Woman charged after Belconnen store assaults
A Spence woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting two retail workers and damaging property at a Belconnen department store on Wednesday.
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The nation's media providers are welcoming a news bargaining incentive deal between the major parties that will mean more funds for Australian journalism.
Students in cities across the country are planning to halt their studies in a national day of protests against One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
Renewable energy is one of the biggest opportunities for Australian farmers in a generation, according to a winemaker who also produces solar power.
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PM baulks at rivals’ apology demands for ‘melon’ gaffe
The coalition is calling for an apology and wants federal police to investigate the leaking of a note from Japan about Anthony Albanese's "melons" comments.
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McNeill exit prompts calls for CIT overhaul
The resignation of Canberra Institute of Technology CEO Dr Margot McNeill has prompted renewed calls for governance reform and greater accountability at the troubled institution.
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Australia joins US-led rebuke of Chinese missile launch
Australia is among dozens of nations to have joined a US call for advance notice to be given of missile launches following China's test fire in the Pacific.
A stolen Porsche Cayenne has been found abandoned after allegedly being driven dangerously across Canberra over two days.
A coalition frontbencher has refused to say how many migrants his party wants to cut, despite changes to building standards and migration to be announced.
An addiction medicine specialist says the Albanese government's proposed gambling reforms are ineffective as support grows for stronger laws.
Federal agencies have launched a nationwide crackdown on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco, as more than 100 service stations are raided.
Mortgage holders have been spared further financial pain after the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting.
Anthony Albanese has denied he needs to formally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over controversial podcast comments over melons.
The coalition is still debating amendments to Australia's controversial gambling laws, with Labor aiming to get them passed in the next fortnight.
Species most at risk of contracting the deadly bird flu will get vaccinations in an attempt to stop the strain spreading among endangered wildlife.
Transport Canberra has released a video showing near misses involving pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and passengers around Canberra’s light rail network as part of Light Rail Safety Week.
Australia's new top trades union leader has been announced, following a surprise resignation several weeks ago.
Car insurance premiums surged eight per cent while the broader consumer price index rose three per cent, in part due to a surge in vehicle theft in Victoria.
The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.
