A rising number of ANU medical graduates are choosing to start their careers in Canberra's hospitals, driven by familiarity and lifestyle, but pay and specialist shortages remain key challenges for the ACT's health system.
Australia's SailGP team faces a crisis as wing trimmer Iain Jensen battles a knee injury ahead of the Fremantle opener. Spain's team is out with major damage, promising a chaotic weekend.
The joint medical degree from the University of Newcastle and UNE jumps to 4th most popular course for 2026. Discover why this regional program is attracting hundreds of aspiring doctors.
ACT motorists are shifting travel times and routes to ease commuter pain. Roads ACT says February is the worst for congestion as roadworks continue. Read how the city is adapting.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for the ACT, with destructive winds, large hail, and flash flooding predicted. The Bureau of Meteorology warns the storm is 'very dangerous'. Stay safe with the latest updates and emergency advice.
Shocking incidents at Canberra childcare centres, including a fire started by a toddler and a boy locked in a bathroom, are detailed in hundreds of newly released ACT government documents. Read the full investigation.
The Bureau of Meteorology has lifted its severe thunderstorm warning for the ACT after a storm brought damaging winds and hail. At least 20 calls for assistance were logged. Stay safe with our updated safety advice.
New Australian research reveals patients with chronic pain or mental health conditions are more likely to be seen as 'difficult' by GPs, potentially impacting care quality. Read the full findings.
A 36-year-old Coombs man faces court after witnesses prevented him from leaving the scene of a head-on collision in Yarralumla involving a stolen vehicle, ACT Policing alleges. Read the full story.
Canberra clinics report being overwhelmed with new patients since federal bulk-billing incentives began. Discover the surge in demand and the challenges of recruiting doctors.
The ACT Government is pushing ahead with a new $150 million aquatic centre in Woden, despite facing criticism over costs and transparency. Discover the details and the political debate.
Western Australia faces a bulk billing crisis with the lowest rates nationally. Discover why out-of-pocket GP costs are rising and what it means for patients.
ACT Policing calls for public help to identify a man and woman linked to multiple alleged thefts at a Gungahlin store. Items worth over $2000 were taken between December and January.
Yass Valley Council rejects moving the ACT border to keep lucrative Parkwood housing land, citing a 'substantial and growing revenue base' crucial for its financial future.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
An off-duty doctor provided critical first aid after a multi-vehicle collision at Banya near Caloundra. Two young sisters are fighting for life. Police are investigating.
The ACT has issued its first total fire ban since 2020 for Saturday, January 10, as a severe heatwave and strong winds create extreme bushfire danger. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant.
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
David Parsons, a 26-year-old Indigenous doctor from Stockton, is fighting for recovery after a devastating motorhome crash days after his graduation. His family clings to hope as community support surges.
Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
Dr Andrew Miller recounts the pivotal moment a disastrous shave before a hospital night shift made him realise he was not destined to be a surgeon. Discover the full moon epiphany.
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.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
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.
Canberrans are urged to prepare as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for New Year's Eve, forecasting damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. Stay safe and follow emergency advice.
A third-generation Canberra transport operator was days from shutting its Fyshwick depot, citing a 'toxic' mix of high costs and red tape. Discover how a FlixBus deal saved it and the wider pressures on ACT businesses.
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
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.