The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Australia told to compensate Torres Strait over failure to act on climate crisis, in landmark UN ruling

Decision labelled ‘a historic victory for climate justice’ sparks hope in low-lying islands

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

Current and former servicemembers find community, support and understanding through Military Brotherhood Motorcycle Club

Members of the Military Brotherhood Motorcycle Club's Canberra branch say it helps to have others who understand what they've been through.

ABC News · Sep 23, 2022

Canberra galleries, museums call for urgent budget aid to undo decade of 'utter neglect'

About $800 million is needed to repair facilities like the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library, an arts lobby group says.

ABC News · Sep 23, 2022

Canberra man sentenced to more time in jail over 'depraved and premeditated' sexual abuse of daughter

A Canberra man who raped his own daughter during custody visits is jailed for an extra three years after the ACT Court of Appeal found his original sentence was "manifestly inadequate".

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Canberra doctors, opposition call for immediate change to hospital warning system for children

The calls follow the death of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, who was waiting in the hospital to be taken to Sydney for treatment.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Calls for compulsory licences for Canberra tradies in bid to improve safety, quality of construction projects

Canberra's construction union has joined in an unlikely coalition with five construction companies to call on the ACT government to implement compulsory licensing for a range of on-site trades.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

'We tried to see who had the bigger you-know-what': How Panthers loss got Parramatta back on track

Parramatta tried to "see who had the bigger you-know-what" against Penrith and it cost them, but a return to form against the Raiders has the club in the hunt for their first grand final since 2009.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Should Canberrans expect high-density developments near suburban shopping centres?

High-rise buildings are becoming a regular feature in Canberra's town centres, but residents are split on how development should be handled in the suburbs.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

Anthony Callea, golden wattle and a minute of silence on the cards for tomorrow's national memorial for the Queen

Almost a fortnight after the death of Queen Elizabeth, the country's leaders will gather in Canberra tomorrow to bid the monarch a final farewell.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

Aussie flourishes for Queen's service

The national memorial service in Canberra for the late Queen will add Australian touches to mark her life of tireless dedication.

AAP · Sep 20, 2022