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'Delusional' dad has 'unjust' sentence for repeated rapes of daughter extended

His initial 12-year jail term has been increased to 15 years behind bars.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Liberals accuse Pocock of 'politicising' ACT public school

ACT opposition education spokesman says it was "inappropriate and disappointing" that Senator Pocock hosted a town hall meeting at Lanyon High School.

The Canberra Times

Distinguished authors shortlisted for top ACT book award

Six local authors have been shortlisted for the ACT Book of the Year award.

The Canberra Times

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The little village full of surprises

If you're headed to Tharwa this weekend, be sure to visit these local attractions.

The Canberra Times

Seymour takes aim at those not debating serious policy

If the GST on KiwiSaver debate is anything to go by, David Seymour says he is deeply sceptical about the country’s ability to have a serious policy debate at next year’s election

Newsroom.co.nz

Stephen-Smith flags winding back of PCR testing

The government does plan to retain free testing but hours are likely to be reduced.

The Canberra Times

Prosecutors appealing in record numbers as sentences fall 'clearly short of community standards'

The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions succeeded in the majority of cases it took to the ACT Court of Appeal last financial year.

The Canberra Times

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The key to getting through swooping season scratch-free? Be prepared

The ACT has recorded 130 magpie swooping incidents so far this year with the majority of injuries sustained by cyclists.

The Canberra Times

Tree targets potentially problematic for grasslands

Planting fell short last year with 9888 trees in the ground, with about 5 per cent expected to perish.

The Canberra Times

A straight talker free from party politics, don’t dismiss David Pocock as just the bloke who said ‘bullshit’ in parliament

The independent senator’s decisions will be critical as the Senate becomes the chief battleground for Anthony Albanese’s agenda

The Guardian - AU

It's RUOK Day – but 'how can I help?' might be a better question to ask

Mental health and suicide prevention have become critical topics of public discussion in the last few decades. Awareness of mental illness has been advanced by public campaigns and personal stories.

The Conversation

New wine bar, markets coming to Lake Burley Griffin

New attractions are coming to the southside of Lake Burley Griffin.

The Canberra Times

Active ACT COVID cases drop as nation records another 39 deaths

The territory has recorded 122 new COVID cases.

The Canberra Times

Jacinda Ardern is losing support in NZ, but can the PM's international star power save her?

As New Zealanders deal with higher costs of living and get used to COVID spreading across the community, Jacinda Ardern and her Labour government are losing support and seeing the rise of a "business guy" Opposition Leader.

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The Canberra Times

Victims may have yawned when threatened by ranting bikie boss: barrister

A prosecutor has described the claim as "nonsense", noting the offender is not "a normal suburban dad".

Newsroom.co.nz

Five alternatives to 'tough on crime'

Aaron Hendry argues a punitive approach to crime creates more victims, saying it's time we moved past worn-out clichés and began responding rather than reacting.

The Canberra Times

'Prevention is where the hope is': new study shows extent of sexual violence

Women now in their 20s and and 40s, who had first experienced sexual violence during childhood, were twice as likely to report experiencing sexual violence as adults.

The Canberra Times

ACT PS flexibility policy 'may allow more to work full time'

The ACT public service has adopted a hybrid working policy since the pandemic.

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Police call for assistance locating 38-year-old man

The man has not heard from since Monday evening.

The Canberra Times

Community gardens flourish and a tasty mystery cake

The projects will happen across a range of suburbs.

Newsroom.co.nz

Report proposes multimillion-dollar increase to MP funding

Politicians are being asked to do more with less, a new report says - but Labour has already indicated it may not back the changes.

The Canberra Times

CIT freedom of information requests denied

The FOI act says the release of the information could be contrary to the public interest.

The Canberra Times

This Book Week sparked so much joy. And some of these costumes were off the chart

Schools enjoyed a joyous dose of normality this week when they celebrated Book Week.

The Canberra Times

Ex-ACT Labor minister pushes back at implication of improper hiring

Gordon Ramsay's former chief of staff was hired to a new position at the Cultural Facilities Corporation, where Mr Ramsay is now the chief executive.

ABC News

Ruby's Reunification Program has helped reunite nearly 2,000 families in South Australia

A program designed to help prevent 12 to 17-year-olds facing family breakdowns from becoming homeless has helped nearly 2,000 families in South Australia — and now another jurisdiction is starting a similar operation.

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