All federal stories from Canberra.
How the national budget affects Australia's smallest territory and its public service economy.
By The Daily Canberra · 27 June 2026
Mounting pressures on the service reveal a sustainability challenge that will require either workforce expansion or structural reform to maintain round-the-clock coverage without exhausting staff.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
The ACT Government's initial funding injection signals the start of a decade-long battle against algal blooms that threaten recreation and property values across the region.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
From a line in the Constitution to the Parliamentary Triangle and the public service, the Commonwealth is woven into how Canberra was built and how it runs
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
A plain-English guide to who represents Canberra in the federal parliament: the three House electorates, the two senators, and how to contact them and check your enrolment.
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
How to make the most of the free museums, galleries and the working seat of government that sit within walking distance in the Parliamentary Triangle
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
Defence, public service, and arts infrastructure dominate the ACT allocation in the most significant budget for Canberra in a decade.
By The Daily Canberra · 23 June 2026
The new enterprise agreements deliver real wage increases for 170,000 APS employees, with the largest gains for lower classification levels.
By The Daily Canberra · 17 June 2026
The new wing will double the gallery's exhibition floor space and create a new dedicated Indigenous Australian art gallery.
By The Daily Canberra · 10 June 2026
The inquiry found ACT residents receive less federal housing assistance per capita than any other jurisdiction despite the highest rents in Australia.
By The Daily Canberra · 29 May 2026
