NZ anti-Māori rights bill faces backlash Māori opponents of a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill staged a haka in Parliament on Thursday Salon · Nov 15, 2024
Top judge questions 'why jurors find it so hard to believe sexual assault allegations' 'I know that's a controversial statement,' Chief Justice says. The Canberra Times · Nov 15, 2024
And now for something completely different in ACT politics ... New dynamics in this Assembly mean it will be a very different term. The Canberra Times · Nov 15, 2024
New Zealand MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke Suspended After Leading A Haka During Vote For Controversial Bill The vote was for the controversial Treaty Principals Bill which seeks to reinterpret one of the country’s founding documents. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 14, 2024
Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
7-Eleven Owner Announces Counter-bid To Foreign Buyout The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Wednesday its founding family had offered a counter-bid to a takeover attempt by Canadian convenience store rival Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT). International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024
Every public school to get money for new reading books, numeracy materials It's part of a system-wide reform to how basic skills are taught. The Canberra Times · Nov 13, 2024
The Treaty Principles Bill is already straining social cohesion – a referendum could be worse With the protest hikoi from the far north moving through Auckland on its way to Wellington, it might be said ACT leader David Seymour has been granted his wish of generating an “important national conversation about the place of the Treaty in our constitutional arrangements”. The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024
Police seek witnesses to white Skoda failing to stop The incident took place on Friday, November 8. The Canberra Times · Nov 9, 2024
Workers blindsided by building firm collapse owed millions 'All the money is gone. There is no point chasing it.' The Canberra Times · Nov 9, 2024
'Some areas where we feel we have been let down': Barr says on public service Minister appointed to oversee changes in the ACT public service. The Canberra Times · Nov 7, 2024
Barr set to relinquish treasury amid big ACT public service shake-up Chief Minister promises 'economics team', hints at fewer directorates. The Canberra Times · Nov 6, 2024
Canberra builder owes creditors $6.56 million, report finds Some contractors are out of pocket by almost $600,000. The Canberra Times · Nov 6, 2024
The last-minute talks that decided the Greens' role in the next Assembly Rattenbury says 'Labor was unwilling to budge' after weeks of talks. The Canberra Times · Nov 5, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2024 'This is not going to be easy' workers told at Newcastle rally Disability and community services sector told to expect a fight
Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2024 'Left behind': Frontline workers to rally for fair pay National week of action ahead for community sector workers
The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2024 Woman dies after crashing motorcycle on bridge It's the eighth recorded fatality on ACT roads this year.
The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2024 'I'm definitely a Canberran at heart': New TV newsreader announced for ABC James Glenday is moving on to an 'exciting new project'.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024 England vs New Zealand: Joe Marler criticised for saying 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning' Veteran prop made comments on social media and then deleted X account before reactivating
The Canberra Times · Oct 30, 2024 'I'll support her': Castley backs Lee if she remains Lee to face a party room vote to remain Canberra Liberals leader.
The Canberra Times · Oct 28, 2024 Burglars steal cash, donation boxes and safe from two Hindu temples Masked men in black van stole donations, desecrated idols.
The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2024 Ousted Greens MLA says politics is not serving ACT community well Former member says time is running out for change.
The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2024 Koala spotted in area set to be bulldozed for housing Rare ACT koala sighting casts doubt on housing development.
The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2024 Greens defy expectations as Rattenbury defends party against 'good news' claims The party is now likely to have four members.
The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2024 Man hospitalised, home invaders allegedly pulled out shotgun, knife, tyre iron Four people captured on home security cameras.