ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit
The ABC has apologised to Gina Rinehart, admitting it failed to meet expectations by airing a television skit describing a graphic attack on the billionaire.
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A Phillip man has been charged after police allege he drove at excessive speeds through Canberra shortly after being warned not to continue driving.
A federal politician has sustained fractures and a concussion after being rear-ended by a truck on a major Sydney highway.
Eleven women and gender-diverse people have been named finalists in the revamped 2026 ACT Women's Awards, which this year recognise achievements across industry, research, advocacy, community leadership and social change.
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Home gardens linked to lower diabetes risk
People with home gardens are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, with new University of Queensland research suggesting access to green spaces should be a priority in urban planning.
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Civic office vacancies double in six months
Canberra's office vacancy rate has climbed from 10.2 per cent to 14.7 per cent in the past six months, driven by new office space entering the market and falling demand, according to a latest Property Council report.
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Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees
Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.
Police will target drink and drug drivers across Canberra throughout August as part of a month-long road safety crackdown.
An inquiry has been launched to determine if Australians can automatically connect to another network provider if their phone is unable to make a call.
Policymakers are looking for answers, including a return to pen and paper NAPLAN tests, as they grapple with falling national results in literacy and numeracy.
From "nudification" technology to deepfake videos, AI is scaling up the online abuse against female politicians in an attempt to silence women in power.
Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing under proposed amendments by the government.
A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.
A 17-hectare patch of remnant bush in O'Connor has been brought back from the brink by hundreds of helping hands, reports HELEN MUSA.
Canberra's property market has recorded some of the weakest resale results in the country, with 94.3 per cent of houses and 82.8 per cent of units resold for a profit in the first half of 2026, according to Domain.
A former athlete says he felt he had to report talkback titan Alan Jones to police for indecently assaulting him because what he did was wrong.
Police are seeking witnesses after a stolen car collided with two other vehicles in Fyshwick on Saturday afternoon.
The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.
Two men have been charged following separate family violence incidents in Canberra.
