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Raiders optimistic, raring to go for 2025 season

Expectations are high for the Canberra Raiders as they head into the 2025 NRL season, says head coach Ricky Stuart. The Raiders held an open training session at their Braddon headquarters on Friday...

Trump sworn in as US president, promises ‘golden age’

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president, after having met his predecessor Joe Biden at the White House.

Channel Nine presenter Tony Jones apologises for Djokovic sledge

Newsreader Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after the 10-time Australian Open champ refused to be interviewed by Channel Nine over a sledge.

Two teenage boys charged over alleged stabbing in Civic

Two teenage boys will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning after allegedly assaulting and stabbing a man in the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Trump draws thousands for pre-inauguration victory lap

US President-elect Donald Trump is spending the eve of his inauguration at a series of events celebrating his return to power in a bitterly cold Washington.

Young man dies after motorcycle crash on NSW South Coast

A 21-year-old man has died after being airlifted to Canberra Hospital following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Corunna on the NSW South Coast.

A mental health guide to helping your child transition back to school

I work with many families navigating the challenges of returning to school, starting a new school or starting school for the very first time.

Conclave (PG) film review

In Vatican City, Rome, the Pope has unexpectedly died of an apparent heart attack.

Book talk: Gunnawah by Ronni Salt

This week, Michael Popple recommends an outstanding Australian crime fiction debut to start 2025 with.

The last free folk fest in Australia

The last surviving free “traditional” folk festival in Australia lies just 90 minutes from Canberra, with the Numeralla Folk Festival quietly puttering along since 1974.

Three-year-old Australian girl drowns in Bali pool

An Australian toddler has died after being found unconscious in a swimming pool in a popular tourist hotspot in Indonesia.

Fit the Bill: Firm action, not words, needed to combat antisemitism

NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns is to be applauded for his resolute opposition to antisemitism.

The Batmobile and hot laps: Put your hands up for a local charity auction

Put your hands up for a chance to take the front seat of a 1989 Batmobile replica, with a Bathurst 1000 winner or local rally car champion, all while supporting a local charity that helps Canberrans in need.

‘You can do what you want’: Canberra teen beauty queen

A Canberra teenager is hoping to take the beauty world by storm in her first pageant.

Support for Labor slides as federal election looms

The coalition is increasing its lead over the Albanese government just months before Australians head to the ballot box, latest polling shows.

Take 5 with Randy Feltface and his research on bananas

Many people may know Randy Feltface as comedian Sammy J’s counterpart, but the purple puppet has carved a 20-year career of his own.

Health issues no barrier for ParaMatilda kicking goals

Having a stroke, encephalitis, a stress fracture, and concussions over the past few years - and learning to walk again - didn’t stop Canberra-based soccer player Rebecca Jones from representing her country.

Return of FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow and Night Markets

The spectacular colours of flying drones will return to Lake Burley Griffin this Australia Day weekend, Friday 24 to Sunday 26 January, for FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow. Back for three unforgettable nights, Canberra’s skies...

Severe storms batter Canberra and NSW as man dies in Cowra

Severe thunderstorms across Canberra prompted over 280 requests for assistance to the ACT State Emergency Service, while in NSW, storms tragically claimed the life of a man in Cowra.

Severe storm warning issued for Canberra and Queanbeyan

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Canberra and Queanbeyan, with damaging winds and heavy rainfall expected around 5:05pm today. The Bureau of Meteorology issued the alert at 4:07 pm on Wednesday,...

Deep dive take 6 with British naturalist Steve Backshall

Naturalist, explorer, presenter, and writer, British television host Steve Backshall has done it all, taking his viewers to the deepest parts of the Earth.

PM pledges ‘strongest action possible’ if Aussie prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins killed by Russia

Australia has promised retribution if reports Russia killed a prisoner of war are confirmed as the federal government faces a call to expel the ambassador.

You’ve never seen Telstra Tower like this before

A Canberra man is taking city pride to the next level by embarking on a towering challenge—attempting to photograph the 195.2-metre-high Telstra Tower from all 117 suburbs.

The Los Angeles fires: Climate change or mismanagement?

Since the cataclysm in Los Angeles started on 7 January, every political body in the world responsible for fire-prone areas will have summoned reports from their specialist wildfire units.

ACT Policing catch nearly 100 impaired drivers in December crackdown

ACT Policing detected almost 100 drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs during December as part of their targeted campaign against impaired driving.

Canberra’s rental market shows modest growth amid national slowdown

Canberra's rental market experienced a modest increase in the final quarter of 2024, reflecting a broader national trend of slowed rental growth.

UPDATE: Wanted man Mark Wood found by police

ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to locate 47-year-old Mark Wood, who is currently wanted by authorities.

Start the (panda) party with this fun Canberra game

Since setting up a Kickstarter to create their own card game, a Canberra couple has sold out the first run - and welcomed a baby into the world.

Driver charged after tragic fatal collision in Jerrabomberra last year

A driver has been charged following a tragic incident where local tourism worker Jackie McKeown was fatally struck by a ute in Jerrabomberra on Sunday 17 November 2024.

Political rulebook tossed out as leaders eye election

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are seeking to score early points with voters during a quasi-election campaign playing to party strengths.
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