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704 student beds planned for Dickson

An artist’s impression of the proposal. Image: Cox Architecture. A gateway corner in Dickson will be home to two towers and 630 units for student accommodation if a development application for the $119 million project is approved. Proposed by SMEC for 496 Dickson Pty Ltd, whose director is Canberra developer Wayne Gregory, the project will deliver 704 student beds across nine and 10-storey buildings on the corner of Northbourne Avenue and Antill…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

Warning signs installed after dog dies from ingesting blue-green algae in Lake Ginninderra

Following Scout’s death from suspected toxin poisoning, advocates are calling for changes to water testing in the ACT. Photo: Miranda Lahde. To Miranda Lahde, kelpie mix Scout was her “little buddy” for the past three years. The Belconnen woman, along with her husband Adam Fitzpatrick, adopted him when he was just a puppy in 2022. “We would go out on adventures together and he loved chasing the ball … He knew a lot of people in the community,” M…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

No bots about it, government can't even identify if an FoI request is AI-generated

The Federal Government’s excuse that AI bots necessitate changes to FOI laws has been rejected in Senate Estimates. Photo: File. Federal Government officials have admitted they can’t identify Freedom of Information requests from artificial intelligence bots, or even if they are any, despite that being a reason given for changing FoI laws. Last month, the government introduced legislation it said aimed to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act…Senate · Deakin See the Story

Thom to investigate Allen's Senate claims against ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop

Dr Vivienne Thom will run a confidential investigation. Photo: IPAA. A former Australian Government investigator will lead a confidential inquiry into issues raised during the Senate hearing of 12 August in which explosive allegations were levelled at the leadership of the Australian National University, including Chancellor Julie Bishop. The ANU Special Governance Committee, established in the wake of the hearing, has appointed Dr Vivienne Thom…Julie Bishop · Deakin Read Article

Motorcyclist dies after leaving road and hitting tree

The Palmerston man is the fifth road death in Canberra during 2025. Photo: Michelle Kroll. A Palmerston man has become Canberra’s fifth road fatality after an incident over the October long weekend. An ACT Policing spokesperson said that a 56-year-old man died following a motorcycle accident on Monday afternoon (6 October). An officer patrolling on Tidbinbilla Road saw a group of riders allegedly speeding. Shortly after, one of the riders failed…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

New ministerial directions for ACT Policing target domestic violence, firearms and Indigenous justice

Dr Marisa Patterson and CPO Scott Lee. The new ministerial direction reflects the ACT Government’s commitment to evidence-based, community-focused policing. Photo: Ian Bushnell. CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to family and sexual violence. A new ministerial direction has been issued for ACT Policing, aiming to improve key areas in Canberra’s criminal justice system. The ministerial direction was issued under the policing arrangement betwee…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

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704 student beds planned for Dickson

Warning signs installed after dog dies from ingesting blue-green algae in Lake Ginninderra

No bots about it, government can't even identify if an FoI request is AI-generated

Thom to investigate Allen's Senate claims against ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop

Motorcyclist dies after leaving road and hitting tree

New ministerial directions for ACT Policing target domestic violence, firearms and Indigenous justice

Canberra's mobile vet clinic finds a home with the RSPCA in Weston

Forget spring, a touch of summer is arriving in south-east Australia

Businesses, local jobs top Gungahlin needs, community survey finds

'You chose to assault me': survivor blasts Tinder rapist in court

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704 student beds planned for Dickson

Warning signs installed after dog dies from ingesting blue-green algae in Lake Ginninderra

No bots about it, government can't even identify if an FoI request is AI-generated

Thom to investigate Allen's Senate claims against ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop

Motorcyclist dies after leaving road and hitting tree

New ministerial directions for ACT Policing target domestic violence, firearms and Indigenous justice

Canberra's mobile vet clinic finds a home with the RSPCA in Weston

Forget spring, a touch of summer is arriving in south-east Australia

Businesses, local jobs top Gungahlin needs, community survey finds

'You chose to assault me': survivor blasts Tinder rapist in court