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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.
Liberal Party at 'lowest point' says Senator Henderson
Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson breaks her silence, revealing the party has reached its 'lowest point' during her parliamentary career amid internal turmoil and leadership challenges.
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.
Greens MP blocks conservative VAD bill in NSW
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
Veteran photographer Gary Ramage retires from Parliament
After nearly half a century documenting Australian politics, legendary press photographer Gary Ramage has shot his final parliamentary session, leaving behind an unparalleled visual legacy of the nation's history.
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.
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.
Political staffers break silence in explosive new book
Phoebe Saintilan's groundbreaking book 'The Right Hand' exposes the hidden world of political staffers who truly run Canberra - the chiefs of staff, advisers and minders shaping Australia's future.
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.
Albanese quotes Joy Division in parliamentary showdown
A surprising musical reference during Question Question has politicians and public buzzing as Anthony Albanese quotes Joy Division while Sussan Ley delivers an unexpected response.
SA Nurses Storm Parliament in Pay Protest
Hundreds of South Australian nurses and midwives have descended on Parliament House, demanding better pay and conditions in what they call a 'kick in the guts' from the state government.
Senate Question Time marathon hits four hours
Australian senators endured a gruelling four-hour question session as political tensions reached boiling point, with fiery exchanges and marathon speeches testing parliamentary endurance.
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.
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.
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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