The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Raiders put on a show in Vegas for NRL's season opener

Canberra have thrown the gauntlet down in Las Vegas, thrashing the Warriors 30-8 for the perfect start to their NRL season.

AAP · Mar 2, 2025

Victory hot on heels of record-equalling City in ALW

Melbourne Victory beat Western United to close the gap on A-League Women leaders Melbourne City, who have gone a record-equalling 18 games unbeaten.

AAP · Mar 1, 2025

NFL player to blow Raiders' Viking horn in Vegas

A player of Samoan extraction from the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders will blow the iconic Viking horn ahead of Canberra's match against the Warriors in Sin City.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

Panthers lose To'o, make surprise call at No.6

Jack Cole has been handed Jarome Luai's old No.6 jersey for their season opener in Las Vegas, while Chanel Harris-Tavita has won out as Warriors five-eighth.

AAP · Feb 25, 2025

'Embarrassed' Raiders apologise for Vegas dust-up

Canberra forwards Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have fronted the press to apologise for brawling in the elevator of their Las Vegas hotel.

AAP · Feb 24, 2025

Two Raiders involved in Las Vegas altercation

Canberra players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have been involved in a hotel altercation in Las Vegas, prompting security to be called.

AAP · Feb 24, 2025

Force hold on for famous win over Brumbies in Canberra

The Western Force have won their first Super Rugby match in Canberra in 5060 days, overcoming four yellow cards to hold out the ACT Brumbies 45-42.

AAP · Feb 22, 2025

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control bushfires continue to burn in Victoria and Tasmania

Extreme fire danger and total bans declared for large parts of the east coast with sweltering temperature accompanied by hot and dry winds

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2025

True grit: Bateman gives Cowboys coach key ingredient

North Queensland coach Todd Payten reveals the vital area the side must improve in 2025 and why recruit John Bateman is part of the answer.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Canberra Raiders earmark Pattie as long-term hooker

Canberra have re-signed up-and-coming hooker Owen Pattie, as Tyrone Munro and Brodie Jones ink new NRL deals of their own.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025