Latest news: Youth

Time to scrutinise the Budget is inadequate, the Canberra Liberals say. Also: workplace health and safety; corrective services; and youth.

Could an abandoned eatery be the place that brings about real change? Find out when Happy Meals, Happy Kids comes to The Q in Queanbeyan.

Young Canberra author, Lochana Radaliyagoda, wants to ensure that no children lose their spark with her picture book, Feel the Flame.

The ACT Government has set up a new crisis support service to divert children and young people from the youth justice system.

The environment, equity and discrimination, and the economy and financial matters are all concerns for Canberra's young people.

At just 12 years old, Aadhya Karthik represents Australia in the Regional Finals of the World Monologue Games.

Canberra is being called upon to help select our local heroes and provide community initiatives with a cash injection via the Westfield Local Heroes program. In the running at Westfield Belconnen is Mark Brosnan who has been nominated for his role as a volunteer with Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT).

With big ideas, the new A-Z Theatre company is hoping to enrich the Canberra theatre scene with original and innovative productions.

The Adolescent Day Program for youths with mental illness moves to a new wing in the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children.

Emerging theatre-makers invite locals to share their opinions on works in progress in Scratch at Smith's Alternative, Tuesday 20 June.

From South Australia to Canberra, the Sammy D Foundation travels to schools around the country trying to spread the word on the dangers of teenage violence.

A $40 a fortnight rise in welfare payments is one step closer for millions of Australians.

Set in a dark world and exploring the tough decisions teenagers are going to face, Happy Meals, Happy Kids hits the stage at Daramalan College for one night only, Friday 26 May.

Seven diverse young Canberrans will advise the ACT Government on young people’s aspirations, needs and concerns.

Echo Youth's opening night production of Puffs cast a spell of pure delight on audiences at The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.

Anglicare’s Junction Youth Health Service in Civic is going on the road to reach young people in Canberra's north and south.