The Latest Breaking News from The Canberra Times

Some public schools to have budgets slashed under school funding reforms

Equity and student need at centre of funding shake-up.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

Should the ACT cull the Narrabundah peacocks to stop the spread of bird flu?

Fears for cats and poultry if peacocks and peahens catch avian flu.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

Surfing the sandwich wave: Queanbeyan favourite Fresca to open in Civic

Nonna's recipes inspire Canberra's latest sandwich offering.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

'Somewhat intemperate': Castley's complaint of physical threat dismissed

Complaint against Liberals' Chiaka Barry dismissed.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

The toughest flowers to plant for a hot, dry Canberra summer

From zinnias to cosmos, these blooms beat the heat.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

'Irreplaceable': tributes after Dolly Parton dies at 80

The world is remembering the legacy of Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and best-selling female artists, after she died of cancer at age 80.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

The Veronicas headline massive Summernats 39 party in Canberra in January

'It just makes sense': street machine festival drops bumper lineup.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

Science department faces sentencing after child horrifically burnt at Questacon

Her hands caught fire after using hand sanitiser.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

Illicit tobacco raids on ACT servos see thousands of cigarettes seized

Petrol-station smokes seized in territory-wide sting.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

Top cop, minister sorry for botched gunpoint bus arrest of wrong boy

Family speaks out on 'demeaning' illegal search of Aboriginal teen.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25