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Ardern swears, apologises in NZ parliament

New Zealand's self-described "relentlessly positive" prime minister Jacinda Ardern has been caught using an expletive as an insult in parliament.

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ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry

The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.

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'Disturbing': Top prosecutor slams senator's conduct during rape trial

Linda Reynolds has denied she contacted Bruce Lehrmann's barrister in an attempt to "coach" his cross-examination of Brittany Higgins.

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CARE program in Canberra's hospitals could save lives by allowing family and patients to escalate medical concerns

Advocates are worried ACT hospital patients and their families are not being told about the 'Call and Respond Early' program that lets them access a second medical opinion.

ABC News

'They bleed for the kids': how Evatt Primary School does inclusive education differently

Evatt Primary School principal was named principal of the year.

The Canberra Times

Calvary Public Hospital still without maternity services as fire damage to operating theatres postpones elective surgeries

An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals.

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Former union secretary did not breach financial duties, regulator finds

A former AEU secretary has been cleared of wrongdoing by the union regulator.

The Canberra Times

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Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action

The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has engaged lawyers for potential defamation action over statements, broadcasts and social media posts about him.

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Policy-level corruption rife, anti-graft body says

Policy-level corruption remains rife in Thailand despite progress being made to address the issue, according to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT).

Bangkok Post

Ardern's Labour down again in NZ poll

Both Jacinda Ardern and Labour fell by one point as opposition National confirmed its place as New Zealand's most popular party in the latest political poll.

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$Special operations soldier fractured colleague's face at sleepover$

Special operations soldier fractured colleague's face at sleepover

He believes he is likely to lose his job over the incident, which occurred 14 years ago.

The Canberra Times

ACT Health Is Asking Spilt Milk Attendees To Look Out For Potential Meningococcal Symptoms

Someone who attended the Canberra festival is in hospital with the illness.

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Spilt Milk punter gets meningococcal, attendees urged to be alert for symptoms

The person with meningococcal is currently being treated at Canberra Hospital.

The Canberra Times

‘Greatly concerned’: prosecutor warns of potentially ‘unlawful’ disclosures about Brittany Higgins

Exclusive: ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold reveals he has made complaint about undisclosed matters that are currently under investigation

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Higgins' story sparks reform conversation

Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.

The New Daily

Two clear lessons from the abandoned Bruce Lehrmann trial

The sensational decision to abandon the trial of Bruce Lehrmann accused of raping Brittany Higgins leaves us with two clear lessons

The Conversation

Living with MND: how a form of 'acceptance therapy' is helping me make one difficult choice at a time

As a new drug offers a glimmer of hope for a small percentage of people with motor neurone disease, Professor of Psychology Eva Sundin offers an extraordinary insight into what it is like to be diagnosed with this frightening condition – and how a form of psychological therapy is helping…

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Afternoon Update: No retrial for Bruce Lehrmann; Chris Dawson sentenced; and viva magenta colour of the year

ACT prosecutors drop charges against Lehrmann citing risk to health of Brittany Higgins posed by a second trial

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Push for national reforms in rape cases

Prosecutors have dropped the case against Brittany Higgins' accused rapist due to the impacts on her mental health and advocates say urgent reforms are needed.

The Conversation

Lehrmann retrial abandoned because of 'a significant and unacceptable risk' to Brittany Higgins' life

The plan for a second trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been dropped after expert medical advice warned it posed a “significant and unacceptable risk” to Brittany Higgins’ life.

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ACT Prosecutor Confirms Charges Against Bruce Lehrmann Will Be Dropped

The trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man charged with the rape of Brittany Higgins in 2019, has been dropped due to concerns for Higgins' health.

ABC News

Rape charge dropped against Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold says the charge will be dropped because it is "no longer in the public interest to pursue a prosecution at the risk of the complainant's life".

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann retrial won’t proceed after prosecutors drop charges for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

Decision announced by director of public prosecutions means retrial of Lehrmann, who pleaded not guilty, will not go ahead

The Guardian - AU

Airport strike planned for next Friday called off – as it happened

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Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case

The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.

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