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Intersex rights promised in Australian-first laws

New laws to prevent medical intervention forced on intersex people have been introduced for the first time in Australia by the ACT government.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Judge rejects call for more lenient sentence for Thomas Matthews, who drove into police officers near the National Arboretum

The ACT's Chief Justice rejected suggestions Thomas Matthews should be spared more jail time because of a diagnosed mental health condition.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

Opposition Leader Chris Minns says the people of New South Wales pay more tax than other Australians. Is that correct?

State Opposition Leader Chris Minns claims New South Wales residents have the greatest tax burden in Australia, adding to their cost-of-living pain. Is that true? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

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Canberra school principals experience highest rate of violence and abuse in Australia, survey finds

The Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey 2022 says rates of violence and intimidation against principals are at their highest level since the survey began in 2011.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

Morning Mail: Amazon acts on party drug loophole, Credit Suisse takeover deal, Perrottet talks pokies

Vladimir Putin visits Mariupol, Marles says Iraq war opponents have been vindicated and NSW election nears

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2023

ACT plans hefty restrictions or possible ban on ‘insidious’ sports gambling ads

Attorney general Shane Rattenbury says territory may take action unilaterally if federal government does not act

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2023

Canberra man tells inquiry heritage concerns blocked him from installing more solar panels on 22-year-old house

The ACT government is accepting submissions as part of an inquiry into the effectiveness and operation of heritage issues in Canberra.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023

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Euthanasia advocates blast Territory Labor government over inaction on a vote before next NT election

Once a world leader on voluntary assisted dying, advocates say the Northern Territory is now lagging behind the rest of Australia.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Why are electricity prices set to rise in some states? What can I do to save on electricity?

Power bills look set to rise for many Australians from July — but that all depends on where you live and which energy provider you're with.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Junior doctors say they're expected to work overtime for free. Now they're suing hospitals

A string of class actions against health services in Victoria, NSW and the ACT is underway over the alleged underpayment of junior doctors.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Future energy price rises are 'significant': Albanese

The prime minister says energy price hikes would have been higher were it not for market intervention, while denying the increases were embarrassing.

AAP · Mar 15, 2023

Five cardiologists claim Canberra Hospital's cardiac care is 'dangerous', Health Minister agrees to meet them

Cardiologists pen an explosive letter to ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith over "unacceptable and dangerous" cardiology care at the Canberra Hospital.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

David Pocock under pressure to block Labor’s safeguard mechanism bill after fossil fuel poll

With 62% of Canberrans backing a ban on new coal and gas projects, Labor faces tough task convincing ACT senator

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023

Networks seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation defence

Network Ten and News Corp will seek to prove Bruce Lehrmann raped his then-colleague Brittany Higgins in its defamation defence.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

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AAP · Mar 8, 2023

Ten seeks to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation defence

Network Ten will seek to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of its defence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

Health care offered to women in prison should match community standards – and their rights

On this International Women’s Day, let’s not forget women in prison.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Australian Human Rights Commission unveils proposed federal act

A proposal for Australia's federal human rights act would see religious freedom, expression, privacy and environment among 28 protections.

AAP · Mar 7, 2023

Human rights commission unveils proposed federal act

Governments would have to consider 28 human rights in their decisions under a landmark proposal by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

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AAP · Mar 6, 2023

Soccer's second-tier attracts 32 interested clubs

Some 32 soccer clubs have expressed an interest in joining a national second-tier competition in Australia.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023

Morning Mail: Torture claim in ACT prison, Australia Post backs big executive bonuses, Chris Rock talks slap

An Indigenous woman alleges she was pinned down by prison officers who ignored warnings she couldn’t breathe

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023

ACT public waiting list for endoscopy services to prevent possibly fatal cancers blows out to 6,000

Doctors are warning the long public wait times for the common cancer screening test are "catastrophic" and pose a "high risk".

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023

Indigenous woman alleges she was subject to torture and inhuman treatment in ACT prison

Julianne Williams will tell court she was forcibly strip-searched despite informing guards she couldn’t breathe and was experiencing pains in her chest

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023

Queensland Reds put 71 points on hapless Force, Brumbies beat New Zealand's Blues in Super Rugby Pacific

The Queensland Reds respond to a poor opening game in Townsville by recording a record-breaking victory over the Western Force, while the ACT Brumbies show they are not to be messed with this Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Blues 25-20 in Melbourne.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

ACT plan for pharmacists to administer UTI medication criticised by Queensland GPs

The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide over-the-counter medication for urinary tract infections, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

New Canberra homes connecting to gas despite looming ban, leaving owners facing large electricity-conversion costs

About 80 per cent of new ACT homes are connected to the gas network, imposing tens of thousands of dollars in future electrification costs on owners.

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