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Govt urged to probe Orange Line bid by ACT

An anti-graft watchdog is urging the government to investigate allegations of unfair competition in past bidding rounds for the right to jointly invest with it in the Orange Line’s western expansion, as fears mount these violations could cost the government 69 billion baht in losses.

Bangkok Post

Trial of Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann begins in ACT Supreme Court

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann appears in court, charged with raping his then colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in March 2019.

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann accused in court of lying about why he went to Parliament House on night of alleged assault

Trial of Lehrmann, who denies allegations he sexually assaulted Brittany Higgins in 2019, begins in ACT supreme court

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When is being Māori not enough? Why Māori politics are always personal

The truism that the personal is political and the political personal is very much the case with Māori (identity) politics. We’ve recently seen several incidents in which Māori government ministers have criticised other Māori MPs or public figures in ways that, by implication, relate to who they are as Māori.

The Conversation

New Zealand P.M. Jacinda Ardern Peddles Government Censorship to an International Audience

The world’s politicians offer a friendly reception to attacks on free speech.

Reason

Dems face uphill battle

Even though the Election Commission's calendar says the general election will be held in May next year following the end of the House's term in late March, parties are already in campaign mode to win voters.

Bangkok Post

'Complex decision' to drop COVID isolation comes with risks: ACT chief health officer

But Dr Kerryn Coleman said she was hopeful the new COVID-19 rules would get the balance right and not drive a surge in infections.

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Hundreds of Canberrans will need new driver licences after Optus data breach

A recent change to identity check requirements for ACT licence holders will help protect most Canberrans caught in the Optus data breach from the risk of fraud, the ACT government says.

The Canberra Times

Election 2023 clock officially ticking for Nats and Labour

National and Labour will be equal parts happy and annoyed with the latest 1News Kantar Public poll.

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Eyes on the road: how the spread of dashcams catches more idiots in the act

Fitting a dashcam won't give you a discount on your premium but it may speed up a disputed insurance claim.

The Canberra Times

'Waste of court time': Collaery fights continued govt secrecy push

One of the whistleblower's barristers says arguing again about the level of redaction to be applied to a key judgement is "as good as a pointless exercise".

The Canberra Times

Apple flexes muscle as quiet power behind app group

The App Association brands itself as the leading voice for thousands of app developers around the world. In reality, the vast majority of its funding comes from Apple Inc.

Tribune News Service

'Delusional' dad has 'unjust' sentence for repeated rapes of daughter extended

His initial 12-year jail term has been increased to 15 years behind bars.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Liberals accuse Pocock of 'politicising' ACT public school

ACT opposition education spokesman says it was "inappropriate and disappointing" that Senator Pocock hosted a town hall meeting at Lanyon High School.

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Distinguished authors shortlisted for top ACT book award

Six local authors have been shortlisted for the ACT Book of the Year award.

The Canberra Times

The little village full of surprises

If you're headed to Tharwa this weekend, be sure to visit these local attractions.

Newsroom.co.nz

Seymour takes aim at those not debating serious policy

If the GST on KiwiSaver debate is anything to go by, David Seymour says he is deeply sceptical about the country’s ability to have a serious policy debate at next year’s election

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith flags winding back of PCR testing

The government does plan to retain free testing but hours are likely to be reduced.

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Prosecutors appealing in record numbers as sentences fall 'clearly short of community standards'

The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions succeeded in the majority of cases it took to the ACT Court of Appeal last financial year.

The Canberra Times

The key to getting through swooping season scratch-free? Be prepared

The ACT has recorded 130 magpie swooping incidents so far this year with the majority of injuries sustained by cyclists.

The Canberra Times

Tree targets potentially problematic for grasslands

Planting fell short last year with 9888 trees in the ground, with about 5 per cent expected to perish.

The Guardian - AU

A straight talker free from party politics, don’t dismiss David Pocock as just the bloke who said ‘bullshit’ in parliament

The independent senator’s decisions will be critical as the Senate becomes the chief battleground for Anthony Albanese’s agenda

The Conversation

It's RUOK Day – but 'how can I help?' might be a better question to ask

Mental health and suicide prevention have become critical topics of public discussion in the last few decades. Awareness of mental illness has been advanced by public campaigns and personal stories.

The Canberra Times

New wine bar, markets coming to Lake Burley Griffin

New attractions are coming to the southside of Lake Burley Griffin.

The Canberra Times

Active ACT COVID cases drop as nation records another 39 deaths

The territory has recorded 122 new COVID cases.

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