Sex worker ‘no longer felt safe in the world’, afraid to leave home after rape
‘I want this man to know how he treated me was not OK.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News […]
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Canberra coffee shop wrecked in latest midnight ram-raid
‘We need to stop this bad culture’ – owner Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Confronting’: Canberra man caught on CCTV abusing girlfriend’s puppy revealed as ACT public servant
The ACT government has yet to reveal a workplace penalty for the public servant. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
New Closing the Gap rules for top ACT public servants a step closer
An Assembly inquiry says Thomas Emerson’s amended bill should pass. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Queanbeyan man caught speeding in Canberra suspended from driving in the ACT for 90 days: police
The youngster charged with speeding will face court at a later date. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
‘You a liar,’ man who allegedly raped teen tells co-accused during trial
‘There is a real chance he’s taking the fall,’ jury hears. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
A Canberra lost and found mystery resolved as relic returned
You may recall reading about this a couple of years back. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Commonwealth Ave bridge to keep northbound bus lane during works
Strengthening works will force two ‘challenging years’ of disruption. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Card game at Canberra home ends with man allegedly assaulting, spitting at partner
It is unclear what led to the incident. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Card game at Canberra home ends with man allegedly assaulting, spitting at partner
It is unclear what led to the incident. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The enraged review that made Madeleine Gray know she was doing something right
The Green Dot author is back with a second novel. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Horrific cruelty against puppy leads to ban
Canberra man swung poodle against a wall and stamped on it. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Women, Gen-X carrying the load for Australia, new Heartbeat study shows
Satisfied with your life? Our gender, generational divide revealed. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Woman who was strangled, threatened on edge of Canberra lookout, lives in ‘a corridor of fear’
The woman ‘miraculously’ escaped to safety, judge says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Civic construction: UNSW begins $1 billion education precinct build
The university’s decade-long expansion is now under way. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Kingston Arts Precinct shifts agencies as project moves to ‘delivery phase’
Infrastructure Canberra will take over arts facility construction. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Pay in line with the public sector recommended for university leaders
University chiefs’ pay targeted in new governance push. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Two people arrested, hundreds attend protest marches in Canberra
Protestors marched along Commonwealth Avenue Bridge. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
See the numbers: $70 million overspend on public education employees
An independent review will suggest ways to address the spending issues. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra throws out $1m a year in lost container refunds: audit
Household waste is down, but 10 per cent should still be in the recycling. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
How one woman’s leftover magic can help you slash your grocery bill
Your guide to helping to reduce food waste. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
There’s a perfect rose for every garden – just read the label, Mabel
Consider your dedication with honestly before you buy rose bushes. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck south-east of Goulburn
Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Barnaby Joyce will not recontest seat of New England at next election
Former deputy prime minister says relationship with Nationals leadership ‘irreparably broken’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man charged over years of domestic abuse, including while partner was pregnant: police
Police found a Taser in the accused strangler’s home. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man accused of assaulting, forcibly confining 78yo in his own home for days
He had arranged to stay with the alleged victim Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra’s centre needs innovation to prevent empty APS monoliths: Barr
ACT eager to work with federal government to reimagine soon-to-be-empty offices. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Nothing to see here: Geocon says the only work going on at the Phillip pool is for “maintenance”
It is unclear if the two children’s swimming pools at Phillip will open this summer Source: The Canberra Times –
‘Risk she will flee’: alleged spy with links to Chinese security freed on bail
The woman still has ties to the Canberra community. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
A ‘brutal, senseless, inhuman act’ stole Tshewang’s life. Her family is broken
Killer chef betrayed zoo staff in ‘vile, violent way’, court hears. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Speeding drivers hit about 160kmh before losing licences on the spot: police
The public is reminded to give way to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
The small cafe that helped capture the essence of Tuggers
Tuggeranong in the spotlight in new Faces of the South exhibition. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Revealed: Marulan gas-fired power station plans released by EnergyAustralia
It’s the first time the project has been modelled in 3D. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Names revealed: experts brought in to deal with education budget blowout
The review will suggest a model for education spending in the ACT. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Gungahlin still waiting for a cinema because developer hasn’t ‘pulled their finger out’
The developer wouldn’t give a time frame for the delayed project. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Strap yourselves in, movie lovers: I think this is going to become a Halloween tradition
This homegrown festival is already having an impact. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More