US renews Russia oil waiver after pressure from nations
The Trump administration has renewed a waiver allowing nations to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month....
Thousands march in calls to end domestic violence
Thousands of Australians have taken to the streets to call for action on the root causes of domestic violence and...
Live Canberra sports: Club forced to move home game to Qbyn over ‘safety concerns’ at ACT ground
Follow for all the latest scores, news and highlights! Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Cops seek witness to alleged racial abuse, assault of woman near Lake Ginninderra
Police want to speak to a man who may have intervened. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, tells US to end blockade
Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon but warns it could close the...
What Gallipoli can teach us about conflict in the Strait of Hormuz
The war in the Middle East reminds how easily small strategic moves can mushroom into expanding military commitments. Source: Read...
Australia, world leaders warily welcome strait opening
World leaders have cautiously welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as the news sent global oil prices plunging...
Table the Euro-Med Report! Else politicians, media are complicit in atrocities
A report titled ‘Another Genocide Behind Walls’ was published this week, bearing witness to unspeakable atrocities committed by IDF soldiers....
Australia joins international forum calling for permanent Hormuz reopening
Around the time of the meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open”. Source: Read...
Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation
War in the Middle East and the fuel crunch it has triggered have forced a frantic redrafting of the federal...
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ as Israel-Lebanon truce takes effect
US President Donald Trump welcomed the news, but said the US’ blockade would remain until “our transaction with Iran is...
Trump says Iran deal ‘very close’ as Hormuz reopens, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire remains delicate
UN chief Antonio Guterres called the reopening “a step in the right direction” and urged full freedom of navigation through...
A Canberra family’s heritage in Lebanon reduced to rubble
Missile strikes in Lebanon on March 6 caused massive destruction. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Notorious drug trafficker operating across Canberra, arrested again
His 22-year-old woman accomplice was also arrested and charged. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Home shopping channel QVC seeks bankruptcy protection
The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The...
Struggling to find a job, Victor makes a living by crying for strangers
Mourners for hire can help families offer a “better send-off” in communities where funerals are steeped in culture. Source: Read...
By-election sparked by MP’s death ignites fuel debate
A by-election triggered by an MP’s sudden death looms as a litmus test for a state government’s handling of the...
Men arrested for allegedly stealing 1000 litres of fuel
A pair of alleged thieves have been arrested after a tank filled with about $3500 of fuel was stolen. The...
Private health inusrance. Unfit for purpose and in need of reset
A $6.9 billion annual subsidy supports a model for private health insurance that’s losing consumer confidence. There’s a proven alternative....
Man allegedly ransacks Lyneham vet clinic, steals drugs worth $15,000
He was arrested following a separate incident at a club in Dickson. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Fakes, missile cruisers, unusual encounters: A front-row seat to the global energy crisis
The aftershocks of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz can be seen with the naked eye at one of...
Popular buy now, pay later company sees bad debts rise
One of Australia’s biggest buy now, pay later businesses has set a new earnings record as more people use its...
There’s a racetrack buried beneath suburban Richardson? You bet
The Tuggeranong track was the social centre of town – till tragedy struck. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read...
Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $US100 a barrel
Asian stocks were poised for a second week of strong gains and oil prices were pinned below $US100 ($A140) a...
Meet the 20-year-old pilot set to dominate the skies in Canberra
The Canberra Airport open day is today from 9am to 3pm. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Endless grief’ as Türkiye mourns young victims of school shooting
While Türkiye has endured earthquakes, mining disasters and terror attacks, it had not experienced a mass killing at a school....
Fuel supply impact from refinery inferno revealed
Nearly half of petrol production has been disrupted by a major fire at one of Australia’s only fuel refineries, the...
‘They were not there’: Trump blasts Australia again
US President Donald Trump has singled out Australia again for not supplying military assistance in its war against Iran, claiming...
“Unconstitutional”. Court strikes down Minns’ draconian anti-protest laws
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has struck down the state’s draconian anti-protest laws, ruling they impose an impermissible...
Pope Leo slams ‘tyrants’ as Trump says the pontiff must understand ‘nasty world’
US President Donald Trump says it’s important for Pope Leo to understand Iran is a global threat, having called him...
‘Opportunity to make historic peace’: Netanyahu agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire is a historic opportunity, but adds Hezbollah’s disarmament is a precondition. Source:...
‘Safe, reliable and affordable’ e-bikes hit Canberra streets
Speeds are capped at 25kmh, but have safety concerns remain. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
You’ll end up with ‘half a leg’: Threats made over Greek Easter fireworks
ACT Policing was “not able to respond immediately” to the fireworks Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Australia’s neighbour criticises Albanese and will ‘definitely’ ask China for fuel help
Vanuatu has urged Australia to confront its reliance on fossil fuels, while not ruling out seeking support from Canberra. Source:...
How Trump’s Iran stance puts FIFA World Cup in ‘uncharted territory’
Iran’s participation in the World Cup is looking uncertain, posing a complex logistical and geopolitical challenge for FIFA. Source: Read...
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith to seek freedom
After spending more than a week in prison, Victoria Cross recipient and alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith is expected to...