ESA picks 'bright, shiny and new' things over firefighters: union The union is angry at the decision to buy a driving simulator with no consultation. The Canberra Times · May 20, 2023
Neither Chris galvanises support as New Zealand voters shun major parties Whether it’s Chris Hipkins or Christopher Luxon, neither leader has seized the moment, allowing the smaller parties to play a major role in the next election The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2023
Transcript released to Bruce Lehrmann board of inquiry reveals jurors did not discuss research paper that saw trial abandoned A transcript of closed proceedings during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, which has been released to an ACT board of inquiry, reveals the jury never discussed the research paper that saw the case abandoned. ABC News · May 16, 2023
Lehrmann trial juror ‘deeply sorry’ for misconduct A juror in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial who conducted their own research and brought the documents into the deliberation room has apologised for their actions. The New Daily · May 16, 2023
Lehrmann lawyer says prosecutor ‘aligned with Higgins’ Bruce Lehrmann's defence lawyer wanted a decision about a possible retrial to be made by someone other than the ACT's director of public prosecutions. The New Daily · May 16, 2023
Wellbeing is so last year – Labour's 'no frills' budget points to an uninspiring NZ election If the recent flood of sleep-inducing pre-budget speeches and commentary is any indication, New Zealand voters can expect largely unimaginative leadership that fails to prepare the country for an uncertain future, regardless of who wins October’s election. The Conversation · May 15, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow says he was angered by suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during trial Bruce Lehrmann's defence barrister Steve Whybrow tells an inquiry into the case that he was angered by the suggestion he colluded with Senator Linda Reynolds during the trial. ABC News · May 15, 2023
'Squished in like sardines': parents call for college capacity solutions Parents are frustrated by lack of action at Gungahlin College. The Canberra Times · May 13, 2023
‘Corruption’ or ‘stupidity’: prosecutor makes dramatic allegations during week one of Bruce Lehrmann inquiry Prosecutor Shane Drumgold says police investigating Brittany Higgins’s rape claim relied on inaccurate ‘stereotypes’ and ‘rape myths’ The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2023
A wander down the worthy ACT Honour Walk The honour walk now boasts more than 80 recipients. The Canberra Times · May 12, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor concedes he should have made ‘political conspiracy’ backtrack clearer, inquiry hears Shane Drumgold admits he should have clarified that he no longer held those views The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023
Lehrmann prosecutor grilled on advice to Lisa Wilkinson The ACT's top prosecutor believes he warned Lisa Wilkinson against giving a Logies speech about Brittany Higgins, but conceded he should have been clearer. The New Daily · May 12, 2023
Lisa Wilkinson disputes Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor’s claim she was warned over Logies speech Wilkinson says Shane Drumgold did not tell her publicity over the case posed risk to the trial, contradicting ACT director of public prosecutions The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023
Afternoon Update: Senate stoush over Labor’s housing bill; Lehrmann inquiry twist; and Google launches AI chatbot in Australia War of words between Labor and Greens over housing affordability future fund bill devolves into personal attacks The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023
ABC News · May 11, 2023 ACT's top prosecutor says he was wrong to suspect federal political interference in Bruce Lehrmann case Shane Drumgold, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, tells an inquiry he was mistaken to believe federal politicians had interfered with a rape investigation.
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023 Juror responsible for Bruce Lehrmann mistrial also held out on conviction, inquiry told Prosecutor Shane Drumgold claims the juror who brought in outside research papers on sexual assault was not in favour of guilty verdict
Dublin Live · May 10, 2023 Patsy Hutch refuses to answer questions over alleged involvement in Regency Hotel shooting When confronted on the streets of Dublin and asked to comment on Ms Justice Burns findings, Patsy appeared to roll his eyes, and kept on walking - without uttering a word
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023 Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help
ABC News · May 10, 2023 ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution Shane Drumgold tells the ACT Board of Inquiry he had wondered whether government ministers were exerting pressure on police investigators.
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023 Police and political conspiracy over Bruce Lehrmann case ‘possible, if not probable’, inquiry told ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold tells inquiry of his concerns over the ‘passion’ a number of officers held about the case not proceeding
The New Daily · May 10, 2023 Police ‘had a passion’ for Lehrmann prosecution to fail The ACT's top prosecutor says he faced unprecedented pressure from police not to proceed with a retrial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023 Prosecutor in Bruce Lehrmann trial admits he ‘misread the situation’ in meeting with Lisa Wilkinson ‘I’m not a publicist. I’m the director of public prosecutions,’ said Shane Drumgold of meeting with Lisa Wilkinson
The Canberra Times · May 5, 2023 Extra pupil-free days unpopular with public school parents Catholic and private school teachers will likely see their pay rise.
Space · May 4, 2023 If dark matter is 'invisible,' how do we know it exists? Dark matter is the mysterious substance that accounts for most of the universe's mass, but it doesn't interact with light, making it effectively invisible. So how do astronomers know dark matter exists?
The Canberra Times · May 4, 2023 More pupil free days and big salary rises in teachers' new pay deal ACT teachers to earn $100k within two years under new pay deal.