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Canberra News Today — May 16, 2026
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- May 15, 2026
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- 112
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Summary
Canberra experienced a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in New South Wales with residents reporting strong tremors, while ACT schools faced closures due to a first-time teacher strike demanding better pay and conditions. The Greens are pushing for federal support of the tram project to address growing transportation needs, and a disturbing discovery in Geelong has raised safety concerns across the region.