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2025 Canberra Raiders fixture released

Raiders fans will have 11 home matches to attend at GIO Stadium Canberra for the 2025 NRL season.

What’s on in Canberra for 22 to 28 November

If you love the Irish culture and language, why not attend one of the Irish Film Festival events at Dendy Cinemas at Canberra Centre from 22-24 November?

Canberra band wins ARIA Award for debut album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers were inspired to form in 2015 after watching the School of Rock movie at a sleepover.

‘No two sides’: Ukrainian Ambassador provides comment

In response to the interview with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Australia, Alexey Pavlovsky, published in the 7 November edition of Canberra Weekly and online, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, was offered a right of reply.

Geocon submits plans to redevelop Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Rink

The long-standing Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Rink facilities are set for a significant overhaul, with a development application submitted by Geocon.

Spring salads

Celebrate the fresh flavours of spring with these vibrant salad recipes from Salad for Days by Alice Zaslavsky.

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.

Gladiator II (M) film review

Sixteen years after the events of Gladiator (2000), Lucius (Paul Mescal) lives with his wife in Numidia.

Bunnings breached privacy law by scanning customers’ faces – but this loophole lets other shops keep doing it

Hardware giant Bunnings breached the privacy of “likely hundreds of thousands” of Australians through its use of facial recognition technology, the Privacy Commissioner ruled today.

Wanniassa man on parole arrested after Franklin burglary

A 46-year-old Wanniassa man is set to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning, following allegations of a burglary at a Franklin residence on Monday 18 November.

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Australian parents won't be allowed to decide whether their children can use social media if they are under the age of 16.

Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

‘Fed up, impatient’ cop tasered 95yo great-grandmother

A police officer did not taser a 95-year-old woman holding a knife because she was a threat but rather because his patience had run out, a jury has been told.

Alan Jones facing fresh indecent assault charges

Police have laid further charges against famed broadcaster Alan Jones, who already faced allegations he indecently assaulted a number of people.

Homophobic abuse of mum-to-be Sam Kerr condemned by fans

Homophobic abuse targeting Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis has been condemned by the Chelsea Pride LGBTQ+ supporters group.

Alan Jones granted bail, facing 24 charges for alleged assaults

Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail, charged with 24 offences against eight victims during an almost 20-year period while he dominated airwaves.

Opposition leader announces Liberal Shadow Ministry

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

Lidia Thorpe censured after King Charles protest

A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".

‘Devastated’ cop didn’t think tasered 95yo would die

An elderly woman holding a knife was not meant to die after being tasered for being a threat as she approached police officers and paramedics, a jury has heard.

Cash to stay king for groceries, medicines and petrol

Businesses selling essential items will be forced to keep accepting cash while cheques will be phased out as more Australians use digital payments.

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.

Belconnen’s Stella’s By The Lake claims national award

Belconnen’s Stella’s By The Lake has placed itself among the nation’s best cafes, earning top honours at the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus National Awards for Excellence.

Fit the Bill: Promising start to the new Assembly

I am optimistic that this new Assembly will be an improvement on the last one. 

How to psychologically prepare for a medical procedure

Preparing for a medical procedure, no matter how minor, can evoke a range of emotions, the most common being anticipatory anxiety, worrying about what will happen and the potential outcomes.

Trip back home inspires reopened Turkish restaurant

A trip back to the village where Serif Kaya grew up will serve as inspiration in the reopening of Ottoman Cuisine.

Sky full of stars: Stromlo celebrates century

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

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.

Heinz launches new ketchup flavour with a human pickle in Spain

For the launch of Heinz's newest pickle ketchup flavour in Australia, the sauce superpower sent a human pickle to the La Tomatina festival in Spain—a viral moment to celebrate the unique flavour.
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