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Here’s Exactly How Much Rents In Australian Capital Cities Surged In 2023

Rents in Australia's capital cities surged over the past year, as high demand for few houses pushed prices through the roof.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 8, 2024

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers call for substantial damages despite ‘unsatisfactory’ evidence in defamation case

Network Ten describes former Liberal staffer as ‘fundamentally dishonest’ in submissions released by federal court

The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2024

Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024

Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place.

AAP · Jan 4, 2024

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States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

A heatwave across four states has left Australians sweltering and placed firefighters on high alert, as schools closed and thousands of people lost power.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Liberal senator sues ex-ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has launched defamation action against the ACT government and former chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold over a letter.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment

The Poll Bludger has summarised the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) that was released Monday. The most contentious recommendation is that the number of senators for both the ACT and the Northern Territory be increased from two to four.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Contaminated saline products used at hospitals are being recalled after the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert following a bacterial outbreak.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

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Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

The federal government is set to introduce laws to drive its "Help to Buy" housing program, which the industry says will be effective.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Last state opens door to dignified death laws

A sombre celebration will be held by voluntary assisted dying campaigners as NSW becomes the last state to enact the powers for terminally ill people.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Australia to ban disposable, single-use vape imports from January to help cut addiction in children

Health minister Mark Butler says medical and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe vapes and patients will get their scripts filled at pharmacies

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

Parliamentary inquiry recommends more senators for the ACT and Northern Territory

The government is considering whether voters in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory should be given extra senators.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023

Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra

The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Spilt Milk Canberra Briefly Postponed All Acts Due To Unsafe Weather Conditions

Spilt Milk in Canberra has just announced that all musical acts are postponed indefinitely due to unsafe weather.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 25, 2023

Industry and states welcome Albanese government’s plan to jump-start stalled renewables investment

Albanese government’s expansion of investment scheme is designed to attract financial investment in new wind and solar farms

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

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The Conversation · Nov 19, 2023

49 women have been killed in Australia so far in 2023 as a result of violence. Are we actually making any progress?

As of November 17, 49 women have been killed in Australia this year as a result of violence; 28 were allegedly killed at the hands of a male intimate or ex-intimate partner. That’s according to the activist project Counting Dead Women Australia, which collects these figures based on media-reported crimes.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023

Whistleblower David McBride pleads guilty after court rules to withhold evidence over ‘security’ risk

ACT supreme court upholds commonwealth’s claim that release of some documents could jeopardise ‘security and defence of Australia’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023

Whistleblower David McBride loses bid to stave off trial over public interest defence

ACT supreme court says law provides no duty to members of the military to act in the public interest

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

Whistleblower David McBride’s trial delayed slightly over key public interest argument

Former military lawyer has pleaded not guilty to five charges in ACT supreme court over decision to leak material that was used as basis for ABC series on war crimes

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023

Animals to be recognised as sentient beings under proposed Victorian cruelty laws

Draft of animal care and protection act may make Victoria first state to explicitly recognise animal sentience

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023

Whistleblower David McBride declares ‘today I serve my country’ as trial starts over alleged leaking of war crime documents

Former military lawyer addresses supporters outside ACT court before trial over allegations he leaked material regarding war crimes in Afghanistan

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

ACT Greens backbencher Johnathan Davis resigns

ACT Greens backbencher Johnathan Davis will leave the party and parliament after he was stood down over allegations of sexual misconduct.

AAP · Nov 10, 2023

Greens politician stood down over misconduct claims

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has called on a Greens politician to resign over sexual misconduct allegations.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023

Bumpy roads ahead: New Zealand’s incoming PM set to lead a three-headed, ‘anti-woke’ government

Final results from last month’s election confirm the right-wing National Party will need to partner with the ACT Party and NZ First to form government

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023

‘My memory has failed me’: how the case against NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton fell apart in a day

The testimony of ACT Policing’s Sgt David Power quickly unravelled under questioning in court, in the latest major embarrassment for the territory

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2023

When Oregon decriminalised drugs, overdoses went up. Will that happen in the ACT?

A new bill came into effect in the ACT at the weekend decriminalising personal possession of common illegal drugs.

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