Canberra

Capital of Australia

Canberra ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory; 280 km (170 mi) south-west of Sydney and 660 km (410 mi) north-east of Melbourne.

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send



NASA to be unable to contact Voyager 2 for almost a year Starting early this month, Voyager 2 will stop receiving commands from NASA, the space agency announced in a news release on March 5. Credit: Reuters - 3D Animations (Next Me Duration: 01:19Published on March 9, 2020

Australian PM says world headed for 'pandemic,' puts emergency response plan in place There is every sign the world is about to be gripped by a pandemic of coronavirus, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned on Thursday, as Canberra kicked off emergency measures to restrain the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:42Published on February 27, 2020

NASA to use lasers space communication NASA has announced that it is building a new satellite dish as part of the Deep Space Network that would be able to communicate with far away robotic spacecrafts. Credit: Reuters - 3D Animations (Next Me Duration: 00:54Published on February 17, 2020

You Might Like

Australia widens coronavirus testing as death toll rises Australia will expand coronavirus testing, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as Canberra struggles to contain an outbreak that it said has killed nine people in the country. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
Australia mulls second stimulus package as market slumps on coronavirus, sources say Australia is considering a second round of economic stimulus, three sources familiar with the deliberations told Reuters, as Canberra accelerated efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus that.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
NZ fin min cancels Australia trip, will hold virus bilateral on Skype: media Australia's and New Zealand's top finance lawmakers will hold a Skype call to discuss economic threats from the coronavirus, after New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson canceled his trip to.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago

Skywhale: Controversial hot air balloon returns to Canberra A controversial public artwork returns to Australia’s capital for a balloon spectacular. BBC News - Published on March 9, 2020
Women's T20 World Cup: England ease to victory over Pakistan England enjoy a comfortable 42-run victory over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup in Canberra, after captain Heather Knight top-scores with 62. BBC News - Published on February 28, 2020
England ease to victory over Pakistan at Women's T20 World Cup England enjoy a comfortable 42-run victory over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup in Canberra, after captain Heather Knight top-scores with 62. BBC News - Published on February 28, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic likely, Australia's prime minister says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday there was every sign the world is about to be gripped by a pandemic of coronavirus, as Canberra kicked off emergency measures to restrain the.. Reuters - Published on February 27, 2020
Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan shock West Indies with eight-wicket win Pakistan stun former champions West Indies by eight wickets to claim one of their biggest wins at the Women's T20 World Cup in Canberra. BBC News - Published on February 26, 2020
Australia to spend $726 million to upgrade strategic northern airbase Australia will spend A$1.1 billion ($725.9 million) to upgrade an airbase in the country's tropical north, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, a development that increases Canberra's military.. Reuters - Published on February 21, 2020
Foreign Office staff banned from saying 'no-deal Brexit' despite threat of UK leaving EU with no trade agreement Diplomats told to say 'trading relationship with the EU like Australia' - although Canberra lacks a trade deal with Brussels Independent - Published on February 5, 2020

