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Grey nomads will be able to park their self-contained caravans and motor homes in the middle of Moruya after council approved a primitive camping site at the showground region.com.au/council-approv…
Not even rain can stop a solar-powered racecar - as ANU's Solar Racing team discovered at Goulburn's One Raceway ahead of a gruelling 3000 km race across the outback region.com.au/student-built-…
CONTENT WARNING: A man has been handed four years' jail after he spent an entire day assaulting and choking his then-partner, including by brandishing a sledgehammer and threatening to hit her region.com.au/sledgehammer-w…
A few high profile Nationals and all of One Nation want to see Australia's net zero emissions target scrapped. Public Sector Editor Chris Johnson says it's a good thing they don't have anywhere near the numbers region.com.au/climate-change…
Via Dolce has made peace with the CRA over its Garema Place gazebo, but questions remain about outdoor dining in Canberra's harsh climate region.com.au/via-dolce-gaze…
Angle grinders and bolt cutters are among the tools thieves have been using to steal bikes at the ANU as the campus tries to tackle the growing theft problem region.com.au/anu-police-joi…
A woman and a man have been arrested over an alleged scheme involving the use of counterfeit barcodes to buy products at cheaper prices. The pair were picked up outside a store in Gungahlin on the weekend region.com.au/pair-arrested-…
A young man enjoyed the cash he earned from driving around Canberra selling illegal vapes, the Magistrates Court has heard. The 21-year-old was spared being sent to jail when he was sentenced yesterday region.com.au/lackey-avoids-…
Businessman Matt Croger believes in the government's long-term vision for Canberra City but he worries many businesses won’t be around to see it. Here's why region.com.au/who-killed-can…
In the face of growing cyber security threats to systems holding private data, the Federal Government is adopting measures aimed at increasing protection region.com.au/next-level-cyb…
The Integrity Commissioner has revealed his office is assisting a police investigation into alleged embezzlement in the public service region.com.au/integrity-comm…
Federal Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour has made history by being the first First Nations person to lead a session of the House of Representatives chamber from the Speaker's chair region.com.au/history-made-s…
The NACC has secured its first conviction, highlighting the risk of corruption in high value and complex procurements in the Commonwealth sector region.com.au/nacc-nabs-firs…
Yoogali SC has blasted Capital Football and its decision to remove the club from its competitions, skewering the Canberra body in a series of provocative social media posts region.com.au/were-dealing-w…
A man allegedly pretended to be a police detective when trying to break into a south Canberra home on the weekend. Police say the 29-year-old was arrested after a short chase on foot region.com.au/man-allegedly-…
The new Integrity Commission report on the CIT contracts scandal is another step towards closure, says board chair Kate Lundy region.com.au/rebuilt-cit-mo…
CONTENT WARNING: Jude Wijesinghe has admitted stabbing 29-year-old Tshewang Choden to death at the National Zoo. New court documents say zoo staff found him at the scene with blood on his hands region.com.au/chef-jude-wije…
A trial using thermal imaging technology to count wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has returned population estimates closely aligned with traditional aerial survey methods region.com.au/thermal-camera…
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Cottage program is now bound for Erindale, with the community consultation period for the new North Canberra Hospital also moved back region.com.au/north-canberra…
The independent Member for Curtin Kate Chaney is introducing a bill to criminalise the downloading and use of AI tools to produce child sex abuse material, closing a loophole to better protect children region.com.au/private-member…