Officer misused database, looked up information for criminal friend: report

Officer accused of misusing database, helping mate get a job with the AFP, and having criminal friends.

Mine north of Canberra to reopen

A disused mine is set to reopen outside of Goulburn to Canberra's north as mineral prices for zinc reach a 10-year high.

'Multi-criteria analysis matrix': the big job of replacing Northbourne's trees

It was a six-stage process with a soil report, 36 options and a meeting of 11 officials - and a Multi Criteria Analysis matrix.

Internet outrage: Canberra family cops $841 bill for homework

Canberra high school student racks up large mobile data bill during an iiNet internet blackout.

Raptor heads stolen from Canberra's dinosaur museum

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Thieves used power tools to cut off the heads of three velociraptors.

Police officers illegally used AFP database

An ACT Policing member has avoided jail time after illegally accessing the AFP's database to access a recording of a confidential Crime Stoppers tipoff.

'Pretty gusty': Thredbo hit by strongest wind in a year

Snowy Mountains skiers and snowboarders were buffeted by the strongest wind gusts since last year.

'Double standard': Exiled Tibetan president calls for support

He demanded China allow Tibetans to vote for their Chinese leaders.

Wilson Parking to tow Canberra's repeat offenders

One single Canberran has clocked up 327 breach notices, totaling over $21,000 in unpaid fines.