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Canberra magistrate accuses ACT police officers of using unlawful force while arresting man for suspected drink driving

A Canberra magistrate launches a scathing attack on two police officers he said used unlawful force in the arrest of a man they had stopped for suspected drink driving in December 2020.

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From Canberra to Venice: Debut film to feature at prestigious festival

For the first time, the prestigious Venice International Film Festival will include a Canberra-produced film in its programming.

The Canberra Times

Human rights group calls for Australia to 'get off the fence' amid fears of further executions in Myanmar

An international human rights organisation is criticising the Australian government's response to the execution of four pro-democracy activists by Myanmar's military, accusing Canberra of being a "laggard" and out of step with its allies.

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Australian officials set to attend opening of Myanmar 'representative office' in Canberra for shadow government

Myanmar's National Unity Government announces it will open its own diplomatic mission in a rented house in Canberra, near Myanmar's official embassy in Yarralumla.

ABC News

Women gather to acknowledge long-sought bill for paid domestic violence leave, supported by Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins a crowd of women outside Parliament House, gathered in the Canberra chill to acknowledge a bill to write paid domestic violence leave into law.

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Canberra health workforce to grow by 100 this year

Extra allied health practitioners and nurse practitioners at walk-in centres are set to be employed.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man who kept ex-partner under surveillance pleads guilty to choking, shoving her, causing injuries

Jamie Millard, who kept his former partner under surveillance inside and outside their home, pleads guilty to a series of violent attacks on her.

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Tapine and Tino set for heavyweight bout

The NRL's two best forwards will battle it out this weekend when Canberra's Joe Tapine squares off with Gold Coast's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.

AAP

Comedian Jimmy Rees brings the house down - three times - in Canberra

He must have been exhausted by the end of it

The Canberra Times

Why does Canberra's water taste so weird and when will it go away?

Wet weather is one of the many culprits of Canberra's water tasting so different.

The Canberra Times

ACT's proposed ban on 'no-cause evictions', solicitation of rental bids opens for public consultation

The ACT government releases a draft bill proposing changes to rental laws, including banning landlords or agents from soliciting rental bids and eviction of a tenant without cause.

ABC News

Albanese believes in politics with purpose – he’s determined to pop Morrison’s ‘Canberra bubble’

As PM, Scott Morrison focused on stopping Labor, but at the opening of the new parliament, Anthony Albanese envisioned a more humanist business

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Shillingsworth Jr committed to stand trial in ACT Supreme Court over alleged involvement in arson of Old Parliament House

A major player in anti-government demonstrations outside Old Parliament House in Canberra is committed for trial in the ACT Supreme Court.

ABC News

Climate change in focus as Australia's parliament opens

Australia's parliament sat on Tuesday in Canberra for the first time since Labor won office in an election that also saw the Greens party win record seats, reflecting Australians' concern about climate change amid worsening bushfires and floods.

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Scott Morrison ditches parliament’s return to speak at Japan event not starting until Thursday

Former PM says he is ‘unable to attend’ first sitting week in Canberra as Labor calls for details about Tokyo engagement

The Canberra Times

Latest COVID wave in ACT has already peaked: experts

If the wave has peaked, Canberra would be unlikely to record the 3000 cases a day predicted a fortnight ago.

AAP

MPs sworn in as 47th parliament opened

Anthony Albanese says he wants to see a more unified and functional parliament, as MPs and senators gather for its official opening in Canberra.

ABC News

Caroline Kennedy sworn in as US ambassador, confirms she will travel to Solomon Islands

Caroline Kennedy is sworn in as the new United States ambassador to Australia in Canberra. She will travel to the Solomon Islands next week to mark the Battle of Guadalcanal and suggests the US will continue to expand its Pacific footprint.

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Canberra woman Lila Walto jailed for ramming ACT corrective services vehicle to break partner out of prison

A brazen escape plan by Lila Walto to spring her partner from jail has landed her with a six-year prison term in the ACT Supreme Court.

ABC News

13-year-old Canberra boy cleared of involvement in alleged murder of Phillip man Glenn Walewicz

A 13-year-old has charges against him dropped over the alleged murder of a 48-year-old man in Canberra's south last year.

The Guardian - AU

Keating says Pelosi’s reported Taiwan trip could lead to ‘military hostilities’ – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

Australian icons' drastic decline hits Canberra

State of the Environment points a spotlight on the demise of ACT species ...

The Canberra Times

Most Canberrans support property developer licenses

The CFMEU has renewed calls for the ACT government to introduce a property developer license.

The Canberra Times

'Just can't fathom that': Canberra women forced to Sydney for cancer treatment

Rachel Stephen-Smith has said discussions to establish a centre are a priority.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's most pet-friendly suburb for renters revealed

Canberra dog parents share their experiences searching for a pet-friendly rental.

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