Harry Frost

The ACT government is considering a Greens-backed plan to offer free public transport to more residents, but concerns about costs could stall the proposal.

The ACT government introduces a bill that would restrict alcohol deliveries to Canberra homes to between 10am and 10pm, and cap the amount of alcohol a consumer could receive in a 24-hour period.

With the ACT government pushing for greater urban density, golf courses in inner Canberra suburbs are becoming attractive sites for redevelopment to provide much-needed housing and a way for struggling clubs to bolster their budgets.  

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra warns it could one day not have enough musicians to perform if proposed changes to the Australian National University go ahead, while prospective students say they're now considering studying interstate. 

Transport Minister Chris Steel has written to the toll operator asking it to provide refunds to affected ACT motorists who were issued with notices for trips they did not take, due to similarities between licence plates. 

This hybrid electric fire truck was celebrated on arrival but questions remain over its value for money. 

Canberra Health System has reported an increase in the number of occupational violence incidents. But it's not all bad news.

Almost nine out of 10 blocks of land to be released for residential development across Canberra by 2030 will be for multi-unit housing — an announcement industry representatives say strikes the right balance for the future of housing.

The ACT Chief Police Officer says the raising of the age of criminality in the territory from 12 to 14, due to take effect in July, will put pressure on police. He says services will need to be increased to relieve pressure. 

Prosecutors in the trial of a man allegedly involved in a shooting at Oaks Estate last year say the victim still has shotgun pellets lodged in his body.