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Canberra community gathers for funeral of senior Ngunnawal elder Aunty Agnes Shea

The life and accomplishments of Aunty Agnes Josephine Shea OAM, a foundation member of the United Ngunnawal Elders Council and a member of the advisory board to ACT Health, are celebrated at St Christopher's Cathedral in Canberra.

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Sentencing details in secret Witness J trial may be kept hidden for 20 years, court told

ACT supreme court considers whether to publish sentencing remarks about former official jailed for disclosure of confidential information

The Guardian - AU

2.7 million journeys later, e-scooters are part of the Canberra landscape

While Paris has voted to ban rental-e-scooters, Canberra continues to embrace them with an average of over 2000 trips per day.

The Canberra Times

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'Natural next step': Associate judge promoted to resident role

The ACT government has bucked a recent trend of looking interstate for Supreme Court judges.

The Canberra Times

What actually is a treaty? What could it mean for Indigenous people?

This is the second article in our series explaining Voice, Treaty and Truth. Read the first article in the series here.

The Conversation

What the Dhulwa inquiry can tell us about alleged breaches

It was revealed last week staff at Dhulwa were behind alleged breaches.

The Canberra Times

Expanding Canberra region paediatric service seeks to take pressure off families with sick kids

A health program aimed at easing the burden on Canberra region families with sick children who travel interstate for treatment or see multiple specialists is being expanded — but, it's also highlighting an absence of some services.

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ACT youth speak out about domestic violence

'They have really important ways of looking at things.'

The Canberra Times

'The canary in the coal mine': Asthma Australia backs wood heater ban plan

The peak health body is pushing for a phase-out of wood heaters through a replacement scheme within a set timeframe and a ban on new heaters.

The Canberra Times

Seaplanes' environmental impact on birds overlooked, critics say

The National Capital Authority said independent experts were commissioned to assess various aspects including environmental matters.

The Canberra Times

Coach Eddie Jones names first Wallabies training squad

Coach Eddie Jones has released his first Wallabies training squad, naming 33 players with halfbacks Tate McDermott and Jake Gordon among the omissions.

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Pedal Power ACT says more protected bike lanes are needed to keep Canberra cyclists safe

New details of the next stage of Canberra's light rail include plans for new cycling infrastructure, but Pedal Power ACT says it's not enough.

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How your suburb's property values have changed since COVID-19

Use our interactive map to view your suburb.

The Canberra Times

Digging up 'hidden' graveyard's past

What at first glace appears to be grassy parkland on an unassuming site in Evatt is actually an historic cemetery where some of Canberra's early pioneers are buried

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Changes to rental laws in Canberra come into effect tomorrow, banning no-cause evictions and soliciting rental bids

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to remove all forms of tenancy termination without a legitimate cause in a raft of changes that also bans encouraging rental bidding.

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Australian federal police fails to hand over evidence from investigation into alleged rape of Brittany Higgins to inquiry

Evidence yet to be handed over includes thousands of documents, but AFP says laws are preventing production of some material

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Head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial expresses despair at meeting deadline after uncovering loophole with police evidence

Walter Sofronoff, who was appointed to run the board of inquiry, expressed despair at meeting his June deadline as a result of a delay in obtaining documents from police.

The Canberra Times

'I can't do it': Lehrmann inquiry boss laments trouble obtaining 'crucial' documents

Walter Sofronoff KC says he must have the material police and prosecutors had if he is to examine their conduct.

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Factbox-Five things to know about Australia's planned Indigenous referendum

The Australian government on Thursday took the first formal step towards a referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution and set up an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" to advise lawmakers on matters that impact their lives.

The Canberra Times

Labor, Liberals vote to postpone debate on inquiry into zoning changes

ACT Greens' Jo Clay proposed to hold an inquiry into different models of density.

ABC News

Greens MLA calls on ACT government to regulate short-term accommodation market as rental crisis continues

The ACT Greens will bring forward a motion today in the Legislative Assembly, proposing a cap on the number of short-term rentals in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Evidence recorded in courtrooms will be allowed in retrials

Shane Rattenbury has agreed to recommendations made by a committee.

The New Daily

More states ban Nazi symbols

The action of neo-Nazi protesters in making brazen Sieg Heil salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament has renewed efforts to stem extremism.

The Canberra Times

'Fight of our lives': Climate activists glue themselves to oil lobby building entry

Five men and women have been charged over the protest blockade.

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ACT Legislative Assembly hears motion calling for regulation, protection and education on local venomous snakes

ACT snake catcher Gavin Smith brings some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species.

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