New details revealed about missing man James Parrett's last known movements
Published: September 22, 2026 03:32
The 27-year-old has not accessed his bank accounts or made contact with family or friends.
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AEC defends surging Accenture tech costs as variations mount.
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Andrew Barr says data centres and pools won't mix in Canberra.
'A ban that can be worked around': KPMG gets $22m boost from one department
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
Staff have approved at least four major KPMG contract variations.
Challenges loom in a tough Assembly. But there are opportunities, too
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
Halfway through the term, Canberrans should expect more of their MLAs.
Talks shift to workload as ACT says no more in the bank for pay rises
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
Talks continue to land enterprise agreements in ACT public sector.
Tribunal defends top public servants wage freeze ahead of reviews
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
Remuneration Tribunal shows APS tightening its belt on wages and perks.
Aged care service pays million-dollar bill after hundreds of staff were underpaid
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
The Canberra charity has apologised to workers and paid arrears.
Tradie fathers torn between paying the bills and baby bonding
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
Tradie dads are burning through sick leave to spend time with newborns.
'Knew what they were doing': tactical burglars swipe high-end e-bikes in five minutes
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
Store burgled twice in $100k bike heist.
'It will be massive': first look at new Canberra sports facility amid dramatic facelift
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
'Significant investment' made to refurbish beloved community sports facility.
I was indoctrinated from a young age. But I have changed my mind on 'frontier wars'
Published: September 21, 2026 19:00
Quibbling from armchair experts really gets up my nose.
Driver allegedly caught in stormwater drain after road rage report leads to police chase
Published: September 21, 2026 03:19
He allegedly sped through a red light and drove on footpaths.
Year 3 student pens plea for end of strikes as parent-teacher meetings cancelled
Published: September 21, 2026 01:30
Parents of public school students were notified of the cancellations last week.
Apple ordered to pay worker $18k for disability discrimination over bathroom access
Published: September 21, 2026 01:30
He raised concerns about access to the Canberra store's bathrooms.
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Not all of us can scoot down to the South Coast to cool off.
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'Land and expand': Labour hire firms win big in DSS' June signing spree
Published: September 20, 2026 19:30
Questions have been raised around staff pay at one of the firms.
ACT faces pressure to crack down on illegal tobacco amid 'safe haven' fears
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Lagging fines and inadequate powers among community concerns.
Which Canberra bird stereotype are you?
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Why Canberra's birds are just like the locals who live here.
From nurse to patient: Karen's migraine fight and the hope-giving medicines
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How to navigate the health system when looking for migraine help.
Merit pools, promotions and hiring under the microscope in APS-wide bargaining
Published: September 20, 2026 19:30
Union not happy with Commonwealth positions.
Wanted duo accused of attacking man in Braddon venue
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The alleged victim received serious facial injuries, police say.
Injured woman rescued from northside home, man accused of overnight assault
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A concerned friend reportedly contacted police on Saturday.
ACT tallies cost of educating NSW students but won't get a refund
Published: September 19, 2026 19:30
The territory tried to start cost recovery talks. NSW isn't interested.
'In loving memory of John': why this year's Walk to Fight Parkinson's will be so sad and special
Published: September 19, 2026 19:30
Belconnen Magpies pay tribute to one of their legends.
Nobody likes school closures. Teachers say it is necessary
Published: September 19, 2026 19:30
Canberra teachers flag more walkouts over growing workloads.
'Brazen and fearless': Late-night prowlers target young families in Canberra suburb
Published: September 19, 2026 19:30
Residents in young Canberra suburb demand police station.
'All about adapting': how this burlesque dancer got back on stage
Published: September 19, 2026 19:30
Community helps Empress Eyrie return to doing what she loves.
'Family-friendly': Taylor tops Australian suburbs for buyers under 35
Published: September 19, 2026 19:30
New data reveals the top 30 suburbs for under 35 year olds.
95yo man among two taken to hospital after van collides with mobility scooter
Published: September 18, 2026 23:14
Police seek witnesses following Bruce crash.
One sheep dead, another euthanised after deliberate attack during burglary, police say
Published: September 18, 2026 22:34
Police believe animals were 'deliberately injured'.
Compassionate healthcare team delivers essential kits to local homeless
Published: September 18, 2026 19:30
Two great organisations were helping Canberra's most vulnerable in the city this week.
'Bit of a mess': musical chairs exposed at the anti-corruption commission
Published: September 18, 2026 19:30
With attrition at 15 per cent, many are acting in senior roles.
