Pigeon steals poppies to make its home at the Australian War Memorial
A surprise tenant has made an unlikely home in the Australian War Memorial's most solemn place of remembrance.
- by Doug Dingwall
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Inquiry calls for more scrutiny after Defence audit report redacted
MPs say every future decision to black out reports from the national auditor need an inquiry.
- by Doug Dingwall
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo the target of no-confidence petition
An extraordinary statement circulating among department staff calls for an urgent overhaul of its senior leadership.
- by Doug Dingwall
Move to widen Commonwealth Ave Bridge, renew dam gets federal backing
The agency overseeing Commonwealth land in Canberra will prepare a business case to widen the thoroughfare over Lake Burley Griffin.
- by Doug Dingwall
Federal budget 2019: ACT public service jobs may go bush as Coalition ramps up federal election pitch to regional voters
Good news for those working in security and financial crackdowns, but bad news for health and human services.
- by Doug Dingwall and Sally Whyte
Federal budget 2019: Election pitch has appeal for Queanbeyan family
The Coalition's promise to cut taxes met a welcoming audience in builder Greg Walton, who said it would help his family get ahead.
- by Doug Dingwall
Federal budget 2019: ACT roads win, but threat to APS jobs in re-election pitch
The Coalition is promising tax relief, but is eyeing Canberra jobs in its re-election pitch to regional voters.
- by Doug Dingwall, Sally Whyte and Markus Mannheim
High-income Canberra leads nation on superannuation balances
A combination of higher pay and generous employer schemes has given Canberrans the largest retirement nest eggs.
- by Doug Dingwall
Health Department commits to struggling Woden town centre until 2035
Thousands of public servants will keep working in the ailing commercial hub under the new deal.
- by Doug Dingwall
Charles Perkins' legacy honoured as Canberra building renamed
The Aboriginal leader came to Canberra hoping to bring national change. His contribution has gained recognition with the naming of Charles Perkins House.
- by Doug Dingwall
Canberra to lead military's virtual tech project in defence deal
The technology will let Australian military personnel train virtually with soldiers overseas.
- by Doug Dingwall
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