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Hephner the alpaca courts the long neck of the law

A curious occurrence turned heads at the ACT courts building this week.

The Canberra Times

Former MLA grateful to help in planting the seed of voluntary assisted dying laws

The former Labor MLA, now 80 and living near Newcastle, was thrilled to see the Restoring Territory Rights Bill passed

The Canberra Times

Govt can find a way to make light rail costs transparent: experts

One expert said the Canberra Liberals' policy risked devaluing the existing light rail.

The Canberra Times

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ACT pushes to make healthy environment a human right

A commitment has been made to enact a right to a healthy environment during this term of parliament.

The Canberra Times

What is the energy price relief plan and will it actually reduce power bills?

Treasury modelling suggests average household will be $230 better off after national cabinet backed $1.5bn intervention

The Guardian - AU

Seaplanes will make Canberra 'comparable with the Vancouvers of the world'

The NCA admits at least half the ACT population do not support the planes.

The Canberra Times

Five COVID-19 deaths reported in latest ACT update

COVID cases climbed once again.

The Canberra Times

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Integrity watchdog to examine allegations of police misconduct during Bruce Lehrmann case

ACT attorney general says complaints surrounding prosecution of Brittany Higgins allegation referred to federal integrity and corruption commission

The Guardian - AU

Police union hits back at ACT's top prosecutor after he criticised officers' actions during Bruce Lehrmann trial

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold draws the ire of the Australian Federal Police Association after his letter criticising police actions in the now-abandoned trial of Bruce Lehrmann was made public.

ABC News

Case dropped against busker accused of raping drunk woman found in park

The busker had maintained that no sexual activity occurred after he found her at Glebe Park.

The Canberra Times

Police handling of parliament rape case referred to integrity commission

The referral follows explosive allegations made by the ACT's top prosecutor, who has accused police of "clear interference".

The Canberra Times

Police to be investigated on Lehrmann case

The law enforcement integrity agency will investigate how police handled a rape allegation made by former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.

AAP

COVID case rise slows, peak on horizon

Weekly COVID-19 infections have risen six per cent in the past week as new data shows Australia experienced higher-than-average deaths from January to August.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann case: police union condemns ‘smears’ against investigators and backs calls for judicial inquiry

ACT prosecutor complained in a letter to police chief he was under pressure from officers not to prosecute the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

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ACT Govt Has Launched An Inquiry Into Allegations Police ‘Clearly Aligned’ With Bruce Lehrmann

The allegations were revealed in a document obtained by The Guardian via FOI laws.

The Canberra Times

Police 'aligned with defence' in parliament rape case, prosecutor claims in explosive letter

Shane Drumgold SC made the sensational accusations in a letter to the ACT's top cop.

The Guardian - AU

Prosecutor alleges police ‘aligned with defence’ in Bruce Lehrmann case and claims ‘inappropriate interference’

Exclusive: Letter from Shane Drumgold to ACT police chief, obtained under FOI, calls for inquiry into ‘political and police conduct’ during investigation of Brittany Higgins claimss

AAP

Prosecutor slams police over Lehrmann case

A letter from the ACT's chief prosecutor to police has highlighted concerns over the treatment of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien after rape trial abandoned

Lawyers for the former Liberal Party adviser are considering legal action over several statements and reports related to his now discontinued rape trial.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT attorney general backs prosecutor over handling of Brittany Higgins case

Shane Rattenbury says he still has confidence in director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold after criticism

ABC News

ACT government commits $153 million to fix potholes and improve roads across Canberra

The ACT's roads have become riddled with potholes due to high rainfall, and now the ACT government has committed $153 million to solve the problem.

The Canberra Times

'Illegal immigrant' faces court for alleged assault of anti-China protester

The defendant is accused of assaulting and robbing a woman in Acton.

The Canberra Times

19-year-old man arrested for firearm offences, after neighbour allegedly yelled at his dog

The 19-year-old will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

ACT's ED wait times more than double the national average

The ACT has continued to have the longest wait times in the nation.

AAP

'Half of new cars to be electric by 2030'

Australian roads will look different by 2030, according to a new report into the country's climate change policies that found new policies are making an impact.

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