Seven deaths in a month renew fears of potentially lethal drugs in circulation Several non-fatal overdoses have also taken place, police said. The Canberra Times · Sep 5
Belconnen buyers claim missing bedrooms in off-the-plan dispute Buyers say they were misled about the number of bedrooms. The Canberra Times · Aug 30
We won't always agree what's achievable, minister tells Labor conference But Public Service Minister says Labor is working for better wages. The Canberra Times · Aug 29
Online illegal pharmacy boss was 'driven by greed', didn't think he would end up in jail How a panel-beater ran a multimillion-dollar drug ring. The Canberra Times · Aug 27
‘So hacked off’: as election nears, New Zealanders despair at the main parties – and Opportunity knocks National and Labour have passed government back and forth for years but many voters are no longer content with politics as usual The Guardian - AU · Aug 25
Some public schools to have budgets slashed under school funding reforms Equity and student need at centre of funding shake-up. The Canberra Times · Aug 25
NZ election poll watch: right still leads left, but Opportunity could deny it a majority With the November 7 general election now just over two months away, and party campaigning about to start in earnest, political polls are coming into sharp relief. The Conversation · Aug 25
Patients face ultrasound delays as health workers strike over pay Sonographers vow industrial action in effort to clinch 15 per cent pay hike. The Canberra Times · Aug 24
Police slammed for illegally searching Aboriginal teen in 'mistaken identity' gunpoint arrest Ombudsman says police must demonstrate they are not racist through ongoing actions. The Canberra Times · Aug 24
‘Staggering’: watchdog condemns police after Indigenous teenager on bus wrongfully arrested – then searched Ombudsman Iain Anderson says he is concerned police ‘had no clearly understood definition of racial profiling’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 24
New Zealand's government introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply. Euronews · Aug 24
After Australia, New Zealand proposes social media ban for under 16 New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposed banning children under sixteen from social media. This legislation aims to protect young people from harmful online content and addictive technologies. However, two coalition parties oppose the bill, which may require opposition support to pass. Australia enacted a similar ban in December 2025,… The Times of India · Aug 24
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Monday banning under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Labor members push for end to costly ACT land deal with feds Treasurer's senior adviser moves for debate on free land transfers. The Canberra Times · Aug 23
The Canberra Times · Aug 18 'I'm not as agile': the algorithm that's delaying care for the elderly Helen Parkinson wants to stay home, but a computer says no.
The Conversation · Aug 18 The Opportunity Party’s Treaty policy is closer to Labour than National. But is it a bottom line? During the current parliamentary term, the debate over te Tiriti o Waitangi’s place in public life is arguably more polarised than at any time in the past 50 years.
The Canberra Times · Aug 17 Canberra school among the first to adopt new national teaching framework New resource aims to improve teaching and reduce workloads.
The Canberra Times · Aug 17 Treasurer hails 'milestone' as ACT budget lands early cash surplus Treasurer Chris Steel says figures show budget repair plan works.
The Canberra Times · Aug 11 From 98-0 thrashings to a shot at a grand final: inside Gungahlin's rise The Gungahlin Eagles are targeting an ACT Rugby grand final.
The Canberra Times · Aug 8 Commissioner slams cop's 'appalling' taunt to detained 13yo boy Mother says boy has been traumatised by police interactions.
The Canberra Times · Aug 8 Dismissing NAPLAN's warnings would be a mistake for our schools Don't throw the baby out with the water.
The Canberra Times · Aug 4 'We want to know why': Company wants answers on why it's not getting work The company director says it could have saved taxpayers $800,000.
The Canberra Times · Aug 4 ACT leads the way in NAPLAN again, but there is a hidden disparity Education Directorate says it will take years for reforms to show.
The Canberra Times · Aug 4 The uncomfortable truth behind the ACT's stellar NAPLAN scores Multi-tiered support systems are needed to help students catch up.
The Canberra Times · Aug 4 Protester who climbed onto defence contractor roof 'morally motivated': magistrate She scaled the building to 'send a message about peace', the court heard.