Politics
Albanese's Inaction on Anti-Semitism Fuels Jewish Community Anger, Letters Reveal
Canberra Times readers condemn PM Albanese's failure to act on anti-Semitism despite warnings, linking it to Bondi violence. Letters also cover planning, Gaza aid, and gas exports.
Lifestyle
Why Staring Into Space Should Be Your Only 2026 New Year's Resolution
Columnist Jenna Price makes a compelling case for ditching traditional resolutions and embracing the art of staring into space as the ultimate act of self-care for the new year.
Sports
Vautin's Raiders Premiership Prediction: Why Canberra's Drought Ends in 2026
Rugby league great Paul Vautin predicts the Canberra Raiders are destined to end their 32-year premiership drought, praising Ricky Stuart's coaching and the team's electric talent.
Business
New Lambton Landslide: Residents Mark 'Difficult' Christmas in Exile
More than a dozen Newcastle households spent Christmas 2025 in temporary accommodation, seven months after a devastating landslide forced them from their homes. Read their story.
Entertainment
Education
Police seize guns and drugs in Nollamara house raid
WA Police have seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs from a Nollamara property as part of a targeted operation to combat crime in Perth's northern suburbs. Read the full details.
Major drug and cash haul seized in Cessnock police raid
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
Newcastle's 2025: A Year of Headlines and Heartbreak
From a fatal beach shooting to devastating floods and a major health initiative, revisit the stories that defined the Hunter region in 2025. Read the full year in review.
New forensic ID method uses proteins in single hair strands
ECU and ChemCentre scientists develop proteomic genotyping, a new forensic tool for human identification from hair when DNA is degraded or missing. Could revolutionise cold case investigations.
Hamlyn Heights homes demolished for new $12.4m childcare
A new $12.4 million childcare centre is set to replace several homes in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. The 124-place facility promises to ease local childcare shortages. Read more about the development plans.