‘Serious conversation’: Greens, Libs talked cutting more ACTPS execs
Greens deputy leader Jo Clay told members finding cuts was ‘really, really tricky’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News […]
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‘Issue with pest management’: why Canberra venues are being shut for health breaches
Several high-profile food businesses were closed for breaches. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Jazz festival hits a blue note as funding dries up
The festival’s director had to improvise. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Holiday horror: four hospitalised following barbecue explosion at Lake Conjola
Toll Rescue Helicopter scrambled to holiday park blast Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra pool at capacity as the mercury hits 40 degrees
Temperatures had already reached 40 degrees at 2pm. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Alleged robber tied up elderly woman while demanding drugs, guns, cash: police
The man then allegedly robbed a cash exchange shop at gunpoint. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Instantly hooked’: the mesmerising world of tiny pots
Two artists discover a shared past in a new show. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Revheads to brave the heat for Canberra’s Festival of Speed
Over 250 cars and motorcycles will be showcased in a two-day event at Thoroughbred Park. Source: The Canberra Times –
ACT makes first move to take over abandoned Big Splash water park
Owners given 15 days to explain why they should keep the site’s lease. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Cut fuel-powered car trips? Work starts on new ACT climate strategy
Govt warns of challenges as key environment group condemns ‘placeholder’ discussion paper. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Woman charged with murder weeks after ‘suspicious’ death at Braddon unit
Police found the deceased man in December 2025. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘300 children in front’: parents struggle amid childcare closure in Canberra’s south
The closure came without warning. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
DFAT officer hands over envelope of passports after child abuse material charges
42-year-old faces court after arrest. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Developers call for pause on licences to solve ratings agency monopoly
Property Council calls for pause on developer licensing scheme. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Stranger accused of taking 4-week-old baby from pram and ‘flinging’ him to ground
The woman is set to face court over the alleged street assault. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Grass fire burns through paddocks near Gungahlin overnight
About 17 hectares were burnt. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘We’ve heard Canberrans’: Govt announces the pool news you’ve been waiting for
After months of pressure, govt says it will also find a new diving pool site. Source: The Canberra Times –
Nats staffers in limbo as messy Coalition split drags on, challenger emerges
Some staffers have begun receiving termination letters, sources say. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How Canberrans coped with the heat – or didn’t – as temperatures hit 42
Mud scrubs, air-conditioning and ice cream on Canberra’s hottest day. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Newest ACT commissioner resigns after complaints about ‘absenteeism’
Four staff allegedly left the office due to leadership issues. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Daughters call police after public servant allegedly chokes disabled 12yo
He allegedly assaulted a second daughter who intervened. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Watson youth worker accused of historical sex crimes
ACT police are seeking witnesses. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘So much greater than myself’: our first astronaut is a true blue inspiration
2026 Australian of the Year is astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Watchdog finds zero federal agencies fully transparent about automated decisions
Agencies urged to become more transparent on automated technology use. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Missing man last seen on Christmas Eve: police appeal for information
The 42-year-old is known to frequent the Woden area. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Woman dies after car collides with tree in Canberra’s south
It’s the territory’s third road fatality in 2026. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Bushfires earlier this month ‘very similar’ to how 2003 natural disaster began: RFS chief
‘It was like the perfect storm.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘No one wants to do anything’: when strata complaints go nowhere
Who should be managing noise complaints between residents? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Successful’ man granted bail after allegedly grooming 13-year-old girl
Man ‘in position of power over child’, prosecutor says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The joys of a good caravan park
This is how I love to holiday Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Give me a home among the historic trees
Your Akubra-clad columnist ‘carves out’ a path down suburban memory lane. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Govt ‘pursuing regulatory action’ after Big Splash owner misses deadline
What that action might be will be revealed next week, Planning Minister Chris Steel says Source: The Canberra Times –
Heatwave warning for long weekend prompts second total fire ban in ACT
Temperature expected to hit 39 degrees on Sunday. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘We encourage the kids to crash them’: some old-school fun at the Kingston Foreshore
Have you spotted the model ships sailing the Kingston Foreshore harbour? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘I’m proud of what we’ve done in 12 months’: shock resignation of St Edmund’s College principal
Tim Cleary will not be returning to his role in 2026. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Alleged arsonist in custody after emergency services centre petrol fire
The accused arsonist’s mental health will be assessed before he can apply for bail. Source: The Canberra Times – Local