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Do Canberra's mobile device and seatbelt detection cameras make mistakes? With almost 58,000 fines worth $36 million, a new petition is demanding an independent audit to ensure every fine issued is fair and reliable region.com.au/do-you-trust-t…
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CONTENT WARNING: A 41-year-old man became upset at a magistrate after he was told he would spend at least two more days in custody for allegedly choking and kicking his 15-year-old stepdaughter region.com.au/man-allegedly-…
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A board game store in Mitchell was broken into on Sunday morning. While many items were left damaged and destroyed, gamers from across the city have reached out to the owners, offering to clean and restore the shop region.com.au/its-just-so-hu…
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It's in every third headline, but what is Canberra's 'missing middle'? And how well do you know '90s ballads? If you get more than 6/10 in this week's quiz, we'll be impressed ... region.com.au/quiz-what-even…
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Canberra's so-called outcomes-based planning system will be put under the ACAT spotlight. Canberra developer Englobo Group says proposed traffic changes for its Gungahlin 2030 project will be good for the town centre and should not be denied region.com.au/developer-engl…
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As the DPP considers whether to appeal a teenager's 18-month good behaviour order for rape, a petition is calling for a complete review of sentencing practices for sexually violent offences region.com.au/outcry-surroun…
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All she wanted was to keep her daughter warm during Canberra's cold winters. For Monika Mironov, even a simple walk with her wheelchair-using daughter, Sofia, came with challenges. So she created a solution region.com.au/a-mothers-love…
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Top public servants arced up last month about politicians using their parliamentary committee appearances on social media - often inviting ridicule. The Senate is now demanding the boss of PMC front Senate Estimates #auspol region.com.au/pms-department…
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Data centre growth is creating intense anxiety everywhere. Genevieve Jacobs says that while the fears are real, there's also a way through that could drive positive change for the climate and community region.com.au/could-data-cen…
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Edge Early Learning is closing its last Canberra centre in Ngunnawal today, following the earlier closure of its other ACT centres, including Higgins. For one Canberra mother, the news brings mixed feelings... region.com.au/edge-to-shut-l…
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