Department of Agriculture under fire in Senate estimates for travel expense documentation
The department said it was implementing new procedures. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
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Infant survives fatal car crash on Hume Highway, airlifted to Canberra Hospital
The child is in stable condition. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Lowest of blows’: Cheyne breached MLAs’ code of conduct with anonymous text
Elizabeth Lee decries ‘hurtful, damaging’ text sent about her. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Perjurer’s fake documents only ‘sharpened sword of Damocles’
Fraudster engaged in ‘campaign of dishonesty and obfuscation’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Qatar flights return to Canberra after five years
‘There was little cheer when we landed,’ one passenger said. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Coroner reveals shocking list of factors that led to motorcycle road death
Unregistered sports bike was ‘in desperate need of a service’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘A very different view’: Assembly elects Liberals’ Jeremy Hanson as new speaker
Contest for key position had gripped Assembly for two weeks. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
House prices in Canberra’s most affordable suburbs on the rise
Tuggeranong had the highest rate of growth in the last year. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Watchdog will separately investigate ‘mistaken’ arrest of teen on Canberra bus
‘Incident raises questions beyond the conduct of individual officers.’ Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Unique beauty’: first look at our new team. Did they get the name right?
The team will enter the league in the 2026/27 season. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Chisholm Vikings to close: What it means for members and staff
The Canberra club will close one of its popular venues. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Labor would prefer Greens’ Braddock for speaker as party issues five demands
‘Conversations are still ongoing’ ahead of Tuesday morning vote. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Senior ACT public servants will face new legal Closing the Gap obligations
Agreement reached to pass new accountability laws. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Turner woman allegedly stole car and drove it at the owner
She also allegedly assaulted the car owner with a baseball bat. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
APS consulting spend has surged despite push to bring more work in house
The APS-wide spending on consultants tipped $756 million in 2024-25. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Passenger dies after car rolls on the Hume Highway
Southbound lanes of the major highway have been closed. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Rosie is the friendly face of the People’s House
The popular Parliament House guide has just won a special tourism award. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read
Conservatives win back Libs positions as power couple emerges
Canberra Liberals elect new party president at AGM. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Canberran travellers avoid travel chaos amid plane recall
Airbus has issued a recall of 6000 A320 planes after the company identified a software issue that could cause operational
Teenager charged after police pursuit in Canberra’s south
The vehicle allegedly reached 130kmh in a 60kmh zone. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Rare piece of ACT motoring history sells for eyewatering sum at auction
It’s one of just 90 sets of plates in the territory. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Burglar says he paid $500 in bitcoin for fake medical notes given to court
‘Old head in the sand approach’ made things worse, lawyer says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘Essentially ghosted’: man charged with rape after not paying sex worker
Accused man denies charge, claims he always intended to pay. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Don’t forget: Handmade markets have started early
Handmade markets shift times to accommodate Spilt Milk Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
We dug through APS annual reports and here’s how much staffing costs have soared
APS staff costs soar amid push for 5% cuts. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Just over the border, but a world away: Murrumbateman wins big at tourism awards
The village just north of Canberra is a tourism hotspot Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
David Pope wins his third Walkley award
Cartoonist recognised for powerful take on Gaza humanitarian crisis. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Police warn drivers of major delays after serious Hume Highway crash
Hume Highway lane shut down after major accident Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Uber Eats delivery driver convicted for trying to kiss woman at her front door
‘We don’t live in a world where men can just walk up and kiss women.’ Source: The Canberra Times –
‘It’s not rehabilitative’: Canberra jail staff and prisoners are desperate for change
‘Real world does not have you sleeping in till 11am,’ one staffer said. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News
‘Kind, neighbourhood relationship’ ends with indecent assault of ‘fragile’ woman
‘Court is concerned about sexual violence’, magistrate says. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Newborn baby found abandoned at south Canberra fire station
The baby was born in the past 24 hours, police say. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
‘It’s a dream come true’: The Canberra Street Cat Alliance finally has a home to call its own
The public is invited to check it out at an open day on Saturday. Source: The Canberra Times – Local
They were told their ACT govt jobs would end at Christmas. It was a mistake
Housing ACT apologises for the distress caused by its ‘administrative error’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Five simple ways to check your mental health. None involves TikTok or Google
Your mental health ‘deserves more than guesswork and algorithms’. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More
Non-stop calls for help as wild winds bring down trees, cause outages
ACT’s SES has received more than 80 calls for help. Source: The Canberra Times – Local News Read More