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The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

'I'm not just a family man': How a DJ became a Liberal MLA

Ed Cocks was once a fixture in Canberra's night club scene.

The Canberra Times

Dragons under pressure as NRL season slips

St George Illawarra look likely to miss a fourth straight NRL finals after their 34-8 loss to North Queensland, but the top-eight remains congested.

AAP

ACT government outlines plans to deliver 30,000 new homes over five years, including build-to-rent

An extra 30,000 homes will be built in Canberra over the next five years under the ACT government's plan to significantly increase the city's housing supply to meet population growth.

ABC News

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Why Canberra's community gardens are bursting with popularity

Canberrans are on wait lists of up to 60 people for the opportunity to join a community garden.

The Canberra Times

'I'm terrified': Nurses reveal what's really wrong with the ACT health system

More than a dozen nurses and midwives have spoken to The Canberra Times detailing the issues they face day-to-day.

The Canberra Times

ACT government defends slow progress on public housing as thousands wait

There are more than 3000 people in Canberra waiting for public housing.

The Canberra Times

What you need to know about Canberra's public housing shortage

The ACT government often talks about its Growing and Renewing Public Housing program. Here is what you need to know about that.

The Canberra Times

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'Irrefutable evidence of our ancestry': Ngambri custodians take ACT to court

Paul Girrawah House said he and other members of the Ngambri had launched the court action to stop the ACT government's "blatant" discrimination and hypocrisy.

The Canberra Times

Renewed calls to find nine missing Canberrans for Missing Persons Week

Even a small piece of information on a missing person might be just what police have been searching for, they say.

The Canberra Times

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

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

Capital's five-year plan for 'gentle urbanism' revealed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said it was clear the government could do more to increase housing supply in the territory.

The Canberra Times

Plenty of synergies in new Floriade sponsorship deal

Spring is in the air and Floriade is nearly here

The Canberra Times

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.

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The Canberra Times

Nick Cave to perform in Canberra

He will be touring with long-time collaborator Warren Ellis

The Canberra Times

Canberra BMX rider Mia has gone from the Kambah club track to fifth in the world

The 12-year-old spoke from the world titles in France about her performance.

AAP

Titans coach admits Fogarty exit an error

As Jamal Fogarty prepares to face former NRL club Gold Coast, Titans coach Justin Holbrook has conceded it was a mistake to release the halfback to Canberra.

ABC News

Canberra magistrate accuses ACT police officers of using unlawful force while arresting man for suspected drink driving

A Canberra magistrate launches a scathing attack on two police officers he said used unlawful force in the arrest of a man they had stopped for suspected drink driving in December 2020.

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The Canberra Times

From Canberra to Venice: Debut film to feature at prestigious festival

For the first time, the prestigious Venice International Film Festival will include a Canberra-produced film in its programming.

ABC News

Human rights group calls for Australia to 'get off the fence' amid fears of further executions in Myanmar

An international human rights organisation is criticising the Australian government's response to the execution of four pro-democracy activists by Myanmar's military, accusing Canberra of being a "laggard" and out of step with its allies.

ABC News

Australian officials set to attend opening of Myanmar 'representative office' in Canberra for shadow government

Myanmar's National Unity Government announces it will open its own diplomatic mission in a rented house in Canberra, near Myanmar's official embassy in Yarralumla.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

Canberra health workforce to grow by 100 this year

Extra allied health practitioners and nurse practitioners at walk-in centres are set to be employed.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

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