Job Security Fades in Canberra and Australia

Over 611,000 jobs have been axed in the private-sector alone since the global financial crisis began in September last year.

Canberra's New Suburb

Canberra welcomes a new suburb to its city, which will be known as Beard in honour of an convict that has been described as 'industrious'.

Canberra Convention Centre's Business Soars

The Canberra Convention Bureau was celebrating last night with the news it has secured $23 million in conference business in just six months, its best result in five years.

Kangaroo Cull Suspended

Animal rights group, Animal Liberation NSW, is disputing the grant of a culling licence on kangaroos on Defence land, resulting in a Canberra tribunal suspending the action.

Canberra and ACT Hit Hard by Recession

The Australian Capital Territory's government will have to cut costs and borrow to try and recover from a $200million loss in expected GST revenue, resulting from the predictions of a further decline in sales in the federal budget.

Canberra International Music Festival

Canberra is a buzz of music with the Canberra International Music Festival in full swing over 10 days.

The Budget Comes Out in Canberra

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan said in Canberra that Australia will eventually emerge stronger from the financial crisis, but there is still more suffering to endure.

ACT Disability Scheme Falters

Australian Capital Territory's disability equipment scheme has been described as inadequate and disjointed with vast problems and archaic record-keeping, according to an ACT Health report.

Canberra Girls Prepare for Futures in Trades

Canberra girls participated in a Girls Try a Trade Day at the Canberra Institute of Technology yesterday to discover the benefits of working in a trade.

Canberra Arts Personality Awarded Prestigious Medal

Canberra arts personality Betty Churcher is going to be honoured with one of Australia's most recognised visual arts awards in Sydney today.

Canberra Increases Public Transport

Canberra's bus service ACTION is introducing two express buses that will run every 15 minutes during peak times in Canberra CBD to entice more people to use public transport.