69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
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MAG Welding Services Finalist in Canberra Business Awards
MAG Welding Services celebrates being named finalist in Service and Trade category while owner Jacqueline Taylor contends for Business Person of the Year at 2025 Canberra Region Local Business Awards.
ACT approves Kaleen Sports Club demolition for apartments
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Assembly Speaker
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
ASIC sues firms over Shield, First Guardian collapses
ASIC launches new lawsuits against advice firms and a research house over the collapse of Shield and First Guardian funds, alleging failures that cost investors millions.
Parton's mission to save ACT Liberals from civil war
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has three years to unite his fractured party or face electoral annihilation. Can he end the internal warfare and rebuild trust with voters?
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.
Virgin Australia flight emergency landing after engine fire
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 bound for Bali made an emergency return to Perth after passengers reported hearing a 'loud bang' and seeing flames erupt from the engine shortly after takeoff.
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.
Emergency services respond to child incident in Abergowrie
Multiple emergency response teams are currently on scene in Abergowrie following reports of a serious incident involving a child. Authorities have mobilised rapidly to the rural location.
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.
Canberra Girl Missing: Public Urged to Help Find Sienna, 12
ACT Police launch desperate search for missing Canberra girl Sienna, 12, last seen in Ngunnawal. Community urged to report any sightings immediately.
Optus Outage Cuts Hunter Residents Off From Triple Zero
Critical telecommunications failure leaves Hunter region residents unable to access emergency services as Optus confirms widespread network outage affecting triple zero calls.
Man strangles ill fiancée during 000 emergency call
A Canberra man has been sentenced after attacking his sick fiancée while she was on the phone with emergency services, in a disturbing case that highlights the brutality of domestic violence.
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.
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.
AI Financial Advisors: Future or Fad for Australians?
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising financial advice in Australia. Are robo-advisors the future of wealth management, or should you stick with human experts?
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.
Friend's Secret Shocker: Handling Unwanted Information
An Aussie woman faces an ethical dilemma after her friend reveals a personal secret that's making her uncomfortable. Discover expert advice on handling friendship boundaries.
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.
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.
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.
Free Vet Advice & Supplies for Hamilton Hill Pet Owners
A groundbreaking community initiative in Hamilton Hill offers free veterinary consultations, pet food, and supplies to struggling local pet owners during the cost of living crisis.
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