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Latest news: ACT

Making cents of Bruce Lehrmann’s ‘unprecedented’ lawsuit

National AAP -
The lawsuit Bruce Lehrmann brought over a Network Ten broadcast took on a life of its own, and the only certainty is people will be tuning into the decision.

Seven stars for new building quality and accessibility standards in the ACT

Local Newstime Media -
Today the ACT Government has adopted the new National Construction Code in full, including provisions which prioritise energy efficiency and accessibility in housing.

2024 ACT public holidays, school terms and Daylight Saving dates

Local Newstime Media -
Here is the list of ACT public holidays, school terms and Daylight Saving Time (DST) dates in 2024.

Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024

Local AAP -
Voters in the ACT, Queensland and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place.

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

National AAP -
A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.

Post-election inquiry urges more federal politicians in ACT and NT

Local AAP -
A review into the 2022 federal election has urged a boost in the number of senators for the ACT and NT, taking their numbers from two to four each.

Senators shut down push to overturn ACT drug laws

Local AAP -
An attempt by the shadow attorney-general to overrule ACT drug decriminalisation laws has been rejected in the Senate.

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

National AAP -
oth sides of the voice campaign have pledged to unveil new measures to close the Indigenous disadvantage gap after the referendum failed.  The prime minister and the government are expected to cop a...

ACT Government urged to set up specialist sexual offences court

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Advocates are calling for a specialist sexual offence court to be established in the ACT to properly prosecute one of the most under-reported crimes.

Canberra men arrested after $61m worth of cocaine seized in Queensland

Local AAP -
An ACT man will spend at least the next month in custody after being accused of smuggling cocaine worth more than $61 million via yacht to Queensland.

ACT keeps lid on rising power bills

Local AAP -
The Australian Capital Territory's latest budget will show the positive impact of large-scale renewable energy contracts on power bills.

Last-minute funding for ACT Drug and Alcohol Court

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Government has budgeted $8.4 million to expand the Drug and Alcohol Court’s capacity - one week before service agreements ended.

Bruce Lehrmann inquiry reveals a police force under pressure

Local AAP -
Senior police have spent the week being questioned about their investigation into ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape claims.

Home building in the ACT plummets despite increasing demand for housing

Local Newstime Media -
Total new dwelling commencements in the ACT dropped by 40.9% per cent during the December 2022 quarter,

Is your suburb affected by Easter bin collection changes?

Local Newstime Media -
Due to the Good Friday public holiday, wheelie bin collections in 30 ACT suburbs - from Gungahlin to Red Hill - have been postponed from today to tomorrow.

ACT tourism economy rebounds post pandemic

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT's tourism economy rebounded last year, according to the National Visitor Survey and International Visitor Survey released today by Tourism Research Australia (TRA).
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