Calls for tougher laws after war memorial vandalised for fourth time in months
The Vietnam War Memorial in Canberra was spray-painted in pro-Palestine graffiti overnight.
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Burst of winter warmth for multiple states
The mercury will climb up to 7 degrees above the seasonal average across southeastern Australia in coming days.
Weather
Dozens of drivers fined after being dobbed in by fellow motorists
Dozens of drivers have been fined after being dobbed in by other motorists who sent dashcam footage of their dodgy driving to police.
driving
Man's body found, woman shot in hand in alleged domestic violence incident
Police were told a 68-year-old man had allegedly shot a 51-year-old woman in her right hand at the front gate of the property.
national
Alleged ANU stabber pleads not guilty over university attack
The man accused of stabbing two women and attacking other students on a university campus will stand trial after pleading not guilty due to mental impairment.
Stabbing
Bird flu detected at residential property in ACT
It's the second site the virus has been found at in the territory.
health
Police scale Parliament House amid rooftop protest
Protesters had unfurled banners and thrown paper planes inscribed with messages calling for the end of war crimes.
Protests
Calls for increased protections for war memorials after vandalism
The RSL is auguring Australia's war memorials are sacred sites honouring fallen soldiers and have no relation to the conflict in Gaza.
national
9News national affairs editor Andrew Probyn earns prestigious award
He was tonight named Federal Press Gallery Journalist of the Year for the third time, in an announcement at the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball at Parliament House in Canberra.
Nine
Gorgeous gown carries powerful message at the 2024 Midwinter Ball in Canberra
The nation's politicians and media figures have glammed up for the annual Midwinter Ball, including some who opted to wear their powerful statements.
Politics
Lehrmann 'closer to bankruptcy' after court orders him to pay $2m
The former Liberal staffer's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
national
Police seek witnesses after attempted abduction in Canberra's Woden Valley
Police are seeking witnesses after a woman was almost abducted during an afternoon run.
national
Banana costume-wearing driver wanted after burnout mishap in Canberra
The driver, believed to have been wearing a banana costume and a balaclava, was allegedly doing burnouts when a tyre popped loose and hit a man.
national
Australian War Memorial defaced by pro-Palestine graffiti
ACT police are searching for a man who allegedly defaced three parts of the Australian War Memorial with graffiti in Canberra this morning.
Protests
Man charged after woman was allegedly held captive and sexually assaulted
A 44-year-old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman who was held inside a home without her permission in Canberra's north.
national
What will the weather be like this King's Birthday long weekend?
Wet and gloomy weather is set to dampen most of the country this long weekend for King Charles' birthday.
national
Elderly man to be charged with murder after wife found dead
A man, 86, will be charged with murder after his 76-year-old wife was found dead at a home in the ACT.
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Driver in ACT allegedly found to have 'near fatal' BAC reading
Police said it was one of the highest readings ever seen in the nation's capital.
national
More than 285,000 illegal cigarettes, 2000 vapes seized in Canberra raids
In a joint investigation, the ABF and ACT Police executed search warrants at a home in Narrabundah, and commercial properties in Holt and Belconnen on Wednesday.
national
Murder charge over fatal Canberra house fire
The pair knew each other, with police believing a dispute occurred before the fire was allegedly set.
Australian Capital Territory
Man arrested over death of woman at Canberra home
Police say the 52-year-old man is helping with inquiries.
Australian Capital Territory
Supporters defend Gina Rinehart portrait after she calls for its removal
Supporters said Rinehart 'does not have the authority to pressure the gallery into withdrawing the painting simply because she dislikes it'.
arts
Lawyers for war crimes whistleblower flag appeal to six-year jail sentence
McBride's lawyer Mark Davis said flagged an appeal as early as this week.
crime
Rental prices across Australia hit a record high
Rental prices across Australia are sitting at a record high, pushing tenants further away from city centres, where there are continual supply issues.
national
Human remains found by Murrumbidgee River, south of Canberra
Police are investigating after human remains were discovered by the Murrumbidgee River south of Canberra yesterday afternoon.
