Canberra's legalization of cannabis clashes with federal laws
Australian Attorney General Christian Porter said on Sunday that Canberra's new legislation legalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use do not provide legal protection and clash with federal laws. In September, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first of the country's ...
Canberra government ordered to pay wrongly jailed man over 7 million Australian dollars
An Australian economist who wrongfully spent nearly two decades in prison for the assassination of a high-ranking police officer was awarded more than 7 million Australian dollars ($4.75 million) in compensation on Monday. Former public servant David Eastman was convicted in 1995 of killing Australian ...
Light rail system involving Mitsubishi unveiled in Australian capital
A new light rail system built in part by an international consortium that includes Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. was unveiled in Australia's capital Canberra on Thursday, with 300 locals making the first "preview" trip. The 12-km-long network, consisting of 13 stops in the city's ...
Dignitaries from Japan and Australia commemorated the 25th anniversary of sister city relations between Nara and Canberra on Thursday. Nara City Mayor Gen Nakagawa traveled to the Australian capital to mark the silver anniversary at an event hosted by Japanese Ambassador Sumio Kusaka and attended ...
Australian police on Thursday arrested a man believed to have fought with Syrian militants and a youth who was stopped at the border allegedly planning to join Islamic State in Syria. The pair were detained in early morning raids in Sydney, underscoring Australia's tough stance ...
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews will replace David Johnston as defense minister as he announced his first changes to the Cabinet. Josh Frydenberg becomes assistant treasurer, replacing Arthur Sinodinos, who stepped down last week. Health Minister Peter Dutton will take ...
