ACT voices bushfire fears over NSW border quarry plan
The ACT government warns a new quarry on the NSW border could increase bushfire risks. Meanwhile, Canberrans celebrate spring at the science-themed Floriade festival.
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Defunct Canberra soccer club leaves $627,000 shortfall
Liquidator's report reveals Gungahlin United FC owes $682,000 with only $55,000 in assets, leaving players, parents and government out of pocket. Read the full breakdown of the Canberra football collapse.
Grass fire near Federal Highway, Canberra, under control
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.
England Player Ratings from SCG Ashes Test
A comprehensive breakdown of every England player's performance in the drawn Sydney Ashes Test. See who starred and who struggled at the SCG.
Boland's SCG Bowling Record Unmatched in Century
Scott Boland's stunning average at the Sydney Cricket Ground has reached a historic low of 12, a feat not bettered for 134 years. Discover the stats behind the Victorian seamer's dominance. Read more.
England's fielding woes continue with dropped catches in Sydney
England's horror day in the field at the SCG sees Travis Head capitalise on a dropped catch to reach 162*, while the tourists waste crucial DRS reviews. Read the full Ashes Day 3 analysis.
New WA Local Government Inspector Begins Powers to Tackle Dysfunction
WA's first Local Government Inspector, Tony Brown, now has full powers to oversee councils, issue fines up to $24,000, and recommend suspensions. The reforms aim to stamp out poor conduct.
McGrath Foundation's Ambitious Pink Test Fundraising Target
The McGrath Foundation urges Australians to support its most ambitious Pink Test goal yet: selling 480,000 Virtual Pink Seats to fund nurses for 8,000 families facing cancer.
Coalition accused of hypocrisy on hate speech laws
Readers blast Coalition MPs for campaigning to weaken hate speech laws while criticising Albanese on anti-Semitism. Plus, Gaza editorial, ACT debt, and fireworks debate.
FOI costs double while full document releases plummet
Analysis reveals Australia's freedom of information system has become more expensive and secretive, with costs doubling to $97.9 million while full releases halve. Read the full investigation.
ACT Greens' 2026 challenge: matching ambition with ability
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?
Rifle-Wielding Police at SCG for Ashes Finale
Armed police with longarm rifles will be a visible presence at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the final Ashes Test. Authorities say there is no specific threat, but security is ramped up to reassure the public. Read more.
Canberra's $138M pool plan lacks dive pool, users furious
New tender documents for Canberra's $138 million aquatic centre reveal no dive pool or boards, angering users who expected a like-for-like replacement. Key sports and community assets are now under threat.
SCG pitch unveiled with heavy grass for fifth Ashes Test
The SCG pitch for the fifth Ashes Test has been unveiled, showing a heavy covering of live grass. Australia leads the series 2-1. Get the latest details on the crucial Sydney surface.
Canberra's 2026 NYE fireworks light up Lake Burley Griffin
Canberra welcomed 2026 with its largest-ever New Year's Eve fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin. The $154,000 spectacle drew big crowds and marked the second year of a three-year contract. Read more about the dazzling show.
Canberra's 2026 NYE fireworks: $462k contract, lake rooms booked
Canberra prepares for its biggest NYE fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin. Hotels with lake views are fully booked as a new $462k contract is signed. Free public transport and road closures announced.
ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after Ashes Test
The ICC has delivered a damning 'unsatisfactory' rating for the MCG pitch after the chaotic second Ashes Test. Find out what this means for the iconic venue's future.
Rocchiccioli in Frame for Scorchers Debut on Spin Pitch
The spin-friendly wicket at the SCG has Perth Scorchers considering a debut for young off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli. Get the full team news and analysis.
England Player Ratings From Ashes Boxing Day Test Victory
England ended a long Ashes drought in Melbourne. We rate every player's performance from the crucial Boxing Day Test victory. Read the full analysis.
MCG curator shocked by two-day Ashes Test
MCG head curator Matt Page reveals his shock after the 2023 Boxing Day Ashes Test ended in just two days. He details the pitch preparation and the unexpected result.
England's Two-Day Test Win Hits Cricket Australia Financially
England's historic two-day Boxing Day Test victory ends a 15-year drought in Australia and delivers a multi-million dollar financial hit to Cricket Australia due to lost match days. Read the full analysis.
Calls for Barr Government to reset priorities over failures
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
Boxing Day Ashes Test Sets Australian Cricket Crowd Record
A record 94,199 fans flocked to the MCG for the Boxing Day Ashes Test, the biggest crowd for a day of cricket in Australia. England finally showed fight, bowling Australia out for 152. Read the full story.
ACT Government Documents Reveal Tharwa Preschool Closure Plan
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
Firms fined over worker's finger amputation in machinery
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
Canberra flower planter maintenance cost jumps $100k
The annual cost for Canberra's Civic and Braddon flower boxes has surged by more than $100,000. Discover the details of the new contract and who foots the bill.
WA Labor's $46m secret expert advice spend slammed
WA's Labor government spent $46.4m on external consultants in just 10 months, with the opposition slamming the 'alarming' outsourcing rate. Read the full breakdown.
Readers Decry Anti-Semitism Crisis, Government Inaction Post-Bondi
Canberra Times readers argue the Bondi massacre highlights an epidemic of anti-Semitism, not gun laws, and criticise government inaction on campus hate and a 'farce' remuneration commission.
Canberra's outdoor pool crisis deepens as developers move in
Canberra faces a severe shortage of outdoor public pools as developers replace them with indoor facilities. With a population set to hit 800,000, experts warn the current trend is unsustainable. Read more.
Inquiry says no Hawker land sale to Woolworths before consultation
A parliamentary inquiry has recommended the ACT government halt Woolworths' proposed land purchase at Hawker Village until extensive community consultation is completed. Read the details.
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