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Lost trust challenge for next pandemic: COVID-19 review

Australians have lost trust in authority as a result of inadequate planning and communication during COVID-19, a review into the pandemic response has found.

Lake Burley Griffin turns 60: The man behind Canberra’s centrepiece

The centrepiece of Canberra, Lake Burley Griffin, reached a milestone this October; 60 years since the man-made lake was created.

SpringOUT celebrates 25 years in Canberra

Canberra's 25th SpringOUT Pride Festival is not only a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, but also a reflection of how far the city has come as one of Australia's most inclusive and progressive capitals.

Canberra grandmother a tough survivor

A grandmother in Canberra’s north is a bushcraft survival expert who gives Bear Grylls a run for his money, and she’s attracted the attention of reality TV show Alone Australia.

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on NGA’s $14m artwork

The most expensive artwork commissioned for Australia's national collection has been drawing curious crowds day and night. Lindy Lee's sculpture Ouroboros is visible some distance from the forecourt of the National Gallery of...

Counting for 2024 ACT election completed

Counting for the ACT election has completed, and with the final distribution of preferences under legislated scrutiny, the Electoral Commissioner has announced the elected candidates who will represent the ACT’s five electorates in the Eleventh ACT Legislative Assembly.

Motorcyclist dies in Gungahlin Drive single-vehicle accident

A motorcyclist has tragically passed away following a single-vehicle accident last night, marking the seventh road fatality in the ACT this year.

Reflecting on National Gallery’s shiny new centrepiece

Lindy Lee’s $14 million Ouroboros sculpture has been unveiled at the National Gallery of Australia.

Four decades of youth coming together through the arts for Youth Dance Festival

Across four decades, more than 50,000 students have danced across the Youth Dance Festival (YDF) stage.

EXCLUSIVE: Rare meeting for bravery medal recipients

Men who risked their lives to save others met with King Charles and Queen Camilla during Their Majesties’ visit to Canberra.

Nominations close in one week for 2024 Volunteering Awards, Canberra Region

VolunteeringACT is inviting nominations for outstanding volunteers or volunteer teams for the 2024 Volunteering Awards, Canberra Region.

EXCLUSIVE: Queen Camilla meets charity close to her heart in Canberra

Representatives from a charity with a Canberra branch met with Queen Camilla during the royals’ visit to Australia.

Canberra’s world champion Paralympian’s day with the king

Growing up in Germany, Canberra’s world champion athlete Vanessa Low didn’t grow up around the Monarchy.

Jeremy Hanson aims for Liberal leadership and 2028 victory

Jeremy Hanson is running for leadership of the Canberra Liberals once more, aiming to position the party for success in 2028.

ACT election: Results and reactions so far

ACT Labor has claimed its seventh consecutive term in government, beginning an unbroken stretch of 27 years in power.

‘I wanted the world to know’: Lidia Thorpe on tirade

More MPs have lined up to criticise Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe after she shouted "You are not our King" at the monarch during a parliamentary reception.

Thousands gather at Australian War Memorial for royal visit

About 4,000 people gathered at the Australian War Memorial on 21 October to catch a glimpse of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

‘Not our king’: Lidia Thorpe confronts King Charles as Royal tour of Canberra kicks off

King Charles and Queen Camilla have greeted well-wishers and an alpaca before being heckled by a politician during a parliamentary reception in Canberra.

Canberra road closures for Royal visit on Monday

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Canberra on Monday 21 October, will cause traffic disruptions between 11:30am and 6pm on roads around Canberra Airport, Yarralumla, the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, and Black Mountain.

Labor faces crossbench push after holding on in the ACT

Elected on the back of a still strong teal wave, independents are promising to hold the long-term ACT Labor government to account.

Rise of the young monarchists

It’s not just about collector tea towels and tea cups for the Australian Monarchists League. Just ask young monarchist Matthew Stratton, 22, who’s flying from Melbourne to Canberra to hand out hundreds of flags to the crowd.

Labor holds onto power alongside Greens in ACT

Polling centres have opened in the ACT, as the Liberals, Greens and Labor face off in a three-way contest for control of the Legislative Assembly.

Free transport to public King and Queen visit events

Free buses will be available for anyone keen to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla in Canberra on Monday.

A royal salute for local Australian Army reservist

Canberran Daniel Slater will play a special role when King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra.

Severe thunderstorm warning for Canberra, forecasting damaging winds and large hailstones

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Canberra and Queanbeyan, with the threat of damaging winds and large hailstones.

Time not on Labor’s side in ACT election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

Canberran wins fashion award hundreds of kilometres from home

A Canberran has come out on top in the fashion field at a horse racing event in country Victoria.

2024 ACT election: where to find a democracy sausage

The 2024 ACT Election is scheduled for Saturday 19 October. On election day, many schools will serve as polling stations, with Parents and Citizens’ Associations (P&Cs) in Canberra running BBQs, bake sales, and other activities to raise funds for their school programs and initiatives.

New initiative aims for defibrillators in every Canberra suburb

A new initiative aims to see a defibrillator installed in every Canberra suburb.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 18 October

MBA: The build time in the ACT for new houses is the worst on record. ACT Greens MLA Emma Davidson's commitment to Murrumbidgee residents.
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