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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.

Regular update from ABC News for Canberra

Regular update from ABC News for Canberra

Regular update from ABC News for Canberra

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.

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Laura Tingle speaks to Sarah Ferguson about the events in Parliament House today, including a history-making address by PNG's Prime Minister and Labor’s industrial relations laws passing the Senate.

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The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape urges Australia to not "give up" on his country during an historic address to the federal parliament.

Disgruntled MP Bob Katter made headlines this week after his cash was rejected by a café — in Parliament House, of all places. The incident sparked national debate again, so what are your rights when it comes to paying in notes and coins?

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

Regular update from ABC News for Canberra

Regular update from ABC News for Canberra

A judge is urged to put Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins, 48, in prison for life, over the "incomprehensible" shooting of a 61-year-old Newcastle woman.

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.

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

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The Australians don't need the whole of the first powerplay to finish off the final ODI against the West Indies, after another brilliant bowling performance and a fierce cameo from Jake Fraser-McGurk.

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Stacey Klimovitch was murdered in 2021 by Jason Paul Hawkins, who was driven from the scene by Stephen John Garland. As both men await sentencing, Ms Klimovitch's daughters have delivered powerful statements in a NSW court.