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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

New species of butterfly identified as spotted trident-blue, native to ACT and parts of Kosciuszko National Park

The spotted trident-blue butterfly was first photographed in 2017, but has only just been formally identified.

ABC News

Accountant reviewing 10,000 transactions in multimillion-dollar proceeds of crime case

More than $10 million worth of suspected criminal assets were previously restrained.

The Canberra Times

Consultancy firm paid nearly $300,000 to find artists for hospital project

A consultant was engaged for a nearly $300,000 contract to help select artists.

The Canberra Times

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Board of Inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial hears relationship between police and prosecutors was 'beset by tension' from outset

The inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins begins in Canberra with opening statements.

ABC News

#MeToo movement ‘seemingly affected’ Bruce Lehrmann investigation, inquiry hears

Relationship between ACT police and DPP ‘beset by tension’, first public hearing told

The Guardian - AU

'Beset by tension': Inquiry hears #MeToo movement likely affected Lehrmann case

Up to four weeks of public hearings are anticipated, starting on May 1.

Newcastle Herald

Lehrmann trial inquiry hears of justice system tensions

An inquiry into the rape trial of ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is expected to hear evidence of a tense relationship between ACT police and prosecutors.

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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones backs push for new Canberra stadium to attract big international sporting events

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has thrown his support behind the push for a new Canberra stadium, saying it would allow the nation's capital to compete for big sporting events.

ABC News

Inaccurate, ineffective heritage advice hampers Cuppacumbalong

Poor advice and delays make it hard to manage the heritage site.

The Canberra Times

Inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial set to begin

The head of an inquiry into police and prosecutor's conduct during ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial will outline the scope of his investigation.

AAP

Back to school for drivers as safety experts back licence retest proposal

After an increase in the road toll, automatic renewals have fallen under scrutiny.

The Canberra Times

Customer rebates grow 95% in ACT, driven by electricity connection issues

The rebates were worth a total close to $300,000.

The Canberra Times

Calls for gambling ad bans on Australian match-day jerseys after action from world’s biggest football clubs

As UK Premier League clubs agree to ban front-of-shirt betting ads from 2026, David Pocock says we must ensure children are not being exposed to ads

The Guardian - AU

Australian Federal Police quit using controversial spit hoods in Canberra after review finds risks cannot be justified

An internal review into the AFP's use of spit hoods on detainees also found they do not prevent transmissible diseases from saliva or blood.

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The Canberra Times

If still standing, this forgotten Acton cottage would be submerged in water

The story of our beloved National Museum of Australia's site is, ironically, one you don't hear often.

ABC News

Delay to body scanners at Canberra's jail labelled 'deplorable' as strip searches of detainees continue

Almost 300 strip searches of detainees at Canberra's jail could have been avoided last year if full-body scanners, which arrived in June, were operational.

The Canberra Times

ACT's battery deal could serve as blueprint for other states: Barr

But detail on a new revenue-sharing deal remains under wraps.

ABC News

Much-hyped Big Canberra Battery finds an owner as ACT government spruiks benefits to energy security

The ACT government announces it's partnering with Eku Energy to deliver the much-hyped Big Canberra Battery which could power one-third of Canberra for two hours.

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The Canberra Times

Retracing the steps which built the capital

Early surveyor's field books have been accepted into the UNCESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

The Canberra Times

ACT does 'innovative' deal to secure $400m big battery

The battery system would help prevent blackouts, the government said.

ABC News

Canberra developers could soon have the option to argue for fewer parking spots, but would it work?

With some developers no longer allocating parking to apartments and talk of a "car-free day" sometime soon, there are calls to improve public transport and make it easier to get around the national capital.

The New Daily

Further delays to Black Summer bushfire inquiry

A coronial inquiry into one of the devastating Black Summer bushfires has been postponed again to accommodate some participants' changed availability.

AAP

Inquiry into Black Summer bushfire set to resume

A coronial inquiry into one of the devastating Black Summer bushfires is due to resume following months of delays.

The Canberra Times

Driver remains critical after Gungahlin Drive collision

78 drivers in the ACT have had their demerits points doubled for speeding offences over the Easter break.

The Canberra Times

Waitlist for ACT's sole long COVID clinic more than 12 months long

"My quality of life is really, really, really low, and it just feels like I may never get better."

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