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Three youths arrested following alleged knife incidents in Braddon and Oxley last night

Three 14-year-old boys, including one who was subject to bail conditions, were arrested last night in separate incidents involving alleged knife possession in Braddon and Oxley.

Three youths arrested following alleged knife incidents in Braddon and Oxley last night

Three 14-year-old boys, including one who was subject to bail conditions, were arrested last night in separate incidents involving alleged knife possession in Braddon and Oxley.

Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.

Step inside the Australian War Memorial’s new galleries this Anzac Day

Before the sun rises over Canberra on Anzac Day, thousands will gather in silence at the Australian War Memorial (AWM). It will be cold, dark, and deeply still.

Understanding Viktor Orbán’s downfall: The demise of Europe’s outlier

Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of the metal band Iron Maiden once said: “Nothing lasts forever but the certainty of change”.

Calls for yet another CIT CEO to resign

Independent MLA Thomas Emerson urges CIT CEO Dr Margot McNeill to resign, after her previous employer charged her with misconduct.

Youth Foyer sat empty for months: ACT government explains delay

Certified, completed, still empty: the Canberra Liberals want to know why housing for homeless young people was unoccupied for nearly a year.

Prince Harry in father’s footsteps

Today, Prince Harry stood on the very same soil that his father, King Charles III, walked on just 18 months earlier when he and Queen Camilla visited the Australian War Memorial in 2024.

‘We won’t be spared’: inflation warning to Australia

The International Monetary Fund has warned of further financial pain on the horizon for Australia as the treasurer heads to the United States for crucial talks.

Earthquake near major gold mine ‘like an explosion’

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake has been felt by thousands of people along Australia's east coast and halted operations at a major gold mine.

Budget tree in the red

As the Federal Budget looms, the iconic “budget tree” at Parliament House is starting to fire up, and seeing as this Canadian Maple is synonymous with dollars and cents.

Fun for Canberra’s young people in ACT Youth Week

Canberra’s young people have plenty of free events to look forward to over the next 10 days of ACT Youth Week (13–24 April).

Number crunch at Parliament House

If you think your local barista is busy during caffeine rush-hour, consider Parliament House, which has sold more than 70,000 coffees this year (we’ve only had 23 sitting days).

‘Desperate dog-whistle’: coalition unveils migrant plan

Labor ministers have hit out at a hardline coalition plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of 'fair go' Australian values.

PM seeks fuel supply certainty in visit to neighbours

Anthony Albanese's visit to Malaysia and Brunei to shore up Australia's fuel stocks comes as the government prepares for a prolonged disruption to supply.

Sydney and GWS lambast AFL for minimising Sydney derby

The AFL Sydney derby on Friday night will clash with Geelong's huge game against the Western Bulldogs, and the Swans and GWS aren't impressed.

135 Ratcliffe Crescent, Florey

You just know when you walk into this home that there has been a lot of love with happy family times cultivated across the years, and now is the time to find the new custodians to make their own memories.

112 Atherton Street, Downer

This recently renovated home offers space, comfort and energy efficiency for a relaxed family lifestyle and is situated in a tree lined street, conveniently located just a short walk to a light rail stop, Gang cafe and sought after schools, parks and ovals.

32 Davidson Street, Higgins

Fully renovated in 2022 to the highest, 'forever-home' standard, this expansive property has been designed for easy-care living and lavish entertaining.

511/34 Eyre Street, Kingston

Welcome to 511/34 Eyre Street, Kingston - an exclusive offering presented to the market for the very first time since its completion in 2019.

6 Watchorn Close, Holt

Positioned in a quiet, family-friendly street and directly fronting a peaceful park, this charming home captures attention from the moment you arrive with its distinctive Victorian-style façade and inviting street presence.

1/131 Britten Jones Drive, Holt

Positioned at the front of the well-kept Wiluna complex, this stand-alone single level townhouse offers a sense of space, privacy and ease that's hard to come by.

Australia falling well behind national housing target

Australia is predicted to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030, one year later than scheduled.

Interest rates raised again as oil spike fuels inflation fears

Mortgage holders face higher borrowing costs after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates to counter an expected surge in inflation fuelled by the Iran war.

Not migrants: research pinpoints housing crisis culprit

Cutting migration is often touted as the solution to improving Australia's housing crisis but researchers say there are more effective ways to fix the problem.

Canberra cyclists saddle up for 1000km ride to honour Lily

Little Lily Hester loved riding her bike. According to her dad, Aaron Hester, it was one of her favourite things to do.

Ronald McDonald House: Driving support where it matters most

For families navigating the unimaginable, when a child is seriously ill, every moment matters.

Lifting each other up: The friendship behind an International Women’s Day win

When retired teacher Joy Urquhart saw an opportunity to recognise her friend via the recent Canberra Weekly International Women’s Day competition, she did not hesitate to whip up a compelling entry.

Homelessness may be closer than you think: CEOs step up for Vinnies Sleepout

Last year, the Canberra/Goulburn St Vincent de Paul Society responded to 19,400 requests for emergency relief, provided 67,000 meals and delivered over 70 tonnes of food in partnership with Oz Harvest.

$158 million and counting! 200 cyclists leave Canberra for annual nine-day cancer fundraising tour

As the sun rose over the Australian War Memorial at 5:30am this morning, more than 200 riders, buoyed by a myriad of personal reasons, did what most of us would struggle to contemplate doing and set off on a nine-day, 1,400km bike ride to raise funds for cancer research.

From hair salon to survival: Canberra lawyer leads Melanoma March

Canberra lawyer, Courtney Edwards, 38, was shocked to be diagnosed with melanoma after her hairdresser noticed a spot on her scalp in June 2024.

Noisy Futures marks 10 years with music-filled celebration

Noisy Futures (formerly Girls Rock) invites young people who would like to engage and connect with others through music to their ten-year anniversary event...

Taking a broader view of dental health in Canberra

When it comes to health and wellbeing, dental care is often treated as a separate category. But for the team at Mawson Dental Care, the connection between oral health and overall wellbeing is central to everything they do.

Barton General Practice is here for you and your family this winter

Winter is right around the corner, which means now is the time to start thinking about protecting yourself and your loved ones from the flu and other seasonal viruses such as RSV and COVID-19.

Skin checks made simple at SkinMedics

With skin cancer rates high, SkinMedics Belconnen is focused on accessible, affordable and stress-free early detection and treatment.

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.

For kids and parents: Food is not good or bad

This column is written especially for kids.

Massaman beef cheeks

Rich, fragrant and fall-apart tender, this massaman beef cheeks recipe is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort dish.

Massaman beef cheeks

Rich, fragrant and fall-apart tender, this massaman beef cheeks recipe is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort dish.

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