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Canberra short-term rental levy 'far short' of housing crisis fix

From July 1 short-term rental accommodation bookings of less than 28 days, made on booking services like Airbnb and Stayz, will pay a five per cent levy in the ACT.

Published: 4m agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 3:14amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Housing Policyby Monte Bovill

Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry chair defends contact with journalists

A legal bid to skewer corruption findings against retired judge Walter Sofronoff argues he could not be held in contempt of his own inquiry.

Published: 21h agoThu 20 Mar 2025 at 5:40amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Justice Systemby Josh Robertson and Patrick Bell

Defending the UN, looking for reliable trade partners, and being bad luck at sports games

Can you guess the country we are speaking to On Foreign Soil today?

A woman and a man stand in front of an ABC backdrop smiling

Duration: 22 minutes 48 seconds

Published: 1h agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 1:57amSource: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Foreign Affairswith Saskia Mabin

Federal Labor's move to protect Macquarie Harbour salmon farming blasted by Greens

Federal Labor will push through legislation next week which could derail a legal battle over salmon farming's impact on an endangered ray and safeguard the industry's future in Tasmania.

An older man with glasses leans on a post while wearing a life jacket. He speaks to another man in a blue shirt.

Published: YesterdayThu 20 Mar 2025 at 1:51amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Bec Pridham

Viveca loves her local library, but was surprised to find the doors shut

Unplanned staff absences are being blamed for several closures of libraries in the ACT this year, leaving some library users concerned.

Published: 21h agoThu 20 Mar 2025 at 5:31amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Libraries, Museums and Galleriesby Monte Bovill

Administrators take control over most of national childcare chain's centres

Administrators have taken control of the majority of childcare centres run by teetering empire Genius.

A sign on the front of a building saying 'Genius Childcare', photographed through bars.

Published: WedWed 19 Mar 2025 at 8:20amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Child Careby Ben Butler and Jade Toomey

'Not deserving of this': Glenn Walewicz police investigator speaks for the first time

For the first time, the lead police investigator on the case is speaking about how they found those responsible for the death of Glenn Walewicz.

Duration: 2 minutes 44 seconds

Published: WedWed 19 Mar 2025 at 6:25amSource: StatelineTopic: Policeby Elizabeth Byrne and Rosie King Rosie King

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Defending the UN, looking for reliable trade partners, and being bad luck at sports games

Can you guess the country we are speaking to On Foreign Soil today?

Duration: 22 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Foreign Affairswith Saskia Mabin

Lessons of caring

Jean Kittson is an Australian performer, writer and comedian.

Duration: 4 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Healthby Adrienne Francis

InZane Rugby League - Glenn Lazarus - Rugby League is going soft

On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by Raiders, Broncos and Storm premiership winner Glenn Lazarus.

Matthew Timoko and Xavier Savage celebrate

Duration: 55 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

Everything's alright, Kate Ceberano is coming to Canberra

After 11 platinum and 8 gold albums, 5 ARIA awards, more than 6,000 live performances, Kate Ceberano is letting Saskia Mabin into her secrets to preparing for her 22 stop Australian Made Tour.

Woman wearing a hat, turns her face to the sky and smiles

Duration: 25 minutes 16 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Musicwith Saskia Mabin

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Energy Market Operator dialling down warnings of gas shortage

Renewable energy advocates say that reduced gas consumption proves that the move towards electrification is working at household and industrial levels.

Gas demand reducing: an industrial gas burner

Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds

Source: ABC News

Australian universities to lose funding amid Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

Vicki Thomson, head of the Group of Eight Universities, says Australia should seek to diversify its funding partnerships, particularly with the EU.

US Funding Fears: an ANU building, Vicki Thomson’s face in a box

Duration: 6 minutes 16 seconds

Source: ABC News

Greens Leader calls the government to condemn Israel for air strikes

Adam Bandt has called Israel’s ariel bombardment “unjustifiable” and called for the government to act against the actions.

Duration: 2 minutes 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

National Spy Museum proposal backed by intelligence agencies, politicians and spies

A $2.9 million federal budget submission has been made for a National Spy Museum on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.

Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Viveca loves her local library, but was surprised to find the doors shut

Unplanned staff absences are being blamed for several closures of libraries in the ACT this year, leaving some library users concerned.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Libraries, Museums and Galleriesby Monte Bovill

Administrators take control over most of national childcare chain's centres

Administrators have taken control of the majority of childcare centres run by teetering empire Genius.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Child Careby Ben Butler and Jade Toomey

'Not deserving of this': Glenn Walewicz police investigator speaks for the first time

For the first time, the lead police investigator on the case is speaking about how they found those responsible for the death of Glenn Walewicz.

Duration: 2 minutes 44 seconds

Source: StatelineTopic: Policeby Elizabeth Byrne and Rosie King Rosie King

ASIO wanted Canberra link to JFK murder probe kept secret

The Trump administration has declassified documents revealing the CIA investigated anonymous calls made to the US embassy in Canberra before and after president John F Kennedy's assassination.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Security Intelligenceby Josh Robertson

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

This election, the ABC is asking you to be part of the conversation.

