Patrick is a multi-platform reporter in the ABC Canberra newsroom. He comes to the capital after working in regional New South Wales, in Tamworth, Dubbo, and Wollongong.
A tight race was the last thing ACT voters expected before this election, and not until the final days of the campaign for Bean did Labor seriously worry independent Jessie Price could snatch the seat — next time, the party will leave nothing to chance.
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Labor's David Smith retains the southern ACT seat of Bean, narrowly defeating independent candidate Jessie Price in a tight contest.
The vote count for the southern ACT electorate of Bean looks set to drag on for days, as the margin between the Labor incumbent and the independent challenger remains exceptionally close.
The ABC's election computer projects independent candidate for the ACT seat of Bean Jessie Price will finish ahead.
Labor has had few blemishes on its electoral record in the history of ACT federal representation. But last night, a fresh independent wave swept over Canberra, making life tougher for both major parties.
Election campaigns are often quite stage managed but the number of twists in the Coalition's public service policy has resembled a giant pretzel, leaving Canberra voters bewildered about what to expect for their city should the government change.
Liberal candidate Jacob Vadakkedathu called the Coalition's plans to cut jobs in the public service "not realistic" and "not practical".
Communities in the region surrounding Canberra are urging candidates not to forget their specific needs as the federal election approaches.
Peter Dutton said some of the 41,000 cuts would be achieved by not proceeding with unfilled vacancies, but political opponents and experts say the numbers don't add up.
The South East Forest Rescue group alleged the Forestry Corporation of NSW did not conduct a broad area habitat search for features of habitat for three species of glider in areas of native forest logging in NSW.
A fully bulk-billed GP and allied health clinic in Canberra's south has closed its doors, making what it called a "deeply difficult and disappointing decision" to enter voluntary administration.
The federal opposition's assurance it won't pursue forced redundancies to reduce the size of the public service is met with scepticism from its political opponents in the ACT.
Federal government figures have cast doubt on whether a national target to bulk bill nine out of ten GP visits will be met in the ACT.
The troubled Brindabella Christian College will close one of its campuses from Friday next week, after it was put under voluntary administration last month.
The ACCC alleged there was anti-competitive behaviour between the CFMEU and a builder on a $600 million project in Brisbane after a subcontractor's contract was terminated. The High Court disagreed.
Federal election campaigns usually don't give much consideration to Canberra, but the Coalition has committed to making cutbacks through a hiring freeze on public service jobs if elected.
A legal bid to skewer corruption findings against retired judge Walter Sofronoff argues he could not be held in contempt of his own inquiry.
Walter Sofronoff engaged in 'corrupt conduct' while he led the 2023 inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, a report has found.
The Commonwealth has lost a High Court battle over whether it should be liable for compensation for lost or impaired native title rights over a mining lease on the Gove Peninsula in North East Arnhem Land.
ACT Policing has arrested seven teenagers in connection with dozens of car thefts across Canberra in the first two months of 2025, with every teenager charged being subject either to bail or a good behaviour order at the time.
David Pocock claimed an historic victory in 2022, helping the typically predictable Canberra region attract more attention than usual in the federal election. This time around, there are other issues that deserve a closer look.
Thomas Ockenfels bought his Canberra apartment more than two years ago, and then realised water was prone to seeping into his bedroom when it rained. His attempts to get his strata company to address the issue have cast light on a growing issue.
Clive Palmer has lost his High Court bid to re-register the United Australia Party for this year's federal election, meaning the party's candidates will not be identified with the UAP on ballot papers for the House of Representatives and the Senate.
For years politicians have used their private travel paid for by the taxpayer in questionable ways — from chauffeuring pet pooches to a country home, to having petrol paid for while on holidays.