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
National
Morning power outage affects thousands in west Canberra
Electricity was restored after midday. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Newcastle’s Tomago Aluminium says it is contemplating closure after failing to identify a path forward
Tomago Aluminium begins consultation about the plant’s future after failing to find a sustainable energy deal. Source: The Canberra Times
Missing-middle housing a step closer as govt tweaks subdivision, solar rules
ACT unveils changes to major planning changes after consultation. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Missing-middle housing a step closer as govt tweaks subdivision, solar rules
ACT unveils changes to major planning changes after consultation. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
He was advised not to drive. He did, fell unconscious and killed his passenger
‘A message can clearly be sent to others,’ court told. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘No innocent explanation’ for drugs, weapons seized from home, magistrate says
An alleged drug trafficker offered to sell a ute for court surety. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Public servant allegedly struck partner with cricket bat causing grievous harm
His mum is ‘happy to pay’ the $2000 surety for bail release. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Gym floor upgrades labelled ‘lipstick on a pig’ by high school community
Community feels the floor upgrade is a broken promise. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Scandal-prone department publishes staff census after years of secrecy
The agency says there are ‘notable improvements’, but results are mixed. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘What is in the picture?’ The tech giving guide dogs a run for their money
But is a guide dog still better than hi-tech gizmos? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Ainslie club redevelopment should include pokies, housing commitments: Greens
The club says it is reviewing its development options. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Ex-ANU music teacher laughed at accusations, mocked his alleged rape victim: police
The man has been charged with sexually abusing a primary school student. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Police seek public help to find missing girl
Police and Imogen’s family are concerned for her welfare. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
White elephant? Hardly – Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas
Australia now regularly produces more electricity than it can use. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Forget the screen-time panic: raising readers in the digital age
Social media can play a role in getting teens to read. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The ‘wildly successful’ volunteer scheme saving wombats from devastating disease
Wombat Rescue NSW/ACT relies solely on donations. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘She met all her boyfriends here’: fond memories as Manuka Pool opens for 95th season
And the pool’s 70-year-old mystery has been solved. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
New route unlocks Victoria’s Surf Coast for Canberrans
Fly Pelican to start flights to Avalon Airport, near Geelong. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
It’s back! It’s not! Electric fire truck saga sails on
In the Assembly: Iconic bus shelters, Ken Behrens, and looking for the dead centre. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Queanbeyan man allegedly threatened victim with hammer during break-in
Police arrested the alleged burglar in Canberra. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘I reckon it’s the biggest in the entire country’
Is this one for the record books? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How an ‘identity crisis’ led to a new vision for Indian cuisine
What is the one trend she calls ‘insulting’? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Ex-wife of former airman says his abuse left ‘an indelible scar’ on her soul
Daughter taught it was “ok to hurt people to get what you want”. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
How three mates are using a family recipe for a foodie record attempt
The new food truck is already a social media sensation. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
His ‘good character’ got him a job in childcare. Now he’s in jail
‘It is apparent the young boy suffered greatly,’ judge says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Alleged burglar nabbed at court, police seek second suspect
The man is linked to a north Canberra home invasion. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How getting posties off bikes and onto trikes helps Canberra parcel deliveries
The way Canberrans send and receive parcels is undergoing a revolution. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Ex-ANU music teacher accused of child rape named as court hears witness interference claim
Identity of 87yo accused of abusing young student revealed. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra-born nature tracker to close – because it’s too successful
How NatureMapr’s runaway success led directly to its own collapse. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Fresh rape charge for teacher accused of abuse over new alleged victim
Court hears ‘various people’ approached police following media reporting. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Do it right, you’ll be coming back as a consultant’: a survivor’s guide to the public service
Canberra artist Mick Ashley draws from his three decades as a public servant in his latest work. Source: The Canberra
Barefoot and without a car, driver goes missing after crash: police
The woman has not been seen or heard from for two days. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Canberra woman dies in fatal highway crash near Goulburn
Emergency services worked to free the victim from the wreck: police Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Sex worker ‘no longer felt safe in the world’, afraid to leave home after rape
‘I want this man to know how he treated me was not OK.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Canberra coffee shop wrecked in latest midnight ram-raid
‘We need to stop this bad culture’ – owner Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More