Niki Burnside

The ACT has closed 70 schools over the coloured sand asbestos scare. Why is it the only jurisdiction to do so? 

The Yass Valley Council defers a decision on whether to raise rates by at least 40 per cent as it looks to make savings in various areas.

Five days after being censured in the ACT's Legislative Assembly for the bungled rollout of the territory's MyWay+ network, Transport Minister Chris Steel has issued a statement to "apologise to anyone impacted by the transition to the new service".

Many people struggle to approach the subject of death with family, and what kind of care they want to receive in their final months or years.

Pharmacists in the ACT will be able to offer more treatment options to patients, under changes set to take effect from early 2026.

ACT police say the man was hit by the truck and knocked into the rubbish collection area, suffering fatal injuries.

The closure of the three bases will take effect in 2026 and affect about 70 personnel, who will be supported throughout the process, the airline said.

The ACT government says coercive control will become a standalone offence by mid-2026, but opposition leader Leanne Castley says that's not soon enough.

The federal government says $10.5 million is being invested as "seed funding" to establish three new bulk billing clinics in Canberra, but the Australian Medical Association says it's not clear if this will resolve the issues facing the ACT long-term.

Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop again confirms she will not resign despite mounting pressure against her, saying she intends to remain in the role and see the institution through its restructure.