ACT's $150m Aquatic Centre Build Amidst Critique
The ACT Government is pushing ahead with a new $150 million aquatic centre in Woden, despite facing criticism over costs and transparency. Discover the details and the political debate.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
Greens demand creative budget fix as ACT faces fiscal black hole
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
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.
City police station evacuated over hazmat incident
A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.
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.
Severe storm warning for Canberra on New Year's Eve
Canberrans are urged to prepare as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for New Year's Eve, forecasting damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. Stay safe and follow emergency advice.
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.
Canberra's 'Premium' Pushes Family Bus Depot to Brink
A third-generation Canberra transport operator was days from shutting its Fyshwick depot, citing a 'toxic' mix of high costs and red tape. Discover how a FlixBus deal saved it and the wider pressures on ACT businesses.
Canberra's Most Borrowed Library Books of 2025 Revealed
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
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.
Canberra's top baby names for 2025 revealed
Evelyn and Oliver are Canberra's most popular baby names for 2025, as royal-inspired choices decline. Discover the latest trends and historical data from the ACT birth registry.
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.
ACT Christmas Recycling Guide: What Goes in Which Bin
Canberra residents urged to recycle responsibly over the holidays. Learn what wrapping paper, cards & packaging can go in the yellow bin, plus Christmas collection changes.
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.
Man found dead in Braddon unit, police treat death as suspicious
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
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.
Canberra car dealer sentenced for cocaine trafficking
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'.
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.
ACT faces $1bn interest bill, credit downgrade warning
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.
Why Canberra's gun ownership data remains a mystery
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.
Murray CEO Dean Unsworth named 2025 Local Government Leader
Shire of Murray CEO Dean Unsworth has been awarded the 2025 Local Government Leader of the Year title at the IPAA WA Achievement Awards. Discover his collaborative leadership and key achievements.
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