The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Graham, Rapana set for long NRL bans after big hits

Cronulla veteran Wade Graham and Canberra winger Jordan Rapana have both been charged by the NRL and face bans of up to four matches.

AAP · Mar 5, 2023

'The NRL doesn't trust coaches': Ricky Stuart, Wayne Bennett call for changes to NRL concussion-spotting system

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has joined the chorus of coaches calling for an overhaul to the NRL's current procedure for spotting concussions.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023

Townsend kicks Cowboys past resilient Raiders

Chad Townsend has kicked North Queensland to a one-point NRL season-opening win over Canberra with a field goal five minutes from time.

AAP · Mar 4, 2023

Australia has assured US its technology is safe in submarine deal -envoy

Australia has assured Washington that U.S. technology will be safe under a plan to supply it with nuclear-powered submarines in a tripartite deal also including Britain, Canberra's ambassador to the United States said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2023

New Canberra homes connecting to gas despite looming ban, leaving owners facing large electricity-conversion costs

About 80 per cent of new ACT homes are connected to the gas network, imposing tens of thousands of dollars in future electrification costs on owners.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Curious Kids: why don't grown-ups play like kids?

Why don’t grown ups play like us kids do? Annie, aged 7, Canberra

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

'Complacent' Harawira-Naera out to lock in starter role

Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera says added maturity and self-awareness have made him ready to live up to his potential in 2023.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Red-hot road trip offers Canberra early NRL challenge

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Canberra court played footage of police officers being struck by car, man to be sentenced for negligent driving next month

Thomas Matthews, 31, struck three officers in his car in July 2021, while police were conducting a routine stop of another driver.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Australia's summer of extremes ends after cooler temperatures, below-average rain

The low temperatures are abnormal as climate change now ensures the vast majority of seasons are warmer than past years, even when the cooling influence of La Niña is present.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023