The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Indigenous Voice to Parliament deal prevails against partisan trend

There was a rare moment of bipartisanship in Canberra on Wednesday as the major parties came together to pass a law clearing the way to hold this year's

The New Daily · Mar 22, 2023

China, Australia defence officials hold first formal meeting since 2019

Chinese defence officials met their Australian counterparts in Canberra on Wednesday, China's Ministry of National Defense said, in their first formal meeting since 2019.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

Military officials from Australia and China resume regional security talks

Australian and Chinese military officials have held security talks for the first time since 2019 in a bid to repair the relationship.

The New Daily · Mar 22, 2023

Morning Mail: hope for voice breakthrough, Aukus subs bill ticks higher, Boris Johnson admits ‘good faith’ fibs

Late-night talks in Canberra signal hope of bipartisanship on referendum; defence industry minister admits ‘scope’ for more cost; Trump tension in US

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023

Samoan PM to push Aus on climate, fossil fuels — visit

The Samoan prime minister has called for an end to fossil fuel subsidies and an increase in finance for climate resilience projects..

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

Private records of some Canberra Health Services patients 'deliberately' sent to industrial partner

Some Canberra Health Services patients' records have been emailed to people outside of the organisation, in what has been described as a "serious breach of privacy".

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

Forced adoption survivors head to Canberra with strong message for federal government 10 years after apology

Ten years on from a national apology to thousands of Australians affected by the forced adoption era, survivors head back to Canberra to push for the support they say they were promised, but never received.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

Canberra school principals experience highest rate of violence and abuse in Australia, survey finds

The Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey 2022 says rates of violence and intimidation against principals are at their highest level since the survey began in 2011.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

Raiders hooker Levi to miss 8-10 weeks injured

Canberra hooker Danny Levi is out until at least round 12 after breaking his jaw early in the NRL win over Cronulla.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

Nicho Hynes due back as Sharks look to steady NRL ship

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players' failure to stick to their roles cost them dearly after a narrow 24-20 loss to Canberra on Sunday night.

AAP · Mar 19, 2023