Alleged dangerous driver arrested after police chase in Canberra
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Canberra after a dramatic police pursuit through Tuggeranong. Police dogs found him hiding under a deck, and he now faces multiple charges.
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Canberra after a dramatic police pursuit through Tuggeranong. Police dogs found him hiding under a deck, and he now faces multiple charges.
ACT Policing calls for public help to identify a man and woman linked to multiple alleged thefts at a Gungahlin store. Items worth over $2000 were taken between December and January.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
A 25-year-old man on parole faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting his partner in a Canberra home. Police detail the incident and urge anyone in a violent situation to seek help.
ACT Police issue public appeal to locate Jeremy Thurling, 47, missing since January 8. Last believed to be in Kowen Forest. Family holds serious welfare concerns.
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
ACT Police dispersed revellers performing illegal burnouts on Lonsdale Street ahead of the Summernats festival, which expects 130,000 visitors amid a severe heatwave.
ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
An Australian witness describes the horror of the New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort that killed 40. His girlfriend's decision saved their lives. Read the full story.
Queensland's Court of Appeal reduces the jail term for a Cairns man who stabbed a stranger, ruling the original sentence was manifestly excessive. Read the full legal details.
ACT Police made more than a dozen arrests for assaults and dangerous driving during New Year's Eve celebrations. A 19-year-old was caught driving at 198km/h. Read the full report.
Police urge witnesses to come forward after a serious collision at a Maida Vale roundabout on Christmas Day left three people with critical injuries. Call Crime Stoppers with any information.
Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family's Learning for Life program, providing essential supplies and support to Australian students in need.
A 23-year-old woman has died following a crash on Marine Terrace in Busselton. Police are investigating and urge witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward.
ACT Police arrested a 39-year-old man at a Canberra shopping centre and seized a loaded 3D-printed firearm from his home. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.
A Canberra truck driver has been charged after allegedly recording a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway. Police warn of double demerits.
ACT Policing holds serious concerns for Ava Keenan, 15, last seen in Charnwood on Christmas Eve. Authorities urge public assistance to locate the missing teenager.
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
A look back at February 2025 in Canberra: The Balloon Spectacular moves, a major health funding announcement, and the arrival of the Hells Angels. See the key events that shaped the capital.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
ACT Policing holds serious concerns for 49-year-old Carmen Johnson, missing from Monash since December 22. She may be in a white 2023 Mazda CX-5. Anyone with information urged to call 131 444.
A 61-year-old man faces court over alleged sexual assaults at massage businesses in Southport and Chermside. Police fear more victims exist and urge others to come forward.
A former police officer and Canberra residents call for community support as Salvation Army research reveals one in five Australian parents fear their children will miss out on Christmas presents due to financial stress.
ACT Policing is investigating after a man was found deceased in a Braddon unit late Saturday night. A woman is assisting detectives. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A 38-year-old woman was assaulted in Burleigh Heads National Park. Police are urging two members of the public who intervened, and anyone with information, to come forward.
ACT Police say white supremacist flyers distributed in Canberra suburbs break no laws, as PM Anthony Albanese announces plans for tougher federal hate speech legislation. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old man has died after his car left the road and hit a tree on Brand Highway near Gingin. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A man is fighting for life after being ejected from his Mitsubishi Triton ute in a rollover crash on Fincham Crescent, Wanniassa. Police are urgently seeking witnesses.
The Townsville Turf Club has delivered a major boost to the Mayor's Christmas Appeal, donating a large collection of toys to ensure local children have gifts this festive season.