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Chief Minister Barr announces new cabinet

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has today announced his new cabinet.

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

Australia to ban social media for kids under 16 to safeguard youth

Australian children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, as the nation grapples with preventing young people getting harmed.

Australian ‘art royalty’ brings gallery entrance to life

Three years to manufacture, 60,000 hours and 200 people brought Canberra’s spectacular shiny new centrepiece to life.

Albanese holds talks with Trump following election win

The prime minister has congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House in a phone call following the incoming US president's re-election win.

Russian Ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky discusses Ukraine, Western influence and Australia’s role in the ongoing conflict

In this exclusive interview with Alexey Pavlovsky, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Australia since 2019, he shares his insights on the complex dynamics between Russia, Ukraine, and the West, as well as his reflections on Australia’s stance in the ongoing conflict.

Introducing Pemberton Rise: the next exclusive chapter in South Jerrabomberra

The Village Building Co. is thrilled to announce the latest chapter in their South Jerrabomberra development: Pemberton Rise.

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.

Canberra author’s new novel explores non-gendered lead

Canberra author Angel Hellyer is breaking new ground with their new book being led by a non-gendered character.

Body found in search for boy Laith Alaid, swept out to sea

A body has been found following a multi-agency land and sea search for an 11-year-old boy swept into the water while crossing a channel.

What’s on in Canberra this weekend, 8-10 November

Running from 1-10 November with the theme regenerate, the Craft and Design Canberra Festival will wrap up soon.

Concerns for missing non-verbal man Sulliman Wardak

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 33-year-old man Sulliman Wardak.

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

The economic outlook has been downgraded as the big four banks' predictions of a February interest rate cut narrows.

Charnwood stabbing: ACT Policing investigate teen group’s involvement

ACT Policing is seeking information following a stabbing that occurred in Charnwood last month.

ACT nominees for 2025 Australian of the Year honours announced

A diverse group of inspiring individuals have been nominated for the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards for the ACT, celebrating contributions from fields as varied as science, disability advocacy, sport, youth engagement, and artistic representation for neurodiversity.

A pop of colour for 2024 Fashions on the Field at Thoroughbred Park

The brightness of yellow on a sunny race day was the winner for the 2024 Fashions on the Field.

100/1 shot Knight’s Choice wins the 2024 Melbourne Cup

Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million race at Flemington.

Man charged following thefts from Gungahlin gravesites

A 39-year-old man from Bonner has been charged with possessing items stolen from gravesites at Gungahlin Cemetery in July.

Interest rates unchanged by RBA

Borrowers have longer to wait for mortgage relief as the Reserve Bank of Australia holds the cash rate at 4.35 per cent at the November meeting.

Ex-cop Beaumont Lamarre-Condon to answer allegations he murdered couple

Former police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon is due to enter pleas over allegations he murdered TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies.

REVIEW: An escape to Neverland

This hilarious show will take you back to your childhood.

Freedom fries versus the democracy sausage

We’re a world away from the US elections but whatever your political persuasion or vague interest, it’s worth following for the billion-dollar production costs, dramatic casting and reality show fodder.

60-year-old woman dies following Snowy Mountains motorcycle accident

A woman has died after being airlifted to Canberra Hospital following a serious motorcycle crash in the Snowy Mountains region yesterday.

Community minded Canberrans celebrated with awards

A lifelong Canberran, Karen Schlage describes winning the People’s Choice Award in the 2024 Lifeline Canberra Spirit of Canberra Awards as “overwhelming”.

Albanese deflects criticism over flight upgrades, denies staff requested perks

Anthony Albanese continues to bat away criticism of his decision to receive flight upgrades, denying his staff ever requested them on his behalf.

33-year-old coach charged with serious sexual offences against teen

A 33-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager earlier this year.

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

The prime minister has defended plans to cut HECS debts by 20 per cent for students, after concern about how the plan would be paid for.

Should you be drinking filtered water?

Compared to the two billion people on the planet contending with contaminated water, we’re blessed to have tap water that is plentiful and safe.

Eighth ACT road death: woman dies in Lady Denman Drive motorcycle crash

A 33-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Lady Denman Drive on Thursday night, marking the eighth road fatality in the ACT this year.

Fit the Bill: Come on David, save the Queensland Koalas too

Good to see independent ACT Senator David Pocock go into bat to help save the first koala seen in the ACT in the last three years at Jacka.
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