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ACT hospitality sector concerned by portable long service leave

Business groups and the opposition claim portable long service leave for ACT hospitality workers would impose fresh costs on employers.

ACT hospitality sector concerned by portable long service leave

Business groups and the opposition claim portable long service leave for ACT hospitality workers would impose fresh costs on employers.

Northside Hospital early works beginning

ACT Government “prepares to commence” early works on Northside Hospital - but opposition claims project is already in financial trouble.

ACT Chief Magistrate appointed

Justice Louise Taylor has been appointed Chief Magistrate of the ACT, and Acting Justice Andrew Muller SC as a Resident Judge.

Lehrmann loses final bid to appeal Higgins rape finding

Australia's highest court has refused to hear Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against findings that a media report he raped Brittany Higgins was substantially true.

Australia Post: Online marketplace scam alert

As more marketplace scams target sellers, Australia Post urges Australians to stay vigilant when buying and selling items online.

Fuel prices on edge as ceasefire shows ‘fragility’

Australians are being warned not to expect an immediate drop in fuel prices, as a 'fragile' ceasefire between Iran and the US nears breaking point.

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years jail over Matthew Perry’s death

A US judge has handed a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

Teen boy dies after crashing bicycle at Stromlo Forest Park

Sadly, a 14-year-old boy has died after he crashed his bicycle at Stromlo Forest Park over the weekend.

Free HIV self-tests now available in ACT

Canberra residents can now test themselves for HIV for free at any time: kits are available from a vending machine outside Meridian in Turner.

‘Truly grateful’: ACT Sport & Recreation Investment Scheme

44 Canberra sporting and recreation clubs will share $4.2 million in the ACT Government’s Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme.

Canberra Airport’s high flyers

As Canberra Airport open day approaches (Saturday 18 April), it’s worth reflecting on not just famous planes like Air Force One that have passed through our skies, but also notable passengers who have visited our terminal.

Months in custody for war crime-accused Roberts-Smith

Australia's most decorated living soldier will make a custody cell his home for months after not applying for bail at his first court appearance.

Trump says he has agreed two-week ceasefire with Iran

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face widespread attacks on its civilian ‌infrastructure.

Witnesses sought after alleged assault and threats near Lake Ginninderra

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred earlier this month near Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen.

Accountable Hudson Young laments the hair-grabbing incident

Back-rower Hudson Young says he hasn't apologised to Dom Young for pulling his hair ahead of Canberra's clash with South Sydney in Perth.

36 Baratta Street, Crace

Modern style and comfort shine throughout this immaculately presented family home in a quiet corner of Crace.

107 Owen Dixon Drive, Evatt

Spacious interiors, contemporary styling, and immaculate presentation set the scene for high-end family living in a sought-after Evatt location.

9 Magnolia Close, Jerrabomberra

Perhaps Christmas 2025 was the last time you had to squish the whole family into your existing home for your end-of-year celebrations?

117/77 Northbourne Avenue, Turner

Positioned within the sought-after 'The Avenue' complex, this spacious split-level apartment offers a rare combination of size, functionality and inner-city convenience.

9 Rubicon Street, Kaleen

Auction: Wed 22 Apr at 6:00pm Positioned in a quiet, convenient pocket of Kaleen, 9 Rubicon Street presents the perfect opportunity for first home buyers,...

2/174 Clive Steele Avenue, Monash

Positioned within a boutique complex in the heart of Monash, this spacious and well-maintained townhouse offers a rare combination of size, functionality and convenience.

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.

What’s On: Constellations

A physicist and a beekeeper fall in and out of love across multiple parallel universes in Nick Payne’s acclaimed twohander.

Free HIV self-tests now available in ACT

Canberra residents can now test themselves for HIV for free at any time: kits are available from a vending machine outside Meridian in Turner.

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.

Helping seniors stay steady: New falls prevention program launches at Stromlo

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, falls were the leading cause of injury hospitalisations in 2023–24 and the leading cause of injury deaths in 2022–23, costing the health system more than $5 billion.

Self-care: It’s not just bubble baths and blocking people

Self-care has become one of those phrases that gets thrown around so often it risks losing all meaning.

Scenic Eclipse II to return to Australian waters in 2028

Luxury expedition cruising is set to reach new heights for Australian travellers, with Scenic Eclipse II returning to Australian waters in 2028.

South.Point’s growing calendar of events brings community together

South.Point is redefining what it means to be a shopping centre, positioning itself as a true lifestyle and community hub where Canberrans can come together, connect and experience something new.

Capital Brewing to open Lager House in Campbell

Canberra’s craft beer scene is set for a new addition, with Capital Brewing Co. opening its new venue, Lager House, this Friday 27 March.

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