Leaders blast ‘rotten’ US plan for anti-slavery tariffs
The White House has relied on a "fig leaf" of justification for new anti-slavery tariffs that could hit Australia from July, the opposition says.
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A 32-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting his former partner and breaching a family violence order.
The ACT Government says it will spend $29.8 million on climate action, environmental programs and energy-efficiency initiatives as part of the 2026-27 Budget.
The ACT Government will spend $65.1 million on city services, suburban infrastructure and maintenance projects as part of the 2026-27 Budget.
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Woman charged over fatal Mawson crash
An 80-year-old woman has been charged over the death of a four-year-old boy following a collision at Southlands Shopping Centre in January.
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Amazon launches same-day delivery in Canberra
Amazon Australia has expanded its free same-day delivery service to Canberra, allowing Prime members to receive eligible orders before 10pm if placed by 11am.
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Mapping forces with help from galaxies far, far away
Striking maps produced with the help of a powerful radio telescope in the Australian outback will help scientists better understand how the Milky Way formed.
Animal Liberation ACT has condemned the ACT Government's 2026 kangaroo cull, which will target 3633 eastern grey kangaroos across Canberra nature reserves.
Fifteen ACT nature reserves will be closed overnight for almost eight weeks as part of the ACT Government’s annual kangaroo management program.
A French national who recently arrived in Australia was found in a compromising position after he crashed into a memorial fountain.
Australian motorists bought a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles for the third month in a row, while petrol and diesel vehicle sales slowed.
Falling house prices might further exacerbate a slowdown in Australia's economy after GDP growth eased in the first three months of 2026.
Opposition Leader Mark Parton has rejected Leanne Castley's claims of bullying and a toxic culture within the Canberra Liberals.
After being elected on a promise of change, Solomon Islands' prime minister has signalled reversing his predecessors' pro-China stance on a visit to Canberra.
Former opposition leader Leanne Castley resigned from the Canberra Liberals, saying she was threatened with assault and bullied.
Australia has trained thousands of Ukrainian soldiers in a UK-based operation, but now the ADF is shifting its focus closer to the front line.
One Nation firebrand Barnaby Joyce has capitalised on his party's rise in the polls by appearing at a pro-life rally urging a vote against the major parties.
Hundreds of job losses will go ahead at the national science agency, as officials revealed during parliamentary hearings the plan is in its final stages.
The ACT Government says it will spend $231.2 million over four years on public hospitals, community-based health services and workforce initiatives as part of the 2026-27 Budget.
