Politics
ACT Government Urged to 'Reflect and Repent' Over Light Rail, Debt and Pool Fiascos
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
Lifestyle
Positive Bowel Test Result Delayed 5 Months: Hunter Woman's Cancer Diagnosis
A Hunter woman's positive bowel screening result went unreported for five months. She was later diagnosed with cancer. Experts clarify GP responsibility for follow-up.
Sports
Afghanistan United: Women's Football Team Defies Taliban, Inspires Aussie Expats
The Afghanistan United women's football team, formed in exile, defies Taliban bans to play the sport they love, inspiring a wave of participation among Afghan expats in Australia.
Business
Perth Home Buyers Face $1.6M Total Cost, Decades to Break Even
New research reveals the true cost of a Perth home over 25 years can double the price tag. Expert warns against overpaying in competitive market. Learn the full financial commitment.
Entertainment
Education
Canberra's top baby names for 2025 revealed
Evelyn and Oliver are Canberra's most popular baby names for 2025, as royal-inspired choices decline. Discover the latest trends and historical data from the ACT birth registry.
Judge scolds teen for laughing after sentence variation
A Nowra District Court judge reprimanded a 19-year-old offender for a 'total lack of respect' after he laughed and clapped upon having his jail sentence varied to home detention for a serious unprovoked assault.
ACT Government Documents Reveal Tharwa Preschool Closure Plan
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
Youth sport's goals must be bigger than just winning matches
A Newcastle Herald reader argues that community sport, when focused on wellbeing and inclusion, is vital for youth resilience and mental health. Read the full debate.
Hells Angel arrested at Sydney Airport over order breach
A Hells Angels sergeant-at-arms faces court after being arrested at Sydney International Airport, accused of breaching orders following a Maitland clubhouse 'takeover'. Read the latest on the police crackdown.