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Calvary Public Hospital still without maternity services as fire damage to operating theatres postpones elective surgeries

An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals.

ABC News

Former union secretary did not breach financial duties, regulator finds

A former AEU secretary has been cleared of wrongdoing by the union regulator.

The Canberra Times

Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action

The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has engaged lawyers for potential defamation action over statements, broadcasts and social media posts about him.

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Policy-level corruption rife, anti-graft body says

Policy-level corruption remains rife in Thailand despite progress being made to address the issue, according to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT).

Bangkok Post

Ardern's Labour down again in NZ poll

Both Jacinda Ardern and Labour fell by one point as opposition National confirmed its place as New Zealand's most popular party in the latest political poll.

AAP

Special operations soldier fractured colleague's face at sleepover

He believes he is likely to lose his job over the incident, which occurred 14 years ago.

The Canberra Times

ACT Health Is Asking Spilt Milk Attendees To Look Out For Potential Meningococcal Symptoms

Someone who attended the Canberra festival is in hospital with the illness.

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Spilt Milk punter gets meningococcal, attendees urged to be alert for symptoms

The person with meningococcal is currently being treated at Canberra Hospital.

The Canberra Times

‘Greatly concerned’: prosecutor warns of potentially ‘unlawful’ disclosures about Brittany Higgins

Exclusive: ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold reveals he has made complaint about undisclosed matters that are currently under investigation

The Guardian - AU

Higgins' story sparks reform conversation

Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.

AAP

Two clear lessons from the abandoned Bruce Lehrmann trial

The sensational decision to abandon the trial of Bruce Lehrmann accused of raping Brittany Higgins leaves us with two clear lessons

The New Daily

Living with MND: how a form of 'acceptance therapy' is helping me make one difficult choice at a time

As a new drug offers a glimmer of hope for a small percentage of people with motor neurone disease, Professor of Psychology Eva Sundin offers an extraordinary insight into what it is like to be diagnosed with this frightening condition – and how a form of psychological therapy is helping…

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: No retrial for Bruce Lehrmann; Chris Dawson sentenced; and viva magenta colour of the year

ACT prosecutors drop charges against Lehrmann citing risk to health of Brittany Higgins posed by a second trial

The Guardian - AU

Push for national reforms in rape cases

Prosecutors have dropped the case against Brittany Higgins' accused rapist due to the impacts on her mental health and advocates say urgent reforms are needed.

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Lehrmann retrial abandoned because of 'a significant and unacceptable risk' to Brittany Higgins' life

The plan for a second trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been dropped after expert medical advice warned it posed a “significant and unacceptable risk” to Brittany Higgins’ life.

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ACT Prosecutor Confirms Charges Against Bruce Lehrmann Will Be Dropped

The trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man charged with the rape of Brittany Higgins in 2019, has been dropped due to concerns for Higgins' health.

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Rape charge dropped against Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold says the charge will be dropped because it is "no longer in the public interest to pursue a prosecution at the risk of the complainant's life".

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann retrial won’t proceed after prosecutors drop charges for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

Decision announced by director of public prosecutions means retrial of Lehrmann, who pleaded not guilty, will not go ahead

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Airport strike planned for next Friday called off – as it happened

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Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case

The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.

The Canberra Times

ACT public school students get free rapid antigen tests

More than 40,000 COVID tests will be sent out this term.

The Conversation

What the compromise IR deal means for wage negotiations, and pay rises

The Albanese government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill is all set to become law, after Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke revealed amendments to secure the support of the Greens and ACT independent David Pocock in the Senate.

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Co-governance work set to be put on hold

Cabinet will meet this month to finalise next steps to fulfil commitments under the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including putting a halt on any work for now. Political editor Jo Moir reports.

AAP

Workplace law overhaul comes to a head

The government is pushing to have its workplace law overhaul passed by Christmas, saying it will get wages moving and ease cost of living pressures.

AAP

Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament

The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.

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