The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Outgoing army chief farewelled in Canberra

Lieutenant General Rick Burr is handing over the role as army chief after four years in the position.

AAP · Jul 1, 2022

Is Australia in the firing line of a new Chinese campaign against the US?

How can Australia navigate the tough and dangerous strategic environment in Asia today with America and China competing to be the leading regional power? The consensus in Canberra – on both sides of politics – is that we should stick as close as we can to America, in the hope…

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022

ACT government uses 'call-in' powers to push forward with development of social housing in affluent Canberra suburb

Some locals in an affluent Canberra suburb objected to a proposed site for a home for older women and women escaping domestic violence. Today, the government approved the plans and implemented a clause to prevent further objections.

ABC News · Jun 29, 2022

Nabila escaped the Taliban for a new life in Canberra, but she fears for her family left behind

After fleeing the Taliban and escaping Afghanistan, Nabila now calls Canberra home. But she cannot turn her back on the women and girls who have been left behind.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

NICE: In An Aussie First, A Fixed Pill Testing Site’s Being Trialled In Canberra From July

Now let's see harm reduction initiatives everywhere.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 25, 2022

Australia’s first fixed pill testing site to launch in Canberra with hopes of sparking a national initiative

Organisers say the centre is a ‘real watershed’ moment and will open two nights a week from 19 July

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2022

NSW man extradited to ACT, charged in relation to alleged murder of Philip man Glenn Walewicz

A sixth person has been arrested and has appeared in the ACT Magistrates court over the alleged murder of Canberra man Glenn Walewicz, 48, in June last year.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

NSW dig deep to overcome Queensland in Women’s State of Origin

The Blues got their hands on the trophy for the first time since 2019 in front of a record crowd of over 11,000 at Canberra’s GIO Stadium

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022

Isabelle Kelly scores late try as NSW Sky Blues beat Queensland Maroons 20-14 in Canberra

The Maroons thought they had a miraculous game-winning try in the dying minutes, only for the bunker to find players offside in the lead-up. But NSW had no such trouble up the other end, claiming the shield with a 20-14 win in Canberra.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

China's envoy calls on new Australian government to repair bilateral ties

China's ambassador said on Friday Australia had fired the "first shot" in deteriorating trade relations but that there was an opportunity to improve bilateral ties if the new government in Canberra took action.

Reuters · Jun 24, 2022