Latest ACT News
Ex-Brumbies boss airs fresh claims in court
Megan Gorrey 12:00 AM Ex-Brumbies chief executive Michael Jones has accused David Lamont of campaigning against him behind closed doors.
Demolition of Fluffy homes on hold during theft claims probe
Kirsten Lawson 12:00 AM Asbestos Taskforce considers new ways to make sure furniture and fittings are not reused.
Environmental defender to close within months without ACT funding
Christopher Knaus 12:00 AM The Environmental Defenders Office faces closure unless the ACT steps in to cover federal cuts.
Gang-gang. Bush-suburbia collision in Woden turf war
Ian Warden 11:45 PM The ways in which suburbia and bush live cheek-to-cheek in Canberra can create some odd incidents.
Second round of consultation after opposition to new Tuggeranong suburb
Kirsten Lawson 7:30 PM Residents are concerned about the impact on the Murrumbidgee River.
Questions linger over indigenous inmate's death
Christopher Knaus 12:00 AM Call to rally around Steven Freeman's family, following death in custody.
Why Canberra's firefighters are suffering 'skiing injuries'
Katie Burgess 12:00 AM Boots are bad for hips, knees and backs, research shows.
Drink driver to face court after blowing six times legal limit
7:12 PM Not your average Sunday driver.
Tim the Yowie Man searches for the elusive mountain crayfish
Tim the Yowie Man 6:09 PM Tim the Yowie Man heads to the Brindabellas in search of the elusive mountain crayfish
Catch this show if you can
Peter Wilkins 5:38 PM Dramatic Productions' musical version of Frank Abagnale's shenanigans meets the high standards the company has set.
Gang-gang. 100 Years Ago. Fair ladies dress up for air-raids
Ian Warden 11:45 PM Capitalism's ingenuity never ceases to amaze. "Clio": of Melbourne's Punch was able to report, 100 years ago this week that "The very latest lingerie on show at the London shops are 'Zepp nightgowns.' These are of all shades of silk and very prettily embroidered."
Winter is coming Canberra
Natasha Boddy 1:00 PM Canberrans could be forgiven for thinking winter arrived early this year as they woke to a blanket of fog and frost on Monday.
Barton Hwy left out of Labor's Eden-Monaro cash splash
Katie Burgess 12:28 PM Federal Labor would invest $2 million into exploring the possible duplication of Pialligo Road from Canberra Airport to Queanbeyan.
Canberra woman dies after hit by her own car
10:43 AM A Canberra woman has died after she was run over by her own car in her Ngunnawal driveway.
One click: Traffic, weather and what's on in Canberra
8:13 AM The news, traffic and weather to get you up to speed.
ACT government boosts emergency department staff by 39
Kirsten Lawson 7:34 AM New doctors and nurses but the biggest boost in allied health professionals.
Braddon Block Party celebrates Canberra's epicentre of cool
Megan Doherty Braddon is about to stage a party to remember.
Master Builders Association threatens legal action over Unions ACT radio ad
Megan Gorrey Master Builders ACT has threatened legal action over a unions advertising campaign it claims is part of an ongoing attack against "non-compliant" construction workers.
Callers to domestic violence hotline lose direct access to counsellors
Jenna Price Callers to the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline will no longer have guaranteed direct access to experienced trauma counsellors from July 1.
APS wants public servants silenced: union
Noel Towell Orders from the Australian Public Service Commission to its workers to stop them speaking out before July's election is a politically motivated over-reach, according to their union.
Frontline domestic violence worker calls for perpetrator program funding
Megan Gorrey A prominent domestic violence victims advocate has called for more programs to help offenders after a major report found perpetrator programs in the ACT were limited and had not been given priority.
Court orders new poll after botched federal police union election
Megan Gorrey Federal Court judge ruled the Australian Federal Police Union's election last year was invalid.
Community organisations' funding extended for two years
The ACT government will extend the contracts of 26 community organisations, with a commitment of $22 million in funding over the next two years.
Payroll tax threshold to be raised to $2 million
Matthew Raggatt The government will deliver good news to some businesses in Canberra come budget day.
Negotiations continue but developer options limited for Giralang supermarket
Matthew Raggatt Giralang residents have rejected a government minister's call for compromise on the long-delayed building of a supermarket in the suburb.
Canberra will avoid apartment glut despite decade-high approvals
Matthew Raggatt Canberra's apartment approvals skyrocketed in the March quarter, but weak house builds means the city is expected to avoid the price and lending volatility in other capitals.
Old phone networks switched off in inner north
Stephen Jeffery Some properties in Canberra's inner north are having their older phone and internet lines switched off, to be replaced completely by the NBN.
Enjoy a taste of Italy at the Festa della Repubblica in Canberra
Georgina Connery A festival to celebrate all things Italy will be held in Canberra on Sunday.
Employers told to work towards 'wellness culture' in workplace
Matthew Raggatt Businesses will need to embrace a "wellness culture" to hold on to staff in the future as the costs of absenteeism and presenteeism – where staff at work are not functioning at their best – rise.
Muslim Youth Summit: a positive platform to tackle tough issues
Georgina Connery The National Muslim Youth Summit created a positive platform for discussion aimed at empowering youth to look for constructive solutions to the issues they face.
