The news stories that got Canberra talking so far in 2026 | The Canberra Times

In an incident that shocked Canberra, police were sent to Canberra Hospital’s emergency department after staff were trapped by a knife-wielding patient. The patient, believed to be suffering from mental health issues, was taken to hospital by ACT police. In our next report, questions were raised about how the patient came into possession of the knife.