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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 Canberra Times

State and territory leaders to sign joint statement backing Indigenous voice to parliament

Move will give a fresh push to Labor’s referendum plans, with Liberals and Greens yet to agree their positions

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.

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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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt told lowering Parkes Way would help provide windfall

The "remaking" of Parkes Way was described as "a new start for central Canberra".

The Canberra Times

ACT can't fix health system alone, Barr says

The Chief Minister said changes to primary health care were a "number one agenda item" for national cabinet.

The Canberra Times

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Our most read stories of 2022 start off bleak, but there's good news in there, too

There were still key moments where Canberrans came together, showing the community spirit that defines the capital.

The Canberra Times

Independent inquiry to be held into handling of Brittany Higgins’ allegations against Bruce Lehrmann

ACT chief minister and attorney general have announced inquiry following claims police pressured director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC not to pursue the Lehrmann case

The Guardian - AU

'Not in the business of charity': Perkins swats away calls for stadium land release

The AIS and sports commission boss says carving up land at the AIS doesn't make sense.

The Canberra Times

Brittany Higgins settles personal injury claim against the commonwealth

Lawyers for the former Liberal staffer said she had agreed a settlement after a ‘short mediation’

The Guardian - AU

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

Liberals accused of being 'out of touch' due to light rail opposition

The Liberals have claimed it could cost $3 billion to build light rail to Woden.

The Canberra Times

'Most innovative approach': New bid to build Civic stadium sent to PM

There's a fresh push to put Civic back on the stadium and convention centre precinct agenda, with new designs showing a 30,000-seat venue can fit in the city.

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Voluntary assisted dying laws will reflect ACT community views, govt says

It is expected voluntary assisted laws would pass the territory's parliament with an overwhelming majority.

The Canberra Times

Law on voluntary euthanasia by end of 2024: Barr

ACT Chief Minister spells out schedule.

The Canberra Times

Barr outlines path to ACT's voluntary assisted dying laws

Senators voted to overturn a 25-year ban preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.

AAP

Territories given euthanasia voting rights

Parliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.

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Lee sets out priorities, teases light rail announcement

It's been two years since Elizabeth Lee became opposition leader.

ABC News

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 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

Canberra to Fiji flights could start by winter

Fiji Airways will make a decision early next year.

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 Canberra Times

'So many questions': concerns next stage of tram line could take longer than thought

The government has not said when the project will be completed.

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