Canberra Times takes home top honours at ACM Excellence Awards
Journalists Tim Piccione and Anna Falkenmire earn major awards. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
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ANU future on standby: university will prepare for all outcomes of regulator’s review
‘Council should contemplate a range of outcomes.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Shocked’: ANU bookshop Harry Hartog closes its doors permanently
Staff and the university were caught by surprise by the news. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Summernats owner acknowledges ‘a lot of noise’ as festival launched for 2026
But the ACT chief minister won’t be heading to the car festival. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
How this agency maintains staff morale when half are based overseas
Agency boss discusses the best and worst of census results. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Retired teacher cleared habitat of ‘stronghold’ koala population to build access road
Several hundred metres of bushland were cleared. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Yaradhang building sells for $305 million after controversial name change
It is believed to be one of the highest sales in the ACT. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Graffiti removal, sorting caps: a look at how offenders rehabilitate in the community
‘This has made a massive difference.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Children evacuated from ACT school bus after a phone reportedly caught fire
No one was injured in the Dunlop incident. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Company fined $750k after risk of potentially fatal wall collapse ‘obvious’
‘Fatalities were a very real possibility,’ magistrate says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The government AI that stopped 400kg of drugs at the border
Australian Public Service Commissioner says AI adoption must maintain public trust. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
18 tablets a day, countless tears and a mum’s fight that won’t stop until it’s fixed
Canberra mum’s plea to health bureaucrats: ‘Help my boys’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Choose the gift of financial literacy this Christmas
Understanding superannuation can add to a person’s financial position Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
The ACT has an overdose crisis – why can’t drug users get the best treatment?
‘People would rather go and see a criminal than … a health practitioner.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Developer announced for final stage of Denman Prospect, construction set to start 2027
ACT-based TP Dynamics will take on the final stage of the suburb. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Alleged arsonist arrested over scooter fire that ‘engulfed’ nearby vehicle
Police called to residential street over basement car park fire. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Move over Chicago and London – there’s a new international marathon in town
The popular Canberra Times Marathon is set to join the world’s elite events. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
Googong Maccas opens on Saturday – and Grimace will be there
A Canberra businessman owns the new store. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Police use tyre deflator to stop allegedly stolen car and thief who never held a driver’s licence
A 25-year-old man allegedly stole the car. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberra’s 10 most expensive streets revealed, and the cheapest
See the full list of the top 10 most expensive streets. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How on black notebook became the NGA’s vibrant new exhibition
A new exhibition at the NGA is big, bright and joyful. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon wed at The Lodge in Canberra
The pair wed in a historic ceremony. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Drink driver laughed as he discussed crash that left cyclist with severe brain injury
Victim suffered a likely lifelong severe traumatic brain injury. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Devastating scene’: motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on rural road
Rider was wearing ‘full protective equipment’ at the time of the crash. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
‘Short-sighted’ slash of Parliament House gym hours prompts David Pocock
‘Staff should have the opportunity to exercise.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘A line in the sand’: Parton brings Libs back into the fold in shadow cabinet
Formerly exiled Libs rejoin frontbench team. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Unremorseful killer learns manslaughter sentence after overturning murder verdict
‘He continues to take no responsibility for the victim’s death.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
War Memorial blames ‘communication breakdown’ for the pulling of literary prize amid Ben Roberts-Smith controversy
‘It wasn’t handled well.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Expanding knife search powers not supported by evidence, A-G says
Tara Cheyne says ACT will not introduce Jack’s Law-style powers. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Motorcyclist involved in ‘serious’ crash, emergency services on scene
The crash was reported near Coree. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
See how your non-government school fees compare across Canberra
Most schools get a 5-10 per cent increase, one fee goes down. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Rapist’s ‘five minutes of pleasure’ caused victim years of pain: prosecutor
He raped a customer in the back of a Belconnen art supply store. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
TVs, tent, fuel: serial retail shop thief arrested by police
He stole a range of items totaling $20,000. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Meet the tiny ringtail possum being hand-reared by zookeepers
‘He fell out of a tree and we couldn’t find his mum’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Lehrmann loses appeal against Parliament House rape findings
Million-dollar legal bill looms. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
How this new NAPLAN score can help measure student improvement in 2025
See which 20 schools in the ACT have improved the most. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More