The Latest Breaking News from The Canberra Times

Daughter allegedly strangles her mother unconscious after striking her with a bottle

She allegedly tried to strangle her mother again when she regained consciousness.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15

Why the 2026 NightFest lineup is being called its strongest ever

Tickets are on sale for the event in October.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15

Commuter billed for bus trips to part of Canberra he's 'never been'

Transport Canberra says issue appears to be an 'isolated incident'.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15

Canberra's commercial rate rise hits community sport at grassroots

Commercial rates are creating a crisis for Canberra clubs.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14

Shock APS job-cut figure aired in federal budget watchdog report

The govt would need to find billions of dollars worth of APS savings.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14

For 19 years, this prize has celebrated photography. This year will be its last

A "revised and refreshed" format is planned to launch in 2027.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14

First steps taken in long road to granting Aboriginal community control of historic sports ground

New committee to work on long-promised return of oval's control.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14

Man arrested over alleged used car key snatch from Mitchell dealership

Police have arrested one man and are still searching for a second.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14

Second day of sharks off South Coast as swimmers ignore warnings

Great white detected at 6.30 on Tuesday morning.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14

Where public servants are the happiest and paid the most

See how your department stacks up.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14