DTA's $14,000 Dinner Sparks Senate Inquiry
The Digital Transformation Agency faces scrutiny after a $14,000 dinner expense was revealed, prompting a Senate inquiry into government spending.
Category : Australia
Ambulance Parking Restrictions Denied Despite Notice
NSW Ambulance has denied imposing parking bay restrictions at a Sydney helipad, despite an aviation notice warning of limited space for emergency vehicles.
ACT Police Seize Unroadworthy Motorbike in Belconnen
ACT Policing has seized a motorbike deemed unroadworthy during a traffic operation in Belconnen. The rider faces fines and the vehicle will be inspected.
Police Warn After Armed Home Invasion in Evatt
ACT Policing urges residents to secure homes after armed offenders invaded an Evatt home early Sunday, threatening occupants with knives and stealing vehicle keys.
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Police Seek Help to Find Missing Teen Hugo Nugent-Blanc
ACT Policing is appealing for public assistance to locate 15-year-old Hugo Nugent-Blanc, missing from Watson since May 15. Anyone with information is urged to call 131 444.
5 Key Takeaways from Senate Estimates Week One
Discover the five crucial revelations from the first week of Senate estimates, covering government spending, policy decisions, and political accountability.
Wheelchair User Anxious Over NDIS Cuts
A Canberra wheelchair user expresses deep anxiety over proposed NDIS cuts by Minister Mark Butler, fearing loss of essential support.
Canberra Hospital Helipad Idle Amid Bureaucratic Battle
A new helipad at Canberra Hospital remains unused due to a bureaucratic standoff, delaying critical emergency transfers and raising safety concerns.
Sleepwalking into Trumpian Populism?
An analysis of how Australian voters may be unknowingly embracing populist politics similar to Trumpism, with potential consequences for democracy and social cohesion.
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Israeli Flagpole Cut Down Days Before President Visit
An Israeli flagpole in Canberra was cut down using an angle grinder, just days before the Israeli president's scheduled visit to Australia. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of vandalism.
War Memorial Denies Roberts-Smith Plaque 'Sanitised'
Australian War Memorial officials faced questions in Senate estimates over a plaque for Ben Roberts-Smith, denying it was 'sanitised'. The hearing also covered health, workplace relations, and veterans' affairs.
Handmade Market Hosts 10th Blanket Drive in Canberra
The Handmade Market in Canberra is holding its 10th annual blanket drive to help those in need during the cold winter months. Organizers call for donations of new or gently used blankets.
Police Seek Man After Dog Track Assault in Canberra
ACT Policing is appealing for public help to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman on a walking track at Mount Taylor on Monday morning.
Canberra man sentenced for child abuse material
Stewart Victor Bone, 41, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended after six months, for possessing child abuse material in Canberra.
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ACT Water Bills to Rise 9.1% Amid Inflation
Canberra households face a 9.1% increase in water bills from July 2025, driven by inflation and new environmental regulations. The rise adds $91 to average annual costs.
ACT Schools Close June 11 for Teacher Strike Over Pay
ACT public schools will shut on June 11 as teachers strike for better pay and conditions, demanding smaller classes and more resources.
Machete Robbery, Assaults, Fires and Fatal Crashes Across Australia
A roundup of Monday's breaking news: teens robbed at machete point, stabbing and bat attack, off-duty cop bashed, fatal crashes, and a childcare centre fire.
Brisbane Olympic Stadium Construction Starts Amid Protests
Work on the new $3.8 billion Brisbane Olympic Stadium at Victoria Park begins Monday, despite protests and five arrests. Premier Crisafulli defends the project, while activists decry loss of green space.
Melbourne Ebola Scare Tests Australia's Emergency Plans
A traveller with possible Ebola symptoms in Melbourne tested negative, but the incident highlighted Australia's preparedness for serious disease threats, with experts emphasising low risk.
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Qld Police Defend Shooting Injured Dog After Accident
Queensland Police defend the shooting of a dog minutes after it was hit by a patrol car in Mount Isa, citing the animal's severe injuries and distress to prevent further suffering.
Australian man arrested in Vietnam cafe rampage
An Australian man has been arrested in Vietnam after allegedly causing over $20,000 in damage during a violent rampage at Ge Cafe in Da Nang, captured on CCTV.
Woman Allegedly Sets Fires Inside Woolworths in Melbourne
Shocked shoppers filmed a woman allegedly lighting multiple fires inside a Woolworths store in Epping, Melbourne. Emergency services responded, and a 25-year-old woman was arrested.
Toddler Dies in Melbourne House Fire, Remembered as 'Bubble of Energy'
Three-year-old Jordan Dashwood died in a Werribee house fire early Monday. His father suffered serious burns and remains in a coma. The cause is under investigation.
Teen Charged Over Alleged School Attack Plot
A 13-year-old boy in Maryborough, Queensland, has been charged after allegedly planning a school attack and threatening people with a knife. Police say he was radicalised online.
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Worker electrocuted at Melbourne building site
A man in his 50s died after a scissor lift contacted overhead power lines at a West Gate Tunnel Project site in Laverton North. WorkSafe investigates.
Elderly man charged with high-range drink driving rampage
A 70-year-old man was charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly smashing into cars and businesses while more than three times the legal limit in Greenacre, Sydney.
SA grandmother left without bathroom after builder quits
A South Australian grandmother is forced to use portable toilet and shower in her garage after builder SOS Home Renovations abandons work, leaving her $54,000 out of pocket.
Boy, 12, stable after being hit by police car in Sydney
A 12-year-old boy is in stable condition after being struck by a police vehicle responding to a park fire in St Leonards, Sydney. Investigations continue.
Woman Trapped in Quicksand Prompts New Beach Warnings
A 20-year-old woman became trapped in quicksand during a sunset walk at Glenelg North, South Australia, prompting Holdfast Bay Council to install warning signs.
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Shots Fired at Melbourne Home; Multiple Arrests Made
A masked man fired shots at a Melbourne home, police release footage. Charges laid in assault of elderly man, attempted murder, and ATM arson. Wild weather warnings issued.
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