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.
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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...
Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during an in-competition test in Spain.
Mastercard Payments Restored After Global Outage Hits Australian Shoppers
A temporary Mastercard outage disrupted tap-and-go and digital-wallet payments across Australia before the card provider confirmed services had been res...
Vietnam’s President Tô Lâm Begins Official Visit to Canberra
Australia has welcomed Vietnam’s General Secretary and President Tô Lâm to Canberra for an official visit focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Canberra’s Iconic Concrete Bus Shelters Added to Heritage Register
Canberra’s distinctive 1970s-era concrete bus shelters have been officially heritage listed, recognising their architectural and social significance acr...
Australia Census 2026: What You Need to Know on Census Night
Census Night is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with people across Australia being counted in the nation’s latest population and housing survey.
ACT Government and GWS Welcome Hawthorn’s Move to Canberra
Canberra is set to host Hawthorn at Manuka Oval, with ACT officials and the GWS Giants welcoming the AFL club’s upcoming presence in the capital.
Canberra Man to Face Court After Alleged Assault on Police and Property Damage
ACT Policing charged a 42-year-old Lyneham man following an alleged incident involving police and damage to a home.
Canberra Hosts Asialink Leaders Summit Address on Australia’s Regional Future
Senior government representatives discuss Australia’s role, partnerships and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region during Canberra summit.
Teenager charged after alleged armed bottle shop robbery in Canberra’s north
ACT Policing has charged a teenager following an alleged armed robbery at a bottle shop in the Canberra suburb of Holt.
Canberra community raises concerns over housing pressure and rental affordability
ACT residents and housing groups are calling for stronger action as Canberra continues facing challenges around rental availability and housing costs.
Patient privacy concerns grow as more than half of Australian GPs use AI to record consultations
A new report warns that the rapid adoption of AI-powered medical scribes in Australian GP clinics is outpacing privacy protections, raising concerns abo...
Australian schools warned over AI deepfake threat targeting student and staff photos
The e Safety Commissioner has urged Australian schools to review the photos they publish online after a rise in AI-generated deepfakes created from publi...
LGM Hot Chilli Oil recalled nationwide over undeclared peanut allergen
Consumers with peanut allergies are being urged not to consume LGM Hot Chilli Oil 275g after a recall was issued because peanuts were not declared on th...
Canberra to Host Global Aviation Leaders at CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2027
Canberra has secured the rights to host the prestigious CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2027, marking a significant achievement for the Australian Capital Territory and reinforcing t...