Did Kriti and Vivikth’s dream of owning their first home get close to reality?
They are the exact type of voter Jim Chalmers wants to target. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
National
‘Robbing Peter to pay Paul’: young investors barely helped by capital gains tax discount
‘We really struggled week to week.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘You can’t look at somebody in the face and charge them $8 for a coffee’
Cafe owner Spiro Tsiros says the cost of living is making small business tough. Source: The Canberra Times – News
How long ACT workers have to wait for $250 tax cuts
Hang in there … 13 million workers to receive a tax sweetener, just not yet. Source: The Canberra Times –
Budget aims to ‘level the playing field’
‘It’s all about aspiration and opportunity at a time of global uncertainty.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Money being moved away from climate change to help Australians with their energy bills
Climate and employment departments earmarked for savings and reprioritisation. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Are you a winner or loser after this budget? What everyone most wants to know
Here’s how the Labor government’s 2026-27 budget stacks up for you. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Most ambitious housing changes in three decades will target first homebuyers
‘We are trying to make it easier for more people to find more affordable options.’ Source: The Canberra Times –
ACT’s top prosecutor argues jury had advantage in overturned murder verdict
High Court will decide if jury’s murder verdict can be swapped. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Beyond the interest rate: strategic mortgage broking for Canberra investors
See how they maximise capacity for investors and professionals. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Demystifying the role of a mortgage broker for Canberra first-home buyers
Canberra’s first-home buyers can find tailored loans through mortgage brokers. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
More community meetings for ANU as council members keep resigning
‘This is a period of significant change …’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Govt agency paid security guard to go undercover with ‘anti-social’ group in the city
Police had no data on disruptive behaviour, events contractor says. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
All the times ACT police buildings have flooded, had sewage issues, and even a sinkhole
Police headquarters still undergoing repairs after flooding in March. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Violence not ‘unavoidable’: minister accused of not taking ‘safety at work seriously’
Minister said upset patients ‘unavoidable when you deliver a health service’. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The secret to this pho? Years of a husband-and-wife debate
Discover the authentic taste of North Vietnam in a quiet suburb. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Have you seen Graham? Canberran has been missing for 13 days
ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to locate missing 38-year-old man. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Canberra nightlife ‘worse now’ than ever as venues battle anti-social behaviour
Staff joke that Covid was easier, one nightclub owner says. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
A vodka cruiser and feet on the dash: the night in Captains Flat that could have been Cherilyn’s last
‘You just never think it’s going to happen to you.’ Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Meet the builders forced to give up jobs to stay afloat
Two tradies reveal the daily maths of staying in business. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Tribunal rules against community review of Federal Golf Course development
The developer expects the remaining approvals to be given soon. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Is Labor sacrificing voter trust in a high-stakes budget gamble?
The budget will pit generations against each other. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Man accused of assaulting two security guards before fleeing shopping centre
The man was already wanted by police before the alleged incident. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Disabled Housing ACT tenants have ‘mushrooms growing’ in their homes, inquiry told
Up to $10 million in NDIS funding not used, provider says. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘Calculated and premeditated’: man allegedly hid camera in defence academy showers
The court heard his actions were ‘calculated and premeditated’. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Bus timetable to change again with rapid buses returning to western suburbs
Bus services adjusted due to crowding on south Canberra route. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Canberra to Sydney railway line to get long-awaited upgrade with $100m for initial works
The project aims to speed up the journey time. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Media boss Antony Catalano faces Melbourne court over alleged assault
ACM co-owner avoids ‘intense media attention’ by appearing online. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Missing 43-year-old last seen in Canberra city centre found
Police sought the public’s help to find him. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
He drank a bottle of bourbon and hit 180kmh. Survival wasn’t part of the plan
Why this crash survivor wants young people to reach out for help. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
‘We have not met our obligations’: ANU issues mea culpa over Freedom of Information
The regulator threatened with jail time. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Who is influencing your government? The lobbyist register’s secrets
Thousands have secret access to Parliament corridors. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
You could win: tell us how you’re feeling about life in your community
Do our 15-minute Heartbeat survey for a chance to win $500 prize. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Missing 43-year-old last seen in Canberra city centre
Police are seeking the public’s help to find him. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
Average cost to build standalone house in Canberra passes the $600,000 mark
Can the ACT meet its housing targets as building costs surge? Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More
The secrets reporters left behind in Old Parliament House’s walls
The cramped corridors that created a golden age of journalism. Source: The Canberra Times – News Read More