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Canberra News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Canberra News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Canberra, ACT (Australia): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Canberra News Today — May 18, 2026

    Canberra News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Canberra residents should stay alert as a severe thunderstorm hits south Canberra, with lightning strikes and heavy rain expected, following a similar storm earlier in the week. The city also sees a new government initiative helping small businesses with tax deferrals and grants, while concerns grow over the "bone-smashing" and "mewing" online trend affecting children.
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    2 mins
  • Canberra News Today — May 17, 2026

    Canberra News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Canberra's new initiative aims to improve medical care for homeless residents while a stabbing victim in O'Connor shares a touching story about his wife. The episode also covers concerns over the city's hospitality future and highlights three Canberra chefs competing in MasterChef.
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    2 mins
  • Canberra News Today — May 16, 2026

    Canberra News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Canberra experienced a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in New South Wales with residents reporting strong tremors, while ACT schools faced closures due to a first-time teacher strike demanding better pay and conditions. The Greens are pushing for federal support of the tram project to address growing transportation needs, and a disturbing discovery in Geelong has raised safety concerns across the region.
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