Echidnas: The Silent Victims of Melbourne Cup Day
As Melbourne Cup celebrations unfold, native echidnas face terrifying encounters with fireworks, prompting urgent calls for awareness and protection of Australia's unique wildlife.
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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.
WA's Economic Boom: People and Property Power Prosperity
Western Australia is experiencing an unprecedented economic surge, fueled by population growth and a thriving property market. Discover how these powerful forces are reshaping the state's future prosperity.
Kookaburra saved after choking on shoelace in Sydney
A heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
Mystery Cassowary Found in Queensland Bush
A lone southern cassowary's puzzling appearance deep in the Wooroonooran National Park has wildlife authorities and traditional owners scratching their heads about how the flightless bird travelled so far from its usual habitat.
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.
Cape York's historic land return to Traditional Owners
In a landmark moment blending celebration and reflection, millions of hectares of Cape York Peninsula are being returned to Aboriginal Traditional Owners, reshaping Queensland's cultural landscape.
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.
Billy Buttons: Australia's Golden Native Garden Gem
Uncover the charm of Craspedia, Australia's iconic golden drumstick flowers that are drought-tolerant, wildlife-friendly and perfect for native gardens.
Echidna Emergency: Pet Owners Must Protect Wildlife
Wildlife rescuers issue urgent plea to Australian pet owners after disturbing spike in echidna injuries. Learn how responsible pet ownership can save our native species.
Teen cricketer Ben Austin dies in Canberra training accident
The Canberra cricket community is mourning the devastating loss of 16-year-old Ben Austin, who died following a training incident at Holt's Harrison Oval.
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 Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago
Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.
Ex-Children's Centre Director Jailed for Theft
A former Weston Creek Children's Centre director has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to stealing over $150,000 from the community facility.
MyWay Ticketing System Slammed in Damning ACT Report
A damning investigation reveals the ACT government's troubled MyWay ticketing system rollout was plagued by failures, costing taxpayers millions in delays and poor planning.
Canberra Liberals crisis: Lee suspends Parton
The Canberra Liberals face internal turmoil as Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee suspends key party member Mark Parton, exposing deep fractures within the conservative ranks ahead of crucial elections.
New transit officers target fare evaders in Canberra
ACT Government deploys dedicated transit officers to crack down on fare evasion and anti-social behaviour on Canberra's public transport network.
Australian territories demand fair parliamentary representation
Exclusive: Canberra and Northern Territory leaders unite in demanding equal parliamentary rights, exposing a glaring democratic gap affecting over 700,000 Australians.
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.
Canberra Crime Trends: 10 Years of Police Data Revealed
Exclusive analysis of 10 years of ACT police data exposes dramatic shifts in Canberra's crime landscape, from rising property offences to changing drug patterns in the nation's capital.
Driver faces court over Nazi salute at Canberra synagogue
A Canberra motorist has been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute outside a synagogue following a road rage confrontation. The disturbing incident has sparked community outrage.
Canberra Developer Keggins Collapses Amid Millions in Debt
Another major blow hits Canberra's construction sector as prominent developer Keggins appoints administrators, leaving creditors owed millions and projects in limbo.
Canberra Liberals face suspension crisis
Liberal MLA Leanne Castley breaks silence on the controversial suspension of Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain, revealing deep divisions within the Canberra opposition.
Perth dog owners: Leash pets to fight foxes
Perth residents are being urged to keep dogs on leashes in key conservation areas as wildlife experts deploy new tactics in the battle against the city's growing fox population.
WA Miners Fear Project Delays Under New Environmental Laws
Western Australia's mining sector faces significant delays as new federal environmental legislation introduces 37 definitions of 'unacceptable impacts' that could stall crucial resource projects.
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