‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial
The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.
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The Canberra Liberals will introduce a dedicated Suicide Prevention Bill, promising a more co-ordinated, long-term approach to what they describe as one of the territory’s most pressing public health issues.
Australian petrol prices are dropping as global oil prices ease but whether it continues depends on a fragile arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The federal government is introducing free respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations for Australians 75 years and older.
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Brumbies shellshocked after Drua ruin Wright’s return
The Brumbies have missed the chance to consolidate a spot in the top four after suffering a shock five-point loss to Fijian Drua in Canberra.
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Fuel pump prices to ease amid shipping breakthrough
Australians can expect petrol prices to fall further in coming weeks as oil prices ease, although volatility is expected to continue for months.
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Reopening of strait ‘very fragile’, PM says
Dozens of oil tankers are on their way to Australia through the Strait of Hormuz as an international mission gets under way to ensure the waterway remains open.
Ricky Stuart says much of an NRL match is being played outside of gametime after Canberra defeated Melbourne 26-22 at GIO Stadium.
A man who may have intervened in an alleged assault near Lake Ginninderra earlier this month is being sought by police.
A vehicle has been stolen and multiple homes allegedly burgled in a series of early-morning break-ins across Gungahlin this week, police say.
Centre Simi Sasagi has starred in Canberra's second consecutive win, a 26-22 triumph over Melbourne which consigned the Storm to a fifth loss in a row.
A Symonston man and a Gungahlin woman have been charged following a seven-month police investigation into alleged drug trafficking across Canberra.
The owner of Goulburn Flight Training Centre could have easily taken steps to ensure the safety of two skydivers, who ultimately fell to their deaths, a judge has found.
Two Iranian players have expressed their gratitude for being offered a safe haven in Australia after seeking asylum following the Asian Cup tournament.
Australia's most decorated living soldier has been allowed to walk free on bail to defend five allegations that he committed war crimes while in Afghanistan.
A 37-year-old Ainslie man has been arrested after allegedly causing extensive damage at a Lyneham veterinary clinic and stealing pharmaceutical drugs.
A 46-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of stalking and breaching a family violence order against his former wife.
A 49-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into allegations he sexually abused his young daughter.
Rob Valetini will go head-to-head with his brother Kemu for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season when the Brumbies host the Fijian Drua on Saturday.
