Prospects of a new domestic Australian airline have been thrown into doubt after Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet was hit with a worldwide asset freeze over an unpaid $360 million aircraft leasing debt, reports SCOTT MAYMAN.
A prescribed hazard reduction burn is scheduled for Mount Taylor Nature Reserve today, subject to suitable weather and fuel conditions.
Civic Library will remain closed until December after a water leak caused damage to the building and mould was discovered in wall and floor cavities.
A 23-year-old man was allegedly stabbed multiple times after stopping his car near a group of people throwing objects at passing vehicles in Belconnen last week.
A 27-year-old Dunlop man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly holding a man captive, repeatedly assaulting him and forcing him to drink a substance that affected his consciousness.
The ACT government has tabled a five-year youth justice plan in the Legislative Assembly today, focusing on early intervention and reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the justice system.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly speeding and driving with methamphetamine in his system while carrying a woman wanted by police.
The ACT government will introduce legislation in the Legislative Assembly today to implement its previously announced gambling reforms, including mandatory cashless gaming and a reduction in poker machine numbers.
Letter writer and new Mawson resident DAVID ROBERTSON has written three times to his local MP David Smith after being "badly burned by the housing market’s budget reaction". But to no replies from the Member for Bean.
"Given the Coalition’s relationship with big business has soured in recent years, AI could be a valuable opportunity to collaborate on big policy design and re-build mutual trust," writes political columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
Canberra needs more homes and a government that stops getting in the way, says Canberra Liberals Leader MARK PARTON.
Five drivers lost their licences and two motorcyclists were fined a combined $4600 during a weekend crackdown on speeding and impaired driving across Canberra.
