydneysiders have flocked to the beach as temperatures climbed to more than 40C. (AP PHOTO)
Crowds bake at Sydney concerts as mercury soars
Kathryn Magann
Scorching temperatures are not expected to deter Sydney concertgoers on Saturday. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
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)
Greyhounds Adoption Day returns to Dapto
Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied
Leading jockey's love of greyhounds
Michael Cowley
Tyler Schiller (left) and Zac Lloyd have moved into greyhound ownership and are pictured with their broodbitch Newhaven Nellie. Photo Ross Schultz.
PropertyView
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Exclusive
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
Council implements new strategy to reopen recreation areas
What's on
The strategy aims to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, while reopening the facilities from Saturday, May 23. Photo: Supplied.
What's on
Nominate a Hidden Treasure in your community who goes above and beyond
Volunteer: Geurie's Justine Williams being presented her 2019 Hidden Treasures award by Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders at a ceremony last year. Photo: Amy McIntyre.
Council to conduct test drilling for bore at Bicentennial Park
Dubbo Regional Council has engaged contract drillers who will be on site over the coming week to undertake services locations and preparations. Photo: File.
What's on
Wellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day
Wellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day
What's on
Working dogs will go head-to-head in annual challenge
ENDURANCE TEST: Daniel Pumpa and his beloved dog Turbo took part in the Cobber Challenge for the first time last year. Photo: CONTRIBUTED
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Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
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
Exploring your over-the-counter pain management options
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Photos and Video
Locals celebrate Australia Day in Wellington
Photos
Wellington Rotary members, Jennifer Wykes, Liz Masters and Emily Falson, helped cook and serve the barbecue breakfast.
Taylor Jurd
COVID-19 lockdown results in creative way to keep entertained
Taylor Jurd
Creative: Wellington's Casey Dargan (pictured) has become a viral sensation after taking part in the 'Bin Isolation Outing' Facebook group. Photos: Supplied.
Photos
Love of racing shines online at Wellington Boot Fashions on the Field
Taylor Jurd
Fashionista: Kate Lynch was named as the best dressed touch of green winner in the online Fashion on the Field competition. Photo: Supplied.
Throwback Thursday: October 2009 | Photos
Marcus and Jo Clarke
Throwback Thursday: 2014 Mt Arthur Challenge | Gallery
Adam Mitchell with Kellsey Melhuish
Comment
A one-state Israel-Palestine solution is a bad and dangerous idea
Opinion
A two-state solution is needed here. Picture Shutterstock
Paul Rubenstein
Opinion
Dystopian satire: COP28 conference hosted by petrostate
Ebony Bennett
United Nations environment program executive direct Inger Andersen, COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber, and special US presidential envoy for climate John F. Kerry. Picture COP28
Age of the Dragon
CCP wants less feminism, more babies
Bradley Perrett
It's not just about what's good for Chinese women; they have to do their bit for the country, as productive mothers. Picture Shutterstock
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
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Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
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We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Tiana Templeman
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Ute Junker
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace
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?
Janet Stone
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
William Stopford
Car Expert
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Anthony Crawford
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Car Expert
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Jade Credentino
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Car Expert
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Paul Gover
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
Paul Maric
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
The Land
Legless lizards and lookouts in Conimbla National Park
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The legless lizard was not prepared to move. Pictures by Rebecca Nadge
Rebecca Nadge • 2hrs ago
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Steak, chips and an existential crisis: Food challenges take social media by storm
Layton Holley
Gerogery Hotel publican Norm Carl holds the record for the 1KG steak challenge - eight minutes. Picture by Mark Jesser
Telling stories through photos: Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan's photography goal
'For me, all of my shots need to tell a story...'
Orlander Ruming
Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan's photo of her son trying to feed the ram was chosen as the winner of the National Ag Day competition.
Life & Style
Festive, sustainable decorating on a budget
Decorating a Christmas wreath with slices of dried fruit can smell as good as it looks. Pictures Shutterstock
Alternative and affordable ways to treat your loved ones this Christmas
Amandine Ahrens
A listed guide on the ways you can make Christmas gifts affordable and original this year.
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