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NEWS

Canberra named world’s best city for quality of life again

Vincent Samaras -
Canberra has been ranked the best city in the world for quality of life for the second year in a row.

ACT Government unveils gambling reforms

Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Government has announced new poker machine restrictions, but clubs and gambling reform advocates have criticised the reforms.

Fuel excise cut could return as prices skyrocket again

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Labor is under renewed pressure to lower the tax on fuel as the cost of filling up soars amid the US-Iran conflict with no end in sight.

Greens, ClubsACT clash over future of community sport funding

Nicholas Fuller -
To future-proof local sport, the ACT Greens have proposed taking control of community contributions away from Canberra clubs and placing the money in an...

Coalition slams ‘Big Brother’ social media reform bill

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The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament.

Martin Fisk braves prostate cancer treatment to walk the Long Run

Nicholas Fuller -
St John Ambulance ACT CEO Martin Fisk is raising $20,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation while being treated for cancer.

One Nation pledges to slash immigration by 750,000

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One Nation has committed to drastically cut current temporary visa holders under its net-negative migration policy, prompting swift criticism from the major parties. International students...

Electric car surge strains Australia’s charging network

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Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.

Roundabout Canberra: Community charity helping children in need

Nicholas Fuller -
Roundabout Canberra expects to support more than 6,000 children this year as cost-of-living pressures push more families into hardship.

Fit the Bill: One Nation surge continues

Bill Stefaniak -
Several weeks ago saw the historic One Nation win in a traditional Labor seat in WA (Secret Harbour). The two-party-preferred vote was 57% to 43%.

Feast of Flowers – Your guide to Floriade 2026

Bernie Ryan -
Floriade’s Feast of Flowers 2026, which celebrates the connection between garden, table, and community, opens tomorrow, Saturday 12 September and runs until 12 October.

Mohammed Ali OAM receives medal at Government House

Nicholas Fuller -
The HelpingACT founder reflects on his journey from a struggling childhood in Karachi to receiving the OAM at Government House.

‘Lowest bit of life’: foes back MP over One Nation slur

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Pauline Hanson's labelling of Andrew Hastie as a traitor has drawn a fierce rebuke from an unlikely band of politicians demanding she remove a cartoon video.

Four more charged in alleged bikie drug trafficking operation in the ACT

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Four more men have been charged as part of a long-running investigation into alleged drug trafficking linked to the Bandidos bikie gang in Canberra.

Sport

Niners upset Rams as MCG shines in NFL first Down Under

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More than 100,000 fans piled into the MCG to witness the San Francisco 49ers beat their rival Los Angeles Rams in Australia's first NFL regular-season game.

Kingston Oval revitalisation works begin

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Wanted: ball kids

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Nick Kyrgios accepts one-month ban for cocaine use

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No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation

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Properties For Sale

25 Stella Young Way, Denman Prospect

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Positioned on the high side of the street, this approximately 823m² block of land presents an opportunity to build your new home in an established and thriving community.

40 Molesworth Street, Watson

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Situated in a wonderfully convenient, peaceful location only a short walk to The Knox cafe, Majura Primary School, the fantastic new Inner North playground, Farmers' market and light rail, this spacious, freshly presented family home is set amidst attractive, established gardens.

20/93 Chewings Street, Scullin

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Fully renovated throughout, this beautifully presented, split-level home is full of the charm of its era, with stylish updates to suit modern, easy-care living.

4 O’sullivan Street, Higgins

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You don't often find an entry-level home full of this much heart and character. With soaring raked ceilings, a split-level layout that feels a little more special than you might expect, and abundant outdoor space, this is a home with room to grow.

23/37 Chandler Street, Belconnen

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With an emphasis on lifestyle and convenience, living at the 'Altitude' building is genuinely effortless. Set in the heart of Belconnen and boasting resort-style amenities and enviable views over Lake Ginninderra, this is low-maintenance living you're sure to love.

13 Ian Nicol Street, Watson

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Neat, comfortable and wonderfully easy to maintain, 13 Ian Nicol Street is a three-bedroom home offering an affordable opportunity to enjoy the privacy and independence of your own house in Canberra's Inner North.

Property News

Housing approvals and property prices on the downturn

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Houses prices in nearly every capital city have fallen again, as the number of homes being approved also came down.

Median rental unaffordable for Australians on $130,000

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The median rental costs more than half the pay of an average worker in every Australian capital city, a report by Everybody's Home has found.

Housing affordability rises as price downturn continues

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Home values have fallen at their fastest monthly rate in almost four years as an economist suggests prices could grow more slowly than incomes for a decade.

CANBERRA'S BEST

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Martin Fisk braves prostate cancer treatment to walk the Long Run

Nicholas Fuller -
St John Ambulance ACT CEO Martin Fisk is raising $20,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation while being treated for cancer.

Roundabout Canberra: Community charity helping children in need

Nicholas Fuller -
Roundabout Canberra expects to support more than 6,000 children this year as cost-of-living pressures push more families into hardship.

Classic Cruise puts fun in the driver’s seat for Camp Quality

Vincent Samaras -
Hundreds of classic cars, exotic vehicles and motorcycles will take to Canberra’s roads next weekend, but for the team behind Classic Cruise, the most important people watching will be the kids waving to them.

Walk 4 Hope: Canberra fundraiser for Huntington’s disease

Nicholas Fuller -
Leonie Keogh hopes to raise $2,000 for Huntington’s disease, a rare neurological condition, through the Walk 4 Hope on Sunday 20 September.

Lifeline Canberra marks World Suicide Prevention Day

Nicholas Fuller -
One Canberran dies by suicide about every week. Lifeline Canberra is urging people to reach out, speak up and support those struggling ahead of its annual Out of the Shadows walk.

Fundraiser launched for Dickson barber after arson attack

Nicholas Fuller -
Leu Saipani was preparing to sell Most Valuable Barber when the shop was torched, leaving him without an income and facing repair costs.

Entertainment

What’s on: Wanderlust

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Canberra Choral Societypresents ‘Wanderlust’, with music inspired by place, landscape, travel and nature, including the premiere of Dan Walker’s Arboretum.

What’s on: Open Gardens Canberra – 13 Talbot St, Forrest

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What’s on: World Rhino Day at the National Zoo and Aquarium

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Behind the scenes of Play School

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Quarter of men “secretly enjoy” romance films

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LIFESTYLE

A trusted South Coast cleaning team – wherever you’re based

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Leopard Cleaning Services is an established local company based in Batemans Bay and servicing surrounding South Coast communities.

People First: The heart of Goodwin

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For Goodwin, People First is the principle that shapes how the organisation cares, listens, works and plans for the future.

Sense Yowani: Home is a feeling, not a place

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Sense Yowani is set to become one of Canberra's most significant additions to the retirement living landscape.

Arcare: We create extraordinary places for extraordinary people

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At Arcare, we have spent over 40 years creating extraordinary aged care residences because we believe Australia’s elderly are just that – extraordinary.

Discover what’s on at the ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo

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There’s plenty to see, do and discover when the ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo returns to the Old Bus Depot Building in Kingston on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September as part of ACT Seniors Month.

What can books written by a psychologist teach us about ourselves?

Dr Vivienne Lewis -
For me, writing has always been about sharing psychology in a way that might help someone.

Food & wine

Dine alongside a white lion at Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Jamala Wildlife Lodge, located within Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium, is giving Canberrans another way to experience one of the city's most unique nights out.

Little Sutton Bakehouse expanding to Deakin

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The Forage finds a new home in Belco

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Think global, taste local: Your guide to a meaningful World Chocolate Day!

Bernie Ryan -

Comfort food made easy

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