What's in the News?

• ADF officer's move to Lockheed Martin part of growing trend

  New analysis by Four Corners shows the scale of Canberra's revolving door, where former government officials accept lucrative jobs in lobbying or the defence industry. 2026-08-23 18:51:19

• 'Most people wouldn't even realise': Why Canberra is a data centre hotspot

  Andrew Barr says there is no need to pause the development of new data centres in Canberra because the ACT's standards will meet or exceed proposed national rules. 2026-08-22 22:08:21

• They're not politicians, but critics say they wield real power in Canberra

  Inside Parliament House, hundreds of lobbyists freely roam the corridors advocating for corporate interests. Critics say it's a problem. 2026-08-22 18:43:52

• Inquiry into criminalising abuse that can 'make your life hell' hears from just one survivor

  The Sydney mother says there are so many ways coercive control can "make your life hell" that it cannot be understood through one experience. 2026-08-21 22:07:09

• Batteries send power prices up in midnight charging mystery

  Australia is leading the world in the adoption of batteries big and small. But in one state, storage is fuelling some perverse and pricey outcomes. 2026-08-21 18:55:44