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Veterans treat PTSD with equine therapy while helping ex-racehorses in documentary The Healing

Filmmaker Nick Barkla has watched veterans, often homeless or living with trauma, find peace and relief through a horsemanship program. Now, his work will be screened at Parliament House in Canberra.

ABC News

Money for dams dries up as good water management finally makes it into a federal budget

A story from the early days of the Abbott government still circulates in the halls of Parliament House.

The Conversation

Lehrmann trial aborted after juror accessed own information

The jury in the Lehrmann trial has been discharged after it was discovered a juror had obtained information outside the evidence presented.

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Brittany Higgins: court hears how a dream job turned into the nightmare of alleged rape

Witnesses describe Higgins as ‘broken’ after the alleged rape in March 2019, to which Bruce Lehrmann has pleaded not guilty

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong brushes curly question on India

The foreign minister has brushed off a curly question about India's defence ties to Russia during a joint press conference at Parliament House.

AAP

Brittany Higgins kept dress unwashed and under her bed after alleged rape, court hears

Higgins also tells jury she felt ‘pressured’ to not pursue a police complaint against fellow political staffer Bruce Lerhmann

The Guardian - AU

Complainant testifies about Australian Parliament House rape

A government staffer has testified about being raped by a colleague in the Australian Parliament House and described her fears of not being believed because of the disparity in their workplace statuses

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Tennis or pool with the PM, anyone?

The Midwinter Ball is approaching and a who's who of Canberra's Parliament House are offering themselves up to auction as they hope to raise money for charity.

AAP

‘Enough is enough’: the fight to elect women to Papua New Guinea’s men-only parliament

In nearly 50 years, PNG has elected just seven female MPs. Money, culture and corruption are all working against the women trying to address the problem

The Guardian - AU

Federal parliament is back with a new government, new agenda, and a whole lot of new faces. What can we expect?

Parliament House is buzzing as first-time politicians get to grips with its labyrinthine corridors and complex procedures. Here's what to expect as the 47th Parliament of Australia sits for the first time.

ABC News

Ilaiyaraaja takes oath of affirmation in Rajya Sabha

He took the oath in Tamil and in the name of God

The Hindu

Presidential Elections: Counting for 15th President of India to take place at Parliament House today

The counting will begin at Parliament House at 11 am. Full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Health department defends Australian Covid vaccine ads criticised as ‘very hard to find’

Health expert says health videos contain key messages but it’s difficult to find and share them

The Guardian - AU

From the dirt to Parliament House: on the hunt for truffles

The locally-sourced truffles will be showcased in a six-course dinner

The Canberra Times

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The Guardian - AU

Federal Icac should have power to sack parliamentarians, independent MP says

Kylea Tink says she was ‘shocked’ by misconduct at Parliament House and a code of conduct should apply to all who work there

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s 35 newly elected MPs head to ‘parliament school’

New MPs will hear from clerks, whips, former MPs, the outgoing speaker, the federal police and Asio on the inner workings of Parliament House

Newcastle Herald

'Here to be a big voice for the Hunter:' Repacholi's day one in the House

Mr Repacholi told reporters that one of the big differences is that people at Parliament House are calling him "Mr Repacholi" now.

The Canberra Times

Seeing war, and its aftermath, through the eyes of artists

The AWM art collection is just as potent as guns, aeroplanes and muddy uniforms.

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The Conversation

Our new parliament will have record numbers of women – will this finally make it a safe place to work?

The 2022 federal election was a win for women candidates, and a historic moment in Australia’s journey towards a parliament that truly endorses and promotes gender equality in all its work.

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Hang On, Exactly How Much Are We Paying Ex-PM Morrison Now He’s Been Booted Out?

Buy your bucket and fill it too.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s government is changing after nine years of the Coalition – what happens next?

From the swearing in of Anthony Albanese and his ministers, to department ‘red books’, the public service is ready for the transition

The Canberra Times

What's the buzz inside Canberra's hives?

From hives at Parliament House to local honey on the menu, Canberra is buzzing.

ABC News

How former member for Indi Cathy McGowan could be secret weapon for 'teal independents' in federal election

When Cathy McGowan won the federal seat of Indi nearly a decade ago, no-one could have predicted her impact on this current election campaign. Now, she's seen as a "secret weapon" of the independents movement.

The New Daily

Julia Banks: Respect at work starts at the top

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has repeatedly shown a lack of commitment to ensuring respect, safety and equity for all women in the workplace.

Reuters

Australia's #MeToo puts miners and ministers in crosshairs of history

Australia's mighty #MeToo wave is piling pressure on mining and political leaders who are preparing to face a reckoning over sexual harassment scandals stretching from the arid Outback to Parliament House.

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