‘Welcome to Westminster’: views split on handling ACT caretaker period
Make ACTPS publish information during election lead up, inquiry says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
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Driver impairment in question after ACT records six road deaths in two months
No drivers referred by police for testing retained unconditional licences, study finds. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Libs’ claim of $100m in hidden transfers prompts budget management probe
Government confident no laws broken despite opposition claims. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Castley takes aims at Greens, power-sharing deal in surprise speech
Former opposition leader accuses Greens of ‘dishonest, reprehensible’ behaviour. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Steel offers apology for MyWay+ rollout, refers project for audit
Auditor-General to be asked to examine botched system roll out. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Fourteen people access voluntary assisted dying in first three months
Shortest timeframe between request and access was five days. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car: police
He is the sixth road fatality in 2026. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘It’s not good enough’: Pocock backs calls for a dive pool to be built in Commonwealth Park
They say $138m is more than enough to replace the current facilities in Civic. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Labourer loses toe after excavator bucket lands on foot at job site
Excavator bucket with concrete inside weighed about 1.2 tonnes. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Police drop investigation of bar they closed down in raid
Seven anti-fascism posters to be returned to Dissent bar Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Severe thunderstorms forecast for Canberra
Large hailstones and heavy rain have been predicted. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Your off-the-plan finance roadmap
From deposit to settlement: what actually happens, and how to prepare for it. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Legal hurdles cleared in ACT corruption investigation
Watchdog will share findings with affected parties this week. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Road works settlement standard practice to avoid costly litigation: A-G
The Canberra Times revealed the secret $3m settlement. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Driver, 26, dies week after crash in Hume
He is the ACT’s fifth road fatality this year. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Unknown man approached primary-aged student in Canberra’s south: police
The student was walking to school, police say. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Fierce, funny and loyal’ Ellnor Grassby farewelled at St Christopher’s Cathedral
She was a member of the first ACT Legislative Assembly. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
A Hells Angels birthday cake, a bag search and a party at a north Canberra pub
Man ‘an increasingly significant risk to the community’, police say. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Power outage reported in south Canberra
More than 1000 residents were initially affected. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Gun ownership bans, new search powers to tackle violence risk
High-risk people could be blocked from owning guns in proposed court-order scheme. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
‘A dog’s breakfast’ and 20,000′ missing records at Canberra jail: death in custody inquest
A sting operation caused ‘panic’ among visitors and prisoners, court hears. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Regional developer Altus signs $1.5 billion deal to bring Trump Tower to the Gold Coast
Apartments in the tower will start at $5 million. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Murderer likely to die in jail after killing ex-wife in ‘furious attack’
He deprived his family of their mother and grandmother. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Driver who last held licence in 2009 caught allegedly doing 218kmh
The driver was intercepted on the Hume Highway. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Corruptive Services’: former staff allege rampant contraband trade in Canberra jail
‘I could have had a kilo of cocaine chained to my leg for all they knew’. Source: The Canberra Times
ANU to establish an integrity office for dealing with its large volume of complaints
And why Jane Hume is trying to make new friends. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Devastating’: 24/7 helpline for victims of family violence may reduce hours
DVCS limited capacity may be creating ‘further risk’: Sue Webeck Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Four months ago, Len lost his life partner. Then his home burnt down
Len and Robyn had been together in Canberra for 43 years. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Meet the little girl who grew up to run the big show
Planning for the 100th Canberra Show in 2027 has already started. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Arrest after alleged attack by naked man on woman in street
Alleged attempted sexual assault reported Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Streetlights and footpaths: The man who won’t stop standing up for his suburb
‘I seriously do not give up,’ Dimitri Psihogios says Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Planning Authority extends deadline for Big Splash owners
The authority used its discretion to give the owners extra time. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Bridgerton in the mountains: regional estate inspired by hit series location is up for grabs
It comes with its own lake and hidden staircase. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Woman accused of murder, attempted murder charged over third alleged victim
Third alleged victim was able to flee and seek help, police say. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Public service wages are growing faster than those in the private sector – it’s likely good for the government
‘Lack of productivity stops the private sector from drawing people back.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released by UK police after he was arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct