The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Laws to allow people intolerably suffering from a terminal illness to voluntarily end their own life have been introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly.

There are currently 14 alerts about ACT Park closures.

Long-awaited legislation is ready to go before the Assembly.

ACT's Australian of the Year recipient is Jo Farrell, who has led the way for more women and girls to engage in the construction industry.

Awards for young and senior ACT Australian and local hero were also announced.

In recent months, there has been increasing focus on crime committed by young people in Australia. Politicians are coming under more pressure to respond to these well-publicised criminal acts and the public perceptions that Australia is in the grips of a youth crime crisis.

A total fire ban declared in Yass, Queanbeyan and Goulburn.

Economic activity, retail spending and business investment has catapulted Victoria to best performing economy in the nation but it faces stiff competition.

Public school teachers reported 38 violent incidents per day.

Negatives clear to some involved in day-to-day bail applications.

Everything you need to know about the ACT's new drug laws.