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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.

AAP

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.

ABC News

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

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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

The Canberra Times

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.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

'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.

The Canberra Times

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.

Reuters

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.

The Canberra Times

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.

ABC News

Evidence recorded in courtrooms will be allowed in retrials

Shane Rattenbury has agreed to recommendations made by a committee.

The Canberra Times

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.

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

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

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

Residents' anger at Albert Hall tree chop plan

The trees will be replaced by 50 alternative species.

The New Daily

Senate passes $15 billion manufacturing fund

A $15 billion manufacturing fund has cleared a major hurdle, paving the way for the government's signature investment vehicle to shore up domestic industry.

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The Canberra Times

Light rail plans put cyclists at risk: Pedal Power ACT

Pedal Power ACT claim there are serious issues with the active travel component of light rail stage 2a that must be addressed before construction begins

The New Daily

‘Desperate need’ for action on housing future fund

Housing and homelessness bodies are urging parliamentarians to fast-track the establishment of a national fund in order to begin addressing the nation's crises.

ABC News

More information on what stage 2A of Canberra's light rail network will look like as public consultation opens

The National Capital Authority begins taking feedback on the aesthetics, accessibility and conformity to Walter Burley Griffin's 1918 plan for the next stage of light rail from Canberra's city to Commonwealth Park.

The Canberra Times

PBS Building director still involved in major construction project

Building activity has resumed at the site.

AAP

Senate gives green light to $15b manufacturing fund

The Albanese government's signature $15 billion manufacturing fund has passed the Senate after weeks of tense negotiations.

AAP

'Desperate need' for action on housing future fund

Housing and homelessness bodies are urging parliamentarians to fast-track the establishment of a national fund in order to begin addressing the nation's crises.

ABC News

Five Canberra schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches three days per week with Meals in Schools program pilot

The new ACT government-funded Meals in Schools pilot program will see thousands of Canberra kids fed throughout their school days when the free meals initiative rolls out later this year.

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