Born in South Africa, embraced by Australia, Carrie Leeson is now heading an organisation that is all about Aussie pride
Former CEO of Lifeline Canberra starts her new role on Monday. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
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The Canberra gym owner who will give half her profits to charity
Members will help decide which charities will benefit. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Hundreds more condoms supplied to ACT’s adult and youth detention centres
Official policy allows consensual sex in Canberra jail. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Live Canberra sports: All the action from around the grounds
Canberra’s winter sports hit full speed this weekend. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
North Canberra man faces multiple sexual assault, incest charges
The man is set to front court on Saturday. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Meet the quiet achievers who define the true can-do spirit of Australia
Who will you nominate for 2027 Australian of the Year? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
A $200k soft landing? Why Yvette Berry should leave the Legislative Assembly
Why stepping down from the cabinet is not true accountability. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Vantage to roll out new CCTV policy after being cleared over stolen bike
The tribunal ruling has big implications for renters’ safety. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
From grand design to Rivett rooftop oasis
An engineer’s dream home is buried in a suburban backyard. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
How a meeting at a Kingston cafe led to a major corruption finding
The meeting, ‘the crucial communications’, and the pseudonym. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Labor MLAs, staff should quit CFMEU after corruption probe: Libs
Chief Minister warned of opposition straying into ‘McCarthyism’. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The one thing that transforms even the ugliest Canberra suburb
It even takes the edge of gigantic, vulgar McMansions. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Bonner man’s ride in north Canberra ends with $1891 fine
The man was pulled over on Horse Park Drive. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Residents evacuated in nick of time as fire engulfs home
Home gutted by fire with investigations ongoing. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The landlocked fishing club founded by public servants
How a handful of public servants and a war hero launched a coastal legacy. Source: The Canberra Times – News
‘No remorse’: stepdad jailed for assault that left 4yo with fractured skull
‘It is as if a light has gone out,’ the boy’s grandparents said. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read
How a city girl fell in love with rural life – and made her career in the country
She has just won a scholarship, sponsored by the Snow Foundation. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Did goats or French champagne inspire the Australian billy cart?
Which story do you think sounds most plausible? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Googong’s new school unveiled as township expands
Population projected to double to 18,000 in next ten years. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Badly let down’. Again. Was Yvette Berry just the unluckiest minister ever?
Let’s admit it – self-government needs to go. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Barnaby, a barking dog and the absurdity of the puppycino set
Why did a barking dog spark a nationwide culture war? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Canberrans warned of landfill fire still burning at Pialligo
The fire is under control, authorities say. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Access Canberra withdraws wrongful fine only to hit driver’s husband with another weeks later
Six-month fight on faulty AI seatbelt fine followed by fresh tech blunder. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Court rejects former diplomat’s immunity claim after landlords face $20k repair
Quotes for the damaged floorboards ranged from $20k to nearly $40k. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
How Australian Crawl snuck a raunchy classic past the censors
Being banned from Countdown gave them cred and helped their image. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Cruel ‘joyride’ by thieves leaves mum without essential kids’ transport
E-bike attached to kids trailer stolen from Lyneham home. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Berry went, just as expected. What happens next is harder to predict
Hotly anticipated corruption report opens up new era for ACT Labor. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Gambling debate must be based on facts, not demonisation
Gambling harm will not be reduced by lashing out at scapegoats. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Behind the brutal text messages that felled an ACT minister
How deep flaws in ACT governance came to light – finally Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The jobs market is holding steady, what does that mean for my mortgage?
Are stable jobs numbers enough to keep the cash rate on hold? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘I don’t want a circus’: corruption scandal forces minister’s bombshell resignation
It follows the release of damning findings over redevelopment project Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Do the right thing and end this’: calls mount for Berry to resign amid staff corruption fallout
The major report made no adverse findings against the minister. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Woman allegedly assaulted ‘good Samaritan’ after lighting grass fires: prosecutor
She allegedly lit fires in Fisher and Chifley. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘There’s a bear in there’: celebrate Play School’s 60th birthday in Canberra
Who is your favourite Play School presenter? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
MasterChef star on her exit mistake, Canberra family pride, and next move
Who does she think will win this year’s MasterChef? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Serious corruption finding for top Berry staffer, ex-Education head
Major report reveals findings after five-year probe. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More