The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Pennock's brace wins Mariners ALW eliminator

Two second half goals to English striker Jade Pennock have earned Central Coast a 2-1 home win over Canberra United in their A League womens elimination final.

AAP · Apr 28, 2025

Kindness of strangers: I was stuck on the road while hitchhiking when a travelling circus helped me get home

I tucked myself up and went to sleep outside a church. When I woke up I saw a strange convoy approaching

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2025

Raiders produce second half blitz to down Dolphins

Canberra have scored five unanswered tries to overhaul an 18-point halftime deficit to beat the Dolphins in their NRL clash in Canberra.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025

Albanese condemns Dutton’s pledge for mass public service cuts ‘only in Canberra’

Opposition leader’s comments suggest close to two-thirds of capital’s public service roles – which include many key agencies – would be slashed

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025

Is it too late to solve some of our most wicked problems? The Australia Institute won’t let us die wondering

As I begin this review sitting in a Canberra cafe, there are two blokes on the next table complaining about the present federal election campaign’s lack of substance. The complaints of one of them about the Coalition’s fuel excise cut were the first to catch my ear, but it was…

The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025

Home sweet home as Brumbies eye Super top-two finish

With four of their last five games in Canberra, the Brumbies have set their sights on a top-two spot and home run all the way to the Super Rugby Pacific final.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Molo to debut for Dolphins after double injury blow

The Dolphins will be without forwards Felise Kaufusi and Jeremy Marshall-King for the away trip to Canberra as prop Frank Molo makes a club debut.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Australia hits back after being mocked by Russia as ‘having no cards’ to play in Indo-Pacific dispute

Moscow’s warning over military ties with Indonesia sparks sharp response from Canberra amid election heat

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

Russia has warned Australia to stay in its lane over concerns in Canberra about the prospect of the authoritarian state putting war planes in Indonesia.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025

'Thanks Mal': Young's quest for NSW recall on track

Canberra forward Hudson Young says Australia coach Mal Meninga made him believe he could play for NSW again, and his brilliant form has him right in the frame.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025