Duke of Sussex attends smoking ceremony at Australian War Memorial in Canberra

Prince Harry Honours Indigenous Veterans in Canberra: A Shift in Remembrance The Duke of Sussex’s recent visit to the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra marked a poignant moment of reflection and a significant step towards inclusivity. Prince Harry laid a wreath and participated in a traditional Indigenous smoking ceremony, acknowledging the service and sacrifices … Read more

Magistrate accuses ACT police and prosecutors of ‘egregious conduct’ over botched prosecution

A Canberra man faced with 14 family violence charges has had all charges dropped after police found evidence suggesting the complainant fabricated allegations, including sending threatening text messages to herself. The case has prompted a magistrate to accuse ACT police and prosecutors of “egregious” conduct, and the man’s legal team is calling for an apology … Read more

Driver sentenced to more than 13 years in jail over hit-and-run of Canberra schoolboys

Tayler Hazell, 32, has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in jail, with a non-parole period of nine years, after striking and seriously injuring two schoolboys outside St Edmund’s College in March of last year. Reckless Act Leaves Lasting Impact Hazell pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including two counts of culpable driving causing … Read more

Brumbies Stun Chiefs in Late Rally | Super Rugby Pacific 2024

Chiefs Face Brumbies Test as Jacobson Returns, Sititi Remains Sidelined Canberra is set to host a compelling Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Brumbies and the Chiefs, with key personnel updates shaping both teams’ strategies. The Chiefs welcome back captain Luke Jacobson from a minor hip injury, bolstering their pack for the match on Friday, … Read more

Allies tell Trump ‘It’s Not our war’

Global Oil Shock: Allies Reject Trump’s Plea as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked A critical juncture has been reached in the escalating tensions in the Middle East as major allies have rebuffed US President Donald Trump’s request for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, vital for global oil transport, remains blocked following … Read more

Farmer’s hands-off approach creates unusual lamb with distinct flavour chefs say is like nothing else in Australia

The Rise of ‘Composite’ Livestock: A Farmer’s Experiment Signals a Shift in Australian Agriculture Frank Egan, an 83-year-old farmer in Braidwood, Recent South Wales, isn’t your typical agriculturalist. Faced with the need to care for his wife, he embarked on a years-long experiment that’s yielding a unique breed of sheep and challenging conventional farming practices. … Read more

Transport Canberra launches investigation into cybersecurity risks in Chinese-built electric buses

Cybersecurity and the Future of Electric Fleets: Beyond the ‘Kill Switch’ The recent scrutiny of Chinese-made Yutong electric buses in Australia, sparked by reports of potential remote control vulnerabilities, isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a harbinger of a much larger conversation about the cybersecurity risks embedded within the rapidly expanding world of connected and electric … Read more

Ashes 2029: Predicted Australia Squad & Future Stars

The Next Generation: Mapping Australia’s Cricket Future Beyond 2028 The echoes of Australia’s dominant Ashes victory are still reverberating, but the focus is already shifting. While seasoned stars continue to perform, a quiet revolution is brewing within Australian cricket. Experts are increasingly discussing the inevitable transition, pinpointing the players poised to inherit the Baggy Green … Read more

Emergency departments ill-suited for mental health crises, advocates say

Warning: This story contains content that may be distressing. Sammie Corbett started self-harming when she was only nine years old. She is now 24 and has lost count of the number of times she has attempted to take her own life. “I don’t know the exact number, but well over 20 attempts, well over,” Sammie … Read more

How artificial intelligence is being used across the ACT to provide vital services

AI: Beyond Fire Towers – How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the ACT and Beyond The Australian Capital Territory is quietly becoming a testing ground for a revolution powered by artificial intelligence. From bolstering firefighting capabilities to transforming healthcare and education, AI is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s a present-day reality. But what does … Read more