Australia
PM needs to be accountable for behaviour at rally, activists say
Domestic violence activists say the PM must be held accountable for his comments and behaviour at Sunday's No More rally.
national
PM dismisses claims he lied about speaking arrangements at rally
Organisers were left visibly upset at the No More rally in Canberra yesterday where the Prime Minister claimed he'd been denied the opportunity to speak.
national
Tens of thousands gather for third day of protests against gender-based violence
At least 26 women have died from alleged gender-based violence in Australia this year.
domestic violence
Your complete guide to Anzac Day dawn services around the country
Australians will gather around the country tomorrow to commemorate all who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts that Australia has participated in.
ANZAC Day
'Indescribable honour' for Aussie veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan
The former Commando's life changed forever at just 28 years of age but he isn't letting that stop him from making history.
national
Whistleblower lifts the lid on Coles, Woolworths price gouging tactics
The bosses of Australia's biggest supermarkets are bound for Canberra set to appear before a senate committee.
national
Rents are skyrocketing in all our capital cities – except one
While advertised rental prices for units are up 12.9 per cent in Sydney, 14.6 per cent in Melbourne, 18 per cent in Brisbane and a whopping 22.2 per cent in Perth over the last year, in Canberra they were only up 3.6 per cent.
housing
Organisers accused of falsely promoting Bill Shorten's attendance at event
Over 500 attendees expected the Disability Minister to be giving the keynote speech at an NDIS review conference in Canberra but Shorten says he told organisers weeks ago he wouldn't be there.
national
Wong raises Australian's death sentence in meeting with Chinese counterpart
Wong met with her Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Canberra today.
national
Navy captain denies sexually touching young girl in bedroom
He is accused of sexually touching a 10-year-old girl in her Queanbeyan bedroom.
courts
Canberra's Vietnam War memorial defaced with pro-Palestine messages
The vandalism focused on Israel's war in Gaza as well as Australia's colonial history.
national
Detained former US military pilot faces $800k bill for extradition fight
Former fighter pilot Daniel Duggan is fighting to push back a court date that will decide whether he is eligible for extradition to the US as his legal bill nears $1 million.
courts
Senator gets $90k payout over Lehrmann trial allegations
The ACT government has paid Linda Reynolds $90,000 over a letter written by a former top prosecutor about her conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.
courts
Bias found in report against prosecutor in Lehrmann rape trial
Former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold has successfully challenged findings of a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.
courts
Man charged after attempted robbery derailed by hero with chip display
A man can be seen trying to fight the accused off with a nearby chip display rack in CCTV footage provided by ACT Police.
crime
You weren't imagining it - 2023 was wild, climate report confirms
But climate scientists warn even more extreme weather is yet to come.
Weather
Bruce Lehrmann to face committal hearing for Toowoomba rape charges
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has a date for a committal hearing to decide whether or not he will face trial on rape charges.
national
Body found at popular bush lookout in Canberra
Police are investigating the incident and have not specified whether the incident was being treated as suspicious or not.
national
Inquiry chair denies special treatment for journalist in Lehrmann probe
Former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold has launched a legal challenge against an inquiry into the actions of police and prosecutors involved in the case.
national
Key day for legal fight over Lehrmann trial findings
Shane Drumgold is taking legal action over damning findings made against him in relation to the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
Bruce Lehrmann
Barnaby Joyce captured on video lying next to planter box
Barnaby Joyce is no stranger to controversy. And late on Wednesday night, in a quiet Canberra street, he found it again.
barnaby joyce
Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court
The former defence minister is suing Higgins and David Sharaz over a series of social media posts.
Brittany Higgins
Measles alert after infectious traveller goes from NSW to ACT
The person arrived at Sydney International Airport last Saturday after returning from India, where there have been ongoing measles outbreaks.
Sydney
Major Australian university confesses to underpaying staff millions
An extensive audit has found the university underpaid over 1000 staff millions of dollars over seven years.
Australia
The staggering cost of putting your child through school in Australia
In one capital city, a public education for one child will set their parents back a six-figure sum.
education
