Men who attacked couple expecting massage client avoid time behind bars
They were seeking a different woman who owed them $125k. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
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Fire ‘engulfed’ garage in alleged arson over ‘perceived wrongs’ by ex-friend
Case ‘is a whodunit,’ defence barrister says in trial. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘We will do better’: Barr has Steel’s back but says lessons learnt on MyWay+
Chief Minister apologises for poor rollout of widely panned system. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
If a tree falls in a public space, who has to pay the excess: you or the ACT govt?
Drivers suffering car damage on public parking areas often ‘give up’ on claim. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Oh crap: ACT sees sewer breaks soar due to dry weather, trees
Tree roots are destroying Canberra’s sewer pipes. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra puts on glorious show for thousands of runners
Sunshine, blue sky and lake make a great backdrop for the Fun Run. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Motorcyclist dies after slamming into parked truck
It is the third death of a motorcyclist on an ACT road this year. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Why one index shows Canberra is not ‘the most boring place of all time’
The capital has high rental affordability and a growing economy. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Voluntary assisted dying seemed ‘very, very, very ambitious’. Now it’s here
A reflection on the long road back to territory rights. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Former Canberra soccer coach accused of historical ‘abuse of trust’ against child
The man coached junior teams between 2006 and 2018. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Gel blasters and stamp collection seized in police raid on south Canberra home
The home contained more than $50,000 worth of tools. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Why is that big Golden Cross there?
Why, is there a glorious cross of daffodils on the rolling hills off the alpine highway ? Source: The Canberra
‘The Originals’ celebrate 50 years of Canberra radio station 2CC
It was top of the pops in 1975. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Government House is open to the public on Saturday
The GG will be in the House. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Magistrate ends Papali’i court case over police’s ‘cavalier approach’ to messaging app
‘The unknown remains unknowable,’ the court said. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Not the BOM: #changeitback
What do you think of the changes to the Bureau of Meteorology’s website? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Former MP jailed for almost six years for ‘predatory’ sexual abuse of two men
His non-parole period means he could be out by mid-2029. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Agency ‘cleans up’ thousands of stored CCTV files after video leak
Official, who appeared to throw detainee, no longer employed by agency. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Selfish neglect’: man fined $8k for taking ‘dangerous shortcut’ with asbestos
He went on a ‘frolic of his own’, prosecutor says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
ACT’s crime rate is falling, but assaults and violence are on the rise
Some people are ‘no longer safe enough to stay quiet’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Magistrate invites bail review after releasing man who allegedly threatened senator
‘I do not want to waste my time any further with this matter.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Malcolm – in the middle! – celebrates his 105th birthday in style
The emertius professor celebrated at the Mirinjani nursing home in Weston. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
One of Canberra’s original vineyards is for sale: see what’s inside
A historic property is listed again. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Undertaken so poorly’: launch of MyWay+ slammed in blistering report
Scathing report rips ACT government’s ‘poor judgement’ on MyWay+. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Castley tells Libs party must deal carefully with ‘sensitive internal matters’
Opposition Leader coy on explanation for MLA suspension. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man drove stolen Virgin van along Canberra Airport runway, through fences
He totalled the van and caused $10k worth of damage to perimeter. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Dad accused of assaulting child, threatening her friends with axe at school car park
‘If those allegations are true, that behaviour is outrageous.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Being surprised is an understatement’: Lee, Cain indefinitely suspended from Libs
Suspended Liberal MLAs don’t know what will happen next. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Home barricade stand-off involved flamethrower, explosives, sword, whipper snipper: police
Tactical response unit, negotiators called to hours-long incident. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How the Assembly sitting calendar went from kerfuffle to crisis for the Libs
A long-expected rupture comes in the form of a deeply weird strategic choice. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Why new suburbs are sought after for hundreds of defence homes
And how the homes have been designed to help Canberra’s housing supply. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Accused upskirter allegedly hid stolen safe and jewellery at home
Police searched his home on Tuesday. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Not meeting users’ expectations’: minister moves on widely panned new Bureau of Meteorology website
The new BOM website is not the bomb, according to users across Australia. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
‘I exercised my right’: Lee tells Castley leader has no right to suspend
In a letter to her leader, Elizabeth Lee says she remains a committed Liberal. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Dad pleads not guilty to physically assaulting his wife and child
The child allegedly witnessed the attack and tried to intervene. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Lee, Cain split from Libs in push to add Assembly sitting week
The former opposition leader crossed the floor. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More