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An all-electric semi-truck just hauled 49 tons of cargo from Canberra to Sydney on a single charge, proving green freight can cost less and move faster than diesel. The journey marks a turning point for an industry facing volatile fuel prices.
An all-electric semi-truck just hauled tons of cargo 186 miles from Canberra to Sydney on a single charge, slashing fuel costs by 84% and arriving 25 minutes faster than diesel trucks. The milestone proves long-haul trucking can go green without sacrificing speed or savings.
Australia's capital is hiring 67 new emergency responders after a review found ambulance services chronically understaffed. The four-year investment will bring more paramedics and firefighters to one of the country's fastest-growing cities.
Nicole Speirs found breast cancer at 32 with no family history, but routine self-checks caught it early. Now cancer-free, she joined thousands at Canberra's Mother's Day Classic to fund research that's pushing survival rates above 93%.
After a lifesaving device rescued 16-year-old Rory Pittman from cardiac arrest, Australia's capital is becoming one of the first cities worldwide to place public defibrillators in every residential suburb. The rollout of 124 devices will be complete by year's end.
After listening to community feedback, Canberra has chosen the faster, more efficient route for its light rail expansion to Woden. The decision marks a major step forward in connecting the city's north and south with modern public transit.
First Nations youth aged 10 to 18 gathered in Canberra for a unique boxing camp that builds confidence, cultural connection, and life skills alongside athletic training. Former Wallabies captain David Pocock joined coaches in mentoring the young fighters.
Flying Officer Kbora Ali, rescued from a sinking refugee boat as a child, delivered the commemorative address at Australia's largest Anzac Day service. Her story of transformation from refugee to military aviator moved 35,000 attendees at the Australian War Memorial.
Seven-time ARIA award winner Genesis Owusu is doing something unusual: he's actively seeking out people who disagree with him to connect face-to-face. The Canberra musician believes real conversations, even over a game of Uno, can help bridge the growing divide in our communities.
Four Australians with intellectual disabilities just became homeowners through an innovative program that transforms their support payments into property equity. The model is now expanding nationwide after proving people with disabilities can thrive as independent homeowners.
Young people are taking the initiative to quit vaping through Canberra's first dedicated support program for under-25s. Nicotine Knockout opened in March and is already helping motivated young adults overcome addiction with judgment-free support.
After breast cancer surgery, Aarthi Ayyar-Biddle made a bold choice that challenges beauty standards. The Canberra mom chose to keep one natural breast and skip reconstruction, modeling body confidence for her teenage sons.
Thousands traveled to Canberra for the National Folk Festival's 60th anniversary, with many carpooling and taking public transit to overcome skyrocketing fuel costs. The community spirit proved stronger than economic challenges as attendance actually increased from last year.
Australia's capital just hit a major clean air milestone, with electric vehicles jumping from barely 400 to 15,000 in five years. One in every 20 Canberra vehicles now runs on batteries instead of fossil fuels.
Teenagers in Canberra now have access to Australia's first free trauma-focused mental health service designed by young people who've been through it themselves. The program combines therapy, peer support, and family care in one safe space.
A Canberra primary school replaced Mandarin with Australian Sign Language, transforming how 500 students connect with nine Deaf classmates. Now kids chat silently across playgrounds and struggling learners shine in new ways.
After 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
A newborn boy found at a Canberra fire station last November is healthy and thriving with loving foster carers. Officials are reaching out with compassion to his birth family, seeking information to help shape his beautiful future.
Green and golden bell frogs are hopping back into Australian wetlands after vanishing in 1981, thanks to scientists who built 180 heated shelters that protect them from a deadly fungus. Over 300 captive-bred frogs are getting a second chance at wild life around Canberra.
A world-first project in Canberra is using tiny heated greenhouses and saltwater pools to help frogs fight off a deadly fungus that's wiped out 500 species worldwide. If it works, this simple solution could save amphibians across the globe.
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