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
Critical Qld Rescue Helicopter Grounded Due to Staff Shortage
A vital Queensland Government air rescue helicopter has been grounded due to staff shortages, raising serious concerns for emergency response capabilities in the region.
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
Former Cleveland Youth Detention Centre worker sentenced for stealing from colleagues
Tenille Jade Hunter, a former Cleveland Youth Detention Centre employee, has been convicted and sentenced in Townsville for stealing cash and bank cards from her colleagues. Read the full court details.
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.