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Life imprisonment for 'stealthing' as SA outlaws non-consensual removal of condom during sex

Non-consensually removing a condom during sex — an act known as "stealthing" — is set to be criminalised in South Australia, with those found guilty facing penalties of up to life imprisonment.

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ACT government distances itself from plan to demolish Thoroughbred Park, Canberra's only horse-racing venue

Under a plan released on Melbourne Cup Day, housing would be built on Canberra's only racecourse, which currently operates on prime inner-suburban land.

ABC News

'Acknowledgement doesn't put food on the table': ACT govt lowest-paid workers threaten to walk off job

The base rate for workers is $50,925.

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Race club confirms intentions after 'hostile takeover' planning proposal

The long-term leaser of the Lyneham block has the site for another 60 years and intends to diversify its income in the same way clubs around Australia have.

The Canberra Times

CIT contracts audit could be released shortly

Both the integrity commission and audit office are investigating the contracts.

The Canberra Times

'Gaming the system': why ACT police are taking a fresh look at pursuits

Concerns repeat offenders driving stolen cars are trying to avoid arrest.

The Canberra Times

'A bit ridiculous': Flat tyres plague commuters as wet creates even more potholes

Several motorists were pulled over with flat tyres on Tuesday evening.

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Barr's priorities as 'dramatically changed' ACT approaches 500,000

The Chief Minister will give his annual state of the territory address on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Racecourse scrapped under one proposed plan for Thoroughbred Park

The ACT government has released two plans for developing Thoroughbred Park, one without a racecourse.

The Canberra Times

X-ray technician allegedly paid women overseas to perform sexual acts on children

Ernest Maclay allegedly told police he was disgusted with himself.

The Canberra Times

Hundreds of thousands may be missing out on energy bill concessions worth up to $372 a year

New report finds ACT has biggest shortfall in rebate claims, while research centre says concession system is far too complex to navigate

The Guardian - AU

Environmental activist’s home visited by Queensland police ahead of planned protests in Sydney

Activist among 30 people in three states and ACT to report visits from officers at request of NSW police ahead of mining forum

The Guardian - AU

Proposed changes to Territory Plan, updated strategies for Canberra's town centres open for community consultation

In announcing the new Territory Plan and District Planning Strategies, the ACT government said the changes sought to balance community expectations about maintaining the character of some areas while meeting the demand for densification in town and group centres.

ABC News

Electoral commission wrongly accused Advance Australia of breaching law during ACT Senate election campaign

Advance Australia has lashed out at the electoral commission after it acknowledged that the robocalls it criticised during the election campaign had not existed.

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The Canberra Times

'All pork': Chris Steel slams funding for roads

A transport funding row which erupted last week has continued, as the ACT government defends the plans.

The Canberra Times

Electoral commission backflips on Advance Australia robocalls

David Pocock is "perplexed and disappointed" by the AEC's robocall backflip.

AAP

Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial

The ACT's top prosecutor has confirmed his intent to proceed with a retrial the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after juror misconduct caused a mistrial.

The Canberra Times

ACT switches to new 'easier-to-read' bushfire danger rating system

The new bushfire danger rating signs around Canberra will have just four ratings rather than six.

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Flash flooding in Yass on Halloween

It has been a very soggy 2022 Halloween.

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Swimming banned as bacteria flows into Murrumbidgee

Bacterial levels in some areas more than triple what the ACT government considers safe, with run off from surrounding properties thought to contribute.

The Canberra Times

New cat laws to end 'trap, neuter, return' program

Nationally, environment ministers have agreed on a need to advance the uptake of technologies to control feral cats, if Australia is to meet its target of no new extinctions.

ABC News

Inquiry into abortion services in the ACT region hears many find it difficult to access that form of healthcare

An inquiry into abortion and reproductive healthcare services in the Canberra region hears people find it difficult to access the service.

The Guardian - AU

Strict anti-protest laws may have encouraged mining conference to move from Melbourne to Sydney

Legal observers also say police in the eastern states have been visiting the homes of climate activists in the leadup to the conference

The Canberra Times

The unseen trauma of Canberra's shocking road toll

First-responders have described the impact felt by family, friends - and their own staff - as the ACT reels from the worst road trauma seen in years.

The Canberra Times

'Disgraceful' call to axe three key road projects creates anger

Federal Labor's decision to axe three road projects has drawn condemnation from the community.

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