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Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Wallabies star's injury poses 'what if' scenario ahead of Lions series

An injury to Fraser McReight doesn't appear as serious as first thought, but it raises the question of whether the Wallabies have sufficient depth to take down the British and Irish Lions, writes Luke Pentony.

Fraser McReight holds his injured shoulder.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Rugby Union

Raiders blast past Broncos to deliver another statement victory

The Raiders make another statement by beating the Broncos in Canberra.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

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Waratahs young gun may be a certain Wallabies starter against the Lions

The British and Irish Lions series may still be more than four months away, but Max Jorgensen is putting himself in the frame for Wallabies selection, writes Luke Pentony.

Max Jorgensen holds the ball in both hands for the Waratahs.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Super Rugby

Kyrgios comeback derailed again as injury forces Indian Wells retirement

Injury-plagued Nick Kyrgios retires hurt from his first-round match at Indian Wells in a major blow for his comeback.

Nick Kyrgios appears pensive as he sits on his bench courtside

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Tennis

ACT News

ACCC Deputy Chair discusses the findings of the supermarkets inquiry

ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh says the supermarkets inquiry focused on finding ways to improve competition as it found that Coles and Woolworths are among the most profitable chains in the world.

Supermarkets Inquiry. shopping cart of woolies and coles. Bald haired man speaking.

Duration: 8 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry chair defends contact with journalists

A legal bid to skewer corruption findings against retired judge Walter Sofronoff argues he could not be held in contempt of his own inquiry.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Justice Systemby Josh Robertson and Patrick Bell

Energy Market Operator dialling down warnings of gas shortage

Renewable energy advocates say that reduced gas consumption proves that the move towards electrification is working at household and industrial levels.

Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds

Source: ABC News

Australian universities to lose funding amid Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

Vicki Thomson, head of the Group of Eight Universities, says Australia should seek to diversify its funding partnerships, particularly with the EU.

Duration: 6 minutes 16 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Heathrow Airport closes due to major power outage caused by fire

The United Kingdom's biggest airport, Heathrow Airport, is experiencing a significant power outage due to a fire at an electrical substation that supplies the airport's power and it will be closed until midnight on March 21.

Empty terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport in London.

Published: 10m agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 3:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Air Transport Industry

Judge rules Mariah Carey did not steal All I Want For Christmas Is You

A lawsuit claiming the hit Christmas song infringed the copyright of an earlier song with the same title has been dismissed without trial.

Published: 18m agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 3:01amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Music Industryby Ned Hammond

Is beef tallow good for your skin?

Is beef tallow something you associate more with the kitchen or the bathroom cabinet? Dermatologists share their verdict on beef tallow as skincare.

Image shows a glass jar containing beef tallow against a dusty pink background.

Published: 34m agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 2:45amSource: ABC LifestyleTopic: Skin Careby Anna Chisholm

'You can die': NSW power outage inquiry hears outback horror stories

Residents in the state's Far West, including some relying on medical equipment who feared for their lives, tell politicians about the impacts of rolling blackouts last year.

Woman sitting in a bedroom facing the camera holding the mask of a CPAP machine.

Published: 44m agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 2:34amSource: ABC Broken HillTopic: Regional Communitiesby Josh Mercer and Oliver Brown

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Canberra short-term rental levy 'far short' of housing crisis fix

Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry chair defends contact with journalists

Defending the UN, looking for reliable trade partners, and being bad luck at sports games

Federal Labor's move to protect Macquarie Harbour salmon farming blasted by Greens

Viveca loves her local library, but was surprised to find the doors shut

Administrators take control over most of national childcare chain's centres

'Not deserving of this': Glenn Walewicz police investigator speaks for the first time

Defending the UN, looking for reliable trade partners, and being bad luck at sports games

Lessons of caring

InZane Rugby League - Glenn Lazarus - Rugby League is going soft

Everything's alright, Kate Ceberano is coming to Canberra

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Energy Market Operator dialling down warnings of gas shortage

Australian universities to lose funding amid Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

Greens Leader calls the government to condemn Israel for air strikes

National Spy Museum proposal backed by intelligence agencies, politicians and spies

Viveca loves her local library, but was surprised to find the doors shut

Administrators take control over most of national childcare chain's centres

'Not deserving of this': Glenn Walewicz police investigator speaks for the first time

ASIO wanted Canberra link to JFK murder probe kept secret

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

ABC Radio Canberra newsletter

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Wallabies star's injury poses 'what if' scenario ahead of Lions series

Raiders blast past Broncos to deliver another statement victory

Waratahs young gun may be a certain Wallabies starter against the Lions

Kyrgios comeback derailed again as injury forces Indian Wells retirement

ACCC Deputy Chair discusses the findings of the supermarkets inquiry

Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry chair defends contact with journalists

Energy Market Operator dialling down warnings of gas shortage

Australian universities to lose funding amid Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

Heathrow Airport closes due to major power outage caused by fire

Judge rules Mariah Carey did not steal All I Want For Christmas Is You

Is beef tallow good for your skin?

'You can die': NSW power outage inquiry hears outback horror stories

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