ACT housing approvals plunge 34 per cent
ACT housing approvals fell almost 34 per cent in July, recording the sharpest decline in the country, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
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Houses prices in nearly every capital city including Canberra have fallen again, as the number of homes being approved also came down.
Canberra star Hudson Young says he will either be at the Raiders or PNG in 2028, with the challenge of joining the Chiefs and their big-name signings a lure.
Greek ace Stefanos Tsitsipas says he knew all along that Nick Kyrgios would likely be banned for taking cocaine.
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New research challenges myths about Tassie tigers
Researchers have corrected long-standing misconceptions about the Tasmanian tiger.
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Key US treaty should have ‘assumptions’ questioned
Australia and the US are marking the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty, as analysts call for a re-think of how the alliance might operate into the future.
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Labor against ‘whack-a-mole’ approach to tech ban
Calls for a ban on wearable technology such as smart glasses have been shut down by the government, as disability advocates urge caution.
Lifeline Canberra's Bookfair returns to EPIC this weekend as the organisation approaches its one millionth call to the 13 11 14 crisis support service.
Canberrans are being urged to prepare their homes for severe weather as the ACT's storm season begins today.
The federal government has called for venues to make efforts to stop non-consensual recording with smart glasses, as privacy fears are raised about the devices.
Legal claims against the ACT Government are costing tens of millions of dollars a year and should be targeted as part of efforts to repair the Territory's finances, independent MLA Thomas Emerson says.
A young girl was allegedly pushed from behind and punched by a group of girls at the Civic bus interchange earlier this month.
Marine heatwaves are threatening coral reefs, including those in Australia, but research shows they could recover if given a break between bleaching events.
Pauline Hanson has warned the prime minister's attacks on One Nation could incite violence against her, as the minor party rises in the polls.
Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain is demanding evidence Big Splash is on track to reopen by November 1, after ACT Labor Planning Minister Chris Steel confirmed the deadline remains in force despite the aquatic centre being up for sale.
More than 140 trees will be planted along the Light Rail Stage 2A extension from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park.
The financial regulator has found insurers often offer cash payouts to repair damage based on a single quote, which can leave customers out of pocket.
With the prospect of shorter winters and less reliable snow, ski resorts are investing in snowmaking or expanding their summer offerings to get by.
Security analysts have called for further changes to be made to the ANZUS treaty as it nears its 75th anniversary.
