Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike
More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.
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The use of travel expense claims by federal politicians is in the spotlight again with two prominent senators defending their use of the entitlements.
Australians who cancel their flights are being warned they risk losing the ability to rebook as the travel industry seeks to reassure nervous passengers.
Medals and badges discovered in a carry case near the Barton Highway have been handed to Belconnen Police Station.
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Potential roadblock in Jones’ alleged sex abuse case
Lawyers for former veteran radio host Alan Jones have flagged a possible bid to suspend his upcoming fight against allegations of sexual abuse.
Police
Turner man charged over crime spree
Man accused of burglaries, thefts and drug trafficking after alleged four-month crime spree across Canberra.
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Canada PM tells Aust ‘we can build something better’
Australia and Canada need to work more closely on defence, mining, AI and trade to grow their influence on the world stage, Canada's prime minister says.
The government has backed down on its attempt to reform freedom of information laws after staunch opposition from across parliament and civil society.
A 28-year-old O’Connor man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted three police officers while being arrested for breaching his bail conditions.
Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.
Children shouldn't be allowed to use e-mobility devices and adults should keep to a 10km/h limit, a state parliamentary committee recommends.
Petrol prices are on the rise across Sydney and Melbourne after the military strikes on Iran, but the NRMA says the increases can't be justified.
Police have charged four people in relation to a home invasion in Isabella Plains and on Wednesday investigators issued an image of a fifth person believed to be involved.
An extra week of annual leave would add two per cent to employment costs but reduce employee turnover and time lost to injury and stress, unions say.
Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.
Construction on two major road duplication projects in Canberra is expected to begin this year, as the ACT Government pushes ahead with major infrastructure upgrades.
A new service aimed at helping young people quit vaping and smoking has opened in Canberra, offering free counselling, education and nicotine dependence support.
An investigation by the ACT Ombudsman has found tenants of Housing ACT were left living in unsafe and hazardous housing conditions due to delays in repairs and poor communication with contractors.
Australia's gross domestic product expanded by 0.8 per cent in the last three months of 2025, lifting the economy's growth rate over the year to 2.6 per cent.
