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Raw Politics: A Budget of bits, a coalition of chaos

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Grant Robertson's eye-of-a-needle Budget's narrow political options, plus ACT's disciplined caucus amid chaos

Newsroom.co.nz

Lisa Wilkinson disputes Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor’s claim she was warned over Logies speech

Wilkinson says Shane Drumgold did not tell her publicity over the case posed risk to the trial, contradicting ACT director of public prosecutions

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Senate stoush over Labor’s housing bill; Lehrmann inquiry twist; and Google launches AI chatbot in Australia

War of words between Labor and Greens over housing affordability future fund bill devolves into personal attacks

The Guardian - AU

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ACT's top prosecutor says he was wrong to suspect federal political interference in Bruce Lehrmann case

Shane Drumgold, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, tells an inquiry he was mistaken to believe federal politicians had interfered with a rape investigation.

ABC News

Juror responsible for Bruce Lehrmann mistrial also held out on conviction, inquiry told

Prosecutor Shane Drumgold claims the juror who brought in outside research papers on sexual assault was not in favour of guilty verdict

The Guardian - AU

Patsy Hutch refuses to answer questions over alleged involvement in Regency Hotel shooting

When confronted on the streets of Dublin and asked to comment on Ms Justice Burns findings, Patsy appeared to roll his eyes, and kept on walking - without uttering a word

Dublin Live

Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

The Guardian - AU

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ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

Shane Drumgold tells the ACT Board of Inquiry he had wondered whether government ministers were exerting pressure on police investigators.

ABC News

Police and political conspiracy over Bruce Lehrmann case ‘possible, if not probable’, inquiry told

ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold tells inquiry of his concerns over the ‘passion’ a number of officers held about the case not proceeding

The Guardian - AU

Police ‘had a passion’ for Lehrmann prosecution to fail

The ACT's top prosecutor says he faced unprecedented pressure from police not to proceed with a retrial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.

The New Daily

Prosecutor in Bruce Lehrmann trial admits he ‘misread the situation’ in meeting with Lisa Wilkinson

‘I’m not a publicist. I’m the director of public prosecutions,’ said Shane Drumgold of meeting with Lisa Wilkinson

The Guardian - AU

Extra pupil-free days unpopular with public school parents

Catholic and private school teachers will likely see their pay rise.

The Canberra Times

If dark matter is 'invisible,' how do we know it exists?

Dark matter is the mysterious substance that accounts for most of the universe's mass, but it doesn't interact with light, making it effectively invisible. So how do astronomers know dark matter exists?

Space

More pupil free days and big salary rises in teachers' new pay deal

ACT teachers to earn $100k within two years under new pay deal.

The Canberra Times

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ACT Greens back calls for national two-year rent freeze, caps

A freeze was needed to address the rental crisis, the party said.

ABC News

Animal shelters overflowing as cost-of-living pressures prompt record pet surrenders

Pets are being surrendered across the country at an alarming rate, and with interest in adoptions waning, animal shelters are struggling to accommodate the influx of animals.

The Canberra Times

'Heartbreaking': Davidson hits out at NDIS spending caps

Minister says people with disability won't get their needs met.

The Canberra Times

CBR NightCrew tender opens but previous experience not considered

The tender opened following a plea for the program's future.

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The Canberra Times

Outlaw's story prompts memories of myterious flowers and local legends

Readers share their stories about the final resting place of notorious bushranger John Gilbert.

The Canberra Times

'Expansive story' takes out ACT Book of the Year

Lucy Neave's Believe in Me tells the story of three generations of family.

Bangkok Post

Asean's largest construction expo kicks off tomorrow

A wide range of construction products, building materials and innovations will be presented during the Architect Expo 2023, which will kick off tomorrow and run daily from 10am to 8pm until Sunday, at Challenger Hall 1-3, Impact Muang Thong Thani.

ABC News

Push to provide cheaper driving lessons for disadvantaged youth to ensure their safety on ACT roads

Woden Community Service wants to provide cheaper driving lessons for disadvantaged young people so they’re as prepared as possible to get out on the road.

The New Daily

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 Canberra Times

Activists who glued themselves to building take climate fight to hearing

A hearing for the five climate activists is set to begin in October.

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.

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