Top spies given power to secretly probe universities
ASIO will be handed new powers to investigate international connections at Australian universities under changes being debated in federal parliament.
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A 15-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly driving a stolen LandCruiser through Canberra’s southside before being found hiding in a rubbish bin.
The ACT Greens have opened negotiations with the Labor government for a new agreement covering the remaining two years of the Assembly term, with integrity, housing, climate and public services among their priorities.
After a week in the headlines following an ugly post-match press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has spoken to the media and put speculation to rest.
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Northside Hospital demolition gets approval
The first development application for Canberra’s new Northside Hospital has been approved, allowing staged demolition of existing buildings at the Bruce site.
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Albanese says his ‘melons’ hand gestures misinterpreted
The prime minister insists his comments and hand gestures about the Japanese prime minister gifting him two melons have been incorrectly characterised.
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PM pushes case for tariff removal in Trump phone call
Levies will remain in place on Australian goods to the US for now, but the prime minister says Donald Trump will consider scrapping the measure on its ally.
Motivated by personal experience, a health advocate has launched National Strength Day urging greater focus on strength in health care.
In a bid to counter One Nation, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned a monoculture would make Australia less safe and more vulnerable globally.
Leading advocates for Australia's social media age ban will return to Canberra to support Labor's efforts to increase scrutiny of big tech companies.
Three teenage boys have been charged after allegedly stealing clothing from a Woden store and threatening a staff member on Wednesday.
The Liberals' housing spokesman has been warned to stick to two the party line after he proposed his own policies on migration, tax and the NDIS.
Kaeo Weekes has addressed a flurry of rumours surrounding Canberra while forward Ata Mariota re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 season.
University of Canberra vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has raised the prospect of much closer ties between UC and the Canberra Institute of Technology, including greater integration of vocational and university education.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she is fighting for students whether they "know it or not", as thousands prepare to protest her conservative politics.
A Spence woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting two retail workers and damaging property at a Belconnen department store on Wednesday.
The nation's media providers are welcoming a news bargaining incentive deal between the major parties that will mean more funds for Australian journalism.
Renewable energy is one of the biggest opportunities for Australian farmers in a generation, according to a winemaker who also produces solar power.
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.
