Busted: how easily the police catch drivers with phones
THE police have taken to sharing footage from their helmet cameras to expose motorists using their phones while driving.
‘Beautiful’ image of reconciliation
LOCAL landscape photographer FLYNN HOPKINS shot this awesome photo of the National Carillon, beside Lake Burley Griffin, during the Projections for Reconciliation Week and the recognition of 20 years since the Sydney Harbour Bridge reconciliation walk.
Two more arrests from Dunlop home shooting
A MAN and a woman have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting at a home in Dunlop on Saturday night.
Dunlop shooting: one man in hospital another under arrest
ONE man was arrested early this morning (May 31) and another two people are two being sought after a shooting in Dunlop last night.
PM slices bureaucracy in enshrining national cabinet
Scott Morrison strengthens his policy power, enshrining national cabinet and giving it “laser-like” focus on jobs, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Bendora region finally opens since Orroral fire
Following bushfire recovery and easing of virus restrictions, Mt Franklin Road, and Bendora and Coree regions are reopening this weekend.
Council joins fight against Gungahlin high-rise plans
Gungahlin Community Council has joined YMCA Canberra in lodging its disapproval for plans of a high-rise mixed use residential development to be built next to a YMCA early learning centre.
New police chief brings inspectors back
For the first time since the '90s, Canberra's top cop announced the return of inspectors into the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
No virus news is good news
No virus news is good news, as ACT Health says it will no longer announce daily virus updates unless there are developments.
‘Hardest hit’ industries to get rebate on bills
The "hardest hit" industries in the ACT, the hotel and hospitality industries, will receive a rebate on bills.
Canberra has its busiest two days of testing yet
The past 48 hours has been Canberra's busiest period of testing since ACT Health began local testing in February, says ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman.
Study: Virus takes a mental toll on young people
A first-of-its-kind study, which compared data before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, shows there's been a spike in severe psychological distress in young Australian adults under 35.
It’s official, Cottis takes the CSO reins
It's now official that conductor Jessica Cottis will take over the reins at Canberra Symphony Orchestra from chief conductor and artistic director Nick Milton, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Zoo to reopen for groups of less than 20
GROUPS of no more than 20 people will be able to visit the National Zoo and Aquarium from Saturday, May 30.
Softer restrictions could start second virus wave
There have been no new COVID-19 cases recorded in the ACT in the past 24 hours, but with restrictions easing further, ACT Health warns a new wave of the virus if people become careless.
Prescribed burn: Smoke ‘likely’ to be seen across Canberra
Depending on weather, a 120ha burn is being conducted at Pierces Creek today (May 27), and smoke cover is likely to be visible across parts of Canberra.
Three men break into Garran unit garage
Three men, one of which had drugs worth more than $5000, allegedly broke into a Garran unit complex early this morning (May 27).
Tyronne can see lots of bush tucker under his feet
Tyronne Bell, left, and his son Jai Bell planting at the Aboriginal food garden.
NGUNAWAL custodian, Tyronne Ball says that most people have no clue about the rich diversity of edible plants under their feet.
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Two-step, big leap forward to easing ACT restrictions
The ACT will see a wide-ranging easing of restrictions – including hospitality limits, gyms and beauty parlours – in time for the long-weekend, with further easing, including opening cinemas, from June 19.
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‘Beautiful’ image of reconciliation
LOCAL landscape photographer FLYNN HOPKINS shot this awesome photo of the National Carillon, beside Lake Burley Griffin, during the Projections for Reconciliation Week and the recognition of 20 years since the Sydney Harbour Bridge reconciliation walk.
