‘You stole the joy’ of pregnancy, woman tells man who raped her when she was 16
Woman confronts the man who raped her when she 16. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
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Serious crash involving car and cyclists closes major road
Emergency services are on scene. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Canberra fast food worker injured, teens accused of attempted burglary
Police have charged two boys in relation to the incident. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Bigger Treasury needed to watch over public spending: inquiry
ACT’s financial position not sustainable, fiscal review probe says. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Factories of the digital economy’: ACT promises new data centre rules
Chief Minister promises clear planning rules for data centres. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Why Canberra’s top playground is seeking a corporate partner
The arboretum attracts one million visitors a year. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
How Dolly Parton’s big heart touched young readers in Belconnen
How 138 families in Belconnen benefit from Dolly Parton’s generosity Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Fiji Airways pulls out of Canberra in big blow to airport
Airport blames rise in fuel costs and lack of demand for onward flight to LA. Source: The Canberra Times –
Inflation eased in July, but home loan relief remains on the cards
The consumer price index has dropped to 3.5 per cent. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
A welcome temptation: what a second-hand bookshop taught me about love
I learned romance could be messy, complex and real. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Twin reviews to examine politically contentious Secure Local Jobs Code
A parliamentary inquiry will examine the code alongside a government probe. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Drivers seriously injured in early morning head-on collision
The motorists were freed from the wreckage and taken to hospital. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Teacher’s ‘astonishing lack of judgement’ in bringing 3D-printed replica gun to school
Actions ‘not simply misguided,’ commission finds. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
One Macgregor family in ‘disbelief’, another ‘shaken’ by alleged crime spree
The two incidents occurred just a street apart. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Childcare worker claiming bullying forced her to quit loses dismissal case
She claimed she was bullied, targeted and harassed at the centre. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Why David Farley is defying One Nation on regional migrant labour
Has Farley chosen Farrer over PHON? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Plug pulled a little on Lake Tuggeranong and other local lakes and dams
Tuesday’s rain is starting to top up Lake Tuggeranong again. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton
Surfing the sandwich wave: Queanbeyan favourite Fresca to open in Civic
Nonna’s recipes inspire Canberra’s latest sandwich offering. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Some public schools to have budgets slashed under school funding reforms
Equity and student need at centre of funding shake-up. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Somewhat intemperate’: Castley’s complaint of physical threat dismissed
Complaint against Liberals’ Chiaka Barry dismissed. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Pest or plus for Canberra? Fears for ‘quirky’ peacocks as bird flu spreads
Fears for cats and poultry if peacocks and peahens catch avian flu. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
From ‘mortal enemies’ to partners: The love story behind a popular eatery
They were rivals in culinary school, now they run a family legacy. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The toughest flowers to plant for a hot, dry Canberra summer
From zinnias to cosmos, these blooms beat the heat. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘I can still hear the screams,’ Mum recalls after child’s hands caught fire at Questacon
Her hands caught fire after using hand sanitiser. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The Veronicas headline massive Summernats 39 party in Canberra in January
‘It just makes sense’: street machine festival drops bumper lineup. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Apologies from top cop, minister, as internal probe finds officers in ‘serious breach’
Family speaks out on ‘demeaning’ illegal search of Aboriginal teen. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Illicit tobacco raids at four ACT servos sees thousands of cigarettes seized
Petrol-station smokes seized in territory-wide sting. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Not a magic wand’: what it takes to get a tree removed in Canberra
It’s an objective process that leaves many home owners frustrated. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Indefensible treatment’: ANU forced to say sorry and settle with academic
Dr Allen has received a financial settlement over ‘failings and harm’. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Can’t pick up your kids’: Veterans living with lifelong health impacts of service concerned about $5000 cap
‘It’s the small day-to-day things that start to disappear.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Hundreds of new homes coming for Belconnen after developer’s bargain buy
Around 750 new homes have been planned for the sites. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Inside the new Barr and Shorten plan to merge CIT and UC campuses
Merger promises fresh education start. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Patients face ultrasound delays as health workers strike over pay
Sonographers vow industrial action in effort to clinch 15 per cent pay hike. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
Police slammed for illegally searching Aboriginal teen in ‘mistaken identity’ gunpoint arrest
Ombudsman says police must demonstrate they are not racist through ongoing actions. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘This will torture me beyond the grave’: daughter faces mother’s killers
Irma Palasics was killed about 27 years ago. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More