Union slams ‘letting agencies off the hook’ as labour hire contracts soar
CPSU slams axed public service targets amid a $1.2b contractor boom. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
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Emma’s dad died three weeks ago. The centre that helped him live longer opened today
Centre ‘moving away from trial and error’ for immune conditions. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
How does a Telstra outage bring down trains? A telco expert explains
Train operators may be putting all their eggs in one basket. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Discover two new sizzling hot spots in Canberra’s evolving dining scene
A new steakhouse and food hall have landed in Canberra. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Have you seen Peter? Police searching for missing 80-year-old man with dementia
He has not been seen since 6pm Wednesday night. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Crash involving rubbish truck in Canberra’s north causing delays
Motorists should avoid the area. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Canberra’s library cuts are symptoms of a much deeper malaise
Vital community services are cut as the territory debt mounts. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘There is a glow about him’: McKye loves his gardening job and would be lost without it
The 21-year-old’s mum came up with a funding model to make the job sustainable. Source: The Canberra Times – News
Canberra schools report ‘sharp implements’ and threats in separate alerts last week
Education Directorate says no students or staff were harmed. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Catholic archdiocese announces sudden passing of ‘generous’ parish priest
‘He will be deeply missed.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘I’m very sad’: Telstra outage dashes five-year-old’s train dream
Commuters in Canberra were left waiting. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man in hi-vis jacket missing from Canberra’s south
Police hold ‘significant concerns’ for Allan Harvey, 47. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Police release details of man missing for more than a week
Mika Sutinen has been missing since June, police say. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man wanted for almost a decade found after crashing into home with child inside
A warrant was issued for his arrest in 2014 after he didn’t turn up to court. Source: The Canberra Times
‘Ticket had just been sitting in my wallet’: Woden man is $40 million Powerball winner
The winning ticket was purchased at a news agency in Westfield Woden. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The great Australian trade-off: big homes, no backyards in Canberra
Canberra now has some of the biggest houses in the world. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
How reduced library hours will hit vulnerable Canberrans losing a ‘lifeline’
‘It could be the only space one can charge a phone.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Disgraced Canberra developer pleads guilty to drug possession charge
The property director still faces several other charges in NSW. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘A really loud silence’: where is CIT chief executive Margot McNeill?
CIT chief executive hasn’t been seen at work for two weeks. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Thinking of using AI in your public service application? Here is what you should know
Your polished AI-written application could be getting you rejected. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
There is pasta and there is pasta. Here you can have the real deal
Food worth braving the Lonsdale Street hassle for. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Disgusted by this,’ man who turned himself in for child abuse material says
He told a court he wants to turn his life around. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘They couldn’t find it’: ACT Schoolboys squad gear lost by airline before national comp
How a travel nightmare led to a beautiful display of sportsmanship. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Spa employees harassed, boy accused of indecent act: police allege
Employees were allegedly confronted on three separate occasions. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
79 new charges for man accused of hiding camera in showers at defence academy
The 20-year-old has pleaded not guilty. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Police seeking witnesses to serious Adelaide Ave crash
Two cars collided in Yarralumla on June 27. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Retail manager faces 12 new charges after more junior employees come forward
He was employed at multiple Belconnen retail chain stores. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Has anyone seen Guanping? Chinese national student reported missing
The 19-year-old is believed to be in the vicinity of Canberra City. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The Canberra apartment boom that changed how the city lives forever
There’s good, bad and ugly in apartment design, but it wasn’t always this way. Source: The Canberra Times – News
Father choked 14yo daughter unconscious in ‘highly disturbing’ assault
She lost consciousness for 10 seconds in headlock. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
How a community co-design created an award-winning cultural space
A youth hub has taken home the ACT’s top architecture prize. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
From secure to scared: Why APS workers fear a new wave of jobs
A tough reality check for public servants in tough times. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
After a string of dormant sites, powers to compel owners into action face inquiry
Parliamentary inquiry will examine system of controlled activity orders. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Duplicative’ processes, inconsistent advice among challenges for planning authority
Improving a convoluted planning system in an increasingly complex city. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
As the housing market flattens, new opportunities for buyers emerge
After years of relentless growth, the housing market is finally off the boil. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
‘Beyond a joke’: Police called after more bike vandalism frustrates community
‘Absolute mess’ as newly renovated facility also targeted. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More