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In a galaxy far, far away, there was a Canberra Jedi

May the fourth is special at Canberra Daily because we have a bona fide Jedi in our office - art director Phoebe Yiamkiati – and not only has she wielded a light saber in a Star Wars film, heartthrob actor Ewan McGregor called her “gorgeous”. True story. 

Canberra man extradited and charged after allegedly threatening to kill woman

A 25-year-old Canberra man has been extradited to the ACT from South Australia to face multiple family violence charges. About 11am, Tuesday 2 April, police allege the man committed a serious family violence...

Angry PM slams bail decision for ex-detainee on charges

A decision by federal prosecutors not to oppose bail for a released detainee before an alleged assault was not common sense, Anthony Albanese says.

Man arrested after unprovoked assault in Canberra hotel

A 36-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an alleged unprovoked assault last night. 

ANU: Australians want more power for local governments

Two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new study from the ANU.

Dr Juliet Lucy appointed as new Presidential Member of the ACAT

Dr Juliet Lucy has been appointed as a new Presidential Member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). She will commence her seven-year appointment on 21 May. Dr Lucy brings a wealth...

Five new public homes in Canberra’s Inner North

Five new energy efficient and accessible public homes have been built in the ACT's Inner North, replacing two outdated dwellings.

Calwell man charged with multiple family violence offences

A 46-year-old Calwell man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today in relation to multiple alleged family violence offences. 

‘Not kicking the can’: PM flags more on male violence

More government action to combat domestic violence is on the table, after a $925 million fund to help women escape violent situations earned a mixed reaction.

Woolies CEO says customers struggling to make ends meet

Customer shopping patterns have shifted since the start of the year as rents rise and Australians seek savings, Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci says.

UPDATE: No offences committed during knife incident in Woden

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly produced a knife while interacting with a security guard at Woden yesterday.

Pedal Power ACT calls for government to reprioritise funding

In its budget submission, cycling advocacy group Pedal Power ACT has called for the ACT Government to fund active travel infrastructure.

Apply for ACT Government’s Community Garden Grants

The ACT Government has launched another round of the Community Garden Grants program; $100,000 funding is available.

ACT Greens: Public transport policy

The ACT Greens have released their transport policy for October’s election – including buses running every 20 minutes on weekdays.

ACT Government releases literacy and numeracy report

Minister Yvette Berry has released the Final Report of the Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel, and accepted its recommendations.

Help RSPCA ACT through ruff times at the Million Paws Walk

The Million Paws Walk returns to Patrick White Lawns on Sunday 26 May to raise much needed funds for the RSPCA ACT.

Canberra vigil to mark start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Today is the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the National Day of Remembrance.

Woden library to close until August for upgrades

Woden library will be closed from Wednesday 8 May until mid-August this year for significant upgrade works to a range of areas.

Transport Canberra: Five years of light rail success

The ACT Government has published a five-year analysis of light rail, Five Years On: Benefits Realisation of Light Rail Stage 1.

Latest stage of Canberra’s new suburb of Jacka now open

Jacka, a planned new suburb north of Canberra city, has officially opened its latest stage, paving the way for more than 500 new homes.

Canberra Liberals push for coercive control laws

The Canberra Liberals will introduce legislation to create a standalone criminal offence for coercive control.

Nearly $1b to help women escape domestic violence

National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.

Ten slammed over conduct in Lehrmann defamation suit

Lawyers for Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson have found themselves in the firing line as a court decides how much of their legal fees to impose on Bruce Lehrmann.

The boys are back, Crusade for Connor continues to raise awareness

The Crusade for Connor returns to raise awareness and funding for schizophrenia, this year they invite the public to join in.

Debrief: Drop the robes and jump in the Winter Solstice charity swim

The Ian Lindeman Memorial Winter Solstice Swim encourages locals to strip down and take a plunge for Lifeline Canberra this June.

ACT Sexual Assault (Police) Review Report released

The Sexual Assault (Police) Review Report, released today, recommends changes to improve system response to sexual crime.

Celebrating 10 years of North Canberra Hospital’s Birth Centre

This Sunday, in John Knight Memorial Park, North Canberra Hospital will celebrate 10 years of its Birth Centre. 

AstraZeneca admits COVID vaccine can cause ‘life-threatening’ blood clots

For the first time, AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID vaccine can cause a deadly blood clot side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).

Julie Inman Grant has made Australia a key player in the global censorship push

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant has made international headlines over alleged censorship creep in an escalating stand-off with social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk.

Women’s murders were spiking even before recent surge

The number of women killed by a former or current intimate partner has spiked by 28 per cent in a year, as national cabinet prepares to grapple with the crisis.
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