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Kambah man on stolen e-scooter arrested for multiple thefts

A 34-year-old Kambah man has been charged with multiple vehicle thefts, burglaries and other offences after police found him allegedly riding a stolen e-scooter early this morning.   

ACT records 794 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded 794 new COVID-19 cases as the number of people in hospital dropped.

Police seek assistance locating missing person Shakira Eastwood

ACT Policing seek the public’s assistance to locate missing 26-year-old woman Shakira Eastwood, who was last seen at Lyneham on 26 February.

Festival scratching the Surface of Canberra’s urban art

Over the first weekend of March, Braddon and Civic will come to life with Surface Festival, Canberra’s first ever celebration of street art.

Immersive Van Gogh experience opens in Canberra this month

The internationally acclaimed large-scale, immersive, multi-sensory Van Gogh Alive experience will open in Canberra later this week.

ACTCOSS welcomes improved oversight of public health measures

The community sector and the most vulnerable in the community must be safeguarded when it comes to mandating COVID-19 public health measures, the ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS) says. 

Better Building Holdings pleads guilty to workplace death

Better Building Holdings Pty Ltd today pleaded guilty to charges laid against it for the workplace death of Mr Thomas Magi, a carpenter who fell over 6 metres at a worksite at Denman Prospect in 2020.

Loss to Boomers drops UC Capitals from 2nd to 4th on WNBL ladder

A late fight back from the Melbourne Boomers has seen the UC Capitals notch up at heartbreaking two-point loss, 78-76, at home this afternoon.

To the editor: ACT government’s grab for money

The ACT government makes a fortune from its stamp duty tax on the sale of properties so must delight in the high prices being paid by families desperate to own their own home.

Canberrans warned of flood water dangers, several roads closed

ACT Policing and the ACT Emergency Services Agency are reminding Canberrans to stay safe and be cautious of the hazardous and unpredictable nature of flood waters, and the dangers associated with heavy rainfall.

What’s on in Canberra this weekend, 25-27 February

Seven of the best activities on across Canberra this weekend, 25-27 February. If you’re keen to get out, then look no further.

Forrest Tennis Club sanctioned concerning child abuse

The Forrest Tennis Club will not be eligible for any ACT Government grants or in-kind support until it joins the National Redress Scheme for child abuse victims, under a sanctions policy that came into effect this week.

Witnesses sought to assault of 11-year-old girl at Fadden Pines

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to assist in the investigation into the alleged assault of a 11-year-old girl at Fadden Pines on Wednesday afternoon, 23 February.  

Palmerston man charged with possessing child abuse material

A 35-year-old Palmerston man has been charged with two counts of possessing child abuse material following a police operation yesterday, Thursday 24 February.   

What’s on in Canberra February 2022

See all the highlights of what’s on across Canberra throughout February, from exhibitions to live theatre, music and more.

26-year-old female teacher charged with child sexual offences

A 26-year-old woman has been charged with child sexual offences after she was arrested by ACT Policing detectives yesterday. 

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