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Liberal Stuart Robert accused of helping lobbyists while on government backbench

Coalition MP Stuart Robert is being accused of using his former position as a government backbencher to help a Canberra lobbying firm. A spokesman for Mr Robert denied the allegations.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

MP Robert's lobbying contract links probed

Federal coalition MP Stuart Robert has been accused of secretly helping and advising a Canberra lobbying and consulting firm but denies any wrongdoing.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

Prosecco winemakers lobby politicians to defend grape variety name use

Australian prosecco producers are "not giving any ground" against the European Union and are lobbying politicians in Canberra to protect their use of the grape variety name.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

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Australian Public Service recruitment 'too Canberra-centric' as leaders consider allowing staff to live elsewhere

The bureaucracy is likely to expand in coming years, but agency heads say the concentration of senior jobs in the ACT undermines recruitment.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Rule mandating jury trials for sexual assault cases in Canberra set aside in rare move

A man accused of historical child sexual abuse is facing a judge-alone trial despite a mandate that people accused of sexual crimes in the ACT face a jury of their peers.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Mr Fluffy families to get 'place of reflection' at National Arboretum to acknowledge legacy of asbestos insulation crisis

Canberra families whose houses were torn down to remove the threat of loose-fill asbestos insulation will soon have a dedicated public place of reflection at the National Arboretum.

ABC News · Nov 19, 2022

Glory hold hosts Canberra to ALW draw

Perth have earned a point on the road at Canberra United to start their A-League Women season, the sides playing out a 2-2 draw.

AAP · Nov 19, 2022

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Inquiry into dangerous driving in Canberra hears of toll on victims, but not everyone supports law reform

After being seriously injured by a drunk driver while in her car, Negar Barjestehmanesh and others want to see tougher sentences for dangerous driving.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

The Ferguson Report (Satire): Donald and Melania plan romantic ceremony to renew pre-nup

Tim Ferguson breaks down this week's news - including Donald Trump's announcement.

The New Daily · Nov 18, 2022

Canberra man sentenced to three and a half years in jail for raping two minors

A 20-year-old Canberra man who admitted raping two girls, aged seven and 12, has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

Windies bowlers cop hammering v NSW/ACT XI

The West Indies were strong with the bat before floundering with the ball in their three-day tour match against a NSW/ACT XI.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

Queanbeyan-Palerang residents could be facing an almost 30 per cent hike in their council rates

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of several NSW councils to propose a significant rise in rates to ensure services are maintained.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

West Indies openers fire in tour match

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and opening partner Shamarh Brooks have found form in the tour match against Combined NSW and ACT in Canberra.

AAP · Nov 17, 2022

No shift in Australia defence policy after Xi meeting -diplomat

A meeting between Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping is a step towards normalising ties after years of diplomatic freeze but would not bring a shift in Canberra's defence policy, Australian diplomats said.

Reuters · Nov 16, 2022

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Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2022

China's Xi urges better ties following rare summit with Australian PM

China's President Xi Jinping met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the margins of the G20 summit in Bali, marking the first time in five years that the leaders of the two countries have had a formal sitdown.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping meeting marks potential thawing of relations. Here's what drove the freeze

It's been six years since the Chinese president sat down with an Australian leader, as trade wars, China's growing presence in the Pacific and diplomatic spats soured relations.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Canberra 2020 bushfire inquest postponed

An inquest into Canberra's devastating 2020 bushfires has been adjourned just one day into evidence about the monster blaze in the Orroral Valley.

The New Daily · Nov 14, 2022

Inquest told army helicopter started 2020 Canberra bushfires

Army crew on a helicopter that started Canberra's devastating 2020 bushfires were landing for a toilet break when they ignited the blaze.

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AAP · Nov 14, 2022

Japan could host Australian nuclear subs

Japan's ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami has offered to play a greater role in the AUKUS security alliance, branding Canberra an important ally.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Canberra teenager charged with rape, sharing images without consent following complaints from three alleged victims

A 17-year-old Canberra boy is granted bail, charged with two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, as police appeal to the public for more alleged victims to come forward.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Veterans treat PTSD with equine therapy while helping ex-racehorses in documentary The Healing

Filmmaker Nick Barkla has watched veterans, often homeless or living with trauma, find peace and relief through a horsemanship program. Now, his work will be screened at Parliament House in Canberra.

AAP · Nov 13, 2022

Inquest told army helicopter started blaze

Two army personnel in charge of a helicopter that started Canberra's 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire have given evidence to an inquest at the ACT Coroners Court.

AAP · Nov 13, 2022

Man charged with Canberra Hospital murder

An 18-year-old man has been arrested for murder following an incident at Canberra Hospital overnight.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Man charged with murder after allegedly assaulting another patient in Canberra Hospital's Adult Mental Health Unit

An 18-year-old allegedly assaults a 38-year-old man in the Canberra Hospital's Adult Mental Health Unit.

ABC News · Nov 12, 2022

Canberra Airport security scanner staff trained in sensitively helping passengers with prostheses

Passing through airport security is a mild inconvenience, if anything, for most passengers — but for Gillian Horton it can cause intense anxiety.

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