Region Canberra
Canberra, ACT · English · Digital
Region Canberra is a local news outlet based in Canberra, Australia, covering regional news including crime, politics, and community events.
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 1 Canberra, ACT peers
Latest stories
- Lighting a fire pit? Might want to chuck some food on it just to be safe!Canberrans may face pollution notices for using fire pits unless they meet specific exemptions outlined in local regulations.
- Mystery $40 million Powerball winner bought ticket in CanberraA $40 million Powerball prize remains unclaimed in Canberra after a winning ticket was purchased in the region.
- Hanson’s vision is a reactionary nightmare but Andrew Barr believes communities can be inoculatedSenator Pauline Hanson's controversial speech is contrasted with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr's emphasis on community cohesion and inclusive policies to address social and economic divisions.
- City West development proposal pivots from 5-star hotel and offices to student digsA development proposal in City West changes from a 5-star hotel and offices to student housing due to market conditions, featuring 700 beds and additional amenities.
- A weight of worry lifted when Lucy moved into Hartley LifecareLucy, a 30-year-old Canberra woman with Down Syndrome, moved into Hartley Lifecare for supported accommodation, which her parents say has improved her well-being and provided reliable care.
- The deer that shouldn’t be here: How a new species ended up between Blayney and YassHog deer, a species native to Asia, were discovered in NSW for the first time, prompting urgent biosecurity measures and concerns about deliberate introduction by hunters.
- Fire and Rescue spending almost $700,000 on overtime each month to keep Canberra covered 24/7ACT Fire & Rescue spends nearly $700,000 monthly on overtime due to staffing shortages, but recent recruitment efforts and training program reviews may alleviate the issue.
- Attempted murder accused ‘snapped’ before trying to kill wife, trial toldA 47-year-old man is on trial for attempted murder after allegedly attacking his wife with a knife in their home, with the prosecution arguing the attack was intentional and the defense suggesting it may have been accidental.
- 80-year-old driver admits killing four-year-old Osal Pokhrel in fatal car crashAn 80-year-old woman admitted guilt for killing a four-year-old boy in a car crash at a shopping centre in Canberra, leading to a court appearance and potential sentencing in the ACT Supreme Court.
- QUIZ: What record did a Canberran just set? Plus 9 other questionsRegion Canberra published a quiz featuring questions about local knowledge and pop culture.
- Why are adults on school buses? Horror Junee–Wagga assault raises safety questionsA violent incident on a Junee school bus sparked concerns about adult passengers' presence and safety measures for children.
- Things to do in Canberra this week (26 June – 2 July)Canberra offers a variety of events this week including the Christmas in July markets, National Opera performances, film screenings at NFSA, and a rugby league match between Canberra Raiders and St George Illawara Dragons.
- Why Canberra’s property dip is a stamp duty-free golden ticket for first-time buyersCanberra's property market may see a 4% price drop in 2027, with first-time buyers benefiting from stamp duty abolition and lower investor activity, while other cities face steeper declines. The market is expected to remain more stable due to better supply-demand balance and structural tax changes.
- Health system reform roadmap should not sit on a shelfThe Walsh Report's health system reform recommendations are urged to be implemented by AMA ACT president Dr Betty Ge, emphasizing governance, clinician involvement, and workforce stability.
- Stranger allegedly assaults teen boy on streetA teenage boy was allegedly assaulted by a stranger in northern Canberra on 12 June 2026. Police have released a face-fit image of the suspect and are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage.