Canberra Braces as Bird Flu Reaches NSW Border
With the first suspected case detected across the border, the ACT's public health infrastructure is being tested against frameworks deployed in Tokyo, Singapore and Toronto.
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Grattan and Clarke Compare Canberra's Political Pressures to Global Capitals
Two of Australia's sharpest political minds explore whether this city's unique challenges mirror pressures facing other federal capitals in 2026.
News3 July 20262 min read
Australian Musicians Demand Government Action on AI Copyright Protections
Major Australian artists demand urgent government action on artificial intelligence copyright protections as Canberra's creative sector watches the political response unfold.
News3 July 20262 min read
Egypt-Australia World Cup Clash Divides Canberra's Egyptian-Australian Families
As Egypt and Australia edge closer to a potential knockout clash, local families speak to the emotional weight of choosing between their heritage and adopted home.
News3 July 20262 min read
Migration Surge Reshapes Canberra as Leaders Address Housing Pressures
As international migration accelerates, Canberra's leaders outline plans to support growing communities while managing housing pressures and service demands.
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Canberra Police Launch Crackdown as Vehicle Thefts Spike Across Inner South
New enforcement initiative targets car crime hotspots as incidents spike in Forrest, Narrabundah and Kingston precincts.
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Canberra Housing Affordability Crisis: Data Reveals Planning Failures
Canberra house prices doubled in a decade while public servant wages stalled. New data exposes urban planning gaps affecting affordability across inner suburbs.
News2 July 20262 min read
ACT Crime Data Reveals Canberra's Safety Patterns and Response Times
New data from ACT Policing and emergency services shows where incidents cluster, how response times compare, and what the trends really mean for residents.
News2 July 20262 min read
Gungahlin Nears 100,000 Residents: Schools and Transport Face Crucial Planning Decisions
As Gungahlin's population surges toward 100,000, residents and planners face critical decisions about schools, transport and community infrastructure.
News2 July 20262 min read
Five decisions will determine Canberra's next five years
As the ACT government navigates budget pressures and competing demands from growth suburbs to the city centre, insiders say the decisions made this year will determine whether Canberra remains liveable for its workforce.
News2 July 20262 min read
Gungahlin Residents Priced Out as Rental Crisis Deepens in Canberra
Public servants and families in Canberra's fastest-growing suburb say affordability has become untenable as investors reshape their neighbourhood.
News2 July 20262 min read
Canberra Sustainability Planning: 2045 Net Zero Goals
How Canberra's net zero 2045 commitment shapes urban sprawl decisions in Gungahlin and Belconnen. Explore the climate impact of residential expansion and renewable energy priorities.
News2 July 20262 min read
Canberra Light Rail Stage 2: Gungahlin's Uncertain Future
Gungahlin residents frustrated by light rail stage 2 delays. Latest updates on the 12km extension from Braddon, budget concerns, and what commuters expect.
News2 July 20262 min read
Canberra's 30-Year Journey to Multicultural City Through Migration
From post-war European arrivals to today's diverse neighbourhoods, Canberra's migration story reflects shifting national policy and the city's unique role as the nation's capital.
News2 July 20262 min read
Migrant Surge Transforms Canberra's Housing, Schools, and Services
As net migration to the ACT accelerates, local residents face new pressures on rentals and schools—but also economic opportunity.
News2 July 20262 min read
ACT Planning Authority Rezones Inner North for Medium-Density Housing
The territory's planning regulator approved new medium-density zones across Dickson and Lyneham on Wednesday, signalling an aggressive shift toward increasing housing supply within Canberra's established suburbs.
News2 July 20262 min read
Canberra Leaders Face Critical Decisions on Light Rail and Housing
With light rail stage 2 approval hanging in the balance and housing pressure mounting across Gungahlin and Belconnen, local leaders face a defining moment.
News2 July 20262 min read
Thousands of Canberra residents demand fix for water pressure crisis
As infrastructure struggles mount in the rapidly expanding suburb, affected homeowners on Hibberson Street and beyond demand urgent action from ACT authorities.
News2 July 20262 min read
Canberra Schools Struggle With Enrollment Surge Matching Global Cities
As enrolments surge in Gungahlin and Belconnen, Canberra's schools face capacity pressures that mirror those in Dublin, Toronto, and other fast-growing capitals worldwide.
News2 July 20262 min read
ACT Government Fast-Tracks Housing Approvals, Unlocks Thousands of New Dwellings
New streamlined assessment process aims to unlock thousands of dwellings across Gungahlin and Belconnen as affordability crisis pressures policymakers.
News2 July 20262 min read