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Phil Kelleher Homes Wins Five Housing Awards in 2025

Phil Kelleher Homes from Dunsborough has claimed five prestigious awards at the 2025 HIA and WA Housing Awards, including Regional Home of the Year for its Lomond residence. Discover the innovative designs.

Canberra's Civic Pool to close, taking diving legacy with it

Canberra's iconic Civic Olympic Pool, a summer hub for 70 years, is slated for demolition. The new aquatic centre lacks diving facilities, sparking community concern over lost heritage and youth space. Discover what the city stands to lose.

Lake Mac Council outlines $80 million spending plan

Lake Macquarie City Council reveals a draft $80 million capital works plan for 2026-27, with over half earmarked for its fire-damaged Speers Point administration building. Discover the community projects set to benefit.

New $25m Boutique Hotel Opens in Townsville CBD

A landmark $25 million transformation has revived a historic Townsville CBD building into a luxurious boutique hotel, The Ville. Discover the stunning new addition to the city's hospitality scene.

Forget 'New Me', Build a 'New Us' in 2026

As New Year's resolutions falter, The Canberra Times argues for a radical shift from self-optimisation to community connection. Discover how building a 'new us' can create lasting social cohesion.

Canberra KFC fight escalates to hammer-throwing road rage

ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.

Man charged over knife threats in Canberra's Fyshwick

A 44-year-old Ainslie man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing knives and threatening the public in Fyshwick. ACT Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.

High fuel loads near Canberra hospital spark fire fears

A veteran volunteer firefighter warns dangerously high fuel loads, including combustible African lovegrass, surrounding North Canberra Hospital pose a severe bushfire threat. Authorities say mitigation work is planned.

City police station evacuated over hazmat incident

A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.

Canberra NYE weather: Storms, rain, then clear skies

Canberrans heading to NYE fireworks face a wet, stormy day with a high of 34C, but the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts clear skies for the midnight countdown. Plan your celebrations with our detailed weather guide.

Christmas Eve standoff in Canberra ends with arrest

A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.

Church Christmas lunch feeds 350 as homelessness rises

St John's Care in Canberra hosted a vital Christmas lunch for 350 people, highlighting the growing need as homelessness increases. The charity, relying solely on donations, supports 70 families monthly.

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