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Canberra NYE weather: Storms, rain, then clear skies

Canberrans heading to NYE fireworks face a wet, stormy day with a high of 34C, but the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts clear skies for the midnight countdown. Plan your celebrations with our detailed weather guide.

Christmas Eve standoff in Canberra ends with arrest

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.

Church Christmas lunch feeds 350 as homelessness rises

St John's Care in Canberra hosted a vital Christmas lunch for 350 people, highlighting the growing need as homelessness increases. The charity, relying solely on donations, supports 70 families monthly.

Why bellows beat a squad of puffing slaves

Explore the 5,000-year evolution of the bellows, from ancient slave-powered tubes to the Han Dynasty's double-action piston. Discover how this simple invention fuelled civilisation's metal age.

Exam blunder: Students taught wrong ancient history topic

An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.

Former CEO finds joy as Canberra Centre Santa Claus

Alan Evans, former CEO of NRMA and Medicines Australia, now spends his Christmas season as Santa at Canberra Centre, sharing wisdom and joy with families. Discover his heartwarming stories.

Free urgent care clinic opens near Canberra Hospital

A new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Phillip, just 2km from Canberra Hospital, aiming to reduce non-urgent ED presentations and provide free, accessible care seven days a week.

Canberra's 2025 Sporting Highs and Lows Revealed

A look back at Canberra's dramatic 2025 sporting year: heroic moments, heartbreaking near-misses, and the ongoing stadium saga. Read the full review of triumphs and tribulations.

Woman's search for lost dad via his war medals

A Townsville woman's search for her biological father leads to a poignant discovery of his WWII medals, revealing a hero's story and sparking a public plea for information. Can you help?

Newcastle author's decade-long biblical quest for St John

Newcastle author Cath Chegwidden spent ten years researching the life of St John the Evangelist. Her award-winning book, 'A Journey With John', challenges historical myths and reveals a personal family link to a local Cooks Hill church.

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