PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount
Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.
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The Socceroos looked overawed in their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States, with Harry Kewell and Wayne Rooney among those lamenting the performance.
A man was allegedly attacked with a metal pole in Civic in the early hours of Friday morning.
The Socceroos have taken swipes at the quality of refereeing in their 2-0 loss to the United States, with Nestory Irankunda saying the referee had a "stinker".
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Socceroos boss defends selections after US loss
Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but believes personnel wasn't the issue.
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Socceroos fan suffers flare to face in World Cup chaos
Multiple people have been arrested after crowds stormed barriers and dozens of flares were set off in chaotic scenes as Socceroos fans flocked to live sites.
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Civic outdoor screening for Socceroo games
Football fans in Canberra will have a second dedicated venue to watch the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup campaign, with the ACT Government announcing a new live site in Garema Place.
The Canberra Liberals have launched a new website aimed at highlighting the ACT Government's rising debt levels, using the platform to sharpen their criticism of Labor's budget management.
A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.
The Canberra International Riesling Challenge has been wound up after 25 years, with organisers citing rising costs and difficult conditions across the wine industry.
Startup founders warn Australia faces an exodus of top talent despite the government winding back divisive changes to tax reforms in the budget.
Independent MLA for Murrumbidgee Fiona Carrick says an Auditor-General’s report into changes at the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre confirms community concerns that decisions about the facility were made without proper consultation.
A shed construction company has been convicted and fined $70,000 after a worker was injured in a fall at a worksite in Jervis Bay.
A 42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two security guards at the Canberra Centre on Thursday night.
A 27-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly found child-abuse material on a laptop during a search of his Gungahlin home.
Former shock jock Kyle Sandilands claims he spent days discussing politics with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, calling her one of his favourite people.
Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.
Lobbyists will be disclosed to the public and won't be able to access Parliament House 24/7 under changes announced to bolster integrity.
Police arrested 149 people for alleged retail-related offences across Canberra in the first five months of the year as part of a crackdown on shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
