A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
South Australia's Liberal opposition has scrapped its deadline to abolish stamp duty, creating uncertainty for homebuyers. Discover the political fallout and what it means for property affordability.
The WA government confirms an extra $1.9 billion in health funding, including $7.6m to fix ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read the full budget update.
WA's mid-year review reveals a $7.5bn revenue windfall from iron ore and gold, delivering an eighth straight surplus. Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends no new cost-of-living measures. Read the full analysis.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook forecasts deficits for a decade, with today's primary school children set to pay off a national debt nearing $1 trillion. Read the analysis.
The WA government unveils a budget plan offering $10,000 cash to attract 1000 skilled tradies to Perth, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and build more homes. Read the full strategy.
The Albanese government is investigating a surge in psychological injury claims among public servants, driving a workers' compensation bill to $7.9bn this year. Read the full analysis.
The Albanese government has unveiled nearly $700 million in new funding for Canberra's national institutions and infrastructure in its mid-year budget update. Key projects include the National Gallery roof, War Memorial redevelopment, and Lake Burley Grif
The Albanese government injects $233 million into CSIRO to safeguard critical research in AI, climate resilience, and minerals, despite 350 jobs still set to be axed. Read the full budget update.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil a slightly improved deficit of $36.8bn in the mid-year budget update, crediting savings and spending restraint. Read the full details.
The Albanese government is set to unveil nearly $1 billion in savings from the public service and Defence reprioritisations in its mid-year budget update. Read the full breakdown.
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High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
Revealing the ACT government's $70 million education budget blowout and systemic mismanagement leading to overcrowded classrooms of up to 40 students. Read the full investigation.
A near 50% increase in learning support assistants over five years is a key factor behind a $70 million staffing overspend in ACT public schools. An independent review is now underway.
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
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Paul Murray argues the WA and Federal Labor governments must curb spending to ease the cost of living crisis. Read his analysis on fiscal policy impacts.
The planned closure of the Vikings Club in Chisholm after 36 years has been labelled a 'slap in the face' to locals. The move highlights tensions over ACT gaming reforms and cross-border competition.
Western Australia's stamp duty revenue has surged to $1.2 billion, far exceeding forecasts. This windfall highlights the urgent need for broader state tax reform to create a fairer and more stable system. Read the full analysis.
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker is on sale for $89.99 on Amazon Australia, a 40% saving. Featuring 13-day battery life and 100+ exercise modes, it's a top budget buy.
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
The Alexander Maconochie Centre costs ACT taxpayers $543.19 per prisoner daily, with a 77.2% recidivism rate. Calls grow to close the facility and return to using NSW prisons.
Emergency services responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Brindabella Road near Coree on Wednesday afternoon. ACT Policing remain on scene. Read the latest updates.