Couldn’t wait til New Year’s: meet the first baby born on Christmas Day
A Canberra family receives the perfect Christmas present. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
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Scaly surprise on Christmas Eve as uncommon snake discovered in Canberra garage
It was ‘the perfect gift for me’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Rising homelessness raised the need for church Christmas lunch
‘What else are you going to do, sit at home and cry?’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
February 2025: A change to the Balloon Spectacular, GP visits, and the Hells Angels come to town
A major Canberra event got a slight makeover. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘It can’t be that hard’: how a typo led to a battle over a bogus fine
Her car was in a country town when the parking ticket was issued. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Residents told stay indoors amid heavily armed police response in Canberra’s north
A witness said they heard police telling someone to ‘drop the gun’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Drunk truck driver put people at ‘serious risk’ on Christmas Eve, police allege
The man was pulled over on the highway in Hume. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Vale Robin Poke, an icon of rowing and one of life’s gentlemen
Mr Poke died on December 12. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
So. Much. Wrapping. Recycle responsibly this Christmas
What happens if your bin collection day is Christmas Day? Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Man found stabbed, gagged, bound after workers heard cries from unit complex: police
A woman allegedly involved in the violent incident remains on the run. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Woman missing from south Canberra for two days
She may be travelling in a white SUV. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Vikings to fight rejection of $36m club just outside ACT
Appeal has been lodged against decision to turn down 1300 patron club in Jerrabomberra. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Woman allegedly run over by ute in north Canberra club car park
Police said she argued with the driver before he drove off. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Driver blames ‘erratic’ traffic lights at Mitchell for crash as he used AI to fight claim
Watch the vision and you decide if he had a case to argue. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Light rail construction to engulf Canberra’s centre, Northbourne Ave over summer
Central roads will be closed during January. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Victim broken ‘in every way’ after stepdad’s sexual abuse tore family apart
Man has shown ‘opposite of remorse’ for his crimes: judge. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Lawyers may ‘revert to using ChatGPT’ if not trained on AI: ACT barrister
People have a view that AI is dangerous, law president says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Restaurant that was ‘here for the long term’ closes after 14 months
The popular venue received a chef’s hat weeks after opening. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Light always overcomes darkness’: Bondi shooting victims remembered at Parliament House
The candlelight memorial marked a week since the mass shooting. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Cost of maintaining flower planter boxes in Canberra’s city centre increases by $100k
The yearly cost of flower planter boxes in Braddon has increased by a third. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
Man found dead in Braddon apartment
Police are investigating the ‘suspicious’ death. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra’s outdoor pools should be run by ACT govt not ‘developers masquerading as pool operators’
Wouldn’t it have been nice for Big Splash to be open to the public in this heat? Source: The Canberra
Truck fire closes Hume Highway both directions in Yass
Diversions are congested. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Driver critical after being ejected from ute in crash: police
ACT police seek witnesses to collision on Friday evening. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
An early present: Christmas lights in Huddy Street get the go-ahead
Christmas joy! Residents secure permit to continue neighbourhood Christmas lights. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘It’s so bizarre’: Canberra medical practice shuts doors via text message
The closure further highlights Canberra’s doctor shortage. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Car dealer turned cocaine dealer told to ‘keep your nose clean’
Man sentenced after phone, drugs were hidden in ‘sophisticated concealment’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘The proposal meets their requirements’: the detail behind Geocon’s Phillip pool win
Territory Plan altered just before the sale of the site lease to Geocon. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Most agencies did not meet targets to reduce outsourcing
Agencies blamed recruitment difficulties and the need for short-term workers. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The firefighting team Canberrans probably don’t know about
Three helicopters join ACT firefighters this bushfire season. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Repeat rapist warned by first victim ‘please don’t do this to another person’
Ex-ANU student raped two people, refuses to accept responsibility. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
South Canberra pub closed for food safety breach
The popular bar was closed a week before Christmas. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How a rarely seen sentence added another twist in a heartbreaking case
Judge says there was ‘a troubling piece of evidence’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Emotions flood from pen to paper at Government House for victims of Bondi Beach attack
‘We wanted to show we were thinking about everyone affected’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The Canberra man who’s given away $20 million over the last 20 years. And you’ve probably never heard of him
Roger Tall says there are people in Canberra can afford to give more Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Motorcyclist dies near Braidwood after crash with fellow rider
The man and the boy were riding about an hour away from the ACT. Source: The Canberra Times – Local