ACT rego plate thefts soar, 700 cases recorded this year
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
A 28-year-old man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Mooroolbark. A 39-year-old man is assisting police. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
The planned closure of the Vikings Club in Chisholm after 36 years has been labelled a 'slap in the face' to locals. The move highlights tensions over ACT gaming reforms and cross-border competition.
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has listed its Townsville hearings for Thursday, December 4. Find out the details of the cases and what they involve.
A coroner details the fatal crash of Joseph Suwedi, who drove at high speed after drinking eight pints. The inquest highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the ACT.
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has listed its Townsville hearings for Thursday, December 4. Find out the details of the cases and what they involve.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
The Alexander Maconochie Centre costs ACT taxpayers $543.19 per prisoner daily, with a 77.2% recidivism rate. Calls grow to close the facility and return to using NSW prisons.
Emergency services responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Brindabella Road near Coree on Wednesday afternoon. ACT Policing remain on scene. Read the latest updates.
Perth dental surgeon Jacky Chan has been struck off for four years after secretly photographing up women's skirts. Read the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
ACT Legislative Assembly elects Canberra Liberal Jeremy Hanson as its new Speaker. Hanson pledges a non-partisan approach, but Labor and Greens had raised concerns over his impartiality.
Majority Aboriginal-owned Garli Group adopts AutogenAI's generative technology to streamline tender bids, targeting $50M revenue and expansion into QLD and NSW. Read more.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal in Townsville will hear several cases on Tuesday, December 2. Get the latest details on the scheduled matters.
A summary of all civil matters heard at the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, detailing the parties involved and the nature of their disputes. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
Complete guide to Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearings in Townsville for Monday, December 1. Learn about scheduled cases and proceedings.
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Canberra public housing residents face dangerous living conditions as maintenance contractors claim funding has run out. Legal service reports alarming increase in repair neglect.
Labor and Greens reach agreement on EPBC Act reforms after lengthy negotiations. Will the strengthened laws actually protect Australia's environment? Read the analysis.
Proposed environmental law reforms could demonise Australia's oil and gas industry, threatening jobs and energy security. Learn how these changes may impact the nation.
Oz Hair and Beauty launches its first-ever Hair and Beauty Advent Calendar valued at $419.99, now only $119.95 during Black Friday. Limited edition available Nov 28-Dec 2.
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
A former Uber Eats delivery driver has been convicted and fined $800 for attempting to kiss a customer at her front door in what the court called inappropriate conduct.
Canberra public housing tenants endure dangerous mould and repair delays as maintenance contractor Programmed faces scrutiny. Housing advocates demand accountability amid growing waitlists.
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.