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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Man admits child sex offences as majority of 16 charges dropped

The man will now be sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court for offences between 2017-21.

The Canberra Times

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT cabinet examines launching inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins allegations

Chief minister Andrew Barr says inquiry could examine ‘issues raised by the actions of authorities involved in the Lehrmann trial’

The Guardian - AU

'Cannot see another opportunity': surgeon's fears over cancer surgery unit's future

The future of the clinic is in jeopardy despite a commitment from the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

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Scathing letter alleging police and political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial made public

A dispute between the ACT's chief prosecutor and the territory's police force is continuing, with the public release of a letter alleging officers interfered in the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann.

ABC News

Morning Mail: Lehrmann prosecutor’s concerns, a dozen climate protesters face jail, AI art anger

In today’s newsletter: the ACT’s top prosecutor privately complained about the conduct of former cabinet minister Linda Reynolds during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT’s top prosecutor complained about Linda Reynolds’ ‘disturbing’ conduct

Former minister has denied attempting to coach defence and rejected allegations she was politically invested in the case’s outcome

The Guardian - AU

After years of fanfare the future of drone delivery in Australia remains up in the air

Experts question economic case and point to environmental costs such as packaging, risks to birds and the noise factor

The Guardian - AU

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Hephner the alpaca courts the long neck of the law

A curious occurrence turned heads at the ACT courts building this week.

The Canberra Times

Former MLA grateful to help in planting the seed of voluntary assisted dying laws

The former Labor MLA, now 80 and living near Newcastle, was thrilled to see the Restoring Territory Rights Bill passed

The Canberra Times

Future of cancer surgery unit in jeopardy

Authorities will not immediately expand services.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra number plate that could fetch $40,000 at auction

Ben Hastings is putting an ACT-issued plate with the single X under the hammer at AllBids

The Canberra Times

Govt can find a way to make light rail costs transparent: experts

One expert said the Canberra Liberals' policy risked devaluing the existing light rail.

The Canberra Times

ACT pushes to make healthy environment a human right

A commitment has been made to enact a right to a healthy environment during this term of parliament.

The Canberra Times

What is the energy price relief plan and will it actually reduce power bills?

Treasury modelling suggests average household will be $230 better off after national cabinet backed $1.5bn intervention

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The Canberra Times

Seaplanes will make Canberra 'comparable with the Vancouvers of the world'

The NCA admits at least half the ACT population do not support the planes.

The Canberra Times

Five COVID-19 deaths reported in latest ACT update

COVID cases climbed once again.

The Guardian - AU

Integrity watchdog to examine allegations of police misconduct during Bruce Lehrmann case

ACT attorney general says complaints surrounding prosecution of Brittany Higgins allegation referred to federal integrity and corruption commission

ABC News

Police union hits back at ACT's top prosecutor after he criticised officers' actions during Bruce Lehrmann trial

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold draws the ire of the Australian Federal Police Association after his letter criticising police actions in the now-abandoned trial of Bruce Lehrmann was made public.

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The Canberra Times

Case dropped against busker accused of raping drunk woman found in park

The busker had maintained that no sexual activity occurred after he found her at Glebe Park.

The Canberra Times

Police handling of parliament rape case referred to integrity commission

The referral follows explosive allegations made by the ACT's top prosecutor, who has accused police of "clear interference".

AAP

Police to be investigated on Lehrmann case

The law enforcement integrity agency will investigate how police handled a rape allegation made by former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.

AAP

COVID case rise slows, peak on horizon

Weekly COVID-19 infections have risen six per cent in the past week as new data shows Australia experienced higher-than-average deaths from January to August.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann case: police union condemns ‘smears’ against investigators and backs calls for judicial inquiry

ACT prosecutor complained in a letter to police chief he was under pressure from officers not to prosecute the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

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ACT Govt Has Launched An Inquiry Into Allegations Police ‘Clearly Aligned’ With Bruce Lehrmann

The allegations were revealed in a document obtained by The Guardian via FOI laws.

The Canberra Times

Police 'aligned with defence' in parliament rape case, prosecutor claims in explosive letter

Shane Drumgold SC made the sensational accusations in a letter to the ACT's top cop.

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