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Latest news: Australian Capital Territory

Raiders coach backs teen to produce some Strange magic

Raiders coach backs teen to produce some Strange magic

Canberra will deploy a new halves pair in their season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday night, when they will be out to avenge last year's finals defeat.

NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest

NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest

NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest

NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest

NRL clubs are expected to apply to be part of next year's Las Vegas games, possibly within the next fortnight, although TV figures showed minimal US interest.

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers will play a role in tracking invasive species as part of a multi million dollar investment to protect Australia's biosecurity.

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Future uncertain as Raiders stalwarts enter new season

Future uncertain as Raiders stalwarts enter new season

Canberra duo Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papali'i could be heading into their final NRL season, as a new generation of Raiders continue to stake their claim.

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

Teenage star Hollingsworth posts Olympic 800m time

Teenage star Hollingsworth posts Olympic 800m time

Australian teen star Claudia Hollingsworth has taken a giant stride towards the Paris Olympics with a blistering 800m win at the Canberra Track Classic.

Carli chasing Olympic mark at Canberra Track Classic

Carli chasing Olympic mark at Canberra Track Classic

Some of the nation's leading athletes hope to use the quick track at the Australian Institute of Sport to hit top speed at the Canberra Track Classic.

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Conflict forces Socceroos-Lebanon clash to Canberra

Conflict forces Socceroos-Lebanon clash to Canberra

Conflict forces Socceroos-Lebanon clash to Canberra

Conflict forces Socceroos-Lebanon clash to Canberra

The Socceroos will play as the away team in Canberra after their World Cup qualifier against Lebanon was relocated due to the Middle East conflict.

Home price growth gathers pace as confidence returns

Home price growth gathers pace as confidence returns

Home price growth gathers pace as confidence returns

Home price growth gathers pace as confidence returns

Property prices in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane still grew the fastest in January but Melbourne and Sydney also had a more convincing month.

Early alarm bells as GWS Giants beat Hardwick's Suns

Early alarm bells as GWS Giants beat Hardwick's Suns

Early alarm bells as GWS Giants beat Hardwick's Suns

Early alarm bells as GWS Giants beat Hardwick's Suns

The GWS Giants have warmed up for the AFL season with a comfortable win against the Gold Coast Suns, who struggled to compete at times at Manuka Oval.

Raiders' Strange, Weekes await verdict after No.6 trial

Raiders' Strange, Weekes await verdict after No.6 trial

Raiders' Strange, Weekes await verdict after No.6 trial

Raiders' Strange, Weekes await verdict after No.6 trial

Ethan Strange and Kaeo Weekes have battled it out for Canberra's crucial five-eighth role, with both waiting to see if they've done enough for a round one gig.

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

ACT Brumbies hooker Lachie Lonergan admits his side wants to make a statement and knock off the Super Rugby Pacific powerhouse Chiefs.

Calls to ban life insurers from discriminating with DNA

Calls to ban life insurers from discriminating with DNA

Calls to ban life insurers from discriminating with DNA

Calls to ban life insurers from discriminating with DNA

Doctors and politicians are calling on the government to ban life insurers from using genetic test results to discriminate against customers.

American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will take on the outback in a beat-up Ford Falcon to raise money for cancer, albeit with an armoured SUV in tow.

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Rallies mark second anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Hundreds of Australians have taken part in rallies to mark two years since Russia invaded Ukraine as calls for more military support grow.

Man involved in Old Parliament House fire avoids prison

Bruce Shillingsworth Jr has been given an 18-month suspended prison sentence for his role in a fire at Old Parliament House that caused $5.2 million in damages.

Blood, sweat and tears: veterans' struggles laid bare

A three-tonne sculpture will carve out a space for the unseen as the Australian War Memorial turns a new leaf to shine a light on the struggles of veterans.

'No safety boost' from axing terrorists' citizenship

Experts have picked apart laws that strip Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of serious offences, saying the powers don't increase safety.

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Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts

Lawyers for former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold have accused the chair of an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial of trying to conceal text exchanges.

Excitement machine Toole still on rugby sevens radar

ACT Brumbies winger Corey Toole is edging closer to Wallabies selection, but another national team remains of interest to the speedster.

Inquiry chair denies special treatment for journalist

The chair of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial denies he gave preferential treatment to a particular journalist, despite prolonged contact.

Volunteers to transcribe letters from the front lines

Handwritten love letters from servicemen are among documents from the Australian War Memorial collection published online as part of a transcription project.

'Poisoned' review into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial

A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard.

Soft landing for airfares but cancellations hang around

Domestic flights are cheaper but staffing shortages mean delays and cancellations are still above average.

Climate risk assessment based on dream 1.5C scenario

Australia's first climate risk assessment will be based on a scenario that does not reflect reality, the Greens say.

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