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Dance party, DJ Albo rocks Civic

A crowd of protesters in Civic wearing DJ Albo masks hit with a dance re-mix of the PM’s 2005 parliamentary speech.

Evoenergy seeks apprentices for 2025

Applications are now open for ACT energy distributor Evoenergy's 2025 apprenticeship program; more women and First Nations people are wanted.

New nuclear medicine machines for Canberra

Three new nuclear medicine machines have been installed at Canberra Hospital. Nuclear medicine machines create detailed images of internal organs and analyse organ function. The new machines include a PET/CT scanner, SPECT/CT scanner,...

Rent increase calculator for Canberrans

The ACT Government has launched an online rent increase calculator to help Canberrans navigate rent increases.

Rhys and Alex’s epic 250km ride this Daffodil Day

This Daffodil Day, please give to cancer research and help find the breakthroughs needed to save lives.

New Canberra Hospital building officially opened

The new nine-storey Critical Services Building at Canberra Hospital officially opened this morning, the ACT Government announced.

ACT Book of the Year 2024 winner announced

Chris Hammer’s crime thriller, The Seven, has been named the 2024 ACT Book of the Year. Mr Hammer has won a prize of $10,000.

Joie de vivre, les Canberrans in Paris

Swapping a view of Telstra Tower with the Eiffel Tower, two ACT Policing members are deployed at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Nearly 900 homeless children in the ACT

Homelessness Australia’s 2024 Child Homelessness Snapshot reveals that 868 children presented to ACT homelessness services in 2022–23.

Rail Safety Week in the ACT

To mark the beginning of Rail Safety Week, four new light rail safety wraps designed by Canberra students were unveiled. 

Australia’s terrorism threat level raised to probable for the first time since 2014

The terror threat level in Australia has been lifted from possible to probable, the first time in 10 years a rise has taken place.

Spotting platypus in the ACT

Canberrans are invited to join one of 28 group surveys this month to better understand platypus numbers in ACT rivers and creeks. 

Vale Terry Snow: ‘Deeply loved’ Canberra business giant dies, aged 80

Canberra businessman and philanthropist Terry Snow has passed away, aged 80.

Pet of the Week: Lilly the Russian Blue X

In this edition of Pet of the Week, we meet Lilly the beautiful Russian Blue X, responsible lady with a healing paw.

A snuggle to cure your woes? Meet Canberra’s cuddle therapist

Understanding the innate human need for physical connection, cuddle therapist Jasmina is helping the Canberra community one embrace at a time.

Rescue a Lonely Heart: Alaska

CD's Lonely Heart column lets local hear from some creatures from local animal welfare organisations who are looking for forever homes.

From the backbench week one: Marisa Paterson and Jeremy Hanson

As we build up to the 2024 ACT election in October, Marisa Paterson MLA and Jeremy Hanson CSC, MLA will write a column each week covering different topics.

Fair Work Commission must investigate ACT CFMEU, says MBA

Master Builders ACT say the Fair Work Commission must place the ACT branch of the CFMEU into independent administration.

Animal Justice Party: Robyn Soxsmith

A progressive voice for animals and the environment in the ACT, Robyn Soxsmith is the Animal Justice Party ACT candidate for Brindabella.

ACT Greens: Rental policy

The ACT Greens once more propose a two-year rent freeze and a 2 per cent cap on rent increases, plus a rental commissioner.

Master Builders ACT announces new CEO

Anna Neelagama has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Master Builders Association of the ACT.

Canberra Liberals: Community safety

The Canberra Liberals have promised more police and tougher penalties on crime in order to keep the ACT safe.

Sculpture honours women’s rights champion Susan Ryan AO

To mark 40 years of the Sex Discrimination Act, a sculpture of Susan Ryan AO was unveiled in the Senate Gardens at Old Parliament House.

Canberra marks the starting line of GIANT run for paediatric respite

This Sunday at the GIANTS versus Hawthorn AFL match, halftime is about heart and helping others when they need it most.

NGA acquires painting by ‘nasty piece of work’ Gauguin

The National Gallery of Australia has bought a significant artwork by Paul Gauguin, during its exhibition of works by the controversial painter.

UC joins path towards suicide-free Canberra

Striding towards a suicide-free city, Running for Resilience has partnered with the University of Canberra to host a run for wellbeing.

Exploration, imagination & conservation are all tied up in National Science Week

Science is all around us and National Science Week, 10-18 August is a time to celebrate all the wonders of the field.

Canberra cries over Spilt Milk cancellation

Canberra music-lovers will miss out on yet another music festival following the sudden cancellation of Spilt Milk, which was scheduled for this November. It follows the recent cancellation of Groovin’ The Moo...

Energy Innovation Fund prepares ACT for net zero emissions

New Frontier Technologies and RenewMap have received grants in the ACT Government's Energy Innovation Fund.

ACT Government responds to Disability Royal Commission

129 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability are relevant to the ACT.
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