Nurses ‘distressed’ amid chemical exposure fears
Revelations staff at a major Melbourne hospital might have been exposed to toxic chemicals have left health workers desperately waiting for answers, a union claims.
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Another government website has been breached by a rogue AI agent as experts warn that Australia's understanding of its own data systems is lacking.
A 36-year-old Kambah man has been charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences after police allegedly seized suspected methamphetamine, machetes and tasers from his home.
Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.
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Australia’s AI plan touted as optimal despite warnings
A technology security expert has warned that Australia's understanding of its own data systems is lacking, but the government is steadfast in its approach.
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‘Makes my brain explode’: families fear NDIS changes
Families are still largely in the dark about what will happen when their kids are moved off the NDIS onto state supports as a transition period gets underway.
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‘Trust is key’: crackdown on migration lawyers launched
Lawyers who lodge visa applications that they know have little chance of success will face more scrutiny under a federal migration crackdown.
The ACT government is calling on Canberra's federal representatives to support the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement, arguing the deal could open new markets and investment opportunities for local businesses.
A 44-year-old former retail manager has been charged with eight more offences over alleged indecent acts involving junior employees at Belconnen stores.
The Canberra Liberals and ACT Greens have attacked plans for about 65 voluntary redundancies across the Health and Community Services Directorate, raising concerns about the impact on services.
Canberra junior Aliza Atif has been crowned Australian champion after winning the Girls Under 11 title at the 2026 Australian Junior Championships in Devonport, Tasmania.
The Canberra Liberals have welcomed the expansion of ACT digital health records to more GPs while calling on the government to answer questions over the management of a contract underpinning the system.
A rural shopper could face a 165km round trip to pick-up a package, while the national postal service dominates the parcel market, an inquiry has been told.
Australia's housing downturn is now deeper than at the same stage of the 2022-23 decline, putting it on track for one of the biggest falls on record.
The ANU team of Alexandra Fladun-Dorling, Rania Saud and Georgia Bowrey have won the grand final of the ACT Annual Intervarsity Moot against UC's team of Grace Huang, Grace Ferguson and Dakota Thorne. Legal columnist HUGH SELBY was there.
The ACT's 2026-27 bushfire season begins today, with Canberrans being urged to prepare their households for bushfires and other emergencies.
The new Greens leadership is looking to UK counterparts for inspiration as they echo pledges to "replace Labor", which they say has been marching to the right.
Homebuilding in the ACT is forecast to fall 15 per cent over the next five years, with Master Builders predicting the territory will fall about 2550 homes short of its National Housing Accord target.
Fatigue among air traffic control staff is being investigated by the transport safety bureau as a potential factor in recent near misses on airport runways.
