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Canberra news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. Federal · 26 June 2026

   Lake Tuggeranong gets $2.7 million water quality overhaul

   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.

2. Community · 26 June 2026

   Winter in the Woods brings new festival season to National Arboretum

   The National Arboretum will host its inaugural winter festival, expanding the city's year-round events calendar and offering a fresh draw for both locals and visitors during the quieter months.

3. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Qatar Airways returns to Canberra for direct international links

   The airline's December resumption of flights marks a critical reconnection for the capital's tourism and business traveller base after more than two years without direct Middle Eastern access.

4. Community · 26 June 2026

   Belconnen Town Centre auction raises tensions over growth versus amenity

   Community concerns mount as three high-density land parcels head to market, fuelling debate about whether development targets are outpacing livability.

5. Community · 26 June 2026

   City workers back industrial action as pay negotiations stall

   Canberra's public sector workforce moves closer to strikes after stalled negotiations, threatening city services.

6. Community · 26 June 2026

   Schools and Education in Canberra: Universities, Schools and Training

   A general explainer on how the ACT's universities, vocational providers and school systems fit together, and how families and students find their way through them.

7. Community · 26 June 2026

   Healthcare in Canberra: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go

   A practical, general guide to Canberra's public and private hospitals, primary care, emergency options and the role of health care as a major local employer.

8. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Canberra's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

   A plain-language guide to how the ACT's housing and rental market works, what shapes demand and supply, and where the affordability pressures sit.

9. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Buying property in Canberra: stamp duty and the upfront costs explained

   A plain-English guide to the upfront costs of buying in the ACT, from conveyance duty to inspections, and the concessions that may reduce the bill.

10. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Renting in Canberra 2026: Costs, Bond Requirements and ACT Tenant Rights Explained

    A plain-English guide to renting in Canberra: what weekly rents cost across suburbs, how the ACT bond and lease system works, and the tenant protections that apply under the territory's tenancy laws.

11. Finance · 26 June 2026

    The Canberra property market, explained

    A plain-English guide to how Canberra property works: the forces that shape it, the leasehold land system, the difference between houses and apartments, and where to find current median data.

12. Community · 25 June 2026

    When Hillary Clinton came to Canberra

    The former US Secretary of State headlined a women's leadership summit in the capital alongside Julia Gillard, in conversation with journalist Leigh Sales.

13. Community · 25 June 2026

    Where Was Apex Filmed? The Netflix Thriller Filmed Near Canberra and the ACT

    Charlize Theron's survival thriller Apex was filmed in the rugged gorges on Canberra's doorstep, including Ginninderra Falls. Here is exactly where the ACT appears on screen.

14. Community · 25 June 2026

    Emma Carey: the Canberra woman who survived a 14,000-foot fall

    After her parachutes failed over Switzerland in 2013, the Canberra local was told she would never walk again. She walked within months, and turned the story into a bestselling book.

15. Community · 25 June 2026

    Liv Hewson: the Canberra-raised actor behind Yellowjackets' Van

    From Hughes and Alfred Deakin High to Hollywood, the non-binary actor and playwright has become one of Canberra's most successful screen exports.

16. Finance · 25 June 2026

    ACT delays long service leave expansion for hospitality and beauty sectors

    Hospitality, accommodation and beauty businesses face a six-month wait for portable leave protections due to sector pressures.

17. Community · 25 June 2026

    Where to Eat in Canberra: The City's Best Dining Precincts

    From Braddon's laneways to the lake at Kingston Foreshore, a guide to the neighbourhoods where Canberra eats and drinks

18. Community · 25 June 2026

    Canberra's wine country: a guide to cellar doors near Murrumbateman and Hall

    The cool-climate Canberra District puts around 140 vineyards and more than 50 wineries within a 35-minute drive of the city

19. Finance · 25 June 2026

    First Home Buyers Grant Canberra 2026: ACT Grants, Stamp Duty Concessions and Shared Equity Explained

    What Canberra first home buyers can claim in 2026: the First Home Owner Grant, the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, stamp duty relief, and the national shared equity program, all explained simply.

20. Community · 25 June 2026

    Fresh and Local: A Guide to Canberra's Farmers Markets and Regional Produce

    From the busy Capital Region market at EPIC to the leafy stalls of Haig Park, here is where to find Canberra's best seasonal produce