A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
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 Perth man has been hit with four additional terrorism charges as part of an ongoing investigation. Read the latest on the case and the police response.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated.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.
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
West Coast recruit Tylar Young discusses the honour of wearing the Eagles' No.20 guernsey, aiming to emulate club greats like Dean Cox. Read his plans for 2025.
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.
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.
Explore the incredible 50+ year journey of AC/DC, from Sydney pubs to global rock domination. Discover how these Australian legends kept the world rocking. Read their full story now!
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.
AC/DC delivered a thunderous performance at Perth's Optus Stadium, proving their legendary status with a setlist of iconic rock anthems. Read our full review of the epic night.
AC/DC's thunderous Power Up tour hit Perth, shaking Optus Stadium with a ferocious set for over 95,000 fans. The legendary rockers' long-awaited return was a tribute to their WA roots and late frontman Bon Scott.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
Get the latest from Fremantle Dockers training. Updates on Alex Pearce's fitness, Judd McVee's role, Cooper Simpson's progress, and Hayden Young's position shift. Full details here.
Fremantle Dockers star Hayden Young says a visit to Aspetar clinic in Doha has him confident of an injury-free 2026 AFL season after a frustrating 2025. Read his full story.
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?
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.
UNSW researchers recommend trialling 30km/h zones in Canberra's high-pedestrian areas. Discover how lower speeds combined with education could transform road safety.
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.
Meet Wesley Marsh, the 10-year-old from Rankin Park who has written and published his first children's book, 'Guy Meets Time', with plans for a full series. Discover his inspiring journey from creative writing to becoming a published author.