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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Dumping recycling 'not the intention at this stage': ACT government

The government is still making arrangements for the territory's recyclables following a major fire on Monday.

The Canberra Times

'Drawn to the traditional names': Top Canberra baby names for 2022

Both top boy and girl names for the ACT in 2022 were the same as last year.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt outlines plan for recycling bins after losing facility to fire

Materials Recovery Facility extensively damaged by fire.

The Canberra Times

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Fire destroys major ACT recycling centre

Firefighters have worked through the night to get a major fire at a recycling centre in Canberra's south under control but the facility has been destroyed.

AAP

Cops plan 'cooker' crackdown as key dates loom

ACT police are using new tactics in an effort to move on Canberra's "cooker" anti-government conspiracy theorists

The Canberra Times

Storm warning for south-west of the ACT

Heavy rain and high winds forecast

The Canberra Times

Firearms, including rifles, found in south Canberra home

ACT police said they also seized a a gel blaster imitating a semi-automatic rifle.

The Canberra Times

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Christmas reminder of a loved one lost

After losing his son to a fatal road crash this year, Tom McLuckie wants everyone to just slow down and enjoy the festive season.

The Canberra Times

Two people die with COVID-19 in ACT as cases rise slightly

The ACT reported 3184 cases of COVID-19 in the week ending on Thursday.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man accused of riding modified e-scooter at 100kph while high on methamphetamine

ACT police say the 38-year-old man tried to flee when officers ordered him to pull off the Majura Parkway about 8:40am today.

ABC News

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

ACT number plate with just one letter fetches almost $150,000 at auction

A Victorian bidder has bought one of the 26 single-letter ACT number plates. An expert says its price was more than expected but was probably still a bargain.

ABC News

Canberra woman escapes drug-driving conviction after saying she unknowingly inhaled ice smoke at party

An ACT magistrate dismissed the drug-driving charges after authorities could not prove Karlene Helmling was sufficiently drug-affected to pose a safety threat.

ABC News

ANU law professor, senior prosecutor among four new magistrates

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

The Canberra Times

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Top prosecutor welcomes Lehrmann review

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

ABC News

ACT Integrity Commission tipped off about Canberra Institute of Techology's vague consulting contracts last year

The ACT Integrity Commission is investigating vaguely worded contracts for leadership advice that the education provider bought from a consultant.

ABC News

What's in the drugs that are being tested at Australia's first fixed-site pill testing clinic in the ACT?

From workout supplements in cocaine to children's cough medicine in MDMA, Australia's first fixed-site pill testing clinic has found some unusual ingredients in drugs.

The Canberra Times

At least 14 people infected with salmonella after kebab shop outbreaks

Four people went to emergency departments and one person was hospitalised.

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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.

ABC News

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.

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

The Canberra Times

'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".

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