Column: Don’t let Big Tech monopolies kill local news. Democracy is at risk
SACRAMENTO — It’s not the Harris honeymoon that’s bringing smiles to Democrats. It’s the Biden divorce. Voters are relieved. And they can largely thank the news…
Nearly 400 bowlers descend on Canberra for 35th anniversary edition of National Disability Championships in tenpin bowling
In short: 380 people have descended on Canberra for the National Disability Championships in tenpin bowling.The event is one of the largest sporting events for…
Man faces court after man and woman allegedly stabbed during violent home invasion in Canberra
In short: An 18-year-old man has been charged over an alleged home invasion and the stabbing of two people at a home in Conder in…
Canberra pill testing service CanTEST issues red alert after finding synthetic opioid N-pyrrolidino protonitazene in brown powder
In short: Canberra's pill testing service CanTEST has found N-pyrrolidino protonitazene (NPP) in brown granular powder presented for testing. It's the first time the synthetic opioid — thought…
Australian Federal Police officers sue former ACT top prosecutor for defamation over allegations of interference during Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution
In short: A group of five Australian Federal Police officers has filed a defamation claim in the Federal Court against the ACT's former Director of Public…
Former military lawyer David McBride sentenced to more than five years in jail for sharing classified information with journalists
Former military lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to five years and eight months in jail for sharing classified military documents with journalists.McBride pleaded guilty…
Bruce Lehrmann’s legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears
In short: The Federal Court has heard Bruce Lehrmann and his legal team made an agreement he would not be charged if they lost the case.The court…
May 5 marks Orthodox Easter. Why is it celebrated after Easter in the west?
For the more than half-a-million Australians who identify as Orthodox Christians, today is a significant day. Sunday May 5 is Orthodox Easter, a date which falls…
Rugby union prop Sally Fuesaina thought her excessive fatigue was normal. It took a routine blood test to diagnose iron deficiency
In short: It's estimated one in three female athletes have an iron deficiency, compared to one in 10 males.Rugby union player Sally Fuesaina experienced excessive fatigue…
Canberra scientists using DNA to fight trafficked parrot trade
You may be familiar with the use of DNA technology for catching criminals and solving crimes, but now a group of scientists from Canberra and the…
‘Time to heal’: Brittany Higgins welcomes judgment in Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case
Brittany Higgins has broken her silence for the first time following the conclusion of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson.Federal…
Canberra United saved from dropping out of A-League Women competition after funding offer from ACT government
In short: Canberra United is set to continue playing next season after a $200,000 lifeline was offered from the ACT government.The club's future in the A-League…
Judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails
The Federal Court has found, on the balance of probabilities, Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019.Justice Michael Lee has found the…
Network Ten makes eleventh-hour application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case
In short: Days before a judgement was set to be handed down, Network Ten has applied to re-open its defence of the defamation case brought by Bruce…
ACT government settles with Senator Linda Reynolds over comments made by top prosecutor during Bruce Lehrmann trial
The ACT government has paid Senator Linda Reynolds $90,000 and issued an apology for comments made by former Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold.The Liberal…
Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet Sheridan and Ngambri man Shane Mortimer clash during Independents for Canberra town hall
Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet Sheridan says she's considering running as an independent in the upcoming ACT election, but the announcement has seen tensions between First…
Canberra’s rainbow roundabout receives a progressive revamp to also represent people of colour and the trans community
Canberra's iconic rainbow roundabout has been given a face-lift for the first time since it was first installed seven years ago.In short: Braddon's rainbow roundabout becomes…
ACT police investigating brawl at Summernats with footage showing some involved wearing ‘crowd safety’ vests
Police are investigating what appears to be a brawl involving dozens of men at the Summernats car festival in Canberra on Saturday. Key points:Videos circulating on…