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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

ACT's new car rego scheme revealed

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

The Canberra Times

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

Electric bus network transformation gathers speed

Bus depot infrastructure switches to electric

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'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 Conversation

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

This wet January is nowhere near a record-breaker

The Canberra Times

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

The New Daily

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.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

Items seized relating to suspected illegal logging of Namadgi National Park

ACT Policing recover stolen property after community tip off.

The Canberra Times

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AAP

Drowning risk spikes on Australia Day

Swimmers are four times more likely to drown at coastal beaches on Australia Day than any other time due to a range of factors.

The Canberra Times

How a volunteer group is healing Canberra's hidden pain

Shamaruh Mirza is fighting isolation to avoid further tragedies.

The Canberra Times

Double demerits start at midnight

A five-day period of double demerits across the ACT and NSW will begin at midnight ahead of the Australia Day holiday period

The Canberra Times

ACT container deposit scheme hackers thwarted but safety warning issued

Users were alerted to the attempted security breach on Tuesday morning.

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The Canberra Times

ACT has Australia's worst long-term homelessness, and it's getting even worse

The ACT has the highest rate of persistent homelessness among people accessing support in Australia.

The Canberra Times

Libs want leave expansion stopped before it makes small business 'less competitive'

An Assembly inquiry has backed the bill but the Canberra Liberals have dissented.

The Guardian - AU

ACT close to naming head of Bruce Lehrmann trial inquiry and its scope

Announcement expected next week after trial for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins collapses and DPP alleges ‘inappropriate interference’ in case

The Canberra Times

Changes to bus timetable as light rail construction ramps up

Changes to bus timetables will be enacted from next Monday.

The Canberra Times

'Nothing we can do': Why festival pill testing ended

Insurers are refusing to cover festival pill testing, and the ACT government can't do anything about it.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt told to consider 10,000-seat arena alongside stadium

The government was also told to partner with property developers to off-set the cost of a new precinct.

ABC News

Canberra man who allegedly scammed 65yo woman could be part of international syndicate, police say

A 28-year-old Canberra man has been arrested as police say the alleged scam could be part of an international crime syndicate.

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