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Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

The cost of repaying those harmed by AI decisions should be considered before government departments deploy the technology, an inquiry has heard.

Learn from anywhere: kids' advocate ACT Aust of Year

ACT Australian of the Year Megan Gilmour has been recognised for making sure kids suffering from chronic illnesses don't miss out on their chance to learn.

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Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

The time needed to build nuclear reactors and the cost of safely storing radioactive waste remain big questions for Australia, an inquiry has been told.

Halloween trick sees Lib deputy take leadership treat

Halloween trick sees Lib deputy take leadership treat

A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on $14m artwork

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on $14m artwork

Lindy Lee's $14 million sculpture Ouroboros has been attracting onlookers and is setting tongues wagging outside the National Gallery of Australia.

Daughter's death fuels brain cancer researcher's work

Daughter's death fuels brain cancer researcher's work

Cancer researcher Matt Dun lost his daughter to an aggressive brain tumour and is determined to ensure others do not have to feel his anguish.

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Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

The Liberal Party faces a battle over its direction in the ACT, with conservative MLA Jeremy Hanson launching a mutiny against moderate leader Elizabeth Lee.

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

A reporter given the middle finger by ACT Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee says the public should be concerned by journalists being attacked for doing their job.

Playmaker Edmed hoping to crack Wallabies' UK Test tour

Playmaker Edmed hoping to crack Wallabies' UK Test tour

Playmaker Edmed hoping to crack Wallabies' UK Test tour

Playmaker Edmed hoping to crack Wallabies' UK Test tour

Fresh off a positive stint playing in New Zealand, NSW Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed is looking to catch the eye of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

Ex-Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby

Ex-Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby

Ex-Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby

Ex-Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby

Star convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he has already recovered from his NRL season with the Sydney Roosters and is ready to play rugby for Australia.

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Australia should adopt a tracking scheme and battery passports like Europe to deal with the growing pile of electric car waste, an inquiry has heard.

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Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.

Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years

Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.

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Raider Papalii in hot water over late-night incident

Josh Papalii is under police investigation after an alleged incident at a licensed venue the night before he was named the Raiders' club person of the year.

Injury carnage for Giants in dramatic draw with Suns

Veteran Jamie Stanton has landed Gold Coast a draw with an injury-ravaged GWS with a goal after the siren, leaving the Giants heartbroken.

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Electric vehicles will not be adopted at rates necessary to reach emissions targets, an inquiry has heard, without tax and financial incentives.

Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach

The ACT Brumbies have made a Super Rugby Women's statement, bringing in experienced former mentor Andy Friend as head coach.

Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis

A higher education heavyweight says the major parties are undermining Australia's future prosperity for short term political gains by capping foreign students.

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

National power-of-attorney laws needed to stop abuse

A report by the Human Rights Commission has called for the creation of nationally consistent power-of-attorney laws to better protect the vulnerable.

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