What started as a regular Tuesday morning in the capital soon had all the makings of a Hollywood movie.

An alleged police chase has ended with the driver jumping into Lake Burley Griffin. ACT Policing say it's lucky no one was injured after the car allegedly raced through a popular recreational area.

A police pursuit of a car towing another vehicle through southern NSW into the ACT has ended in Lake Burley Griffin, after the alleged driver fled into the water and swam away from cops.

Fireworks illuminate the sky over Lake Burley Griffin during a fireworks show in Canberra, Australia, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua) Fireworks illuminate the sky over Lake Burley ...

It's mid-afternoon, and a student from nearby ANU strolls along a path that leads from Lawson Crescent near the National ...

Crowds gather along Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, eager for the perfect view, as balloonists prepare their vibrant giants for flight. (Photo Credit: Events ACT) Colorful Balloons Dazzle the ...

A man jumped into Lake Burley Griffin after allegedly fleeing police. Addeda day ago China has vowed to "fight to the end" in an escalating trade war with the US as it announced that it would ...

It's that combination that makes it the perfect place for ballooning, kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding to come together on Lake Burley Griffin. The Galbraith family — among them Kris and ...