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Shaping Canberra’s landscape: In-Depth celebrates success at Local Business Awards

Hard work and dedication have paid off for In-Depth Landscape Construction CEO Sarah Bateman, who was recently named Business Person of the Year at the Canberra Region Local Business Awards.

Government rejects Liberals’ MyWay+ app privacy concerns

The Canberra Liberals have raised privacy concerns about the MyWay+ app, questioning its need for extensive permissions that allow access to users’ personal data and files.

Summer of cars: Summernats security questioned

Stakeholders of the Summernats 37 event have been questioned as to how the security will hold up for the 2025 event.

Victim’s family ‘struggling’ with freedom for Taser cop

A senior constable found guilty of a 95-year-old's manslaughter has been granted bail despite prosecutors arguing he should immediately be taken into custody.

Political cartoonist of the year asks for ‘recount’

Megan Herbert humbly asked for a recount when she received the call she’d won the 2024 Political Cartoonist of the Year award.

‘Unmitigated debacle’: MyWay+ system under fire after glitchy rollout

The Canberra Liberals are calling for an inquiry into the $70 million MyWay+ system following a rollout plagued by glitches and widespread user frustrations.

Traffic delays after crash at Drakeford and Sulwood Drive intersection

A motor vehicle accident has occurred at the intersection of Drakeford Drive and Sulwood Drive.

Residents and businesses petition to keep post office open

Hundreds of people have signed a petition to keep Red Hill Post Office open.

Climate protesters detained at parliament house

Around a dozen demonstrators with the Rising Tide group were detained after forcing the closure of roads outside Parliament House in Canberra.

Barton Highway closed after incident, woman rescued from wreckage

A woman has been freed from the wreckage following a two-vehicle crash that temporarily closed the Barton Highway in both directions.

Cop guilty of manslaughter for tasering 95yo great-grandmother in Cooma

A police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman has been found guilty of manslaughter after a jury rejected claims he acted lawfully.

Bungendore children’s golden success overseas

Robert and Sarah Sanderson may live on a farm in regional New South Wales, but they are taking the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world by storm.

Public transport fares resume tomorrow, 27 November

The new public transport system, MyWay+, will go live in Canberra tomorrow, Wednesday 27 November.

Wiggles’ viral dancing tree uproots Canberra

With The Wiggles’ Tree of Wisdom going viral on social media (you’ve never seen a tree dance so hard) the only other person to steal the show at this Saturday’s Canberra concert will be the “OG” yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, who’s making a one-off cameo.

ACT records 10th road fatality after e-bike collision in Kambah

The ACT has recorded its tenth road fatality for 2024 after a 66-year-old cyclist on an e-bike collided with a wall at an underpass in Kambah yesterday.

One woman, one wheel, in a one-party state

Entering North Korea is logistically challenging, but entering the communist state with a unicycle takes some negotiation, and somehow, Canberran Kelli Jackson got to cycle North Korea’s 14 car parks.

Canberra business pops up with new shop interstate

A shop in Canberra that supports local makers and creatives is set to expand interstate.

2025 ACT Australian of the Year doing it for the kids

Megan Gilmour doesn’t know who nominated her, but the 2025 ACT Australian of the Year is grateful it puts a spotlight on children who miss school when they’re sick.

Canberra’s awesome deep-fried heritage

If Canberra had a catchphrase, it would probably be 'unbelievable chicken… awesome chips,' because any local worth their (chicken) salt knows the Canberra institution, Kingsley’s Chicken, which has just turned 40.

Canberra tourism industry mourns director killed in Jerrabomberra crash

The woman who died when she was hit by a utility vehicle in Jerrabomberra on 17 November has been identified.

Floating saunas get tick of approval for Lake Burley Griffin

Things are heating up on Lake Burley Griffin with the National Capital Authority (NCA) officially giving the green light for Floating Saunas to set sail.

Motor vehicle incident closes Drakeford Drive southbound

A motor vehicle incident has occurred on Drakeford Drive southbound at the intersection of Summerland Circuit and O'Halloran Circuit.

Canberra’s own ‘Lord of the Flies’ 

If you think the flies are bad this season, consider the 90 million black soldier fly larvae living at Hume, doing great things for the environment.

Opposition leader announces Liberal Shadow Ministry

Leader of the Opposition Leanne Castley has announced her Shadow Ministry.

Woman dies after being hit by ute in Jerrabomberra

A 48-year-old woman has died after being hit by a ute in Jerrabomberra earlier this morning, Sunday 17 November.

Sky full of stars: Stromlo celebrates century

The Mount Stromlo Observatory has stood tall in Canberra for 100 years.

‘Slow and complacent’: Greens lash Labor government over bus strike

As Canberra faces widespread disruption from today’s bus driver strike, the ACT Greens have lashed the Labor government, calling on them to take urgent action on public transport safety.

UPDATE: Canberra’s bus services expected to return on Saturday

This afternoon at around 1pm, Transport Canberra announced that bus services will be offline for the rest of the day, but are expected to return to normal tomorrow, Saturday 16 November.

Help others this Christmas with the gift of presents

A Canberran is giving back by helping others through supporting the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal - and as a volunteer with the Salvation Army.

Champions of community: 2025 ACT Australian of the Year Awards recipients announced

At a ceremony held in Canberra this evening, the recipients of the 2025 ACT Australian of the Year Awards have been unveiled.
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