ACT News
Bumbling arsonist sets himself alight while torching store
CCTV footage shows the moment the arsonist sets the barbershop on fire, accidentally igniting himself in the process.
2 min read
![An arsonist set himself alight while torching Gold Blades Barbers in Gungahlin, Canberra.](https://images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15672597/0380dad642b63b7fdfc933a59fecb788c879b00b-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
A child used hand sanitiser at Questacon. A popular attraction then left them with burns
The nine-year-old child was burned on the hand and wrist when they touched a plasma globe.
2 min read
![A government department has been charged with failing to meet safety standards at Canberra science museum, Questacon.](https://images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15619151/c432da003e12eebf301960300f1966f9c6be2708-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Why surgeries could be cancelled across Australia from next week
3 min read
![Hospital surgeries could be cancelled across Australia as soon as next week due to a shortage of intravenous fluids.](https://images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15527914/afef806d5037c4fb7bbbcfb8719b191e97adc5f3-16x9-x0y268w5119h2879.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Girlfriend triggers rescue from alleged DV attack with smartwatch
1 min read
![A woman used her smartwatch to alert police to an ongoing domestic violence attack at her ACT home on Saturday, police allege.](https://images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15445983/910255d8fd3c8b7a388b0b2383af0a80a65efcce-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Man accused of threatening woman with sword at Canberra home
1 min read
![A man has been charged after he allegedly threatened a woman with a sword at a home in Canberra](https://images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15397046/3c1d629ad1077ed5569e8e528b65f8c2f44288fe-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Thousands of Queenslanders eligible for $6000 cash boost
3 min read
![Australians in some states who are interested in buying an electric vehicle have access to financial benefits such as rebates and concessions.](https://images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15247038/e2739252452d25c7d323b7d0ca993c913dd3c9d1-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)