Amazing bush recovery follows 2003 firestorm

Noel Towell Interactive:This remarkable compilation of photos tells the story of the slow recovery of the countryside around Canberra.

Double the reasons to celebrate

Noel Towell When Canberra turns 100 in March, Chanuka Perera will be cheering louder than most.

Safety expert slams advice to leave at first sign of danger

Noel Towell Much of the official bushfire safety advice given to residents during emergencies is wrong, according to one of Australia's leading fire safety researchers.

Tuning up for a massive musical extravaganza

Noel Towell It can be any type of music at this weekend's AusFest in Canberra and Queanbeyan, just as long as it's original. Well mostly.

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Public sector vacancies dive

Noel Towell and Peter Martin Canberra's public sector has recorded its lowest number of job vacancies since the early years of the Howard government, according to new figures from the Bureau of Statistics.

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Rights act is going wrong: prosecutor

Noel Towell Rapists, wife-beaters and car thieves are using the ACT's human rights legal framework to deny their victims fair legal processes, according to a senior Canberra prosecutor.

ACT's tax regime too harsh: IPA

Noel Towell The ACT government imposes higher taxes on businesses than any other state or territory, a conservative think tank says.

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House fire victim respected shooter and 'fine man'

Christopher Knaus, David Ellery, Noel Towell, Karleen Minney The victim of a tragic house fire in Watson has been described by friends as a "fine man" and as a well-respected member of Canberra’s sporting shooting community.

Street brawl brews amid claims of a centenary snub

Noel Towell Summernats legend Chic Henry says it is ''bloody terrible'' that this year's event has been excluded from Canberra's official centenary celebrations.

Traffic chaos ready to erupt from road work

Noel Towell Monday will mark the beginning of months of traffic misery for motorists and airline passengers in Canberra's east, the ACT government has warned.

Air ambulance confident ACT still its home

Noel Towell Canberra's flying ambulance service says it is safe from proposals to downsize aeromedical services.

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Accused hit and run teen faces court after fiery crash

Michael Inman, Noel Towell A teenager accused of crashing a stolen car in Canberra's south, seriously injuring another motorist, was subject to a good behaviour order, the ACT Magistrates Court was told on Thursday.

Helicopter may face own rescue mission

Noel Towell and Bevan Shields The Snowy Hydro SouthCare rescue helicopter faces a shake-up of its role in the NSW aeromedical service under the recommendations of a new report.

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Yass man allowed to join fight for church

Noel Towell A man from Yass has won the legal right to fight against the redevelopment of a church in central Canberra, partly on the basis of his spiritual attachment to the building.

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Raiders' cut price offer for prime site

Noel Towell The Canberra Raiders want to demolish the Braddon Club and build a multimillion-dollar retail and apartment complex on the site.

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Pressure on Barr's plan for surplus

Noel Towell The ACT government's plans to turn around its $381 million budget deficit within four years could be heading off the rails as the public sector union prepares to take a hard line on wage demands in...

Police call for caution after car flips

Noel Towell Canberra police have called for caution on the roads after a dramatic crash early this morning in the city’s north.

'No risk' from asbestos on Kingston island

Noel Towell Asbestos contamination in Kingston Foreshore's man-made island is the result of the upmarket precinct's industrial past, according to the ACT government's land sales agency.

Prisoner severely brain damaged after near-fatal overdose

Noel Towell A prisoner from the territory's jail is in Canberra Hospital being treated for brain damage after a near-fatal overdose of black market drugs at the prison last month.