The $300k logo, the $84k pool contract, and KPMG’s review tab
A look at little known taxpayer spending you may have missed. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
National
‘My heart is broken’: Canberra man loses three to ‘devastating’ Venezuelan earthquake
Frank has returned from Caracus after the witnessing the aftermath firsthand. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man threw himself in front of a tram for a warm bed, Havelock CEO says
Students to be relocated for crisis accommodation. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Canberra has embraced the culture’: a Brave nod to the past in crazy rise
The Brave celebrated retro round with a win at the AIS Arena. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘The support they deserve’: autism centre to re-open after three organisations team up
The centre will run a pilot program to ensure it remains financially secure. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
‘It felt like a prison’: mental health patients say they left Canberra Hospital worse off
Patients say they were discharged prematurely. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Teen boy arrested and charged after allegedly strangling 15-year-old girlfriend
Police arrested the boy at his home this morning. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘At least 10 gangs’ operating in overcrowded jail: top official reveals daily pressures
Limited accommodation, outdated design ‘challenge’ improvements. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Pleading for hot water: the daily struggle to survive our winter
Let us look our homeless in the eye. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘We’re grateful to have him’: your sparkling clean car may be all down to Eden
The 26-year-old just celebrated a special work milestone. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Has common civility gone the way of the dodo?
Trust has eroded everywhere, it seems. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Life changed’: How one teen’s disappearance shaped a family 42 years ago
A Canberra family refuses to let 17-year-old Megan be forgotten. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Meet the American blogger taking social media by storm in the ACT
She has been sharing her thoughts about the national capital online. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Missing 31-year-old man last seen in Kambah
Police are appealing to the public for information. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man in critical condition after e-scooter crash in south Canberra
Police believe he was riding with friend. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The Block is back on Sunday – with water views and a share house
Hopefully Scott Cam can watch from a comfy chair after his surgery. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Why we’re all drawn to colour in these dark and dreary times
Is there any greater crime than dullness? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Why is Angus Taylor turning the Coalition into Pauline Hanson’s party?
Taylor mimics Hanson’s attacks on APS. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man and police officer kicked in the head, leaving ‘quite graphic’ injuries
One of the injuries included a gash on a man’s forehead. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Industrial action kept the new minister out of her old school. It shows the challenge she faces
Rachel Stephen-Smith wants more families like hers to choose public schools first. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Jail sentence set to be reduced for driver who killed Matthew McLuckie
Errors in maximum sentence decision, prosecution concedes. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Single-vehicle crash on rural road claims driver’s life
A man has died in a crash near Goulburn. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Alleged retirement village burglar restrained after court outburst
He had to be physically restrained and muted on screen. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
I grew up with local news. This is why I still believe in it
The way we deliver news has changed, but our mission has not. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The huge, noisy generator that has been running 24/7 in a Canberra street
Evoenergy “acknowledges the generator has been noisy for nearby residents” Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Canberra nearly had an ice skating lake – here’s what happened
A 1941 map reveals forgotten Brindabella dream. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man accused of raping woman he met on a dating app
Police allege he sexually assaulted the woman multiple times. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Infrastructure’s new $315m lease bucks major trend in APS office moves
The hundreds of millions of dollars behind department offices. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘City shaping’ CBD convention centre project moves to next phase
A tender for designs and costings has been released. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Upstairs on Northbourne, Taj Mahal helped widen Canberra’s tastes
Canberra’s dining scene expanded widely in the ’70s and ’80s. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Beyond the crisis: why local papers are vital in our fight for the truth
What a bushfire taught me about the power of local news. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Review to examine if senior staffer’s actions ‘inconsistent with duty’
The top adviser to ACT ministers was named in the Operation Kingfisher report. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
Charity worker fired for sending clients’ confidential info to personal email
She then refused to delete the personal information. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
How to deal with the sweary rants of the homeless woman on the street
‘She yelled at me that I was a pedo. All I did was walk past her’ Source: The Canberra Times
Date set for cuts to ACT public library branch opening hours
Late nights and Sundays at the library will be gone in the ACT. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
Safety upgrades trigger temporary Coppins Crossing Road closure
The busy route will be closed in both directions for two days in August. Source: The Canberra Times – News