Queensland man who encouraged teenage boy to ride Canberra Airport baggage carousel has charge dismissed
A Queensland man who admitted to goading a 14-year-old boy to ride a baggage carousel into a restricted area at Canberra Airport in July has…
Canberra chosen for pilot of sexual assault legal service after ‘tough few years’ in the ACT
Canberra has been chosen as one of three sites for a national pilot program to provide a specialised, independent legal service for sexual assault complainants.Key…
Second fisherman’s body found in Lake Eucumbene after extensive four-day search
The body of a second Canberra fisherman has been found at Lake Eucumbene in the NSW Snowy Mountains after an extensive search spanning four days. A…
ACT police mistake forces prosecutors to drop charges against man accused of aggravated robbery
ACT prosecutors have been forced to abandon charges against a man accused of a violent robbery because police officers incorrectly gathered the evidence used to…
Canberra Raiders great Jarrod Croker to retire at end of 2023 NRL season
Canberra Raiders great Jarrod Croker will retire at the end of the 2023 NRL season after playing more than 300 games for the Green Machine.The Raiders…
Integrity Commission investigates allegations union approached ACT Education Minister over controversial Campbell Primary School tender
The ACT Integrity Commission has heard the Education Minister's office allegedly held the view that the superior tenderer for a controversial Canberra school refurbishment was "not…
How a bionic hand allowed Karim to return to his passion for blacksmithing
Karim Haddad hates telling the story of how he horrifically injured his hand five years ago.But not for the reason you might think.A master bladesmith…
Canberra massage therapist who sexually assaulted six women at Woden clinic will serve 16 months in jail
A traditional Chinese massage therapist who sexually assaulted six women at a Canberra massage parlour has been jailed for three years and two months, but…
Francesco the talking plant pot helping to bring the invisible lives of plants into focus
When Francesco needs water, sunlight, or even company, he can talk to let his owner know. It wouldn't be that impressive except he's a plant…
Changes to ACT’s Sustainable Household Scheme will see fewer solar panels on houses but more on apartment buildings
Fewer Canberra households will now be eligible for interest-free loans to install solar while body corporates will be encouraged to put panels on apartment rooftops,…
ACT Council of Social Service says 10 per cent of Canberra is living in poverty as prices for essentials rise
Eighty-nine-year-old Primrose Brimson keeps warm in her Canberra home by curling up underneath handmade quilts — but she says she has now made her last, with the cost…
Senate committee poised to examine if ACT government should hold inquiry into Calvary Hospital takeover
The ACT government has accused the federal Coalition of trying to "undermine territory rights" over the proposed government takeover of one of Canberra's two public…
Physiotherapists specialising in women’s health are helping mothers return to sport after having a baby
When the Canberra Chill hockey team ran out to play in the Hockey One competition this year, player Jessica Clements had to watch on from…
Canberra man pleads guilty to choking two teenagers in retaliation for slapping game gone wrong
A Canberra man has pleaded guilty to choking two 13-year-olds in retaliation for a slapping game, in which he believed his stepson was hurt.The 31-year-old…
NSW police officers under investigation over arrest of Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling
Police officers involved in a scuffle during an arrest in 2020 of Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling, are now under investigation.Key points:NSW Police are investigating…
Australian Federal Police investigate possible leaking of Bruce Lehrmann trial documents, including Lisa Wilkinson interviews
Federal police have been asked to investigate whether contempt of court was committed by the leaking of sensitive documents possibly in relation to Bruce Lehrmann's criminal…
Joseph Ayoub receives suspended sentence for raping, choking Canberra sex worker
A "veteran of brothels" who raped, choked and spat in the mouth of a sex worker in Canberra, has walked free from court after being…
Rape charges dropped against Canberra man Cameron Tannock
Police have dropped all charges against a Canberra man who had been accused of raping a woman during a BDSM meet-up.Cameron Tannock faced court in…
ACT inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann rape trial reveals police documents blocked by Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold
Previously confidential documents have been released by an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann which detail concerns police had about his case, as the ACT's top…
ACT government apologises to Canberra’s Ngambri people for failing to recognise them as traditional custodians
The ACT government has apologised to the Ngambri people over its failure to recognise them as traditional owners of the Canberra area.Key points:Ngambri leaders took the ACT…