Canberra’s Big Splash water park to remain shut over summer despite promises
Big Splash will remain shut this summer after its owners abandoned their plans to reopen by mid‑November, blaming…
Can Canberrans access free power under the federal government’s proposed Solar Sharer scheme?
Earlier this week the federal government announced a new plan to give households access to free electricity in…
Christopher Luxon hopeful Trump will take up his NZ golf offer
Luxon said the informal nature of their talk was a positive. “That was a good meeting because he…
Townsville Hospital CEO says some patients may die after urology bungle
Some patients may die as a result of the Townsville Hospital’s urology unit bungle, the hospital’s CEO has…
Minister promises change to mental health bill, keeping mums and babies together in most instances
She spoke to the Herald about the importance of keeping mothers and their babies together and has become…
Shoppers who pay by Eftpos will subsidise contactless card users under surcharge ban, officials warned Government
“Banning surcharges is likely to steer consumers away from lower-cost payment options, such as Eftpos, and towards more…
Dame Jacinda Ardern documentary Prime Minister set for cinema release this month
She also gave birth to a daughter, Neve Ardern Gayford, with Gayford on June 21, 2018, while in…
Grant Robertson reveals stress, health struggles before PM decision
“Her eyes widened, she took a deep breath and said, ‘Well, that is a lot.’” In the preceding…
Biosecurity Tasmania confirms Australia’s first case of potato mop-top virus on Tasmanian farm
Potato mop-top virus has been found in crops on Tasmania’s north-west, sparking the launch of an incident response…
Canberra Hospital sets new daily record of emergency department presentations amid surging demand
A record number of patients have visited Canberra’s emergency rooms this winter, with expected wait times pushing above…