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The Latest Breaking News from Shane Rattenbury

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

The former intelligence officer was jailed behind closed doors.

The Canberra Times

Govt calls for Evoenergy payouts to cover power surge damages

A power surge damaged appliances in a cluster of Farrer homes.

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

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Seaplanes' environmental impact on birds overlooked, critics say

The National Capital Authority said independent experts were commissioned to assess various aspects including environmental matters.

The Canberra Times

Evidence recorded in courtrooms will be allowed in retrials

Shane Rattenbury has agreed to recommendations made by a committee.

The Canberra Times

Three years of La Nina has improved ACT water quality but it's not all good news

Fewer platypuses were spotted during the recent survey than in 2020.

The Canberra Times

ACT bans no-cause evictions for tenants in rental properties

The changes sought to rebalance tenants' and landlords' power, the Attorney-General said.

The Canberra Times

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ACT plans hefty restrictions or possible ban on ‘insidious’ sports gambling ads

Attorney general Shane Rattenbury says territory may take action unilaterally if federal government does not act

The Guardian - AU

ACT govt scrambles to make up major Murray Darling shortfall

Infrastructure upgrades will be considered as part of ACT commitment to Murray Darling Basin plan.

The Canberra Times

Identity of mystery daredevil diners revealed

Look closely, you might recognise some of these people.

The Canberra Times

Police operation targeting dangerous driving should be permanent: inquiry

The government has also been told to consider more road cameras to better support police pursuits.

The Canberra Times

Coroner releases findings of inquest into suicide of 23-year-old Canberra woman Brontë Haskins

A coronial inquest into the death of Brontë Haskins, who took her own life while on bail, has found no one was to blame for the death of the 23-year-old.

ABC News

Canberra's prison problems 'distress' retiring legal pioneer

Outgoing magistrate Beth Campbell asks if it is "beyond our capacities" to educate inmates, rid the jail of drugs and stop sexual abuse behind bars.

The Canberra Times

Misconduct fines on sports betting companies too low to have impact, regulator says

The Northern Territory Racing Commission has not ruled out suspensions or licence cancellations for breaches, as critics argue it has not kept pace with the industry’s growth

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Share interstate driver information to prevent tragic crashes, ACT govt told

A parliamentary inquiry has expressed concern over a possible cross-border loophole in laws designed to keep unsafe drivers off the roads.

The Canberra Times

Grid-scale battery switched on, increasing energy security during transition

Located in Beard, the battery has enough storage to power approximately 3000 homes for two hours.

ABC News

Inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will have scope to probe political interference

The ACT government says it expects the board of inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial to "vigorously" explore interactions between police and prosecutors.

The Canberra Times

'Motives' of authorities under microscope as parliament rape trial inquiry scope finalised

The ACT government has revealed new details about the scope of the independent inquiry.

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Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

Former judge will investigate damning allegations made by prosecutor Shane Drumgold about police conduct

The Canberra Times

Greens leader admits error over Australia Day history

Shane Rattenbury twice misspoke on the history of January 26.

The Guardian - AU

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 Canberra Times

Changes to legislation allowing court recordings to be used at retrial should pass, committee says

The laws were introduced to the Assembly last month.

The Canberra Times

ANU law professor, senior prosecutor among four new magistrates

They are all due to start at the ACT Magistrates Court in January.

AAP

Top prosecutor welcomes Lehrmann review

The ACT's top prosecutor says the relationship between his office and police is strong, despite previously raising concerns.

The Guardian - AU

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

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