National
ACT
'Willing to try new things': Why Canberra's a magnet for new technology
First ridesharing, then household delivery drones. What new innovation awaits Canberra?
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Health
Damning report shows troubling level of bullying, unease in ACT Health
An interim report from the review of the ACT's public health service culture has found troubling levels of bullying and staff dissatisfaction.
- by Daniella White
Missing person
Call for help to find missing Chinese visitors
Yu Ming Wu and Ju Pei were last seen about 8pm at a relative's house in Melba, Belconnen
Canberra
Canberra Now: Childcare costs still high; and politician graduation row
Plus, we put the harrowing 'Game of Thrones' facial to the test.
- by Sherryn Groch
Childcare
Canberrans are paying the highest childcare rates in the country
That's despite the ACT appearing to also have the riskiest services in the country.
- by Cassandra Morgan
Health
Risk of failure: Ageing Canberra Hospital buildings a 'safety risk'
Canberra Hospital buildings are at risk of failure, do not comply with safety codes and are unable to deal with increasing demand for services, according to an audit report.
- by Daniella White
Canberra life
Motocross and 'dueling excavators' bring the roar to Canberra Show
Royal Canberra Show organisers are adding a touch of daredevil to the main arena program.
- by Bree Element
Education
ACT schools well funded but fewer kids from disadvantage reach Year 12
The ACT still spends a lot per student, but it also ranked among the worst in the country for students of low socioeconomic backgrounds completing Year 12.
- by Sherryn Groch & Emily Barton
Exclusive
Prisons
Hunger striker in stand-off with ACT government, no end in sight
In an exclusive interview while handcuffed to his hospital bed, Isa Islam remains surprisingly strong after 55 days without food.
- by Peter Brewer
Taxis
Canberra taxi investors seek compensation from ACT Government
Widow Narelle Blinman is finding things increasingly hard to manage as the value of her investment crashes.
- by Steve Evans
Opinion
Taxis
Is it just the taxi industry getting the rough end?
If the taxi industry was to fail in Canberra, watch out for unfettered price increases from unregulated ride-hailing companies.
- by John McKeough