Nationals drop net zero: Economic risks for Australia
The National Party's reversal on net zero targets threatens investment, power prices and Australia's green export opportunities. Experts warn of economic damage.
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Police raid uncovers Moncrieff cannabis cultivation operation
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
ACT Public Servants Earn Highest Wages in Australia
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
ACT govt blocks appeals for new northside hospital
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
Canberra's Sewerage System Gets Green Makeover
The ACT government is revolutionising sewerage charges with a consumption-based model that could save efficient households hundreds annually while promoting sustainable water use across Canberra.
ACT's 30,000 home target at risk as construction lags
The ACT government's ambitious plan to deliver 30,000 new homes by 2030 is under serious threat, with new analysis revealing significant construction delays and infrastructure bottlenecks putting the crucial housing goal at risk.
ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
Perth Mayor Zempilas may review net zero target
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas signals potential review of city's net zero emissions target amid growing pressure from business community and federal Liberal party's climate policy reconsideration.
CSIRO's $379M greenhouse rebuild after Canberra hailstorm
Australia's national science agency seeks approval for a massive rebuild of Canberra's hail-damaged research greenhouses, promising state-of-the-art facilities for agricultural innovation.
Canberra's transport emissions threaten climate goals
New data reveals transport pollution is derailing Canberra's emission reduction targets, with vehicles accounting for over 60% of territory emissions. Experts warn urgent action needed.
Australia's Climate Plan B If Global Talks Fail
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
Liberals scramble as net zero coalition collapses
Australia's Liberal Party faces a political crisis as key net zero partners withdraw, triggering urgent emissions policy revisions that could reshape the nation's climate approach.
Fatal Canberra Motorcycle Crash Prompts Speed Probe
ACT police launch major probe into speeding after fatal motorcycle collision on Southern Cross Drive, as authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
WA Liberals Dig In On Net Zero As Nationals Review Policy
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas reveals Western Australia's Liberals remain unmoved on net zero targets while Nationals conduct internal climate policy review, creating political tension.
Canberra's sewer crisis: Tree roots cause thousands of blockages
The ACT faces a growing crisis as invasive tree roots cause millions in damage to sewer systems, with thousands of blockages reported annually. Discover how Canberra is fighting back against nature's underground invasion.
Andrew Metcalfe appointed ACT Education Directorate head
Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.
Earth's Vital Signs Failing: Climate Emergency Deepens
A shocking new report reveals Earth's climate indicators are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with 20 of 35 planetary health metrics now at record extremes.
Canberra's Seatbelt Crackdown: Police Blitz Targets Drivers
ACT Police launch major road safety operation with high-tech enforcement to catch seatbelt offenders as alarming statistics reveal widespread non-compliance.
ACT Passes Historic Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
Canberra Liberals in turmoil as internal feuds escalate
ACT Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee faces mounting pressure as public infighting between Liberal MLAs Nicole Lawder and Leanne Castley exposes deep divisions within the party, raising questions about its electability.
ACT Minister Chris Steel dodges resignation questions
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about his future following a scathing integrity commission report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.
SA Communities Face Climate Threat as Time Runs Out
New report reveals South Australian communities face existential threat from climate change, with experts demanding immediate political action to prevent irreversible damage.
SA Mayors Rush to Brazil for COP31 Climate Talks
South Australian council leaders embark on urgent Brazilian mission to secure global climate commitments ahead of final COP31 negotiations in Adelaide.
WA Premier's 'lazy' energy stance sparks outrage
Mark McGowan faces fierce criticism after delaying Western Australia's energy roadmap by two years, telling industry to 'lead the transition' while renewable projects stall across the state.
Perth's soaking October: Rainfall soars, temps plummet
Perth has endured an unseasonably cold and wet October with rainfall totals soaring 67% above average while temperatures plummeted below normal, marking one of the soggiest starts to spring in recent memory.
ACT Liberals in existential crisis: Humphries warning
Former ACT Liberal leader Gary Humphries warns the party faces an 'existential crisis' as internal divisions and electoral failures threaten its very existence in the territory.
Climate Activists Board Coal Ship in Newcastle Protest
Environmental group Rising Tide stages dramatic harbour protest, boarding bulk carrier to demand end to coal exports from Newcastle - Australia's climate battleground heats up.
ACT Liberals in leadership crisis turmoil
Canberra's Liberal Party faces internal chaos as leadership tensions boil over, threatening their chances in the upcoming territory election.
ACT sexual assault and family violence reports surge
New statistics reveal alarming increases in sexual assault and family violence reports across the Australian Capital Territory, prompting urgent calls for action and support services.
Newcastle Council to Miss Housing Targets
Newcastle City Council faces mounting pressure as it appears unlikely to meet the NSW government's ambitious housing supply goals, raising concerns about affordability and availability across the region.
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