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Thursday 19 February 2026
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Thursday 19 February 2026
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Driver takes the witness box to apologise and be questioned.
Tim Piccione
She was picking lemons before burglar attacked in 1998, jury hears.
Hannah Neale
'Canberra has been a challenging build for NBN.'
Dana Daniel
No commentsThe Moruya Waterfront Hotel is on the market.
Brendan Crabb
No commentsIndependent MLA Thomas Emerson says build it in Commonwealth Park
Megan Doherty
No commentsThe Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".
Stephanie Gardiner • 1hr ago
Are Raiders' Canberra Stadium finals hosting rights under attack?
David Polkinghorne
No commentsIndependent MLA Thomas Emerson says build it in Commonwealth Park
Megan Doherty
No commentsAre Raiders' Canberra Stadium finals hosting rights under attack?
David Polkinghorne
No commentsThe Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".
Stephanie Gardiner • 1hr ago
Community rallies around a young cricketer after rare diagnosis.
Melanie Dinjaski
No commentsThe flight had been operating for less than six months.
Lucy Arundell
No commentsConstruction on a major upgrade is underway.
Andrew Leigh
No commentsJust who is the ACT government protecting with its privacy shield?
The Canberra Times
No commentsThese are the numbers that will have the Crusaders on high alert.
Caden Helmers • 2hrs ago
No commentsConstruction on a major upgrade is underway.
Andrew Leigh
No commentsThese are the numbers that will have the Crusaders on high alert.
Caden Helmers • 2hrs ago
No commentsJust who is the ACT government protecting with its privacy shield?
The Canberra Times
No commentsThree people accused of spying on Buddhist group for China.
Hannah Neale
Andrew Leigh is working with the ABS to make its population estimates more reliable.
Dana Daniel
No commentsMembers wanted to know if national party leader approved of talks.
Jasper Lindell
No comments'I feel for the boys.'
Melanie Dinjaski
No comments'I feel for the boys.'
Melanie Dinjaski
No commentsMembers wanted to know if national party leader approved of talks.
Jasper Lindell
No commentsCanberra star Michelle Heyman has surged back into the Matildas.
Steve Larkin
No comments
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No commentsFrom Brodburger to Mr Pasta, vans are transforming Canberra's food scene.
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No commentsAn info night about The Men's Table is being held on Tuesday.
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