Australian Coalition Unveils Plan to Repeal Major Climate and Energy Laws
The federal Coalition has released an eight-point energy policy proposing changes to Australia's climate legislation, offshore wind zones, vehicle effic...
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Elderly Man Dies After Mobility Scooter Crash in Canberra’s North
A 95-year-old man has died after a vehicle collided with his mobility scooter at an intersection in Bruce earlier this month, with investigators now exa...
Canberra’s Big Splash Water Park Future Remains Uncertain
Canberra’s only outdoor water park has remained closed since 2024, with the site now at the centre of community frustration over its uncertain future.
Sheep Injured in Alleged Canberra Property Invasion, Police Investigate
Police are investigating an alleged animal-cruelty incident at a rural property in Tuggeranong after eight sheep were reportedly rounded up and injured,...
Driver to Face Charges Over Fatal Canberra Cyclist Collision
A 40-year-old woman is expected to face criminal charges following a fatal collision involving cyclists in Canberra’s north, Police say the woman will face two counts of culpabl...
Albanese Government Set to Tighten Australia’s Migration System as Net Migration Target Comes Under Pressure
The Federal Government is preparing new measures targeting temporary visas, visa overstayers, international students and visa-hopping, while maintaining...
One Nation’s Migration Cuts Add Up to a Deep Recession
One Nation’s proposed major reduction in migration has triggered warnings that a sharp cut to population growth could weaken Australia’s economy and cre...
ACT Records First Death Linked to Highly Potent Synthetic Opioid
A Canberra woman has become the first person in the ACT whose death has been linked to a highly potent synthetic opioid, prompting renewed concern about...
Floriade 2026 Opens in Canberra With Month-Long Spring Celebration
Canberra’s Commonwealth Park has welcomed visitors for the annual Floriade festival, bringing flowers, entertainment and spring activities to the city.
Canberra Court Complex Evacuated After Suspected Bomb Threat
Police responded to a suspected bomb threat at the ACT court complex in Canberra, with the courthouse evacuated as emergency authorities investigated.
Canberra Woman Says She Was Refused Taxi and Uber Services Because She Uses a Wheelchair
A Canberra worker says transport difficulties have highlighted ongoing accessibility concerns for people using wheelchairs.
Officers and Driver Injured After Police Vehicle Collision in Florey
Two police officers and another driver were injured after a police vehicle and car collided in Canberra’s north-western suburb of Florey.
Australia Moves to Give Users Control Over Social-Media Algorithms
Albanese government proposes a new Digital Duty of Care requiring platforms to let Australians choose between algorithmically recommended feeds and cont...
One Nation Surges to 30% as Pauline Hanson’s Party Overtakes Labor in National Poll
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has become the highest-polling federal party on primary support, intensifying pressure on both Labor and the Coalition and r...
Two Men Charged After Weapons and Firearms Seized in Canberra
Two separate police stops in Canberra have led to weapons-related charges against men from Monash and Ainslie.
Seven Suspected Opioid Deaths in Canberra Prompt Police Warning
ACT Policing has renewed an urgent warning after seven suspected opioid overdose deaths were recorded in Canberra within one month.
Missing Canberra Woman Found Safe and Well.
ACT Policing has confirmed that 36-year-old Chyvonne Tint has been located safe and well after police appealed to the Canberra community for assistance earlier on Monday, 31 Aug...
New Data Reveals Security Breaches and Contraband at Canberra Jail
Newly released government documents have raised fresh concerns about security and contraband at Canberra’s Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), the ACT’s only adult prison. The in...
Multi-Million-Dollar Illegal Tobacco Investigation Linked to Canberra
Australian authorities are continuing an investigation into an international organised-crime network involved in the attempted smuggling of large quantities of illegal tobacco i...
Police Seek Witnesses After Alleged Assault at Civic Bus Interchange
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses following an alleged assault at the City bus interchange on Alinga Street in Canberra earlier this month. Police published the appeal at 2:13pm...