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How Canberra became a progressive paradise – and a housing hell

Part of what makes the ACT so ahead of the legislative curve is also partly why the government is stuck in development paralysis

The Guardian - AU

Tourist park blindsided by urban infill plan revelation

Nicko Ivanov of Alivio Tourist Park was shocked by the idea.

The Canberra Times

Revealed: How cabinet pushed back on Barr's urban infill plan

The sites Andrew Barr wanted released for housing.

The Canberra Times

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Wests Tigers pull off upset of the season with epic win over Penrith, Titans down Sea Eagles at Brookvale

Wests Tigers have secured their first victory of the season courtesy of an epic 12-8 victory over Penrith in torrential conditions in Bathurst.

ABC News

Ngambri people consider claiming native title over land in Canberra following ACT government apology

The government apologised to Ngambri custodians this week for the "hurt and distress" it caused by failing to acknowledge their traditional links to Canberra.

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Canberra rapist Thomas Earle avoids jail time, sentenced to 300 hours of community service

ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says Thomas Earle has little to no chance of re-offending, but his victim says she is devastated by the sentence.

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Belconnen mum graduates from uni, nearly three decades after dropping out of high school

Through resilience and determination, the 44-year-old can now call herself a university graduate.

The Canberra Times

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Native title claim an option in quest for Ngambri recognition

Recognition is a "complex issue", the Indigenous Affairs Minister said.

The Canberra Times

‘Wolf warrior’ or entertainer? Outspoken Japanese envoy Shingo Yamagami has no regrets as he departs Australia

The ambassador has been seen variously as giving Australia a ‘shake-up’ and ‘kicking own-goals’ during his Canberra posting

The Guardian - AU

Canberra artists team up to earn Archibald Prize nomination

Bonding over blue - the painter and the conductor hit it off immediately.

The Canberra Times

Police say body found next to Tuggeranong Parkway is believed to be missing man Shane Watson

ACT police say they believe a body found beside the Tuggeranong Parkway in Canberra's south yesterday is that of Shane Watson, who was reported as missing on April 18.

ABC News

What's it like inside the Canberra bubble? Six first-time politicians spill the tea on the ABC's new social-first show

From forging unexpected friendships to spending their first parliamentary pay cheque, six federal parliament newbies share their experiences with the ABC's new social-first show that uncovers the realities of life inside the Canberra bubble.

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Albert Hopoate was a child star whose NRL career was nearly over before it began. Now he's making up for lost time

Albert Hopoate was once one of the top junior footballers in the country. After injuries nearly ended his career, he's making up for lost time at the highest level.

ABC News

'Our weakest capital city': Canberra's median house price plunges from peak

Canberra's housing market is falling hard and fast.

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A fond farewell by class act Shingo

The Japanese ambassador returns to Tokyo on Saturday.

The Canberra Times

Welcome to the newest EV 'tribe', and a new way of doing business

The marketing tactic appears to have paid off, with 34 orders taken in Canberra within two hours of the new Cupra Born electric car going on sale.

The Guardian - AU

Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright review – how can one novel contain so much?

Linguistically commodious and panoramically plotted, Wright’s 700-page monster would have given Henry James a heart attack – but it has so much to say

ABC News

ACT government apologises to Canberra's Ngambri people for failing to recognise them as traditional custodians

Ngambri community members took the ACT government to court last year over its Indigenous protocol, which listed only the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the land. The government today issued an apology for any "hurt or distress" caused, saying it would review the protocol.

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Leading women's advocate questions ACT government's allocation of domestic violence prevention levy

The ACT government introduced the Safer Families Levy in 2016, requiring Canberra households to pay an annual amount to tackle domestic violence. But questions have been raised over where that money is ending up.

The Canberra Times

Federal govt set to acquire Canberra-based defence radar systems manufacturer

CEA's work will be "strengthened through sovereign ownership."

The Guardian - AU

Australian government to buy Canberra-based radar company for nearly $500m

Commonwealth will take control of CEA Technologies saying the company’s phased array radar capabilities are a critical sovereign capability

The Canberra Times

Do you have what it takes to write a Canturf sign?

It's the Canberra equivalent of winning the Gold Logie.

Daily Mirror

Disabled mum disgusted on finding ‘moronic’ note left on car after shopping trip

After a recent shopping trip in Canberra, Australia, the unnamed woman returned to the car to find the decidedly passive aggressive letter

ABC News

Jack Wighton calls out racist abuse on social media, NRL integrity unit investigating

Indigenous NRL star Jack Wighton is subjected to torrents of racist abuse after announcing he will leave Canberra to play for South Sydney in the 2024 season.

ABC News

Canberra's first youth mobile health van takes to the outer suburbs to help young people

Twenty-two-year-old Maveryn says cost of living pressures are forcing more and more young people to make tough decisions about their welfare.

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