Andrew is an investor. He’d like to see the capital gains tax discount slashed
‘I think 50 per cent is a bit too much. It should be less than that.’ Source: The Canberra Times […]
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Do YOU pronounce Jervis Bay correctly? (Many people get it wrong)
Are you in the JUR-vis or JAH-vis camp? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra celebrities to read aloud their favourite children’s books
Take your kids along to Old Parliament House on Saturday between 11am and noon. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Son of government commissioner charged with child sexual abuse
Court grants bail to 36-year-old ‘with some reservation, some concern’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
New details revealed about ‘horrific’ Bruce stabbing murder
Psychiatrist described the killing as a ‘frenzied attack’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Rip health levy Band-Aid off the budget after new hospital funding deal: Greens
Greens deputy leader says flat fees ‘hurts our community’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Southern Tablelands duo accused of murder refused bail
Two Goulburn people accused of murder have had their cases heard in bail court. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
How to get to the Multicultural Festival this weekend
Extra public transport will be running over the weekend. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Charges laid after woman found dead in Southern Tablelands home
A man and woman were charged with murder on Thursday. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘You invaded me’: stalking doctor graffitied abuse about colleague on hospital
‘You sought to intentionally psychologically harm me and you succeeded.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
What crisis? Surface-level success again masks a tricky fiscal future
With pressure to spend and save, the budget is caught in a weird spot. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
‘I couldn’t find joy in my favourite place’, victim of reptile zoo employee says
Reptile park worker sexually assaulted two teenage girls Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Things are getting worse’: Libs and Greens say Treasurer’s claims ignore deterioration
Opposition, Greens wonder what happened to promised $117 million deficit. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Driver on wrong side of road causes collision, speeds away from cops
Police are looking for the alleged perpetrator. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Steel to present $632 million turnaround in ACT’s mid-year budget
The ACT’s latest economic due for release on Thursday afternoon. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Civic pool likely won’t close until the end of the decade, says Barr
But the government won’t commit to building another dive pool before then. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Wage-thieving company ordered to pay $81k with ‘risk’ breaches will continue
Electrical business and director failed to engage in proceedings. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man allegedly put hidden camera in hospital bathroom to capture indecent data
Police issue public callout for North Canberra Hospital visitors. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra’s MAFS bride says she’s ‘not ready to throw in the towel’
A gum-chewing-late-for-the-wedding groom is not going to defeat Mel Akbay. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Prisoner assaults on the rise in Canberra jail, report reveals
New data shows growing disparity between First Nations and non-First Nations imprisonment rate. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Australian Air Force to fly same private jet model operated by billionaires
The jet has been fitted with secret intelligence technology. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Put threat of MyWay+ contract cancellation on the table, Greens say
Libs, Greens target Transport Minister in first Assembly question time. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How the ACT police service fared in the 2026 national report card
Productivity Commission releases 2026 report. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘It did ruin my day a little bit’: Canberra public servant’s awkward wedding on Married at First Sight
Canberran Mel married Victorian farmer Luke in Tuesday night’s episode of MAFS. And it didn’t go as well as everyone
RBA raises cash rate to 3.85 per cent following inflation shock
It is the first rise in more than two years. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Jury’s guilty verdict for rapist ‘no surprise at all’, judge says
Man jailed for sexual assault of 16-year-old as she protested. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man admits murdering partner on first morning of two-month trial
Plea entered three years after family violence killer’s arrest. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Damaged cables in south Canberra caused internet outage; police investigating
The damage to fibre optic cables occurred last month. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The RBA is likely to raise rates in mere hours. Here is what it means for you
And what it means for the territory’s property market. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Afghanistan’s Canberra embassy will close almost five years after Kabul fell to the Taliban
Some fear the closure legitimises Taliban demands. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Speeding in school zones: 2025 saw 264 drivers fined, 47 cautioned in the ACT
‘Disappointing that drivers continue to gamble with children’s lives.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
So excited they were ready by 6.30am, inside the newest government school
The school is half complete with more building to open in 2026. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
$10 deals and Char Kway Teow: where to get lunch in the city
Here’s what’s new and what never gets old in the city. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Workforce Australia fails to meet key jobs target for successive year
Costs are rising, but long-term job placements are falling. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
New MyWay+ glitch causes timetable confusion
A ‘data transmission issue’ means real time bus info not available. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
ACT fast-tracks gun reforms to clamp down on 3D printing, limit ownership
The bill will be introduced in the Assembly this week. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More