Vulnerable tenants not given support in mandatory relocations More than 300 tenants were told to move last year. The Canberra Times · Aug 1, 2023
The hornets’ nests in the Forest Amendment Bill The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill will restrict the application of the landmark Godavarman judgment which had extended the scope of the 1980 Act to the dictionary meaning of ‘forest’ The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023
Reynolds' law change calls have 'victim blaming component': Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury does not want ACT to 'constrain' victims. The Canberra Times · Jul 27, 2023
Give ACT procurement board 'teeth' to stop bad deals: Auditor-General Michael Harris said more compulsory training would also help. The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2023
Being rich makes you twice as likely to be accepted into the Ivy League and other elite colleges, new study finds Legacy admissions are the largest contributor to the advantage that is under scrutiny since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action. Fortune · Jul 24, 2023
Why your child's NAPLAN report will look different, and what it means The national literacy and numeracy test results come out this week with some key changes. The Canberra Times · Jul 23, 2023
'Systems thinker' sues CIT for $3.4m in 'loss and damage' He is alleging the institute breached a $5 million contract multiple times. The Canberra Times · Jul 23, 2023
ACT public schools missing more than 100 teachers as winter illnesses hit Pressure and workload is rising for ACT teachers. The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2023
Grattan on Friday: We see a great deal of the Albanese government, but we don't know much about what goes on behind the scenes Andrew Leigh won’t have made himself many friends in Labor with his attack this week on the stifling power of the party’s factions. The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023
Land ballot enthusiasm has not always turned into sales: Chief Planner Officials were also stumped on what counts as infill and greenfield development. The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2023
Acting DPP defends relationship with police in fallout from Lehrmann trial inquiry He said media coverage of issues was 'grossly exaggerated'. The Canberra Times · Jul 18, 2023
Tougher donation limits and funding fixes would make future NZ elections fairer for all Less than three months out from New Zealand’s 2023 election, large political donations have been making headlines. Donations to both the ACT Party and the National Party have significantly outpaced large-scale contributions to other political groups. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023
'Callously abandoned to die': Girls' killer was on good behaviour order, bail The teenage killer, who drove at 200kmh while drunk, 'thought he was invincible'. The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2023
Indian hockey wants to do 'right things more often' with Paddy Upton on board The Indian men's hockey team will be mentally better prepared for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) and Asian Games with mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton in the ranks, said the team's Chief Coach Craig Fulton. The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023 Affirmative action hasn’t made up for centuries of racial discrimination I felt sympathy for my white classmate who did not get accepted into the U of I, but that sympathy has eroded over the years, Alden Loury writes. Affirmative action may have provided me an advantage in getting into college, but he has advantages in practically every other facet of…
The Canberra Times · Jun 27, 2023 Winners and losers in the ACT budget Check out the winners and losers from this year's ACT budget.
Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023 Senate probes Pita's assets Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat may face more hurdles in his bid to become the next prime minister as a Senate panel is now looking into issues related to his assets and debts declaration.
The Canberra Times · Jun 23, 2023 Road cleared for Calvary to consider appeal as court reveals why it allowed hospital takeover The court rejected claims a legal requirement for 'just terms' was merely aspirational.
AAP · Jun 21, 2023 Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand.
The Canberra Times · Jun 20, 2023 'Vigilante' murder 'a death sentence' for victim's family, court told The murderer has apologised to the victim's family for his 'horrible' actions.
The Canberra Times · Jun 19, 2023 Homelessness services get $20m boost amid 'worst housing crisis in generations' Homelessness services in Canberra are seeing increasing demand.
The Canberra Times · Jun 18, 2023 When sirens aren't enough, firies have a new tool to get you out of the way If your insides start rumbling, it could be the ESA's fire truck
The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2023 Joint fire and ambulance station for Molonglo Valley The station is expected to be built by 2026.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2023 What do we know about Brittany Higgins’ ‘leaked’ text messages – and what happens now? Media reporting of former political staffer’s private conversations prompts questions over legal ramifications
Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023 40 police transferred over 'bribe stickers' About 40 highway police allegedly involved in a scheme to take kickbacks from illegally overloaded trucks by issuing so-called "bribe stickers" will be transferred to inactive posts, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Counter Corruption Division (CCD) commander, said on Thursday.