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95% of employers believe volunteering provides real world experience

More than 74 per cent of the ACT population volunteered last year, donating more than 60 million hours to the common good according to the ACT State of Volunteering report 2023.

ACT Greens: Vote for young people and permanent residents

The ACT Greens promise to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 and to give permanent residents the right to vote in the ACT.

Man to face ACT court over rental scam

A 33-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today, 10 May, charged with property deception offences following investigations into a rental scam.

Federal Government: $250 million for Australian Institute of Sport

The Federal Government will invest $249.7 million in the Australian Institute of Sport in next week's Budget.

ACT Government: Sulwood and Athllon Drive roadworks

The ACT Government is improving Sulwood Drive and Athllon Drive, city services minister Tara Cheyne announced,

Social media under scrutiny as Australia prepares probe

Social media algorithms, content and opacity will all come under the microscope as the government examines their impact on Australian users.

Canberra Liberals: Get Molonglo Moving

Canberra Liberals MLA Ed Cocks has launched a community campaign to address traffic congestion in the Molonglo Valley.

Canberrans urged to be on alert for gardening scam

ACT Policing is warning Canberrans of a current scam where people are claiming to be arborists or gardeners and then seeking payment for work not requested or authorised.

ACT nurses and midwives recognised for outstanding service

The ACT's top nurses and midwives were honoured for their vital contributions to the community during the 2024 ACT Nurses and Midwives Excellence Awards.

Late twist in Pauline Hanson ‘racism’ lawsuit

A bitter court battle between federal senators Pauline Hanson and Mehreen Faruqi could be recalled at the 11th hour to hear fresh evidence.

Franklin man arrested following weapon and pursuit incident

ACT Policing has arrested a 29-year-old Franklin man following a weapon and pursuit incident earlier today.

Stolen raptor dinosaur on the loose

Yet another dinosaur has been stolen from the National Dinosaur Museum – the third theft in seven years – and the raptor-nappers are still on the run.

Lifeline Canberra announces Daniel Keighran VC as new patron

After three years without a shepherd, Lifeline Canberra has announced its new Patron, Daniel Keighran VC, signing on for an undecided period.

MyWay+ coming to ACT public transport by end of year

Canberra’s public transport smart ticketing system, MyWay+, is expected to begin operations in November, minister Chris Steel announced.

Need for speed: Meet Canberra’s young go-kart champion

At four, Lazarus Añonuevo decided what he wanted to do in life, now at nine he is taking home go-kart titles and on track to make his dreams.

‘Truly loved’: parents pay tribute to sons murdered in Mexico

The parents of two Australian brothers murdered in Mexico have mourned their beloved sons as they prepare to bring them home.

Lehrmann’s lawyers agreed to ‘no win, no-fee’ deal

Bruce Lehrmann will not have to pay his own legal fees in a failed defamation suit, but he is still likely to be on the hook for his opponents' costs.

Free registration for ACT early childhood teachers

The ACT Government will waive the $115 annual registration fee for early childhood teachers with the Teacher Quality Institute for two years.

Man extradited to the ACT after alleged virtual kidnapping

A 22-year-old man has been extradited from Queensland to face the ACT Magistrates court today after allegedly committing a virtual kidnap scam on an international student residing in the ACT last year.

Queanbeyan man wins $200k in Lotto draw

A Queanbeyan man is eager to upgrade to a new set of wheels after the revelation he won $200,000 in a Lotto draw last week.

Labor dismisses calls to dismantle supermarket duopoly

The federal government opposes calls for laws that could break up major supermarkets, despite the recommendation of a parliamentary inquiry.

Federal government: More funding for ACT light rail planning

The Federal Government has announced it will provide $50 million to plan for Stage 2B of the Canberra Light Rail.

Interest rates kept on hold despite inflation worries

Mortgage holders can breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, as widely expected.

What you should know about the World Health Organization’s plans for you this May

Most Australians are likely unaware of the proposed new World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Treaty or the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments which are currently being discussed in Geneva and will be voted upon, on their behalf, in the week of 27 May this year.

ANU: Financial stress at worst since pandemic

More Australians are finding it difficult to get by on their income, and are experiencing greater housing payment stress, the ANU finds.

ACT Government: $2 million to reduce risky health behaviours

Four organisations have received Healthy Canberra Grants funding across six projects targeting vaping and drinking.

A Capital for All Australians: Report on the ACT’s future

A parliament committee has made 21 recommendations for Canberra's development, but Senator Pocock believes the Commonwealth can do more.

Peter Gordon leaves a lasting legacy at Hands Across Canberra

Last week, founding member and CEO since 2010 of community foundation Hands Across Canberra, Mr Peter Gordon handed the CEO baton to former founding Region Group Editor and former ABC presenter Genevieve Jacobs.

Human remains found near Point Hut Crossing may belong to missing man Tim Lyons

Police believe human remains found near the Point Hut Crossing of the Murrumbidgee River yesterday afternoon may belong to the missing man, Timothy Lyons.

The good news is the government plans to cancel $3 billion in student debt. The bad news is indexation will still be high

Every year on June 1, student debt in Australia is indexed to inflation. In 2023, high inflation pushed the indexation rate to 7.1%, the highest since 1990.