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‘Staggering’: watchdog condemns police after Indigenous teenager on bus wrongfully arrested – then searched

Ombudsman Iain Anderson says he is concerned police ‘had no clearly understood definition of racial profiling’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24

New Zealand's government introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s

Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply.

Euronews · Aug 24

After Australia, New Zealand proposes social media ban for under 16

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposed banning children under sixteen from social media. This legislation aims to protect young people from harmful online content and addictive technologies. However, two coalition parties oppose the bill, which may require opposition support to pass. Australia enacted a similar ban in December 2025,…

The Times of India · Aug 24

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New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Monday banning under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

Labor members push for end to costly ACT land deal with feds

Treasurer's senior adviser moves for debate on free land transfers.

The Canberra Times · Aug 23

'I'm not as agile': the algorithm that's delaying care for the elderly

Helen Parkinson wants to stay home, but a computer says no.

The Canberra Times · Aug 18

The Opportunity Party’s Treaty policy is closer to Labour than National. But is it a bottom line?

During the current parliamentary term, the debate over te Tiriti o Waitangi’s place in public life is arguably more polarised than at any time in the past 50 years.

The Conversation · Aug 18

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Canberra school among the first to adopt new national teaching framework

New resource aims to improve teaching and reduce workloads.

The Canberra Times · Aug 17

Treasurer hails 'milestone' as ACT budget lands early cash surplus

Treasurer Chris Steel says figures show budget repair plan works.

The Canberra Times · Aug 17

From 98-0 thrashings to a shot at a grand final: inside Gungahlin's rise

The Gungahlin Eagles are targeting an ACT Rugby grand final.

The Canberra Times · Aug 11

Commissioner slams cop's 'appalling' taunt to detained 13yo boy

Mother says boy has been traumatised by police interactions.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8

Dismissing NAPLAN's warnings would be a mistake for our schools

Don't throw the baby out with the water.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8

'We want to know why': Company wants answers on why it's not getting work

The company director says it could have saved taxpayers $800,000.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4

The uncomfortable truth behind the ACT's stellar NAPLAN scores

Multi-tiered support systems are needed to help students catch up.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4

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The Canberra Times · Aug 4

ACT leads the way in NAPLAN again, but there is a hidden disparity

Education Directorate says it will take years for reforms to show.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4

Protester who climbed onto defence contractor roof 'morally motivated': magistrate

She scaled the building to 'send a message about peace', the court heard.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4

Sister says Phillip deserved 'fearless investigation' into his overdose death

Coroner finds public safety issues after 'deeply loved' man died.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1

Mental health patients allege unexplained sedation, improper wards

Patients say they were discharged prematurely.

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The Canberra Times · Jul 31

She's the new education minister. But she's not allowed to visit schools

Rachel Stephen-Smith wants more families like hers to choose public schools first.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

Canberra nearly had an ice skating lake - here's what happened

A 1941 map reveals forgotten Brindabella dream.

The Canberra Times · Jul 30

Kingfisher report sparks independent review of senior ministerial staffer

The top adviser to ACT ministers was named in the Operation Kingfisher report.

The Canberra Times · Jul 30

Items seized, alleged drug-driving detected during joint operation at Canberra prison

Teams targeted people visiting the prison complex.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29

Rock thrown from Geocon building site smashed window of neighbouring home

'Risk to personal safety' at development site on Northbourne Avenue.

The Canberra Times · Jul 28

'Pretty extraordinary decline' in number of triple zero calls answered on first try

Number of triple zero calls increase by almost 30 per cent.

The Canberra Times · Jul 28

'Unreal' to think unions haven't tried to interfere before: watchdog

Commissioner referred Kingfisher report to police, DPP.

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