ACT independents react to federal party talks
‘If I’m elected as an independent, I’m going to remain as an independent.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read […]
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Govt announces $250 crisis payments for renters
More one-off grants for public school students up to $750. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘I knew I had to get out’: how one woman fled violence for a new life
A CIT director’s powerful message about the face of homelessness. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man found asleep behind wheel of stolen car led police in dangerous chase
‘I am so lucky no one was hurt,’ he wrote in letter. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Fix the reality, don’t blame the mirror when it comes to crime
It’s not gangland war, by any stretch. But it is crime. It is real. Source: The Canberra Times – News
Man allegedly pulled out knife after cops refused to pay for his taxi
He is accused of threatening a police officer. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Disruptive’ roadworks worth few years of ‘chaos’ to address bottleneck, reduce crash risk: govt
Northside residents warned of nighttime road closures. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
New funding for Legal Aid after service forced to turn away people in poverty
Homeless services are set to receive millions in the next ACT budget. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Mega gallery: the special ‘sacrifice’ for these kids and 100+ photos
Check out our bumper gallery from the weekend junior hockey at Lyneham. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Barr dismisses concerns about bracket creep wiping out public sector wage rise
Bracket creep ‘needs to be dealt with’ but concerns overblown. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Senate estimates kicks off with appearances by DPS, climate change bosses
Follow along as the first day of budget estimates unfolds. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Department delayed the release of an FOI (into FOI) ahead of Senate estimates
Some advice for public servants ahead of budget estimates. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Machiavellian implications’: explosive leaked solicitor’s letter exposes Canberra Liberals’ factional war
The division insists it is ‘united and focused’. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Flying blind: ACT government admits it does not track local procurement
Data shows drop in proportion of govt contracts going to local firms. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The APS security blind spot putting Australians at risk
Why govt cyber security fails at the first step. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Fewer Canberrans, especially women, are feeling safe in public places
New report shows confidence in ACT police is falling. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
These Canberrans want to keep their businesses here – they just need one big thing
‘I love Australia and I don’t really want to leave.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Time of flux’: ACT Independent Senator David Pocock leaves door open to big political move
‘There’s plenty of conversations going on.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Car driving wrong way on Tuggeranong Pkwy causes multiple crashes
One person was taken to hospital. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Airbnb listings have surged in Canberra, but who really benefits?
Government levy has little impact on short-term rental market. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Is climate education in primary schools doing more harm than good?
Climate anxiety in kids is real. Where it comes from, I’m not sure. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
Ella had a period for 100 days, but still doubted her diagnosis
‘They think it’s a way for women to complain and be overdramatic.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The anatomy of a disaster: how ACT firefighters train for mass casualties
A serious crash offers a rare look at life-saving drills. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Hope and despair’: Canberra teacher’s struggle with an invisible illness
‘I couldn’t stay awake for more than half an hour,’ Chris says. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Live Canberra sports: Raiders’ next big names strut their stuff
Follow for all the latest scores, news and highlights! Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Shop fire in Mitchell believed to be linked to EV charger
The industrial building was engulfed in smoke. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Woman banned from nightclub after allegedly biting, kicking security guard
She allegedly kicked a security guard and bit him on the arm. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘It changed our lives forever’: how a bullied teen became an icon reshaping Australian schools
Canberra’s own Francis Owusu has started a national movement to move. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Kick up the bum’: the ‘forgotten community’ about to lose their local post office
Feeling of neglect grows in small ACT community. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Passersby harassed, govt workers targeted by ‘antisocial’ groups in the city: report
‘Entrenched pockets of antisocial behaviour’ near merry-go-round. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Road rage melee sees man allegedly threaten victims with plank of wood
Three face charges after bizarre incident. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
From Weston to Wuthering Heights, Tim steps back in time
And so continues my obsession with ‘steps to nowhere’. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Controversial ‘missing middle’ housing amendment approved by planning minister
Homes will ‘fit gently’ into Canberra’s neighbourhoods. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Security guard was not ‘assimilating’ with anti-social group, govt agency says
‘City Renewal has written … to clarify the statements that were made’. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Repeat child sexual abuser showed no remorse, called crimes ‘brain fart’
He may die in jail after failing to recognise the harm he caused. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
One down, more to come: another strike planned after morning school closure
‘It feels like the government doesn’t give a damn.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More