The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Grattan on Friday: A new government would bring changes for the bureaucrats in the Canberra 'bubble'

With a change of government a real prospect according to the opinion polls, public servants are starting to gossip about what an Albanese administration would mean for them.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022

Canberra man previously charged with possession of child abuse material now also facing rape charges

Angus Gottaas-Hughes, who was first arrested by police in December last year, will face five additional charges, including two counts of rape.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Proposed changes to Canberra's real estate licencing laws seek to further protect renters and home buyers

All real estate agents in Canberra could soon be required to have a minimum level of qualifications to work in the industry, as the ACT government seeks to "improve protections for Canberra's renters and potential home owners".

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

ACT government loan scheme to remove combustible cladding too late for some apartment owners

Some Canberra apartment owners have spent thousands of dollars to remove highly combustible cladding from their buildings while waiting for government support.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Canberra man guilty of historical child sexual offences has sentencing delayed in ACT Supreme Court

John Paul Garay, who is convicted of eight charges of sexually abusing a child, has his sentencing delayed to complete a mental health assessment. Garay failed to appear in court on Thursday afternoon, after his application for a stay was denied.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

Australia’s early plans for ‘dangerous’ encryption law revealed

Documents show Canberra began seeking powers to crack encrypted communications nearly two years before unveiling law.

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2022

Students at Calwell High School forced into remote learning after WorkSafe ACT details fighting, assaults on campus

Students at Calwell High School in Canberra's south are sent home for the last week of term 1 after WorkSafe ACT found the current school environment was unsafe for teachers and students.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

Australia anxious to show it didn’t ‘drop the ball’ on Pacific after China and Solomon Islands deal

Canberra must walk a delicate line when responding to challenges presented by Beijing and Solomons’ security agreement

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2022

In Solomon Islands, Australia’s largesse faces China challenge

Canberra is facing questions about the limits of its economic diplomacy as Pacific neighbour boosts ties with Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022

Anonymity could help defence reporting

Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has identified attitudes in the defence force which make cultural reform challenging.

AAP · Apr 3, 2022