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Vinnies CEO Sleepout in the ACT raises $780,000 for the homeless

It may have only dropped to six degrees but it was still an uncomfortable night.

The Canberra Times

'Not gone smoothly': Judge left with 'no alternative' but to discharge rape trial jury

Jurors were sent home just four days into the trial.

The Canberra Times

Doctor 'seems to suggest' alleged killer driver is fit for trial, court told

The expert's 'equivocal' report will, however, delay a definitive decision.

The Canberra Times

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Legal fight afoot as Calvary Health Care challenges ACT government's takeover bid of Catholic-owned hospital

The ACT government remains steadfast in its planned takeover of Calvary Public Hospital as national executives for the Catholic-owned facility follow through on threats of legal action.

ABC News

Govt to continue working to Calvary transition despite legal case

The legal action over the hospital's future has begun in the ACT Supreme Court.

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann trial juror ‘deeply sorry’ for misconduct

A juror in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial who conducted their own research and brought the documents into the deliberation room has apologised for their actions.

The New Daily

'Go back to sleep': Laughing rapist showed no remorse, judge says

The man will be eligible for parole in 15 months.

The Canberra Times

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Canberra man sentenced to more than three years in jail over rape of co-worker

A 28-year-old Canberra man is sentenced to more than three years in jail in the ACT Supreme Court for sexually assaulting a former co-worker and friend.

ABC News

Mother of murder trial witness fears death after home invasion

Her son had previously given evidence against her assailant.

The Canberra Times

Canberra rapist Thomas Earle avoids jail time, sentenced to 300 hours of community service

ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says Thomas Earle has little to no chance of re-offending, but his victim says she is devastated by the sentence.

ABC News

'Vile is too gentle of a word': Victim confronts co-worker who raped her

The man will have the chance to express remorse before being sentenced.

The Canberra Times

'I broke into a snitch's house': Teen cleared of murder attacked witness' mum

The teenager had not long been released from jail at the time.

The Canberra Times

Why is there an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial? Legal experts explain

Yet another twist after opening statements in an inquiry into the prosecution of Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

The New Daily

'Quite grave': Some reasons for secret jailing revealed, but questions remain

Witness J was sentenced behind closed doors four years ago.

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The Guardian - AU

Ex-intelligence officer Witness J’s mother did not know he was in jail, sentencing remarks reveal

ACT chief justice calls secrecy ‘anathema to the rule of law’ as sentencing decision finally made public

The Conversation

Why is there an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial? Legal experts explain

There’s yet another twist in the Bruce Lehrmann saga. On Monday, opening statements were delivered in an inquiry into the prosecution of Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

The Guardian - AU

‘Media frenzy’ directed at Brittany Higgins carried ‘risk to her life’, said Bruce Lehrmann trial judge

ACT chief justice publishes reasons for maintaining suppression orders in a newly released judgment

The Canberra Times

Veil to finally be lifted on years of secrecy in Witness J case

The former intelligence officer was jailed behind closed doors.

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The Guardian - AU

Sentencing details in secret Witness J trial may be kept hidden for 20 years, court told

ACT supreme court considers whether to publish sentencing remarks about former official jailed for disclosure of confidential information

AAP

Judge weighs release of former spy's jailing details

The reason why a former spy was secretly convicted and sentenced could be revealed as the attorney-general and the defence fight over what should remain hidden.

The Canberra Times

'Natural next step': Associate judge promoted to resident role

The ACT government has bucked a recent trend of looking interstate for Supreme Court judges.

The Canberra Times

'As if I was an insect': Cop recalls terror of being hit by 'cold' driver

In a victim impact statement, she told a court she would never forget the offender's face.

The Canberra Times

'Hungry belly' led 'ginger ninja' to burn hat linked to murder scene, court told

The offender's mother claims "everyone" was attempting to "make a mockery" of him.

ABC News

Judge's remarks while sentencing former intelligence officer Witness J could be released

More details about the case of the man dubbed Witness J, who was secretly jailed after admitting to mishandling classified information, may soon be released.

The Canberra Times

New charge over alleged dark web murder plot as 'stuff-ups' prove barrier to bail

The accused woman is set to stand trial next month on seven charges she denies.

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