The Latest Breaking News from The Canberra Times

Thousands of wasps are descending on Parliament. Gardeners will rejoice

The months ahead could be 'a pretty bad season' for garden pests.

The Canberra Times · Oct 5

Hat-trick hero Burns completes dream turnaround and powers WAR to Knockout glory

From being medically retired to leading Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers to a first title.

The Canberra Times · Oct 5

Man acted as 'doting grandfather' but was actually sexually abusing 10yo

He also abused a 14-year-old a decade earlier.

The Canberra Times · Oct 5

Two teens allegedly stabbed in shopping centre melee

Police urge brawl witnesses to come forward.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

Man shot dead by police after crash near Yass had firearms offences on his record

The 45-year-old allegedly pointed a loaded rifle at an officer.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

Double fatality: Two men killed during Sunday night walk

Police appeal for dashcam after two men die in Tura Beach crash

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

Defence shake-up under way as Albanese govt installs leaders with industry pedigree

Crossbenchers warn of 'revolving door' stacking department.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

Former Labor MP turned department boss fires punk-fuelled jab at his old party

Estimates hype songs and a plain-English website makeover.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

'Alarming': survey shows poor support for stressed ACT Ambulance staff

Latest survey reveals high levels of stress, burnout and violence.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

How the Tax Office blew out a major IT contract through 24 amendments

Federal agencies extend major tech contracts despite previous audit findings.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4