Palestine reform gets Canberra tick but concerns linger
Australia is pleased with Palestine's reform progress despite lingering doubts around demilitarisation, governance and a stuttering path to democracy.
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One Nation's Bluey cartoons have drawn criticism from political counterparts, and a colouring book has come under fire for being inappropriate.
Canberrans are being urged to record frog calls in their backyards and neighbourhoods to help scientists track threatened species during FrogID Week, from November 6 to 15.
A real shift has occurred as online hate has extended out into real life, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has told senators during a rushed late-night hearing.
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Greens want new tax policy on the table before election
As the Greens grapple with internal unrest, federal leader David Shoebridge is vowing to turn the tide on inequality by targeting excessive wealth.
Education
Australia’s grades slip with international students
A new report has found fewer international students are putting Australia at the top of their favoured destinations.
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Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis
The worldwide fuel crisis has cost Australia an additional $9 billion for diesel imports over six months – more than any other country.
At least 58 ACT public schools face budget cuts in 2027, with 37 facing reductions of more than five per cent, prompting the Canberra Liberals to demand the Education Minister take responsibility for the school budget process.
"Approaches have been made by the Reid Residents Association to the ACT government with sensible suggestions on how to modify traffic behaviour. The response was a brick wall," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
“When I started going through my notes, it was like a tale. Like my story with AI, from my point of view as a GP,” says Dr Ferney Bernal Buitrago. He began writing. When he finished, he had about 36,000 words, reports DHWANI PATHAK.
From humble beginnings, Canberra milliner Cynthia Jones-Bryson has forged an international reputation with hard work and by overcoming enormous physical challenges. DAVID TURNBULL continues his series of stories of remarkable Canberrans.
A $6 million grant given to a club in Anthony Albanese's electorate is not being used for what he claimed, prompting an admission.
People in an emergency could soon be able to text triple zero for help when phone calls aren't practical, if a trial of the technology proves to be successful.
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed new laws allowing courts to ban people who pose a serious public safety risk from possessing or accessing firearms.
A former government senator has accused the prime minister of deliberately ignoring applications for more staff over bitterness about her quitting his party.
The Duchess of Sussex has been brought in to host a children's cooking competition as Network Ten bets big on star power to revive Junior MasterChef.
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, known for her leadership during the Christchurch terrorist attacks, is set to mentor students in Australia.
While heart attack risks like high blood pressure and cholesterol are important to address, researchers are developing a test for other silent factors.
Some MPs will have their electorate offices' security bolstered after an alleged attack on Helen Haines heightened fears.
