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.
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.
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.
Yass Valley Council rejects moving the ACT border to keep lucrative Parkwood housing land, citing a 'substantial and growing revenue base' crucial for its financial future.
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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.
The ACT has issued its first total fire ban since 2020 for Saturday, January 10, as a severe heatwave and strong winds create extreme bushfire danger. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant.
Apple's premium Series 11 smartwatch is on sale for 19% off at Amazon Australia. Grab this sleek fitness tracker with advanced health insights before the price jumps back up.
Heading back to the gym in 2026? Discover the five key beauty and care products you need to pack for a quick, effective post-workout refresh. From dry shampoo to SPF, get ready for any post-exercise plans.
A new study reveals the top gym pet peeves in Australia, from equipment hogging to not wiping down machines. Discover the seven rules you might be breaking and the cost of New Year's resolutions.
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.
Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
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?
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.
With Pilates class costs soaring, Australians are investing in home reformers. Discover how the Aussie-owned Your Reformer brand is helping fitness lovers save money while achieving their 2026 health goals.
Thousands of Australian women are transforming their health with the equ program, which offers 9,000+ recipes. Enrolments are now open for the next 8-week challenge starting January 19.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, and Aussie stars unveil their 2025 goals. From fitness pledges to kindness, see what drives our nation's figures. Read their inspiring plans now.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow announces the closure of her activewear label Saski Collection after eight years, making way for new ventures. Read her emotional farewell.
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'.