Beachgoers pull woman from water after shark attack
A woman believed to be in her 30s is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach.
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A 23-year-old Turner man, subject to a good behaviour order and an intensive corrections order, has been charged after police found him in possession of a stolen vehicle in Gungahlin on Friday.
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed the government’s long-flagged "missing middle" housing reforms, paving the way for a wider range of low-rise housing developments across most Canberra suburbs from July 1.
A black Kia Sportage has rolled on to its roof following a collision in Casey.
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Fuel price pain might remain despite talk of Iran peace
Talk of extending the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut is being hosed down by the government, meaning the end of the Iran war might not bring relief for motorists.
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Tax changes spark house listings boom but fewer rentals
A split is opening in the housing market, with more homes for sale as owners react to controversial tax changes but fewer becoming available to rent.
Politics
Budget leaves future generations paying the price: Parton
With ACT net debt forecast to reach $23.7 billion within four years, the Canberra Liberals have accused the Labor Government of saddling future generations with the cost of financial mismanagement.
A 38-year-old Bhutanese national has been extradited from Perth after allegedly failing to appear in court on family violence charges.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has confirmed he will be without one of his star props next year, as the Raiders prepare to bounce back against Parramatta.
The ACT’s peak doctors’ body says an independent review of the territory’s health system has validated longstanding concerns about governance, transparency, workforce pressures and access to care.
Police will launch a targeted operation this weekend aimed at anti-social behaviour involving e-bikes, e-scooters and illegal off-road motorcycles across Canberra.
A Canberra construction company and its director have been convicted and fined after a worker suffered serious injuries, including the amputation of a toe, when he was struck by an excavator bucket at a Gungahlin worksite.
Nick Kyrgios displayed some of the old touches, including a brush with authority, as his return continued with an encouraging display in a battling defeat.
Young girls face the greatest psychological risk of all adolescents from using social media for extended periods, a decade-long Australian study has found.
Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.
Growing concerns over cost blowouts, traffic disruption and project management of the Monaro Street Refresh project in Queanbeyan have prompted calls for the NSW Government to step in and take a more active role in overseeing the works.
The family of a Canberran woman who was murdered decades ago believe she was the first victim of notorious serial killer Ivan Milat.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has struck down a colleague's suggestion to make a deal with One Nation to avoid splitting the vote between right-wing parties.
A dark-coloured ute was seen doing burnouts in a Deakin park on Monday night, police say.
