A parliamentary inquiry has recommended the ACT government halt Woolworths' proposed land purchase at Hawker Village until extensive community consultation is completed. Read the details.
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
Shire of Murray CEO Dean Unsworth has been awarded the 2025 Local Government Leader of the Year title at the IPAA WA Achievement Awards. Discover his collaborative leadership and key achievements.
Swimming pools across the Hunter region have restricted access to diving blocks this summer, citing safety and insurance concerns. Parents express disappointment as a beloved tradition ends.
The ACT City Renewal Authority has invested $35,000 in a social media campaign, paying local influencers to promote Christmas activities in Civic and Braddon to counter low foot traffic.
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
East Fremantle councillors have unanimously voted to receive superannuation payments, backdated to the October elections. The move aligns the Town with larger councils.
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.
The Canberra Times Marathon is poised for international status with ACT government funding. A new two-day festival format and route via Duntroon and the War Memorial will attract global runners from 2026.
The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.
The ACT Greens propose a law to ban 'partisan' government advertising, targeting Chief Minister Andrew Barr's monthly column. The government defends its communications as factual.
The Albanese government's controversial freedom of information reforms are headed for a Senate defeat after the Coalition and Greens joined forces to oppose the bill. Read why critics call it a 'secrecy bill'.
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.
A government report reveals Canberra Stadium's use-by date is 2027, conflicting with Chief Minister Andrew Barr's assertion it will last until 2035. Maintenance costs are set to double.
Olympic diver Sam Fricker is campaigning to keep Lambton Pool's diving facilities open after a safety inspection forced a temporary closure, impacting 70 local athletes. Read more.
The Cook Government faces scrutiny after awarding a $5 million Motorplex contract to a company linked to bikie Benjamin David Ortin. Questions arise over due diligence.
Private equity specialist Neil MacDonald will lead the $7bn Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility as its new CEO from 2026, focusing on jobs and economic growth. Read more.
Darrell Charles Clarke was arrested at a Stuart waste facility after fleeing police. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. Read the full story.
The ACT government's CBR2030 economic framework aims to expand hybrid work, citing major gains in inclusion and productivity. The plan targets 300,000 jobs by 2030.
A 50-year-old diver has tragically drowned in South Australia's Tank Cave. The experienced speleologist was part of a group exploring the underwater sinkhole. Read more on the investigation.
A complex recovery operation has retrieved the body of a Victorian diver from Tank Cave on SA's Limestone Coast. Australian of the Year Dr Richard Harris assisted. Read the full story.
Hunter United Diving Academy's season is in crisis after City of Newcastle closed Lambton pool's dive tower and boards following SafeWork NSW notices. The only diving facility in the Hunter is now severely limited.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
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?
Federal government spending on external consultants surged to $756 million last year, contradicting Labor's promise to build public service capability. Analysis reveals $135m increase.
A major emergency operation is underway at Tank Cave near Mount Gambier after a diving incident left one person dead and others trapped or missing. Follow the latest updates.
Two inmates were hospitalised following a reported stabbing at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
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.