# canberra

Last month

February 2023

Tennis star Kyrgios admits assaulting former girlfriend but avoids conviction

The Wimbledon finalist admitted pushing then-girlfriend Chiara Passari to the ground after an argument on 10 January, 2021.

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Feb 3rd 2023, 8:35 AM

Last year

2022

# canberra

Outrage in Australia as high-profile rape case abruptly ends in mistrial

Brittany Higgins, 27, alleged that former conservative staffer Bruce Lehrmann, 27, raped her on a couch inside a parliamentary office.

42.9k

Oct 27th 2022, 11:47 AM

# canberra

Nick Kyrgios' court case for alleged assault charges set for October

The polarising tennis star is charged with common assault over an alleged incident in January 2021 involving his former partner.

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Aug 23rd 2022, 9:21 AM

All time

# Canberra to Connacht

'I was probably the worst electrician in Canberra... I said I would give footy a go'

Irish-qualified back Mack Hansen has made a strong start to life with Connacht.

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Oct 21st 2021, 7:30 PM

# Covid-19

Australia's capital Canberra to enter coronavirus lockdown

Canberra has not been in lockdown since a nationwide shutdown in the early stages of the pandemic in 2020.

18.4k

Aug 12th 2021, 7:01 AM

# canberra

'Apocalyptic' dust and hail storms batter Australian capital in wake of wildfires

Emergency services were warning people there to “move cars undercover and away from trees and power lines”.

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Jan 20th 2020, 11:18 AM

# Scott Morrison

Australian government suffers first major defeat in nearly 100 years over refugees bill

Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week ruled out calling a snap election if his government was defeated over the “stupid” bill.

29.2k

Feb 12th 2019, 9:42 AM

# Australia

Police in Australia investigate delivery of suspicious packages to foreign embassies

The packages are not believed to be harmful.

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Jan 9th 2019, 7:13 AM

# so attractive

Australian interview with pregnant New Zealand prime minister condemned as 'sleazy' and 'repugnant'

Reporter Charles Wooley has landed himself in hot water with New Zealand viewers for his interview technique.

48.8k

Feb 26th 2018, 7:28 PM

# Phew

Australia softens its tax on backpackers after outcry from farmers

A campaign by farmers and the tourism industry had an impact.

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Sep 27th 2016, 9:11 AM

# super festive

Australian Christmas tree sets world record for boasting over 500,000 lights

The record was set by Canberra lawyer David Richards.

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Nov 29th 2015, 7:00 AM

# hey abbott

"The suppository of all wisdom": Australia's gaffe-prone Tony Abbott - in his own words

The just-replaced prime minister has dropped quite a few clangers over the years.

17.3k

Sep 15th 2015, 6:15 PM

# team score

Brisbane Broncos go coast-to-coast for thrilling rugby league try

There was a classic team try in the NRL this weekend.

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May 31st 2015, 9:39 AM

# canberra

Australian who left Irish tourist on life support avoids further jail time

Daniel Byrne delivered a vicious, “one punch” attack on Kerryman Timothy McCarthy.

38.3k

May 9th 2015, 3:36 PM

# Australia

Child with autism 'kept in cage-like structure' inside classroom

Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the claims.

19.1k

Apr 2nd 2015, 3:31 PM

# Reality check

Ireland bullied by dominant South Africa as they slump to first World Cup defeat

Ireland slip to fourth in Pool B after this morning’s loss.

23.7k

Mar 3rd 2015, 10:55 AM

# CWC15

Ireland's biggest challenge awaits but 'no fear' mentality needed against South Africa

Phil Simmons’ side continue their World Cup campaign tonight.

4.9k

Mar 3rd 2015, 12:08 AM

# Equality

Couples devastated as Australia's top court overrules same-sex marriage

There were tears outside the courthouse today as week-old marriages were annulled.

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Dec 12th 2013, 8:20 AM

# Capital Punishment

The winners and losers from the Lions’ defeat to the Brumbies

Few players put their hand up in the Australian capital for Test match selection apart from the benchwarmers.

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Jun 18th 2013, 1:44 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Lions v Brumbies, 2013 Tour

Rory Best led the Lions in Canberra and there were starts for Test hopefuls Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney too.

27.4k

Jun 18th 2013, 12:32 PM

# Diplomacy

Mafia-style end for Australia's flawed Obama mugs

200 mugs were commissioned for an abandoned visit to Australia in 2010 – but they spelt the President’s name wrong.

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May 23rd 2012, 12:54 PM

# Australia

Video: Australian PM Julia Gillard trapped by angry protesters

The PM was at an Australia Day event with opposition leader Tony Abbott, who has been criticised by Aboriginal activists for his comments on the Tent Embassy.

2.4k

Jan 26th 2012, 8:18 AM

# Australia

Two die after eating poisonous death cap mushrooms in Australia

Four people were hospitalised after eating the fungi at a New Year’s Eve party last weekend.

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Jan 4th 2012, 11:02 AM

# Pricey

Here are the 20 most expensive cities in the world

Dublin isn’t even in the top 50…

10.1k

Dec 8th 2011, 3:29 PM

# canberra

Injured Irish tourist off life support after Canberra assault

Timothy McCarthy, a 41-year-old from Kerry, has been taken off life support as his condition slowly improves.

703

Aug 3rd 2011, 10:57 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Government may ban smoking in cars, man charged over assault on Irishman in Canberra, and the fishy tale of some Christchurch quake survivors…

2.8k

Jul 27th 2011, 8:32 AM