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ACT hospitality sector concerned by portable long service leave

Business groups and the opposition claim portable long service leave for ACT hospitality workers would impose fresh costs on employers.

Northside Hospital early works beginning

ACT Government “prepares to commence” early works on Northside Hospital - but opposition claims project is already in financial trouble.

Accountable Hudson Young laments the hair-grabbing incident

Back-rower Hudson Young says he hasn't apologised to Dom Young for pulling his hair ahead of Canberra's clash with South Sydney in Perth.

Lehrmann loses final bid to appeal Higgins rape finding

Australia's highest court has refused to hear Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against findings that a media report he raped Brittany Higgins was substantially true.

Alaalatoa’s injury journey to end against Highlanders

After injuring his lower back with the Wallabies last year, Allan Alaalatoa is returning for the Brumbies as they aim to get their season back on track.

Fuel prices on edge as ceasefire shows ‘fragility’

Australians are being warned not to expect an immediate drop in fuel prices, as a 'fragile' ceasefire between Iran and the US nears breaking point.

Teen boy dies after crashing bicycle at Stromlo Forest Park

Sadly, a 14-year-old boy has died after he crashed his bicycle at Stromlo Forest Park over the weekend.

Free HIV self-tests now available in ACT

Canberra residents can now test themselves for HIV for free at any time: kits are available from a vending machine outside Meridian in Turner.

Canberra Airport’s high flyers

As Canberra Airport open day approaches (Saturday 18 April), it’s worth reflecting on not just famous planes like Air Force One that have passed through our skies, but also notable passengers who have visited our terminal.

Months in custody for war crime-accused Roberts-Smith

Australia's most decorated living soldier will make a custody cell his home for months after not applying for bail at his first court appearance.

Trump says he has agreed two-week ceasefire with Iran

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face widespread attacks on its civilian ‌infrastructure.

Canberra cyclists saddle up for 1000km ride to honour Lily

Little Lily Hester loved riding her bike. According to her dad, Aaron Hester, it was one of her favourite things to do.

Ben Roberts-Smith set for war crime charges over killings

Australia's most decorated living soldier has been sensationally arrested over alleged war crimes, accused of involvement in five murders in Afghanistan.

Lonergan eyes Wallabies return as Super century beckons

As he prepares to face the Highlanders in his 100th Super Rugby game, Ryan Lonergan believes he can return to the Wallabies set-up.

ACT to adopt new National Construction Code in 2027

The ACT will delay mandatory adoption of the new National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 until May 2027.

Helping seniors stay steady: New falls prevention program launches at Stromlo

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, falls were the leading cause of injury hospitalisations in 2023–24 and the leading cause of injury deaths in 2022–23, costing the health system more than $5 billion.

Garden City Cycleway Stage 1 nears completion

Stage 1 of the Garden City Cycleway — a safe cycle route connecting suburbs with the city — is almost complete.

‘Blindsided’: Anger over ACT deaths in custody inquiry process

Julie Tongs OAM says there was "zero communication" from the ACT government about board members for an inquiry into deaths in custody.

What Queensland bans, Canberra embraces

The National Folk Festival (NFF) has done what many larger music festivals shy away from – politics and protests – and on Saturday 4 April, a pro-Palestine march took place within the festival.

Astronauts head home after record-breaking moon trip

The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon and are heading back to earth.

Historic graffiti gets a spray

The war on graffiti is an ongoing battle for the ACT Government but there’s some historic graffiti that has escaped the pressure cleaner’s nozzle.

Capital in Green – Too many excuses, too few buses: How Canberra’s government stopped believing it could deliver

Sitting through last week’s transport debate in the ACT Legislative Assembly, what stands out isn’t just disagreement over buses or fares.

Fit the Bill: The oil crisis and time for the West to get some balls

This current oil crisis could not only see diesel and petrol supplies dry up, leading to petrol rationing coming in, but also, in a worst-case scenario, food rationing.

World Down Syndrome Day at Parliament House

World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March because people with Down syndrome, like me, have three copies of chromosome 21 (3/21).

Nations hold ‘productive’ talks on Iran war oil crisis

Australia has joined talks with dozens of other nations to discuss how a key oil corridor can be reopened in the face of fuel shortages and high prices.

Teens charged following armed confrontations at Westfield Belco and Canberra Centre

Four teenagers have been arrested for their alleged involvement in armed confrontations at Belconnen Westfield and the Canberra Centre last month.

Moo and the zoo

There’s a 33-year-old emu called “Moo” (inspired by the American mispronunciation), who has seen the National Zoo and Aquarium grow over 36 years from a native animal park and aquarium, to circus animal rescue, to today’s 19-hectare tourism attraction.

No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

Australia will join a snap meeting to end disruption to shipping in a critical oil corridor as the prime minister questions the value of a prolonged Iran war.

PM’s fuel address ‘could have been a social media post’

The opposition leader says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has talked down to Australians in an unnecessary national address about the fuel crisis.

Man dies, woman airlifted to Canberra Hospital after crash on Kings Highway near Braidwood

A man has died and a woman is in a serious condition after a single-vehicle crash on the Kings Highway, Braidwood.
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