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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Racecourse scrapped under one proposed plan for Thoroughbred Park

The ACT government has released two plans for developing Thoroughbred Park, one without a racecourse.

The Canberra Times

Hundreds of thousands may be missing out on energy bill concessions worth up to $372 a year

New report finds ACT has biggest shortfall in rebate claims, while research centre says concession system is far too complex to navigate

The Guardian - AU

Environmental activist’s home visited by Queensland police ahead of planned protests in Sydney

Activist among 30 people in three states and ACT to report visits from officers at request of NSW police ahead of mining forum

The Guardian - AU

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Proposed changes to Territory Plan, updated strategies for Canberra's town centres open for community consultation

In announcing the new Territory Plan and District Planning Strategies, the ACT government said the changes sought to balance community expectations about maintaining the character of some areas while meeting the demand for densification in town and group centres.

ABC News

Electoral commission wrongly accused Advance Australia of breaching law during ACT Senate election campaign

Advance Australia has lashed out at the electoral commission after it acknowledged that the robocalls it criticised during the election campaign had not existed.

ABC News

'All pork': Chris Steel slams funding for roads

A transport funding row which erupted last week has continued, as the ACT government defends the plans.

The Canberra Times

Electoral commission backflips on Advance Australia robocalls

David Pocock is "perplexed and disappointed" by the AEC's robocall backflip.

The Canberra Times

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Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial

The ACT's top prosecutor has confirmed his intent to proceed with a retrial the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after juror misconduct caused a mistrial.

AAP

ACT switches to new 'easier-to-read' bushfire danger rating system

The new bushfire danger rating signs around Canberra will have just four ratings rather than six.

The Canberra Times

Flash flooding in Yass on Halloween

It has been a very soggy 2022 Halloween.

The Canberra Times

New cat laws to end 'trap, neuter, return' program

Nationally, environment ministers have agreed on a need to advance the uptake of technologies to control feral cats, if Australia is to meet its target of no new extinctions.

The Canberra Times

Swimming banned as bacteria flows into Murrumbidgee

Bacterial levels in some areas more than triple what the ACT government considers safe, with run off from surrounding properties thought to contribute.

The Canberra Times

Inquiry into abortion services in the ACT region hears many find it difficult to access that form of healthcare

An inquiry into abortion and reproductive healthcare services in the Canberra region hears people find it difficult to access the service.

ABC News

Strict anti-protest laws may have encouraged mining conference to move from Melbourne to Sydney

Legal observers also say police in the eastern states have been visiting the homes of climate activists in the leadup to the conference

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The Canberra Times

The unseen trauma of Canberra's shocking road toll

First-responders have described the impact felt by family, friends - and their own staff - as the ACT reels from the worst road trauma seen in years.

The Canberra Times

'Disgraceful' call to axe three key road projects creates anger

Federal Labor's decision to axe three road projects has drawn condemnation from the community.

ABC News

ACT first responders describe trauma of treating car crash victims, call for safer driving on Canberra roads

This year 18 people have died on ACT roads, the highest number since 2010, and first responders say more education is needed to avoid these tragedies.

The Guardian - AU

Juror who caused Bruce Lehrmann trial to be aborted brought in two other research papers, judge reveals

The man who has denied he raped Brittany Higgins is facing the prospect of another trial after a juror brought academic papers on sexual assault into the jury room

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Forbidden research prompted the Bruce Lehrmann jury to be discharged. So, what are the rules for jurors?

Alarm bells were set off for one sheriff's officer in the ACT rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann after a research paper was uncovered by chance. The document was not part of court proceedings and ultimately led to a mistrial. So, what other rules do jurors run the risk of breaking?

The Canberra Times

Father calls out ACT legal fraternity as 'a vested interest group'

Tom McLuckie gives evidence at the inquiry into dangerous driving

The Canberra Times

Meet the winners of this year's Canberra Women in Business awards

Seven women have been named winners as part of the 2022 Canberra Women in Business Awards.

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Love Triangle Recap: Daddy Dick Fingers Is Exactly What Lisa’s Manifestation Board Ordered

11 dicks oh my.

The Conversation

Why has a UN torture prevention subcommittee suspended its visit to Australia?

This week, a United Nations torture prevention subcommittee delegation suspended its visit to Australia. The delegation arrived on October 16 and was due to end its visit on October 27, but suspended the visit prematurely on Sunday October 23.

The Canberra Times

New rules for food businesses under draft Circular Economy Strategy

ACT government publishes its draft Circular Economy Strategy.

The Canberra Times

Huge gastro outbreak linked to bacteria found in human poo

More than 200 people reported gastro after eating doughnuts from the popular shop.

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