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20 Homes by Christmas campaign needs properties within 4 weeks

Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra real estate agent Jonny Warren says his campaign has nearly 200 offers of help, but Housing ACT has yet to allocate the 20 homes.

‘Still have a punt’: Labor spruiks gambling reforms

AAP -
Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

Canberra writers’ organisation faces funding cut

Nicholas Fuller -
MARION says the reduction threatens its long-term sustainability and has called on the ACT Government to restore its funding.

Young Canberrans are ready to speak up about crime – New campaign shows them how

Newstime Media -
To mark national Crime Stoppers Day (18 August 2026), Crime Stoppers ACT is supporting the launch of a new national campaign encouraging younger Australians to protect what matters most to them by safely and anonymously sharing what they’ve noticed.

ANU tech could detect Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms

Nicholas Fuller -
ANU physicist Dr Shankar Dutt received the Symal Innovation Award at the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards NSW/ACT earlier this month.

National Science Week in Canberra

Nicholas Fuller -
Snakes in shopping centres, dancing bees, forensic fingerprinting, and live music and mathematics are among the events.

Canberra nurse tackles Sydney Marathon for Parkinson’s research

Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra nurse Hannah Lindsay will run the Sydney Marathon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research in honour of her father and two uncles.

‘I still don’t like it’: Hanson on gay pride parade

AAP -
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is still no fan of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 30 years on from an infamous interview.

Labor vows to defend super scheme from One Nation, Libs

AAP -
Multiple contentious Labor policies might pass the parliament pending a deal, as Labor goes on the attack against One Nation and the coalition amid new polling.

Senior public servant to succeed Julie Bishop at ANU

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After the controversial tenure of ex-politician Julie Bishop, the Australian National University has hired public servant Gordon de Brouwer as chancellor.

Balancing compassion with control: The invasion of Ceuta

Dejan Hinic and Gabriel Moens -
One of the thorny problems of the European Union (EU) is how to balance compassion.

Would you throw away brand new clothes? Retailers in Europe are now banned from destroying unsold stock

The Conversation -
Burn it, slash it, bury it – this is what clothing brands have been doing for years with their unsold stock.

To boldly go: Canberra film festival imagines a better future

Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra’s SFC Film Festival (23 August) presents optimistic science fiction, documentaries and animation at Dendy Cinemas.

Fit the Bill: Don’t mess with our super, Albo

Bill Stefaniak -
Before I begin to discuss super and taxes, I was disappointed to see the Federal Court's decision in the Hanson/Faruqi case.

Sport

Canberra tennis star Nick Kyrgios banned for cocaine use

Vincent Samaras -
Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from tennis after testing positive to cocaine with the Australian star apologising for his "huge mistake".

Sydney Swans ‘torpedo’ season by banning five players

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Coach disappointed as Swans face player stand-down call

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‘A better chance’: Raiders prepare to meet star’s agent

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Raiders enforcer hangs up boots after glittering career

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Properties For Sale

18 Fenton Street, Downer

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
A superb location in a peaceful street opposite a park with a playground, is the setting for this stylish updated home, with a contemporary facade featuring cedar windows and a rendered finish, front deck and attractive timber screening panels, complemented by easy care landscaping.

110 Shumack Street, Weetangera

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Extensively renovated throughout with style, comfort, and energy efficiency considered in equal measure, this beautiful home offers abundant indoor and outdoor living space, great for entertaining.

30 John Holt Street, MacGregor

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Tucked away in a quiet and established pocket of Macgregor, this inviting home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive.

3B Daley Crescent, Fraser

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
In great shape, updated not so long ago, this great four-bedroom home delivers the perfect opportunity for great value for first homebuyers. With easy care gardens and along with easy access on 1 level for down sizers as well.

74 Sherbrooke Street, Ainslie

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Positioned within the tightly held Inner-North suburb of Ainslie, 74 Sherbrooke Street presents an exciting opportunity to secure a generous family home on an impressive 1,012sqm block.

4/18 Angas Street, Ainslie

Properties For Sale Newstime Media -
Wouldn't it be great to plan ahead for a comfortable downsizer that won't cost a fortune, won't be in the middle of hundreds of apartments, yet is still so close to everything the Inner North has to offer?

Property News

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 home prices fall for third straight month

Newstime Media -
Canberra's property market has recorded its third consecutive monthly decline, with home prices falling 0.5 per cent in July according to the latest PropTrack...

Bank errors costing homebuyers millions in overcharges

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Some Australian mortgage holders have been paying millions of dollars extra on interest payments because banks failed to manage offset accounts properly, the financial watchdog has found.

CANBERRA'S BEST

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Canberra nurse tackles Sydney Marathon for Parkinson’s research

Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra nurse Hannah Lindsay will run the Sydney Marathon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research in honour of her father and two uncles.

Daffodil Day hope keeps growing through local cancer research

Newstime Media -
Since the first Daffodil Day in 1986, the daffodil has stood as the national symbol of hope for the one in two Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Fundraiser launched for young dad fighting stage four cancer

Nicholas Fuller -
At 37, Canberra man Dan Tye was diagnosed with aggressive colorectal cancer. The family is asking for the public's help to raise funds.

Rise Above celebrates 40 years of helping cancer patients

Nicholas Fuller -
A free event at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan on Saturday kicks off a year of anniversary events for the region's cancer support charity.

Loneliness Awareness Week: Vinnies

Nicholas Fuller -
Vinnies says loneliness and disadvantage are closely linked; its programs aim to make vulnerable people feel seen, valued and connected.

Afghan families need food and blankets as winter bites

Nicholas Fuller -
Afghan community leaders seek donations of food, blankets and winter essentials for newly arrived refugee families in Canberra.

Entertainment

LIFESTYLE

Dine alongside a white lion at Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Newstime Media -
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.

The power of common humanity

Dr Vivienne Lewis -
One of the most heartbreaking things I hear in therapy is people believing they are the only one struggling and that feels lonely and distressing.

Could saunas and ice baths affect male fertility? Here’s what the evidence says

The Conversation -
The internet’s obsession with “maxxing” has turned almost every aspect of self-improvement into a trend.

Canberra Psychology Services: Extending care into the community

Sponsored -
Helping people through difficult times has always been at the heart of Canberra Psychology Services.

Sense Yowani: Redefining retirement living in Canberra’s Inner North

Sponsored -
Sense Yowani is a new retirement village operator and a TP Dynamics-owned brand.

Don’t wait until you can’t hear: Why early hearing care matters

Sponsored -
Hearing loss rarely arrives overnight.

Food & wine

Dine alongside a white lion at Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Newstime Media -
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

Newstime Media -

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

Bernie Ryan -

Comfort food made easy

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