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Motor vehicle incident closes Drakeford Drive southbound

A motor vehicle incident has occurred on Drakeford Drive southbound at the intersection of Summerland Circuit and O'Halloran Circuit.

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.

Opposition leader announces Liberal Shadow Ministry

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

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.

Sky full of stars: Stromlo celebrates century

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

‘Slow and complacent’: Greens lash Labor government over bus strike

As Canberra faces widespread disruption from today’s bus driver strike, the ACT Greens have lashed the Labor government, calling on them to take urgent action on public transport safety.

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.

Snow Foundation and UC launch $20 million program to support ACT and regional students

The Snow Foundation and the University of Canberra (UC) have committed $20 million to establish 160 scholarships over the next decade, a program aimed at helping disadvantaged students access higher education.

UPDATED: AFP acknowledges VC honour for former ACT police officer

The Australian Federal Police has acknowledged the significant honour of the Victoria Cross of Australia given to former Australian Capital Territory Police Constable Richard Norden.

Free public transport in Canberra ends 27 November

Transport Canberra’s new ticketing system, MyWay+, will go live on buses and light rail from Wednesday 27 November.

Woman dies after being struck by car near Goulburn

A 32-year-old woman has sadly died after being struck by a car near Goulburn early this morning.

Senator Pocock to oppose government’s misinformation bill

ACT Senator David Pocock has raised strong concerns about the Combating Misinformation and Disinformation Bill, and has announced that he will oppose the government's proposed legislation, unless serious changes are made.

Narrabundah peacocks turn movie stars

Narrabundah’s resident peafowls are strutting the red carpet this Wednesday at Dendy, premiering on the big screen at the Canberra Short Film Festival.

Click go the shears girls

A local Yass woman is setting an eight-hour world record in sheep shearing this Saturday, but even more impressive is that there’s no record to break – Nikki Lyons is the first Australian woman to ever attempt it.

Car fire on Gungahlin Drive near GIO Stadium

A car caught fire earlier today on Gungahlin Drive near GIO Stadium in Bruce, but the fire has since been extinguished.

Bite into a Big Mac for charity that helps families

If you buy a Big Mac at McDonalds on Saturday 16 November, you will be helping families assisted by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Canberra.

Collaboration key to piecing charities together

Goodies Junction and Roundabout Canberra have teamed up for the 2025 annual Giant Charity LEGO Sale.

Sam Mostyn’s first Remembrance Day as governor-general

Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, has commemorated her first Remembrance Day since stepping into the role in July 2024.

Canberra to Korea, local teen takes home prestigious Hapkido belt

While the world was watching the Olympics, Jerrabomberra teen Hunter Howard was also competing on a world stage.

Bogong Moths reach new heights

It’s not marked on your calendar or in Facebook events but it’s currently Bogong Moth migration season and their numbers are on the rise – in more ways than one.

Chief Minister Barr announces new cabinet

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has today announced his new cabinet.

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.

Wallaroo’s woolly yoga

A third-generation Persian goat farmer is adding a little zen to his rural property at Wallaroo, introducing farm yoga to the herd.

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.

The Greatest Travel Show returns to Canberra with event-exclusive offers from Inspiring Vacations

Get ready for an extraordinary day of travel inspiration and unbeatable offers as Inspiring Vacations, Australia’s leading tour operator, brings The Greatest Travel Show back to Canberra on Saturday 23 November.

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.

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.

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”.
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