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Canberra cafe pair brewing jobs for migrants named Australia’s Local Heroes

Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello have been both named Australian Local Hero for their social enterprise cafes helping migrant women gain jobs.

MND advocate Neale Daniher named Australian of the Year

AFL legend Neale Daniher has been awarded the 2025 Australian of the Year for his tireless advocacy for a cure for motor neurone disease.

Madison Keys wins Australian Open final for maiden slam

American Madison Keys, 29, has upset world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open and become the oldest first-time grand slam champion in a decade.

Protests, parties and heatwave alert for Australia Day

Australia Day celebration and protests are set to kick off early as police say they are prepared for major crowds amid a heatwave alert for much of the nation.

Backstage whispers at Canberra Theatre

The curtain at the Canberra Theatre Centre has gone down on many stars over the years but once, the curtain accidentally went up and seeing as it’s their 60th anniversary, CD is sharing some backstage yarns.

The story behind the Australian of the Year Awards trophies

The trophies for the Australian of the Year Awards are made right here in Canberra, at the Australian National University’s Glass Workshop.

Injured Djokovic retires from Open, Zverev into final

Injured 10-time champion Novak Djokovic has quit after one set of his Australian Open semi-final, sending Alexander Zverev through to the title match.

Olympic cyclist’s guilty plea in wife death-crash case

Cyclist Rohan Dennis has formally admitted he created a likelihood of harm before the crash that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.

20yo man facing 32 charges after evading ACT police multiple times

A 20-year-old man is set to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today, facing 32 driving-related charges after allegedly evading police multiple times within a 24-hour period.

Artist harnesses Canberra’s iconic American eagle for protest

An artist has staged a protest at Canberra’s high-security Russell Offices – the heavily-guarded administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force - and projected the word “genocide” on to the towering Australian-American Memorial.

Canberra doctor accused of sexual offences against four employees

A 47-year-old male doctor from Red Hill is set to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today, facing 20 charges against four women, including sexual intercourse without consent.

Wet win in Canberra keeps Australia’s Ashes whitewash bid on track

Australia have claimed their fifth-straight win and an outright women's Ashes series triumph, beating England by six runs in a rain-affected second T20I.

Trump seeking to meet Putin soon to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump says a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin should occur soon to allow for an end to the war in Ukraine.

‘It’s always an honour’: Alaalatoa to lead Brumbies again

The ACT Brumbies have officially announced that Allan Alaalatoa will remain captain for the 2025 season, a decision that comes as no surprise. The 30-year-old...

Splendour in the Grass music festival cancelled again

Annual music festival Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for a second year running as organisers say it needs more time to "recharge".

Rivers to close after no buyer found

Iconic clothing and footwear brand Rivers will close its doors after more than 40 years, after failing to find a buyer.

Provide a lifeline for people in need by buying books

The first chapter of the very popular Lifeline Canberra Bookfair for 2025 will be held in February with the hopes of launching a new mascot.

ACT Policing seeks information on historical school sexual abuse case

ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or anyone with information about alleged sexual offending by a teacher at a Canberra school in the 80s and 90s to come forward.

Making lives better for local residents in Canberra and Batemans Bay

Mother-daughter duo Kylie and Jacinta Williams own and operate Nurse Next Door Home Care Services, making a meaningful impact in Canberra, Batemans Bay, and beyond, with a foundation of family, community, and a mission to Make Lives Better.

Albanese ‘reluctant’ to detail claims paid actors carrying out anti-Semetic attacks

Anthony Albanese is reluctant to give detail about claims overseas actors are paying locals to carry out anti-Semitic attacks, as investigations are ongoing.

Crucial phone detail sought in cop’s double murder case

Lawyers for a former senior constable facing a double murder charge are calling on police to release his phone records from the time of the alleged killings.

A list of President Trump’s executive orders from day one in office

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders.

Trump withdraws US from the World Health Organization and Paris Climate Accord

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his plans to withdraw the United States from two key global organisations: the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization (WHO).

PM walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump takes office

Australia's most senior official in the US during the first Trump presidency has weighed in on how the Albanese government will navigate his return to power.

Trump pardons people charged over January 6 US Capitol riot

Donald Trump has pardoned about 1500 defendants charged over the riot when his supporters stormed the US Capitol in a bid to overturn 2020 election result.

Hundreds of fans flock to Canberra Raiders training session

It was all about the fans at the Canberra Raiders’ open training session on Friday 17 January. Hundreds of people flocked to the Braddon training...

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.

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.

Why I quit mainstream medical practice

When I graduated from medical school in 2005 I did not realise that I had been largely trained in allopathic medicine.

Trump makes flurry of promises on inauguration eve as he dances with the Village People

On the eve of his inauguration Donald Trump has promised a raucous rally swift action to ensure "the curtain closes on four long years of American decline".

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