Inside toddler’s rescue after parents’ murder-suicide
The mayor of a outback town has urged compassion and privacy as police reveal how officers broke cover in a siege to rescue a toddler from a family tragedy.
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A minor party has assured donors they get "bang for their buck" following reports Pauline Hanson spent over $800 a night at a luxury hotel with party funds.
The ABC's head of investigations and current affairs Jo Puccini is leaving her post following fallout from a reporter's work on Four Corners.
Two prescribed burns will begin near Molonglo Valley and Hume today, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions.
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Man charged after allegedly headbutting officer
A Lyneham man has been charged after allegedly damaging a home and headbutting a police officer on Thursday afternoon.
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Dr Chloe’s balloon magic has a healthy message
During National Science Week (August 15-23), Dr Chloe Lim will use her balloon twisting skills to present Foodie Fun Play, an interactive show designed for children aged three to eight.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
