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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

ACT government in talks to buy CSIRO Ginninderra land

"The government has raised the matter with the new Commonwealth government," a spokesperson said.

The Canberra Times

ACT Conservation Council appoints new executive director

Ms Lawless will replace outgoing director Helen Oakey, who finished up last month for a position at Market Forces in Melbourne.

The Canberra Times

ACT police search for young boy after bodies of woman and child found in pond

Police received a call on Saturday morning from a member of the public who had seen a person in the pond

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'It's about truth telling': Ngambri custodians argue in court hearing against ACT govt

The ACT Supreme Court adjourned for two weeks after Ngunnawal Elders applied to be a part of the case.

The Canberra Times

NSW petrol price monitoring website Fuel Check expands to cover Canberra from today

Petrol prices across the ACT will be displayed on a government website, allowing drivers to compare prices at nearby retailers — but service stations will not be forced to sign up.

ABC News

ACT government considering TV gambling ad ban

It would follow a similar move by South Australia.

The Canberra Times

Tens of thousands of Canberrans miss out on $750 energy saving: report

Nearly 70 thousand Canberrans are missing out on energy savings, the report said.

The Canberra Times

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ACT govt preparing in case it needs to tunnel under Mt Ainslie for high speed rail

First flagged in 2013 by the then transport minister, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a report found the fast-train could connect Sydney to Melbourne by 2065.

The Canberra Times

'Overwhelming': Chief prosecutor, Lehrmann's barrister appointed senior counsel

"Having been recognised that you are [worthy] is a little bit overwhelming."

The Canberra Times

Recently discovered rare purple butterfly thrives in Namadgi

Ecologists, community experts and volunteers successfully surveyed butterflies in two areas of Namadgi recently, despite the wet conditions.

The Canberra Times

Children will still face charges for serious crimes when age of criminal responsibility is raised

The age of criminal responsibility in the ACT will be increased to 14.

The Canberra Times

David Pocock backs caps on political donations and electoral spending in boost to Labor plan

ACT senator says caps are the only way to stop ‘wealthy entities from exerting undue influence’ on elections

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David Pocock calls for tripling of ACT Senate seats

The senator said there should be greater diversity of views and lived experiences in Parliament.

The Canberra Times

Life imprisonment for 'stealthing' as SA outlaws non-consensual removal of condom during sex

Non-consensually removing a condom during sex — an act known as "stealthing" — is set to be criminalised in South Australia, with those found guilty facing penalties of up to life imprisonment.

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ACT government distances itself from plan to demolish Thoroughbred Park, Canberra's only horse-racing venue

Under a plan released on Melbourne Cup Day, housing would be built on Canberra's only racecourse, which currently operates on prime inner-suburban land.

The Canberra Times

Race club confirms intentions after 'hostile takeover' planning proposal

The long-term leaser of the Lyneham block has the site for another 60 years and intends to diversify its income in the same way clubs around Australia have.

The Canberra Times

'Acknowledgement doesn't put food on the table': ACT govt lowest-paid workers threaten to walk off job

The base rate for workers is $50,925.

The Canberra Times

CIT contracts audit could be released shortly

Both the integrity commission and audit office are investigating the contracts.

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'Gaming the system': why ACT police are taking a fresh look at pursuits

Concerns repeat offenders driving stolen cars are trying to avoid arrest.

The Canberra Times

'A bit ridiculous': Flat tyres plague commuters as wet creates even more potholes

Several motorists were pulled over with flat tyres on Tuesday evening.

The Canberra Times

X-ray technician allegedly paid women overseas to perform sexual acts on children

Ernest Maclay allegedly told police he was disgusted with himself.

The Canberra Times

Racecourse scrapped under one proposed plan for Thoroughbred Park

The ACT government has released two plans for developing Thoroughbred Park, one without a racecourse.

The Canberra Times

Barr's priorities as 'dramatically changed' ACT approaches 500,000

The Chief Minister will give his annual state of the territory address on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds of thousands may be missing out on energy bill concessions worth up to $372 a year

New report finds ACT has biggest shortfall in rebate claims, while research centre says concession system is far too complex to navigate

The Guardian - AU

Environmental activist’s home visited by Queensland police ahead of planned protests in Sydney

Activist among 30 people in three states and ACT to report visits from officers at request of NSW police ahead of mining forum

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