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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.

Aussie Teen Bianca Jones dies after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones following her death from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.

Social media age ban could impact human rights

A number of popular social media platforms that will be banned for children under 16 have been revealed, as human rights advocates warn of negative impacts.

‘No two sides’: Ukrainian Ambassador provides comment

In response to the interview with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Australia, Alexey Pavlovsky, published in the 7 November edition of Canberra Weekly and online, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, was offered a right of reply.

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.

Bunnings breached privacy law by scanning customers’ faces – but this loophole lets other shops keep doing it

Hardware giant Bunnings breached the privacy of “likely hundreds of thousands” of Australians through its use of facial recognition technology, the Privacy Commissioner ruled today.

Wanniassa man on parole arrested after Franklin burglary

A 46-year-old Wanniassa man is set to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning, following allegations of a burglary at a Franklin residence on Monday 18 November.

Letters to the editor: Russian propaganda, freedom of speech and more

Letters to the editor: Russian propaganda, freedom of speech and more

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Australian parents won't be allowed to decide whether their children can use social media if they are under the age of 16.

Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

‘Fed up, impatient’ cop tasered 95yo great-grandmother

A police officer did not taser a 95-year-old woman holding a knife because she was a threat but rather because his patience had run out, a jury has been told.

Alan Jones facing fresh indecent assault charges

Police have laid further charges against famed broadcaster Alan Jones, who already faced allegations he indecently assaulted a number of people.

Homophobic abuse of mum-to-be Sam Kerr condemned by fans

Homophobic abuse targeting Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis has been condemned by the Chelsea Pride LGBTQ+ supporters group.

Alan Jones granted bail, facing 24 charges for alleged assaults

Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail, charged with 24 offences against eight victims during an almost 20-year period while he dominated airwaves.

Former NBL star LaMelo Ball fined $US100k for ‘no homo’ slur

LaMelo Ball, who spent a season in the NBL before turning heads as a rookie in the NBA, has spoken after copping a big NBA fine for an offensive comment.

Driver blows 0.271 after speeding away from police on Hindmarsh Drive

A 25-year-old Wright man has been charged following an incident on Sunday morning where he failed to stop for police after being detected speeding...

Opposition leader announces Liberal Shadow Ministry

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

Lidia Thorpe censured after King Charles protest

A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".

‘Devastated’ cop didn’t think tasered 95yo would die

An elderly woman holding a knife was not meant to die after being tasered for being a threat as she approached police officers and paramedics, a jury has heard.

Cash to stay king for groceries, medicines and petrol

Businesses selling essential items will be forced to keep accepting cash while cheques will be phased out as more Australians use digital payments.

Duct-taped banana to sell for at least $A1.5m

The world's most expensive banana is expected to raise over $A1.5 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York.

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms inside Russia

The US has given Ukraine permission to use its long-range weapons to strike deep into Russia.

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.

Fresh scrutiny of Labor’s inflation-busting credentials

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

Fit the Bill: Promising start to the new Assembly

I am optimistic that this new Assembly will be an improvement on the last one. 

One dead, one injured in Snowy Mountains Highway crash

A man has died, and another has been injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Snowy Mountains Highway in Talbingo, approximately 55km south of Tumut.

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.

Trump picks RFK Jr to head US health dept

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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