The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Replacing stamp duty with a land tax could save home buyers big money. Here’s how

Infrastructure Victoria has released a draft 30-year plan outlining how the state can grow sustainably.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned

Labor is being criticised for being hypocritical over truth in political advertising laws, after supporting the action despite icing progress on the reform.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

The Government’s $21.4M Package To Support Sexual Violence Justice Reform, Explained

"The focus and funding direction at creating alternative routes of justice for victim survivors is a big step forward for women and all in Australia," said consent activist Chanel Contos.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 7, 2025

'Preferred' koala park opens door to major logging

A state's so-called koala wars appear no closer to being resolved as spatial mapping highlights the possible impact on native forest of a national park plan.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Brumbies disappointed by Canberra Rugby World Cup snub

Rugby union legends have questioned why Canberra has been overlooked as a Rugby World Cup host, with the capital's aging stadium blamed for the snub.

AAP · Jan 31, 2025

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Technology is a major factor in rising back-to-school costs as Australian teachers notice an increase in students without the essentials.

AAP · Jan 11, 2025

Curbs on transgender rights were proposed for Australia’s 2004 Marriage Act, cabinet papers show

John Howard’s government legislated that marriage must be ‘the union of a man and a woman’, but excluded any reference to birth gender

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024

NSW agrees to pill testing trial at music festivals amid calls from experts to decriminalise drugs

State government trial follows years of pressure from health advocates to introduce pill testing and end ‘harmful’ drug policing practices

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

Dangerous flesh-eating bacteria detected in new state

A popular coastal town is the latest area to present cases of a flesh-eating bacterial ulcer, with an elderly man losing one of his fingers to the disease.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024