Billions to go to ‘boring but essential’ infrastructure
An extra $2 billion will be allocated in the upcoming federal budget for roads, water, power and sewerage, without which new houses cannot be built.
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Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.
Jim Chalmers hopes slashing red tape and winding back investor tax breaks will convince voters the dream of home ownership is still alive.
A new chancellor will be appointed at one of Australia's top universities after the resignation of former Liberal minister Julie Bishop.
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‘A tough ask’: coalition braces for by-election defeat
The coalition's grip on the seat of Farrer could be over after more than 70 years, with One Nation and an independent in the box seat for a crucial by-election.
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Emerson renews call to sack CIT chief who ‘misled board’
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has renewed calls for the dismissal of Margot McNeill following the release of a damning inquiry into the recruitment process that led to her appointment as CEO of the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
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Follow-up talks to put ‘flesh on bone’ of Japan deals
A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say.
The Canberra Liberals are calling for the introduction of handheld metal-detection “wands” for police, as part of a push to curb knife crime next summer.
Next week’s budget will contain cutbacks to the concessional treatment of electric vehicles (EVs) that will save the government $1.7 billion over the budget period.
The ACT Greens are pushing for urgent cost-of-living relief and long-term economic reform, warning that Canberra households are being squeezed by rising fuel and food prices with insufficient government support.
Defence, critical minerals and gas will be on the agenda as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets Anthony Albanese during her first visit to Australia.
The ACT Government has confirmed the State Circle East alignment for Light Rail Stage 2B, which will extend services from Commonwealth Park to Woden.
A grassroots group is beginning the process of selecting a community-backed independent candidate to contest the federal seat of Canberra at the 2028 election.
Health, defence and welfare commitments are among fiscal pressures weighing on the federal budget as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to put a lid on spending.
Furious lobbying for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports is failing to sway the federal government, which is ruling out the measure for the upcoming budget.
Pauline Hanson has taken to social media to show off her new million-dollar plane, at the same time mocking the media, Welcome to County and renewables.
A former Virginia congressman has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next American ambassador to Australia.
Australia is selling one of its most prized military vehicles to the Netherlands as the government also moves to shore up its own defence force.
Australia is being urged to ramp up investments in its own national security in a bid to balance the relationship with the US and ensure the alliance will last.
