Tag: ACT
Jaguar joy-rider jailed
A Canberra man has been jailed for stealing a luxury sports car then leading police on a chase from NSW to the ACT.[MORE]
ACT support for national health plan
ACT Health Minister Katy Gallagher has given in-principle support to the Commonwealth's proposed health system shake-up. [MORE]
Calvary sale back on the cards
The ACT Government has put forward a new proposal to buy Canberra's Calvary Public Hospital.[MORE]
Man 'too drunk to remember' king-hitting workmate
A 25-year-old man who punched his former workmate in a Canberra bar told police he could not remember the incident.[MORE]
Cautious approval for whistleblower laws
A whistleblowers support group says new federal laws covering the disclosure of information are a move in the right direction.[MORE]
Probe into insulation electric shock
The ACT Government is investigating another accident associated with the Federal Government's defunct home insulation program.[MORE]
Oldest Australian film found and restored
The earliest known surviving film to be shot in Australia has been found and restored.[MORE]
DNA tests in Hillier retrial consistent, court told
A forensic expert has told a murder trial, recent tests on the victim's clothing are consistent with those done seven years ago. [MORE]
Children honoured for saving Mum's life
Two Canberra children have been honoured by emergency services for helping to save their mother's life on the weekend.[MORE]
Plan to make Canberra 'hallmark city'
The ACT Property Council has outlined a plan to make Canberra a diverse and sustainable city of national importance.[MORE]
Mortlock out of Blues encounter
Brumbies outside centre Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of his side's Super 14 clash with the Blues in Auckland on Friday.[MORE]
Huxley set for Super 14 comeback
Brumbies full-back Julian Huxley could return to the Super 14 as early as next week.[MORE]
Accused's DNA found on murder victim's pjs, court told
Forensic experts have given evidence about the retesting of pyjamas worn by a Canberra woman who was murdered in 2002.[MORE]
Midwife changes 'will lead to better healthcare'
Medical workers in the ACT have welcomed new rules allowing midwives to prescribe drugs and order tests under Medicare and PBS. [MORE]
Don't delay roadside drug tests: Opposition
The ACT Opposition will today try to pass a bill introducing roadside drug testing in the Territory.[MORE]
Masterpieces threaten Obama visit
The popularity of the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition means politicians flooding to Canberra for Barack Obama's visit can't get a room, for love nor Monet.[MORE]
Fine for drunk driver caught 19 times over limit
A 21-year-old p-plate driver who recorded one of the ACT's highest blood alcohol readings has been fined. [MORE]
'Evidence doesn't support murder charge', court told
A jury has been told a Queanbeyan man accused of murdering his mother's ex-boyfriend did not kill the 46-year-old. [MORE]
Brumbies snare Palmer from Tahs
The Brumbies have signed young NSW Waratahs tighthead prop Dan Palmer for next two Super rugby seasons.[MORE]
Opposition fails to censure Corbell
The ACT Opposition has lashed out at the Greens after the party blocked its push to censure Attorney General Simon Corbell. [MORE]
Corbell faces censure motion over insulation program
The ACT Opposition will try to censure Attorney General Simon Corbell in the Legislative Assembly today.[MORE]
Queanbeyan murder trial begins
A trial has begun for a Queanbeyan man accused of murdering his mother's ex-boyfriend two years ago.[MORE]
Weather bureau backs climate change verdict
Two of the nation's top research bodies have come out strongly in defence of the science behind global warming.[MORE]
Mawson robbery accused pleads not guilty
A 51-year-old Queanbeyan man charged over an armed hold-up in Canberra almost six years ago will plead not guilty to aggravated robbery and attempted murder.[MORE]
Regulator recommends smaller solar tariff cut
Pricing regulator increases recommended premium for the ACT Government's solar feed-in tariff scheme. [MORE]
