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ACT government to launch Lehrmann inquiry

The ACT government will set up an inquiry into how the criminal justice system responded to the sexual assault allegations made by Brittany Higgins.

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ACT government announces board of inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

A board of inquiry will examine the conduct of police and the ACT's top prosecutor in the case against former Liberal Party adviser Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping his then colleague Brittany Higgins in 2019.

ABC News

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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'It's a demand and supply issue': Research backs call for more ACT police numbers

Why police need more officers - and it's not because of property crime

The Canberra Times

Carwoola bushfire class action fails to ignite

The NSW Court Of Appeal on Monday dismissed an appeal by Warrnambool lawyers.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans urged to celebrate Christmas outdoors due to COVID risk

The territory recorded its highest caseload in more than four months last week.

The Canberra Times

Unlicensed ACT learner driver busted three times over limit

The driver was busted through "Operation Midnight".

The Canberra Times

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'Sensational' weather ahead as Canberra gets summer for Christmas

Summer weather arriving just in time for Christmas with warmth on the way.

The Canberra Times

Ten possible spinach poisoning cases in ACT

A number of Coles products are now being recalled because of potential contamination with unsafe plant material.

The Canberra Times

Local Canberra history tour uncovering the lives of the LGBTQIA+ community in the nation's capital

Once the location of Canberra's first publicly-organised LGBTQIA+ event, today Glebe Park acts as a meeting place for Lucy Dingwall and Sita Sargeant, two queer women waiting patiently to start their walking tour.

ABC News

Is this the ACT government's most contentious bill?

The planning committee is expected to hand down a report into the bill this week.

The Canberra Times

Developers face bans in the ACT under licensing plans

The government is still tossing up how developer licensing will work.

The Canberra Times

Urgent food recall issued following possible toxic reactions

Anyone who thinks they have been poisoned should head to an emergency department, ACT Health said.

The Canberra Times

Canberra choir sings out for Brittany Higgins

A Canberra choir with a long activist history has sung out in support of Brittany Higgins in Garema Place.

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Man in his 80s dies with COVID as ACT case count grows

The number of COVID infections has continued to grow in the ACT.

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ACT judge leaves after nine months, joins Jackman's brother in new role

Justice Geoffrey Kennett was only sworn in as an ACT Supreme Court judge in March.

The Canberra Times

'Not in the business of charity': Perkins swats away calls for stadium land release

The AIS and sports commission boss says carving up land at the AIS doesn't make sense.

The Canberra Times

Teachers lay groundwork for strike in Term 1 next year

ACT public school teachers have rejected an initial pay offer and are moving towards industrial action.

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ACT should have hired more drivers to avoid bus service cuts: Greens

The Greens' Jo Clay says the ACT should have done more to avoid cuts to weekday bus services.

The Canberra Times

Full list of ACT flammable cladding buildings revealed

The full list of 23 affected sites can be revealed for the first time.

The Guardian - AU

Climate activist Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco reveals why she was prepared to risk jail time

Exclusive: In her first interview since being released from prison, Coco recalls how bushfires three years ago sparked her epiphany

The Canberra Times

White Christmas? Perisher blanketed in snow halfway through December

It could be the coldest December yet for the ACT.

The Canberra Times

ACT on track for coldest December on record

Much of south-eastern Australia experienced, below-average temperatures this week, including showers, storms and gusty winds.

The Canberra Times

Man admits child sex offences as majority of 16 charges dropped

The man will now be sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court for offences between 2017-21.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT cabinet examines launching inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins allegations

Chief minister Andrew Barr says inquiry could examine ‘issues raised by the actions of authorities involved in the Lehrmann trial’

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