Two more parties sign up for ACT Legislative Assembly elections
Two more parties intending to contest the ACT Legislative Assembly election have slipped in and registered just before close of deadline on June 30.
Frail hunger striker doused as sprinklers turned on at Parliament House on freezing day
Hunger striker at Parliament House got wet when sprinklers were turned on then on Thursday in freezing temperatures.
Canberra designer Emma O'Rourke from The Label selected for Vancouver Fashion Week
Canberra designer Emma O'Rourke is taking her brand The Label international after being asked to showcase at Vancouver Fashion Week in September.
The ACT government fees and charges increasing from July 1
Canberra residents will see a rise in a range of fees and charges from Friday.
Gaming Minister will not legislate for pokies in casino in August
Gaming Minister denies claim by Clubs ACT that moves were in motion to legislate for pokies in the casino next month.
Where to vote in the federal election
if you want some iconic feels for your democratic vote, only care about the sausage sizzle or just want to know where your closest polling place is, here is your guide.
Where gay and lesbian Canberrans stand on same-sex marriage plebiscite
Research suggests Canberra is one of the most anti-homophobic electorates in the country.
Brother vows to finish US bike ride for Canberra mum who died on cross country adventure
It was August 2014 and Canberra mother and school teacher Joanna Abernethy was on the adventure of a lifetime. But much like her hero, she would never live to realise her dream.
Parties grab last chance to sway voters
Stopping public service cuts, doubling the Barton Highway and health and education funding were among the late promises politicians made to Canberrans on the eve of the election.
Network Ten's move to WIN gives Sandra Sully a commercial channel full house
Friday saw the biggest switch up on Canberra television in 25 years, with WIN and Southern Cross switching content.
Queanbeyan's Trent makes Masterchef's top 10
This week Masterchef announced the top 10 contestants, with Queanbeyan's Trent Harvey making the cut.
Parliament House sells under the hammer at mock auction
If Parliament House went under the hammer, who would be placing a bid?
Two men to face court for Fyshwick robbery after NSW arrest
Two men have been extradited from Queanbeyan to Canberra in relation to an aggravated robbery at the Australia Post store in Fyshwick.
Canberra home values fall in June
Canberra home values slipped during the past month in line with most capital city markets.
Snagvotes: Where to get a sausage sandwich in Canberra on election day
If you like your democracy served with a side of sausage sanga, there are plenty of polling booths around Canberra that will make doing your civic duty a little easier to swallow.
CSIRO site sold to Doma Group for $20 million
The former CSIRO site in Campbell has sold - for up to $30 million less than first anticipated.
Murderer 'searched web for chemicals to knock people out'
The man who murdered Canberra woman Daniela D'Addario had searched the internet for household products that could knock a person out before he killed her, the ACT Supreme Court has been told.
'It's just not funny': Sexist signs found in Zed Seselja campaign van
'This is not what I wanted to be speaking about on the last day before the election. But I've come to realise it's necessary': Greens candidate Christina Hobbs.
Why a Canberran's vote counts for less than other Australians
It's just one of the quirks of the political system that screw over those in the national capital.
A classic story comes to life
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Antoine uses handcarved European puppets to enact Antoine de Saint-Exupery's delicate tale.
Canberra mornings: Traffic, weather and what's on in one click
The news, traffic and weather to get you up to speed.
Canberra truck driver to face trial over road worker's death
A 22-year-old Canberra truck driver has been ordered to stand trial over the death of Mogilla man Bruce Douch in the early hours of June 19 last year.
Police drop inquiry of plumber who testified against unions
Plumbing boss found himself accused of falsifying documents after making accusations about union intimidation.
Another twist in Canberra club's land swap deal
Canberra Services Club face long wait caught up in Manuka Oval planning saga.
ACT government to pay doctor $40,000 over discrimination
The ACT government has been ordered to pay an overseas-trained doctor $40,000 in compensation after it discriminated against him on the basis of race.
ACT prosecutors face increased workloads, more-complex crimes
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions has highlighted a need for more senior Crown prosecutors as his office continued to face increased workloads and more-complex crimes brought on by Canberra's surging population.
'We no longer have a frank and fearless public service'
Some praise parking improvements of the Dickson development while others slam the government for allegedly favouring developers over residents.
Restrictions lifted on contractor accused of ransacking Fluffy homes
The government has allowed CaylaMax, a Mr Fluffy demolition contractor, to resume full activity.
Cannabis to be trialled by University of Canberra in treatment of melanoma
Scientists in Canberra will use medicinal-grade cannabis to develop a new treatment for skin cancer patients.
Winnel hands over reins of Village Building Company
Long-time Canberra developer Bob Winnel from Friday leaves the day-to-day operation of the Village Building Company as the final approvals of his South Tralee development is imminent 14 years after it was first proposed.