Smashing the bronze ceiling: Push to honour electoral pioneer in Canberra
Published: September 18, 2026 19:30
She's the real reason we have a proportional voting system.
I've got some bright ideas about how to make Floriade great again
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Picture this: a floral portrait of Gina Rinehart made entirely of tall poppies.
School budget changes should not have been a shock, says minister
Published: September 18, 2026 19:30
Minister defends school funding shifts as teaching overhaul looms.
'Respect and preserve': new owner reveals plans for Statesman Hotel
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A six-storey building could be built under the Curtin Masterplan.
Confusion over $5m climate action funding helped tank Greens-Labor talks
Published: September 18, 2026 19:30
Failed talks leave parties without formal deal for first time since 2008.
'She fought like a tiger': husband's admissions detailed after killing wife
Published: September 18, 2026 03:57
He killed the 78-year-old at their Gordon home in June 2024.
Why this remote, dusty junction will soon be buzzing with activity
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But not with black cabs and red double-decker buses.
Driver charged over cycling tragedy which claimed two lives
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The woman will face court next month.
Canberra coach slapped with massive 12-month ban after red card
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'Should be in no doubt that we expect those standards to be upheld.'
People power: Banks wins Australia first household electrification trial
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The federal Labor initiative is worth $8.2 million.
Less gambling harm and viable clubs - the govt must deliver both
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Clubs are more than a venue to place a bet.
Neighbour to pay $1k after causing 'unsightly damage' to shared-fence hedge
Published: September 17, 2026 19:30
Goes beyond reasonable 'give and take', tribunal finds.
Canberra project giving free formal outfits to students arrives in Gungahlin
Published: September 17, 2026 19:30
St John Paul II College has joined Operation Formalwear.
Legal cloud over seatbelt fines cleared up after 'embarrassing' error
Published: September 17, 2026 19:30
More than 13,000 fines retrospectively fixed up in Assembly vote.
'Whack-A-Mole': behind the scenes of the biggest grow house bust in ACT history
Published: September 17, 2026 19:30
'We'll be stinking of it by the end of the day.'
'Voices were raised': Fiona Carrick rebuked for shouting at staffer
Published: September 17, 2026 19:30
Complaint followed table-slamming incident in staff meeting.
Catherine King accepts Qantas lifetime perk after $1m in flights
Published: September 17, 2026 19:30
Taxpayers fund minister's luxury perk.
'Money grab': Catholic school families react to south Canberra shake-up
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Catholic school parents weigh proposal for new co-ed high school.
Katy Gallagher explores ban on smart glasses dubbed 'creepy' in the APS
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The ACT government is yet to decide.
Public schools will shut for two hours next week as teachers strike
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Govt promises to keep negotiating to land new deal with teachers.
'Set the record straight': War Memorial hits back at ABC over $550m project
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AWM council chair says its relationship with the ABC has been sullied.
'Not safe': concern over kid 'obsession' stalls release bid for alleged mall attacker
Published: September 17, 2026 05:10
He has 'tendency to approach and assault' children, court hears.
The Big Splash saga is the farce that keeps on giving
Published: September 17, 2026 04:48
It could not be more ridiculous.
Motivation 'obscure' for attack that left victim with broken jaw, six teeth removed
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The victim later died from unrelated causes.
'A loss of more than $33,000': home burglary in Bruce leaves couple with financial burden
Published: September 17, 2026 01:45
Plans to start a family in jeopardy after a traumatic home burglary.
'Very chuffed': the Canberra painter being promoted to art lovers around the world
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The artist is also a musician whose work has appeared on album covers.
Tax office hands firm $223m contract boost despite same job, same pay claim
Published: September 17, 2026 01:30
The Fair Work Commission held a preliminary hearing in November.
Six-car collision brings rush hour traffic to snail's pace on Tuggeranong Parkway
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Accident took place about 8.15am on Thursday at Weston Creek.
Morris Property Group lists Canberra House as commercial market gains steam
Published: September 16, 2026 19:30
The building is one of half a dozen major sites transacting this year.
Andrew Barr issues warning on visa cuts as Tony Burke prepares to unveil migration plan
Published: September 16, 2026 19:30
Temporary visa cuts could threaten major ACT projects.
Woolies closure threatens the future of Dunlop's beloved coffee van
Published: September 16, 2026 19:30
Colin McLeod hopes people still come by his shop after the supermarket closes.
Big Splash remains shut as Chris Steel orders a new analysis
Published: September 16, 2026 19:30
Another long Canberra summer without Big Splash.
Canberra has 'the best quality of life in the world': what do you love about it?
