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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Two ACT public schools to get new roofs to fix possum, mould problems

The ACT government will fork out $10.9 million for new roofs at two schools.

The Canberra Times

Afternoon Update: Pell funeral met with protests; no Charles on $5 note; and the ACT’s new EV incentive

Tony Abbott leads the praise inside St Mary’s Cathedral while protesters outside face off with funeral attenders in sometimes heated exchanges

The Guardian - AU

Grid-scale battery switched on, increasing energy security during transition

Located in Beard, the battery has enough storage to power approximately 3000 homes for two hours.

The Canberra Times

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ACT to incentivise electric vehicles with registration fee based on emissions rather than weight

Territory expects 96% of owners to pay same or less under new model, 4% paying more to be owners of more-polluting vehicles

The Guardian - AU

Total fire bans around the ACT - but not in the ACT

The ACT's fire rating will stay at "high" on Thursday, but just over the border there's a total fire ban.

The Canberra Times

Morning Mail: Albanese warns of ‘insecure world’, high gas prices hit homes, Italy’s nonna no-go

In an exclusive interview, PM defends Aukus pact and lays out Australia’s strategic planning

The Guardian - AU

Free ACT rego disappears on EVs in switch to emissions-based system

Electric car owners in the ACT will start paying rego charges from July.

The Canberra Times

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Hurry up and wait in ACT emergency

Report of government services reveals shortfalls in Canberra's hospital emergency

The Canberra Times

Electric and hybrid vehicles win new on-road discounts

Drivers who register electric or hybrid vehicles in the ACT will save hundreds of dollars each year in a scheme experts say should set the example.

AAP

Inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will have scope to probe political interference

The ACT government says it expects the board of inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial to "vigorously" explore interactions between police and prosecutors.

ABC News

Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case has scope to probe any ‘political influence’

ACT government confirms retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead independent inquiry

The Guardian - AU

Corin Forest a top-10 picnic spot in Australia

Another ACT location just missed out on making the top 10

The Canberra Times

Former solicitor-general heads Lehrmann case probe

Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff will lead an inquiry into the handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP

'Motives' of authorities under microscope as parliament rape trial inquiry scope finalised

The ACT government has revealed new details about the scope of the independent inquiry.

The Canberra Times

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ACT's new car rego scheme revealed

Motorists will pay based on their vehicle's emissions rather than weight from 2024.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Saudis to sponsor Australia’s World Cup, bail prisoner numbers soar, Adani fortune slides

Saudi Arabia’s tourist board to sponsor women’s tournament in Australia; unsentenced people in jail rises 120% in decade; Walter Sofronoff to lead ACT police probe

The Guardian - AU

Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

Former judge will investigate damning allegations made by prosecutor Shane Drumgold about police conduct

ABC News

Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

The board of inquiry — the ACT equivalent to a royal commission — will look into the conduct of police and prosecutors during the trial and whether the ACT needs to introduce measures to deal with juror misconduct.

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The Canberra Times

Electric bus network transformation gathers speed

Bus depot infrastructure switches to electric

The Conversation

'Discriminatory impact on First Nations people': coroner calls for urgent bail reform in Veronica Nelson inquest

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and/or images of deceased people.

The Canberra Times

Umbrellas ready as wet summer splutters on - but it could be worse

This wet January is nowhere near a record-breaker

The New Daily

Exclusive Brethren emerge as major suppliers of COVID tests, PPE to Australian governments

Members of the Exclusive Brethren have emerged as behind companies that won contracts to import COVID-19 tests and supply them to governments

ABC News

Canberra families say ACT public health system failing to provide adequate mental health care to young people

One Canberra father made the drastic decision to quit his job and move interstate with his child to find more adequate treatment for his child's anorexia nervosa.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's first electric bus zips into permanent service

It looks, feels, rides and drives just like a bus. But this one is powered with batteries.

The Canberra Times

Low-paid ACT government workers lock in 34% pay rise

The lowest-paid general service officers in the ACT will receive a 10 per cent pay rise each year for three years.

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