Why you might see smoke coming from Namadji National Park
Firefighters are working on two fires in the area. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
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Women found dead in home north of Canberra, police say
NSW police and the homicide squad are investigating. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man arrested, charged after allegedly making threats with knives in Canberra’s south
Police say the man threatened members of the public on Friday afternoon. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
‘It’s frightening’: concerns about high fuel loads surrounding North Canberra Hospital
A long-time firefighter says authorities still haven’t learnt from the 2003 firestorm. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
This year’s Summernats City Cruise will be a – very – hot one
Summernats 38 starts in Canberra on Thursday. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Teenage woman accused over bound, gagged man discovery
17-year-old faces court for ‘forcible confinement’ of alleged victim Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Whoa! This is what you call the ultimate change of scenery
One of my favourite stretches of coastline has undergone a dramatic change. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
‘We did expect like for like’: no dive pool or diving boards cited for $138 million Canberra Aquatic Centre
Tender documents reveal what the ACT government wants included at the facility. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
‘Coolest parents ever’: Meaning and tradition behind first 2026 baby name
‘Stronger appreciation for all the things nurses do.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Police line the street as city station evacuated
Firefighters are investigating a reported hazmat incident. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
After the fireworks and hangovers, how Canberrans greeted the new year
You can get it ‘connecting with the universe’, or thrashing a ball. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
More than a dozen arrested during ‘busy’ New Year’s Eve in Canberra
Speeding teen allegedly told officers he was just ‘being silly’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Strange smell greets Canberra Centre shoppers, persists for a week
The smell had been around since at least Christmas Eve. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Why Canberrans have ditched the sun lounger for the massage table
How holiday habits have changed from beach to ‘wellness’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
2026 crashes in with a bang over Lake Burley Griffin
It’s Canberra’s biggest display yet, at a cost of $154,000. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How a local family’s reel of a snowfall in the Brindabellas became one of Canberra’s biggest posts of the year
VisitCanberra’s top Instagram posts for 2025 have been revealed. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Dawn Waterhouse, a vibrant link to Canberra’s early history, has died at the age of 102
Canberra was ‘like her sister’ as they both grew up together. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Policy that allowed double murderer to apply for transitional release to be reviewed
Murder victim’s family worried about ‘accountability’ and ‘systemic issues’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Wanted man may be carrying weapons, ACT police allege
The public are urged to call 131 444 to report his whereabouts. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Alleged hoon has bike confiscated after police say he hit dangerous speeds on major road
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How a cherry picker and a Ming vase helped make Canberra’s newest mural
Explore Braddon’s fast-growing mural collection. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Planning for the fireworks? Here’s what you need to know about the weather
“Mixed bag” weather is expected on New Year’s Eve. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Small town kindness offers comfort for weather-beaten Sydney to Hobart sailors
‘They came down to the dock to pick up half a dozen strangers to take home’: Eden takes in the
Family concerned for man missing for four weeks
Have you seen Lindsey Gibbons? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘The tap turned off’: capital region farmers grapple with drought conditions
But it’s ‘the kangaroos that are killing us’, one farmer says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man allegedly indecently grabbed woman while riding e-scooter in north Canberra
Police are calling for witnesses. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
A behind-the-scenes look at some of the ACT’s major cases for 2025
A look back at a year’s worth of court cases. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
And the most popular dog and cat names for 2025 were …
Canberran pet owners were inspired by famous authors. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Boxing Day arrest of man accused of having 3D-printed gun
Court appearance after shopping centre arrest Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
End of Royal reign: popular Canberra baby names for 2025 revealed
As of December 15 there were 6039 births registered in the ACT in 2025. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Shots fired, pregnant woman and children injured: new details emerge of Whitlam incident
Two children were taken to hospital after the incident. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
No phone, no books … not even the cricket on the radio?! How will I cope?
I’m under strict instructions to do absolutely nothing. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Have you seen Ava Keenan? Search for missing teen
The 15-year-old has not been seen or heard from since Christmas Eve. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Rattenbury warns against ‘knee-jerk’ protest crackdown as Greens ready for gun law debate
Greens also willing to consider changes to anti-hate speech laws in the ACT. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Public servant who made malicious complaints claims department ‘framed him’
He ‘engaged in threatening behaviour,’ commission finds. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How a quiet Christmas Eve turned into a tense standoff with a ‘SWAT team’
The man arrested at the scene is expected to face charges. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More