Bushfire smoke blows into Australia's capital as fire threat eases Bushfires eased near Australia's capital, Canberra, on Monday, as temperatures dipped, but officials warned heavy smoke was set to blow into the city with a shift in the wind. Reuters - Published on February 3, 2020
Australia's capital lifts state of emergency as fire threat subsides Wildfires that threatened Australia's capital, Canberra, over the weekend have been brought under control as containment lines held and hot and windy conditions eased, prompting authorities to lift a.. Reuters - Published on February 2, 2020
Australia's capital on fire alert as smoke and dust trigger health warnings Australia's capital, Canberra, was on high alert on Sunday as bushfires burned nearby, while smoke and dust covered large parts of the country's east, prompting warnings from health authorities. Reuters - Published on February 2, 2020	'A good firefighting day': Crews hold blazes back from Australia's capital Firefighters kept wild blazes fueled by strong winds and soaring temperatures from reaching suburban areas of Australia's capital, Canberra, using airdrops of fire retardant to create a 2.5-kilometre.. Reuters - Published on February 1, 2020
Australia fires: Residents told to seek shelter in Canberra region Some residents are warned it is too late to leave as multiple fires rage south of Canberra. BBC News - Published on February 1, 2020	Australia on standby for fire threat as heat, winds return Australian authorities warned on Friday of severe fire danger in densely populated areas this weekend, declaring a state of emergency in the capital, Canberra, as soaring temperatures and strong.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to propel a large bushfire.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020	Australia fires: State of emergency declared for Canberra region Huge bushfires are raging near Canberra in the worst threat to the region since 2003, officials say. BBC News - Published on January 31, 2020
Australia fires: Blaze 'sparked by helicopter lights' rages near Canberra The bushfire crisis continues as a national park burns south of Canberra. BBC News - Published on January 29, 2020	Australia evacuates parts of its capital as bushfire conditions return Residents of the Australian capital Canberra were evacuated on Wednesday after a bushfire broke out near the airport as searing temperatures returned, ending a few days of respite, and the number of.. Reuters - Published on January 22, 2020
Australia storms: Huge hail causes chaos in two cities Melbourne and Canberra are pelted by golf-ball sized stones, causing widespread damage. BBC News - Published on January 20, 2020	Australian tennis tournament relocated due to bushfire threat A professional tennis tournament scheduled to take place in Canberra next week has been moved to the city of Bendigo because of the likelihood of disruption caused by smoke from the bushfires raging.. Reuters - Published on January 3, 2020
Australia must respect China if relations are to improve: Chinese envoy Australia must abandon criticism of China and see the development of its largest trading partner as an opportunity if bilateral relations are to improve, Beijing's ambassador to Canberra said on.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019	Australia PM says allegation of China interference disturbing Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday that allegations in a media report that China had tried to install an agent in a parliamentary seat in Canberra were "deeply disturbing and.. Reuters - Published on November 25, 2019
Australia probes allegations China tried to plant spy in parliament Australia is investigating allegations that China tried to install an agent in a parliamentary seat in Canberra, the Australian Security Intelligence Organization said in a rare statement, adding it.. Reuters - Published on November 25, 2019	China says outspoken Australian lawmakers should repent Two Australian lawmakers who were denied entry to China for a study tour because of their outspoken criticism of Beijing must "repent and redress their mistakes" if they want to visit the country,.. Reuters - Published on November 17, 2019
Australian trade minister arrives in China amid rising tensions Australia's Minister for Trade, Simon Birmingham, on Tuesday became the highest-ranking Australian official to visit China in a year, as Canberra attempts to ensure that cooling diplomatic relations do.. Reuters - Published on November 5, 2019	Australia says to hold China accountable on human rights Canberra will hold China to account on issues such as human rights, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has said, insisting that staying quiet on sensitive issues is not in the national interest,.. Reuters - Published on October 30, 2019
Australia's attorney-general says Canberra local law on cannabis has no legal force 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.. Reuters - Published on October 20, 2019	Australian intelligence agency wants more resources to counter foreign interference Australia's national intelligence agency said in a report published this week that it does not have enough resources to collect intelligence on potential foreign agents and their efforts to interfere.. Reuters - Published on October 17, 2019
Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms. BBC News - Published on October 1, 2019	Australia says asylum seekers from Sri Lanka rising The number of Sri Lankans trying to enter Australia illegally by sea is rising, an Australian general said on Tuesday, a day after Canberra said it had intercepted a 13th boat carrying asylum seekers.. Reuters - Published on September 3, 2019
Australia intercepts Sri Lankan boat with 13 asylum seekers: government Australia's military intercepted a Sri Lankan boat carrying 13 asylum-seekers last month, Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said on Monday, as Canberra sought to defend the relocation of a Tamil.. Reuters - Published on September 2, 2019	Australia offers East Timor aid package on anniversary Australia will refurbish a naval base and help bring high-speed internet to the tiny Pacific nation of East Timor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, the latest effort by Canberra to win.. Reuters - Published on August 30, 2019
Australian writer held for seven months in China faces espionage charge A Chinese-born Australian writer held in China since January has been formally arrested on suspicion of espionage, the Australian and Chinese governments said on Tuesday, amid growing diplomatic.. Reuters - Published on August 27, 2019	Factbox: Foreigners held in China on national security grounds China has arrested a Chinese-born Australian writer on suspicion of espionage, the Australian government said on Tuesday, as tension grows between Canberra and its largest trading partner. Reuters - Published on August 27, 2019
Australian writer arrested in China on suspicion of espionage A Chinese-born Australian writer has been arrested in China on suspicion of espionage, the Australian government said on Tuesday, amid growing tension between Canberra and its largest trading partner. Reuters - Published on August 27, 2019