Charlotte Gore

The ACT Bar Association says it is inappropriate to create a special category of people who aren't allowed to use character references as a defence in court, "even if the nature of the offending is heinous — as in relation to child sex offending".

Melanoma research pioneers Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer are jointly named 2024 Australians of the Year for their work developing an immunotherapy approach to treating melanoma.

A group of eight change makers with a diverse mix of passions and work from around the country are in the running to be named Australian of the Year for 2024.

Canberra man Jude Wijesinghe has been charged with murder over the apparent stabbing death of his coworker Tshewang Choden at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra on Monday.

ACT police and emergency services were called to the Canberra zoo about 12:50pm Monday after reports of a disturbance, where they found the woman dead, apparently as a result of stab wounds, in a commercial kitchen area.

Heatwave conditions eased on Saturday night, with temperatures in the high 20s expected on Sunday, before increasing again early next week, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

People conceived through donors in the ACT could soon be able to access information about their genetic heritage – including about their donor – under a new bill introduced to the ACT Legislative Assembly.

The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters recommends increasing the number of Senate seats for the ACT and the Northern Territory from two to four each, to address population changes and underscore the need for territory representation.

Pill testing will be available on-site at an Australian music festival for the first time since 2019, with Pill Testing Australia confirming the service will be available at the Spilt Milk festival in Canberra on Saturday.

A wombat earns the nickname, Ian Thorpe, after swimming for nearly 40 minutes before being rescued by a woman in a kayak from Yerrabi Pond in Canberra's north after a thunderstorm.

Between 1939 and 1996 the government hired dozens of photographers to document Australian life. Now many of their works of intimate nature photography, striking architectural shots and captured everyday memories are displayed in a new exhibition.

Australians around the country have gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring those who died serving in conflicts and peace-keeping operations.

The number of COVID-19 cases in the ACT is on the rise but the territory has lifted all restrictions, leaving Canberrans with autoimmune conditions to ensure they avoid the disease on their own.

Stephen Gageler has been sworn in as Australia's 14th Chief Justice of the High Court, taking on one of the most powerful jobs in the country.

The doctor sent an email to an Indigenous specialist criticising pharmaceutical policies designed to benefit Indigenous people and questioning his Indigenous identity. WARNING: This story contains details of racism that some readers may find distressing.

A champion for women and girls in the construction industry, Joanne Farrell, is named as the ACT's 2024 Australian of the Year.

Not-for-profit Canberra Pet Rescue is forced to halt some of its operations and rebuild after vandals left its Curtin location with "thousands of dollars worth of damage" on Tuesday night.

Canberra businesses could eventually face fines of up to $40,000 for improperly disposing of their food waste as part of the ACT government's push to create a circular economy.

The leaders of both the ACT government and opposition say they remain committed to closing the gap despite the Voice to Parliament referendum defeat, as many First Nations Australians grieve the outcome.

Shannon Davis was declared legally blind due to end-stage glaucoma at 43, despite reporting no symptoms beforehand. He's now calling for more awareness of and testing for the disease, which is known as "the silent thief of sight".

Two-week-old calf Mkali is the fifth giraffe born under the Canberra breeding program, and it's hoped she will grow up to be part of the program's next generation.

A search of the vehicle revealed cocaine in two motorised hidden compartments, which ACT Policing say were sophisticated and professionally installed, indicative of organised crime.

ACT police confirm two 20-year-old female students are in hospital after a stabbing at the Australian National University in Canberra.

The ACT government says its new Territory Plan will create more homes and improve affordability. But how many people will actually turn their block into a dual occupancy?  

The Australian War Memorial adds information to a plaque commemorating Corporal Ben Roberts Smith's Victoria Cross medal that reflects recent defamation court rulings over his alleged conduct in Afghanistan.