Published: September 16, 2026 19:30
The ranking was made in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026.
'It's been explosive': Libs put vulnerable minority govt on notice
Published: September 16, 2026 19:30
'There's more landmines in the ground now.'
From Afghan refugee to military trailblazer, Kbora Ali's proudest day in uniform
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'The anthem played and I saluted ... my eyes filled up with tears.'
Stolen convertible set ablaze at Florey underpass
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Charred vehicle remains under the bridge much to the awe of passersby.
Will it be a food truck? Next up for the Big Splash site is an 'unlicensed family restaurant'
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What kind of restaurant will be put on the derelict site in just over six weeks?
Man 'sprung' sexual assaults on family, friends after normalising abuse, prosecutor says
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He has been accused of sexual assault by 11 people.
ACT Greens walk away from talks to form new deal with Labor
Published: September 16, 2026 03:14
Jo Clay says Labor 'chose not to be accountable'.
'Blowing my brain': Cheyne defends library cuts as Assembly censures minister
Published: September 16, 2026 02:18
I'd have taken another option if it it existed, libraries minister says.
'My dad taught me everything I know': famous Raiders family eye Green Machine history
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As team named for first ever NRLW finals appearance.
Injured public servants 'remaining out of work longer than necessary,' employment minister says
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The govt is dragging its feet on fixing Comcare.
How Angus Taylor's tech bill rejection hands power to the Greens
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Coalition trades influence for outrage.
Libs sound warning over plan issued by 'minister for closing clubs'
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But government finds support for elements of pokie reduction plan.
From school metalwork to world welding stage: CIT grad to represent Australia
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Aussie boilermaker set to fly to Shanghai after a two-year journey.
Local business in 'death spiral' after staff defraud hundreds of thousands of dollars
Published: September 15, 2026 19:30
Court hears how scam pushed local business to the brink.
Water price shock: Canberrans could pay extra $400 for improved services
Published: September 15, 2026 19:30
Customers quizzed on how much they are willing to pay for water.
Cool for cats (and dogs) - how to get your pet to sleep in a Canberra icon
Published: September 15, 2026 19:30
These unique pet beds will be for sale at this weekend's Handmade Market Canberra
Volunteers' offer to fix up 20 government houses faces hurdles
Published: September 15, 2026 19:00
Thomas Emerson will seek support in the Assembly for the effort.
Norman Swan, Split Enz and an epic saga set 300 years in the future
Published: September 15, 2026 19:00
Plus bizarre plant stories and celebrated WWII war correspondents.
Left bleeding on remote road, victim of 'ferocious' stabbing saved by good Samaritans
Published: September 15, 2026 05:11
He suffered 'life threatening' injuries after the stabbing attack.
'Fix the bloody law': ACT Greens call for govt intervention on Big Splash lease
Published: September 15, 2026 04:58
Greens leader Jo Clay speaks out.
ACT will study Big Splash future with pool to miss reopening deadline
Published: September 15, 2026 03:19
Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Steel announces detailed analysis.
Traveller sexually assaulted in car park 'thought it had turned into murder'
Published: September 15, 2026 02:39
Judge praises 'courageous attempts' to fight attacker.
Police seek witnesses, dash-cam footage to crash near Arboretum
Published: September 15, 2026 01:52
Motorcyclist treated at the scene by paramedics, transported to hospital in a stable condition.
Former cadet accused of installing camera in academy bathroom now faces 250+ charges
Published: September 15, 2026 01:34
Former ADFA cadet is accused installing spy camera to film women.
How to convince visitors Canberra isn't so bad? I take them here
Published: September 15, 2026 01:30
This New Acton go-to has never served me a dud meal.
Catholic Education eyes new precincts and co-ed high school plans
Published: September 15, 2026 01:30
Two primary schools could become high schools in the future.
Canberra is now the most expensive capital city at the pump
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Canberra's fuel prices surged higher than any other city last week.
Hindu community prepares for eco-friendly festival after Lake Tuggeranong backlash
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Small religious idols were found in Lake Tuggeranong.
New laws to cut pokies, push cash-free gaming and boost self-exclusion
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Gaming Minister wants to make a future 1000-machine limit into law.
The political right claims the APS is bloated. Data shows otherwise
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Morale plummets in redundancy push.
No justification to take community grants away from us, clubs say
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Industry won't back Greens' plan for new sports grant fund.
One last curtain call for champion line dancer and father killed in Gungahlin Drive tragedy
Published: September 14, 2026 07:00
'Taken away doing what you loved.'
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