Firms pushed to cheat to win work as budgets blow out Construction projects are facing cost blowouts, as firms vying for work are encouraged to cheat amid a "race to the bottom" to win contracts, an inquiry heard. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
Shorten says NDIS ‘too important for political games’ after bill blocked – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024
Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak A Canberra egg farm has been locked down while the ACT government investigates a suspected case of the bird flu virus believed to be linked to a NSW outbreak. AAP · Jun 26, 2024
Tourism bouncing back with record visitor spending International visitors are spending the most since 2019 as the tourism industry inches closer to recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. AAP · Jun 26, 2024
Federal court dismisses defamation claim by AFP officers against Shane Drumgold Officers had sought $1.42m in damages, claiming former ACT chief prosecutor defamed them in complaint about Bruce Lehrmann prosecution The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2024
Here’s Exactly When The Bear Season 3 Drops In Australia So Hurry Up And Binge Seasons 1 & 2 Looking for your next Jeremy Allen White fix? Here's exactly when The Bear Season 3 will drop in Australia. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 25, 2024
Living cost relief, housing top ACT's budget priorities Cost-of-living help has been handed to struggling to households in an ACT budget that also vies to tackle the housing crisis and other slower-burn challenges. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
Does the Coalition’s case for nuclear power stack up? We factcheck seven key claims Cheaper electricity, less emissions and ready by 2035 are some of the Coalition’s core promises on nuclear energy, but are they backed by evidence? The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024
Three more years for first illicit pill-testing service Canberra's pill-testing service will remain open for at least the next three years, with the ACT government extending its funding. AAP · Jun 19, 2024
Melbourne and Sydney wake to coldest morning this year after Queensland weather record Band of cold blankets entire east coast, with widespread frost across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and NSW The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024
Australian War Memorial allegedly defaced with pro-Palestine graffiti, police say ACT police say man allegedly graffitied the outside of building and the ground with ‘pro-Palestine slogans’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2024
Brumbies bow to Blues to stretch Super Rugby drought The ACT Brumbies have fallen in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals for the third straight year, unable to peg back a fast Blues start in Auckland. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is confident newly re-signed five-eighth Noah Lolesio will be back in the Wallabies squad after a stellar Super Rugby season. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024 New Zealand scraps ‘burp tax’ on livestock after backlash from farmers Centre-right coalition gov’t says it will focus on ‘practical tools and technology’ to reduce agricultural emissions.
AAP · Jun 10, 2024 Skipper urges Brumbies to muscle up against the Blues The ACT Brumbies know they must match the Blues physically or face another beat-down in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Auckland.
AAP · Jun 8, 2024 ACT Brumbies surge into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals The ACT Brumbies have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a see-sawing but convincing 32-16 win over the Highlanders in Canberra.
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 Brumbies eye redemption in Super Rugby knockout battle The ACT Brumbies admit last year's shattering semi-final loss to the Chiefs has been driving the side's shot at Super Rugby Pacific title glory in 2024.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024 Only 20 doctors listing fees on Australian government’s $24m medical costs comparison website Disclosure in Senate estimates comes in response to David Pocock’s questions about ‘astounding’ out of pocket fees for private surgery in ACT
The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024 Voluntary assisted dying laws have been passed in the ACT. Here’s what happens next The Australian Capital Territory parliament passed its voluntary assisted dying law yesterday by 20 to five.
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 ACT passes voluntary assisted dying laws The ACT has become one of the last jurisdictions to pass voluntary assisted dying laws two years after a federal ban on legislating on the issue was overturned.
AAP · Jun 4, 2024 Climate change puts the heat on Aussie ski resorts Popular Australian ski resorts could find themselves on death row without urgent action on climate change, new modelling suggests.
AAP · May 31, 2024 Force keen to gatecrash finals with win over Brumbies The Western Force must beat the ACT Brumbies and rely on a favour from the Melbourne Rebels in order to sneak into Super Rugby Pacific's top eight.
The Conversation · May 31, 2024 Report finds ‘clear need’ for an Australian Human Rights Act. What difference would it make? This week, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights reported on its Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework. By majority, it recommended the federal government introduce an Australian Human Rights Act.
AAP · May 30, 2024 Report backs call for federal human rights act The rights of Australian citizens would need to be considered before any new federal law was created under a proposal for a human rights act.