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ACT cabinet reshuffle: Stephen-Smith deputy chief minister

Caitlin Tough joins Cabinet and Marisa Paterson takes over health following Yvette Berry’s resignation.

ACT Budget puts housing, health and frontline services first

The ACT Government has put housing, health, and frontline services at the centre of its 2026–27 Budget, released this evening.

Julie Bishop resigns as Chancellor of ANU

Julie Bishop has resigned as Chancellor of the Australian National University, seven months before her term was due to finish.

Recognising those who protect us: ACT Emergency Responders celebrated with Community Protection Medal 

Six local emergency service members have been recognised for their contributions to the Canberra community, each receiving an ACT Community Protection Medal at a ceremony yesterday.

US and Israel forces launch attack on Iran

The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Prime Minister evacuated from The Lodge after security incident

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge as police responded to an alleged security incident. 

Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain suspended from Canberra Liberals

Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley MLA has suspended MLAs Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain from the party room after the two backbenchers broke ranks with their colleagues and voted with the ACT...

UPDATED: Spilt Milk artist dropped after body found in car

The Spilt Milk festival is officially returning to Canberra - and the lineup announcement is "coming soon".

Road closed following Belconnen crash

A motor vehicle incident has occurred in front of Officeworks in Belconnen, on Cohen street, says ACT Policing.

UPDATED Roads remain closed following Fyshwick fire

Significant smoke is present in Fyshwick due to a structure fire on Newcastle Street.

Canberran drowns on South Coast

A man believed to be from Canberra has drowned at a beach on the South Coast on Wednesday.

Students in hospital after being hit by car near St Edmund’s College

Two students have been transported to hospital after being hit by a car near St Edmund's College in Canberra this morning, police have confirmed.

Australians to cast federal election vote on 3 May

Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date following a visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on...

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.

Trump claims ‘magnificient victory’ in US election

Donald Trump is leading in the US presidential election although the result remains unclear in battleground states that will decide the winner.

Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Raiders prop Josh Papalii is set to face court over a late-night incident at the Raiders Gungahlin club.

Former PM Scott Morrison to resign from politics

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced his resignation from politics, nearly two years after losing the federal election.

Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold at final meeting for 2023

Borrowers have been spared more cash rate pain at the final Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting of the year.
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