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Living your best outdoor life could be putting you at risk of the "national cancer", health workers warn. Here's why annual checks should be part of everybody's beauty routine.

It's been billed as Australia's answer to the Golden Globes — or even the Oscars, depending on who you ask — and the stars are gathering for the ceremony on the Gold Coast.

The Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra as recommended by an independent review into its location, facilities, and level of investment needed — prompted by calls to move the institute to Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the territory budget's deficit increased 75 per cent due in part to a revenue shortfall from GST and payroll tax, but government spending has also increased — and drawn criticism from the Canberra Liberals.

How best to address inequality experienced by Indigenous people is again front and centre for politicians, after a long post-Voice referendum hiatus.

The ACT Government is looking into alternate routes for the extension of the track in case of technical or bureaucratic roadblocks.

Detainee George George, 33, pleads guilty to arson over his involvement in starting a riot in Canberra's jail, which the court heard was sparked over COVID restrictions and because prisoners weren't given cigarettes or dessert.

An updated planning document for the Canberra light rail's extension over Lake Burley Griffin to Woden has seen a previously discussed route option resurface.

Police say the 23-year-old man entered the river near Uriarra Crossing bridge yesterday evening and failed to resurface. His body was found three hours later.

Empire Global Developments, which owns the entirety of the complex where the property is located, attempted to introduce a 20 per cent rent increase on their tenant, which the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal rejected.

A fleet of new buses that would bring the ACT into compliance with disability laws is yet to arrive in full. 

Michael O'Connell is sentenced to 15 years in jail for the murder of Danielle Jordan, who fell from the bonnet of his moving car in April 2022.

ACT police thanks the Canberra community after two boys reported missing are located safe and well.

The review found the party should have gone to the police sooner instead of trying to handle the allegations against former MLA Jonathan Davis in-house.

An independent review finds the ACT Greens should have gone to police as soon as the party was advised of rumours of sexual misconduct against former backbencher Johnathan Davis.

Australia's aged care sector is entering a stage of "critical" reform. So what do you do when a loved one is hesitant to accept requisite care later in life?

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".

ACT police are dedicating increased resources to find two missing young children, as the amber alert issued on Monday remains current. 

The ABC's political docuseries Nemesis is back. We unpack the biggest moments from episode 2, with political analysis from Annabel Crabb. 

Advocates say the review needs to look beyond the justice system to truly understand the over-representation of Indigenous people in prisons.

The independent review will first assess how the ACT has acted on previous recommendations and then offer practical measures to reduce Indigenous incarceration rates. 

A federally-funded Neighbourhood Watch program is offering people in certain parts of the country rebates to improve home security.

While major supermarkets can boost security, options are limited for small businesses to combat theft.  

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr discusses light rail, the cost of living and his own political future for Stateline.

The ABC spoke to three ACT small business owners who said while they're seeing more stock stolen, dealing with the issue was a financial and moral challenge.