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Fresh interest in merged UC and CIT harks back to history of talks

The merger came close to reality in 2011.

The Canberra Times

Jharkhand students warn of massive Assembly march on August 10

Student leader Ravindra Paswan warned of a massive protest on August 10. He accused the government of trying to divide the ongoing movement. Students have been protesting for fifteen days over alleged exam irregularities. They presented demands including a CBI probe and exam cancellations. A large demonstration is planned if…

The Economic Times

Jharkhand exam row: Students threaten Assembly gherao on Aug 10

Jharkhand students will gherao the Vidhan Sabha on August 10 if demands are unmet. They are protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC CGL recruitment examinations. Protesters demand cancellation of exams conducted by TDPL and CBI/ED investigations. The state government has formed a ministerial team to discuss student concerns. The…

The Economic Times

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Mark Parton denies texting sex worker 'f--- my job is boring' in committee hearing

Opposition Leader says complaint is 'false, malicious ... attempt to smear him'.

The Canberra Times

Next steps for Wakefield Gardens building is demolition, then landscaping

Wakefield Gardens building to be demolished later this month.

The Canberra Times

Lawyer, politician, dodgy character: Richard Meagher exemplified the dubious side of Australian society

In Sydney, in the decades around Federation, Richard Meagher (1866–1931) was a prominent criminal defence solicitor, parliamentarian, city council alderman and player in the emerging Labor Party. For many, his name was also a byword for unethical and unscrupulous practice in public life. Patrick Mullins’ The Stained Man tells the…

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ACT needs a bigger Assembly and it'd be cheaper than adding a local council: review

A bigger Assembly is 'more cost-effective' than local councils.

The Canberra Times

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Independents are targeting safe Labor seats in the ACT

Andrew Leigh holds his north Canberra seat on a hefty margin.

The Canberra Times

Berry could've easily left politics altogether. Here's why she didn't

Hotly anticipated corruption report opens up new era for ACT Labor.

The Canberra Times

'I don't want a circus': corruption scandal forces minister's bombshell resignation

It follows the release of damning findings over redevelopment project

The Canberra Times

MP budget ignores OBC quota, jobs, moong procurement: Congress' Umang Singhar

Opposition leader Umang Singhar criticized the state's supplementary budget for neglecting OBC reservation and youth employment. He alleged the budget primarily benefits large companies from Gujarat, not common people. Protests demanding 27 percent OBC reservation occurred recently in Bhopal. Singhar questioned the government's stance on OBC reservation while advancing other…

The Economic Times

One Nation would threaten Liberals in an ACT election: new poll

Libs face fresh challenge while Barr is ACT's most divisive politician.

The Canberra Times

'Significant destruction': Canberra club attacked by cockatoos

Pitch nightmare pushes move for permanent home as petition launched.

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'Really opened my eyes': Leanne Castley wants to stick to independent path

The idea One Nation has made an approach? Hilarious, former Liberal leader says.

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New ACT Greens leader puts govt on notice over years of 'poor performance'

Jo Clay is prepared to debate budget line by line.

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New Greens leader locked in. Here are her priorities for Canberra

Members pick Ginninderra MLA over the returning Rebecca Vassarotti.

The Economic Times

AIADMK suffers another setback as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK faces another blow as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns, following a series of defections post the 2026 elections. Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabakaran accepted the resignation, deeming it valid. This exodus includes former minister C. Vijayabaskar and over 300 members who joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, citing leadership issues…

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'It was always going to be a rocky road': Tom is still an optimist after three decades in the Assembly

As the long-serving clerk prepares to retire, he still sees a glass half full.

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Rebecca Vassarotti is back in the Assembly. She wants to spend less time there

Returning MLA says it's time for parliamentary experimentation.

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No joy in cutting ACT library hours but staff must come first, Cheyne says

Sunday library openings will go despite Assembly pressure.

The Canberra Times

'This is inequality': Canberra juniors table powerful petition as ACT Minister raises sexism concerns

"We're sending the wrong message to young women."

The Canberra Times

'Walking distance from Parliament': ACT govt to skip Senate inquiry into key bill

'Surely it's not too onerous.'

The Canberra Times

Emerson seeks to ban 'harmful' gambling industry's political donations

Independent acts on election promise to force debate on donation ban.

The Canberra Times

How the ACT is silencing public servants who want a better deal for Canberrans

Two public servants spoke up. The government voted for silence.

The Canberra Times

Re-elected Green looks to 'big, systemic solutions' in second stint

Rebecca Vassarotti's return to the Legislative Assembly is confirmed.

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