The Latest Breaking News from The Canberra Times

From Idol's shy teen to a star embracing her Indigenous roots

Her show will be at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Woden on Friday, July 24.

The Canberra Times · May 26

Former carer accused of child abuse allowed internet access 'to find a job'

The alleged child abuser sought to vary his bail conditions.

The Canberra Times · May 26

Second person charged after man allegedly beaten unconscious and robbed

The men face blackmail and aggravated robbery charges.

The Canberra Times · May 26

Police need to focus on the reality if they want Canberrans to feel safe

It's not gangland war, by any stretch. But it is crime. It is real.

The Canberra Times · May 25

Man found asleep behind wheel of stolen car led police in dangerous chase

'I am so lucky no one was hurt,' he wrote in letter.

The Canberra Times · May 25

The sink was smashed, her hand was broken and she was about to become homeless

'It can happen to anybody. It happened to me.'

The Canberra Times · May 25

Man allegedly pulled out knife after cops refused to pay for his taxi

He is accused of threatening a police officer.

The Canberra Times · May 25

'Disruptive' roadworks worth few years of 'chaos' to address bottleneck, reduce crash risk: govt

Northside residents warned of nighttime road closures.

The Canberra Times · May 25

Barr dismisses concerns about bracket creep wiping out public sector wage rise

Bracket creep 'needs to be dealt with' but concerns overblown.

The Canberra Times · May 25

New funding for Legal Aid 'wholly inadequate', top law council says

Homeless services are set to receive millions in the next ACT budget.

The Canberra Times · May 25