It's the 125th anniversary of the opening of Australia's first federal parliament. NICHOLE OVERALL reveals details of the little known, so-called 'Father of Canberra'.
"The reformed Support at Home program has proved in practice to be neither particularly supportive nor effective care for elderly Australians," writes columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
KEEPING UP THE ACT catches up with the latest pronouncements of Jim 'Bomber' Bombsley, the Grand Field Marshal of the Australian War Glamorial.
A new report by the ACT Inspector of Custodial Services has raised concerns about rising violence inside the ACT’s prison, with calls for systemic changes to reduce the risk of assaults.
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly ramming his partner’s car and later returning a high-range drink driving reading Monday night.
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.
The ACT Government has opted to send light rail Stage 2B up Commonwealth Avenue to State Circle east, despite the NCA originally wanting it to go up Kings Avenue and through Barton. But RICHARD JOHNSTON says we should forget it all.
"The increase in locally renewably-produced energy would free-up oil supplies for use in areas where increasing electrification is more complex such as mining and manufacturing," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK, of Garran.
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.
Cockatoos learn what’s safe to eat by watching each other, in a discovery that helps explain how the iconic Australian bird thrives in city life.
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.
