The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Brisbane Broncos' unbeaten NRL run ends in 20-14 loss to Canberra as Penrith thrashes Manly 44-12

Canberra scores an upset 20-14 victory over the previously undefeated Brisbane Broncos, while Penrith celebrates a convincing 44-12 victory over Manly, with Dylan Edwards crossing for four tries.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2023

Jack Wighton to Parramatta unlikely: Coach Brad Arthur

Parramatta appear unlikely to enter the race for Jack Wighton's signature after the Dally M Medallist informed Canberra he would test the open market.

AAP · Apr 8, 2023

Raiders search for answers after Panthers mauling

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his team must leave round-five's Penrith pummelling behind them as they head to high-flying Brisbane.

AAP · Apr 7, 2023

Peter Dutton accused of taking Voice to Parliament feedback 'out of context'

As the Liberal Party announced its position on a Voice to Parliament this week, First Nations communities across remote Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory feel their voices have been taken out of context.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2023

Stripped bare and born afresh: how biographies play a role in the building and rebuilding of political careers

After decades covering federal politics in Canberra, my embarrassment at not knowing Warren Denning’s Caucus Crisis: The Rise and Fall of the Scullin Government (1937) was partly assuaged when an older colleague revealed the same.

The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023

Good Friday storms to bring hail and destructive winds across eastern Australia

Wet weather will dampen long weekend plans as thunderstorms hit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra over Easter.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2023

Raiders stars back Wighton to join million-dollar club

Canberra players Elliott Whitehead and Jamal Fogarty say out-of-contract teammate Jack Wighton will be worth every penny of a $1 million-plus annual pay packet.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023

Batteries in household waste likely at fault for recycling facility fire, ACT government report reveals

An investigation into a large fire that destroyed Canberra's only recycling centre has found batteries in household waste were probably at fault.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2023

Simaima Taufa joins the Raiders as signing spree for the NRLW continues and it ushers in a new era

Simaima Taufa joins the Canberra Raiders as a signing spree for the NRLW hits top gear and the league ushers in a new era.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Liberal party accused of ‘turning its back’ on Indigenous people by opposing voice

Voice advocates say Peter Dutton is ignoring voters and ‘tying himself in knots’ over stance on constitutional recognition

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023