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Inquiry into dangerous driving in Canberra hears of toll on victims, but not everyone supports law reform

After being seriously injured by a drunk driver while in her car, Negar Barjestehmanesh and others want to see tougher sentences for dangerous driving.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

ACT reviews sexual assault evidence laws

The ACT government is reviewing how to make it easier for survivors of sexual assault to give evidence in a retrial to stop them from being re-traumatised.

AAP · Nov 17, 2022

Bruce Lehrmann retrial: ACT government seeking to urgently reform video evidence loophole

Video recordings of rape complainants’ evidence currently cannot be used in retrials if, like Brittany Higgins, they initially gave evidence in the courtroom

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022

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Inquest told army helicopter started blaze

Two army personnel in charge of a helicopter that started Canberra's 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire have given evidence to an inquest at the ACT Coroners Court.

AAP · Nov 13, 2022

Australia’s progressive forces show signs of fracturing – and a test on free and fair elections looms

I suspect Australians don’t want to be spectators in an electoral arms race where wealthy individuals exercise oversized influence in our democracy

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022

Plenty of action behind the scenes for ‘boring’ Albanese government

Mr Albanese said he was trying to “take politics off the front pages”.

The New Daily · Nov 10, 2022

Canberra landlords will soon have to make their properties more liveable for tenants through better insulation

Canberra's hot summers and icy winters will become more comfortable for some renters as landlords are made to upgrade insulation in their properties.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

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Maggot farmer named ACT Australian of Year

The atmosphere in Canberra is abuzz after maggot farmer and researcher Olympia Yarger was named the ACT's nominee for Australian of the Year.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

Hunter charities desperate for donations to fill Christmas hampers

Charities are battling a supply shortage driven by weather events and the ability of manufacturers and retailers to better manage waste.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

ACT records its wettest October since 1934, with three times the average monthly rainfall

The ACT saw 166 millimetres of rainfall this October, with the usual average around 50 millimetres. It rained in the territory 19 out of 31 days in the month.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

What will happen during tonight's total lunar eclipse? Check out our handy 'blood moon' guide

The Moon is turning shades of rust and blood red tonight in the last total lunar eclipse for three years. Here's a state-by-state rundown of what you'll see if the weather is kind.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

ACT police search for young boy after bodies of woman and child found in pond

Police received a call on Saturday morning from a member of the public who had seen a person in the pond

The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2022

NSW petrol price monitoring website Fuel Check expands to cover Canberra from today

Petrol prices across the ACT will be displayed on a government website, allowing drivers to compare prices at nearby retailers — but service stations will not be forced to sign up.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

David Pocock backs caps on political donations and electoral spending in boost to Labor plan

ACT senator says caps are the only way to stop ‘wealthy entities from exerting undue influence’ on elections

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

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ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Life imprisonment for 'stealthing' as SA outlaws non-consensual removal of condom during sex

Non-consensually removing a condom during sex — an act known as "stealthing" — is set to be criminalised in South Australia, with those found guilty facing penalties of up to life imprisonment.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

ACT government distances itself from plan to demolish Thoroughbred Park, Canberra's only horse-racing venue

Under a plan released on Melbourne Cup Day, housing would be built on Canberra's only racecourse, which currently operates on prime inner-suburban land.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022

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 · Nov 1, 2022

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

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ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

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 · Oct 31, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 29, 2022

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.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022

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

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

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 · Oct 27, 2022

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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