The Daily Aus Headlines: 11 pipe bombs discovered across Canberra
Jan 15, 2026
Today's discussions dive into some alarming discoveries in Canberra, where 11 pipe bombs were found prompting a police investigation. A push for justice unfolds as Tom Silvagni seeks to overturn two rape convictions due to alleged trial errors. In Minneapolis, tensions rise after a U.S. federal officer shoots a person amidst protests. On a brighter note, California celebrates the end of a 25-year drought thanks to heavy rainfall. Tune in for these captivating stories!
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Multiple Pipe Bombs Found In Canberra
- ACT Policing found 11 pipe bombs across a one-kilometre stretch in Canberra's northwest, some intact and some detonated before discovery.
- Detective Acting Inspector Anna Ronski urged people not to touch suspicious silver tube-shaped objects and to call triple zero immediately.
Investigation Underway, Public Warned
- Investigators could not yet say where the pipe bombs came from or who was responsible, but described the matter as being taken extremely seriously.
- The public was explicitly told to stay nearby and call triple zero rather than touching suspicious devices.
Silvagni Appeals Rape Convictions
- Tom Silvagni, son of former AFL player Stephen Silvagni, will argue his two rape convictions should be quashed due to alleged judicial errors at trial.
- He was found guilty last month and sentenced to six years and two months, and an appeal has been lodged though a hearing date is not set.