The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Tapine leads Raiders to important NRL win

Another barnstorming display by in-form Joseph Tapine has led Canberra to a 36-24 NRL win over Gold Coast, continuing the Raiders' charge to the top eight.

AAP · Jul 30, 2022

Federal government settles dispute between ACCC and construction union for more than $1 million in legal costs

The federal government ends a long-running battle between Canberra's construction union and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over a failed prosecution, with a settlement of more than $1 million for legal costs.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

ACT court hears teenager who admitted stabbing another teen at Canberra park requires long-term supervision

Prosecutors call for a long period of supervision for a boy who admitted to stabbing a teenager during a fight at the Weston skate park two years ago.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Women gather to acknowledge long-sought bill for paid domestic violence leave, supported by Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins a crowd of women outside Parliament House, gathered in the Canberra chill to acknowledge a bill to write paid domestic violence leave into law.

ABC News · Jul 28, 2022

Canberra man who kept ex-partner under surveillance pleads guilty to choking, shoving her, causing injuries

Jamie Millard, who kept his former partner under surveillance inside and outside their home, pleads guilty to a series of violent attacks on her.

ABC News · Jul 27, 2022

Tapine and Tino set for heavyweight bout

The NRL's two best forwards will battle it out this weekend when Canberra's Joe Tapine squares off with Gold Coast's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.

AAP · Jul 27, 2022

ACT's proposed ban on 'no-cause evictions', solicitation of rental bids opens for public consultation

The ACT government releases a draft bill proposing changes to rental laws, including banning landlords or agents from soliciting rental bids and eviction of a tenant without cause.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022

Albanese believes in politics with purpose – he’s determined to pop Morrison’s ‘Canberra bubble’

As PM, Scott Morrison focused on stopping Labor, but at the opening of the new parliament, Anthony Albanese envisioned a more humanist business

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022

Bruce Shillingsworth Jr committed to stand trial in ACT Supreme Court over alleged involvement in arson of Old Parliament House

A major player in anti-government demonstrations outside Old Parliament House in Canberra is committed for trial in the ACT Supreme Court.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022

Climate change in focus as Australia's parliament opens

Australia's parliament sat on Tuesday in Canberra for the first time since Labor won office in an election that also saw the Greens party win record seats, reflecting Australians' concern about climate change amid worsening bushfires and floods.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022