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Charlotte wins the day with beautiful gesture for her friend Ka'ili

The power of a friend was on full display at Queanbeyan South Public School on Thursday.

The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2022

The Chifley and Curtin statue was vandalised. What's significant about this?

A statue of former prime minister Ben Chifley who "couldn't be seen without his pipe" has had it stolen. What's significant about this?

The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2022

'Mum would be proud': Journalist, maternal health advocate honoured

The former long-time journalist at The Canberra Times is now associate editor of Her Canberra.

The Canberra Times · Jun 12, 2022

Jenni Tarrant's triumph: popular Kingston hairdresser is now an author and has an OAM

"If I can help other people who are vulnerable to have that determination and survival I had, that's very important to me," she said.

The Canberra Times · May 13, 2022

4935kg: Canberra has a new world record holder

Canberra woman Jessica Cameron's effort has been given the stamp of approval by Guinness World Records.

The Canberra Times · May 11, 2022

Pocock pledges bill to restore territory rights in 'first weeks' if elected

David Pocock said he had spoken to hundreds of Canberrans who wanted to see the matter addressed as a matter of urgency.

The Canberra Times · May 9, 2022

Garden city nomination rejection disappoints ACT's Heritage Minister

Meanwhile, a new heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin, its surrounding areas and bridges will add another layer of complication to the forthcoming Woden light rail project.

The Canberra Times · May 9, 2022

Canberrans urged to vote on election day as queues form at pre-polling stations

More than 26,000 Canberrans have already voted through the mail.

The Canberra Times · May 9, 2022

From 'blow in the bag' to digital screening: 50 years of breath-testing ACT motorists

The ACT introduced the very new concept of breath-testing motorists 50 years ago - and the concept has saved thousands of lives since.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2022

The Pub Test: How the decades of politics have made things easier and harder

Pub Test participant Raelene Dunstall reflects on how her rights have improved over the decades but challenges are still present today for the next generation.

The Canberra Times · May 6, 2022