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A tall poppy tale

A delightful case of mistaken identity once occurred in the sleepy village of Hall when the late Queen Elizabeth II mistook the local museum for the Australian War Memorial.

Bite-sized politics – Bicycle Race: Does it have to be bikes v pedestrians?

Bicycle Race is a 1978 Queen song, featuring a catchy chorus about riding a bike, and it includes whimsical and relevant elements like bicycle bells. 

Fit the Bill: Australian Citizenship

There is a lot of debate these days about immigration and whether we are being “swamped with Muslims”, to quote Pauline Hanson, and other immigrants.

Duo arrested over drug trafficking across Canberra

Following a seven-month investigation, police have charged a 29-year-old Symonston man and a 22-year-old Gungahlin woman, both who were subject to existing bail conditions, regarding their alleged involvement in drug trafficking across Canberra.

Men arrested for allegedly stealing 1000 litres of fuel near Queanbeyan

Two men accused of pinching 1000 litres of petrol have been arrested and charged as fuel prices remain sky high.

Bail arrest warning for war crime accused Ben Roberts-Smith

Australia's most decorated living soldier has been bailed to defend war crime allegations after being warned of the consequences of interfering with witnesses.

Ricky Stuart labels NRL less attractive after rule changes

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart believes the NRL's rule changes are making the league less attractive as club bosses reportedly want to meet with the competition.

Three youths arrested following alleged knife incidents in Braddon and Oxley last night

Three 14-year-old boys, including one who was subject to bail conditions, were arrested last night in separate incidents involving alleged knife possession in Braddon and Oxley.

Step inside the Australian War Memorial’s new galleries this Anzac Day

Before the sun rises over Canberra on Anzac Day, thousands will gather in silence at the Australian War Memorial (AWM). It will be cold, dark, and deeply still.

Calls for yet another CIT CEO to resign

Independent MLA Thomas Emerson urges CIT CEO Dr Margot McNeill to resign, after her previous employer charged her with misconduct.

Youth Foyer sat empty for months: ACT government explains delay

Certified, completed, still empty: the Canberra Liberals want to know why housing for homeless young people was unoccupied for nearly a year.

Prince Harry in father’s footsteps

Today, Prince Harry stood on the very same soil that his father, King Charles III, walked on just 18 months earlier when he and Queen Camilla visited the Australian War Memorial in 2024.

‘We won’t be spared’: inflation warning to Australia

The International Monetary Fund has warned of further financial pain on the horizon for Australia as the treasurer heads to the United States for crucial talks.

Earthquake near major gold mine ‘like an explosion’

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake has been felt by thousands of people along Australia's east coast and halted operations at a major gold mine.

Budget tree in the red

As the Federal Budget looms, the iconic “budget tree” at Parliament House is starting to fire up, and seeing as this Canadian Maple is synonymous with dollars and cents.

Number crunch at Parliament House

If you think your local barista is busy during caffeine rush-hour, consider Parliament House, which has sold more than 70,000 coffees this year (we’ve only had 23 sitting days).

‘Desperate dog-whistle’: coalition unveils migrant plan

Labor ministers have hit out at a hardline coalition plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of 'fair go' Australian values.

PM seeks fuel supply certainty in visit to neighbours

Anthony Albanese's visit to Malaysia and Brunei to shore up Australia's fuel stocks comes as the government prepares for a prolonged disruption to supply.

US deadline passes for blockade of Hormuz, Iran defiant

The US military says it is enforcing a blockade against vessels of all countries entering or ⁠leaving Iranian ports in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Public hires own Federal Lobbyist – Rachel Smith appointed and backed by everyday Australians

A new kind of lobbyist has arrived in Canberra, and she’s not working for big business. 

‘Hell is other people’: Sartre play gets first ACT performance

No Exit (Huis clos), by the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, will be performed by Mockingbird Theatrics from 15 to 18 April.

Racist attack on Chinese Canberran: Concerns for the ACT

Race discrimination and racial vilification have almost tripled over the last three years, but many incidents are not reported.
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