Canberra
Teenager’s Fatal Fall Near Jerrabomberra Waterhole Sparks Safety Concerns
A teenager has died after a tragic fall from a cliff near Jerrabomberra Waterhole, a popular natural site near Canberra, prompting an investigation and renewed calls for caution at such locations.
Canberra Rocked by Discovery of Dozen Pipe Bombs in Public Parks
A major police investigation is underway in Canberra after nearly a dozen pipe bombs, some already detonated, were found in suburban parks and footpaths, prompting urgent public safety warnings.
Summernats 2026: Police Crack Down on Early Burnouts Amidst Heatwave Warnings and Record Crowds
Ahead of Summernats 2026, ACT Policing has ramped up enforcement, seizing vehicles and issuing warnings after dangerous burnout incidents across Canberra. The festival anticipates 130,000 visitors and is preparing for a severe heatwave, balancing high-octane entertainment with public safety.