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Top prosecutor concerned confidence in courts being 'falsely eroded'

Shane Drumgold SC says he is concerned that public commentary surrounding the number of appeals launched by his office has "become misleading".

Car parks to close in Civic this week to set up light rail construction work sites

The government will close or change access to 665 of the city centre's approximately 14,250 public parking spaces as part of London Circuit and light rail works.

Influx of calls to change ACT driver's licences after Optus breach, but govt can't act

ACT government information may be at risk after the Optus security breach which has affected 9.8 million Australians.

Prickly situation averted ahead of rain

An echidna jammed inside a stormwater drain needed help from police and wildlife volunteers.

Lengthy witness list for student teacher's child sex hearing

The woman denies allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a male student.

Snowy Hydro putting ACT's water source at risk: environment groups

Legislation ensuring the Murray-Darling Basin is managed in the national interest excludes Snowy Hydro scheme structures.

'50-50 chance': Clearance rates stall as Canberra buyers weigh up their options

Calls for knowledge sharing to boost innovation

A new report has found better sharing of information is needed to boost innovation.

Good news for Canberra as tourism spending increases more than 30%

Tourism spending in the ACT has jumped by a third above pre pandemic levels.

Safety measures roll out for flood-hit cars, trapped children

Electric windows must function for two minutes after a car is immersed in water under the new safety measures for 2023.

How each suburb's land values have changed - and what it means for your rates

Use our interactive map to see how your suburb's unimproved land values have changed.

'I woke up in this man's house': Busker on rape charge rescued woman, court hears

The complainant broke down in tears as she told police about the incident.

'Tragic and preventable': First ever ACT scooter rider death after 19-year-old hit by car

The Canberra woman was not wearing a helmet when she was hit by a car on the pedestrian crossing.

'I say sorry': government apologises for failing Australian veterans

The government has agreed to all but two of the recommendations from the Royal Commission's first report, but won't lift parliamentary privilege.