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Deakin · DeakinCONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged family violence. After getting dumped, a man allegedly launched a campaign of blackmail and coercion against his former girlfriend, including threatening to post intimate images of her online and send them to her father. The 22-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was refused bail after he […]See the Story
Man allegedly threatened to send revenge porn to ex’s father six months after break-up
Deakin · DeakinMore than $180,000 has been returned to Canberrans’ pockets after a technical glitch in Icon Water’s system failed to recognise guaranteed service level (GSL) breaches. The ACT Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission’s (ICRC) latest report into utility performance from 2022-23 found Icon Water did not meet the regulated GSLs 927 times – a 70.7 per […]See the Story
‘Large number’ of unpaid rebates back in Icon Water customers’ pockets following technical glitch
Economy · DeakinIn a forecast that will cheer both the ACT Government facing an election in October and businesses doing it tough, the Territory can expect above-average growth in 2024-25 thanks to booming public sector spending and Canberrans opening their wallets as cost of living pressures ease, according to Deloitte Access Economics’ latest business outlook. Gross State […]See the Story
Public sector boom equals good times ahead for ACT economy, says business outlook
Deakin · DeakinPolice are investigating what could be a “drug dealing syndicate” after four different types of illicit substances were found in a man’s car. Daniel Thomas Hancock, a Canberra-born man aged in his late 40s, has been handed four counts of drug trafficking-related charges over the allegations. It is alleged the drugs – heroin, methylamphetamine, cannabis […]See the Story
Large amount of drugs allegedly seized during investigation into ‘potential syndicate’
Auto · DeakinForget those tack-on bullet-shaped animal repellers from the auto stores. When it comes to whispering ultrasonic sounds into the ears of roadside kangaroos so they decide to jump back into the foliage instead of into your pristine front bumper, there’s a new kid on the block. Volkswagen has teamed up with the University of Melbourne […]See the Story
VW testing world-first kangaroo deterrent, but ANU expert has doubts it’ll work in Canberra
Deakin · DeakinCONTENT WARNING: This article refers to childhood sexual abuse. While a former rock climbing coach who sexually abused six children will be resentenced due to a legal error, one of his survivors is determined to have this “loophole” closed as quickly as possible to prevent other offenders from launching similar appeals. Last week, the ACT […]See the Story
Paedophile coach Stephen Mitchell to be resentenced, survivors call for action to prevent similar appeals
Deakin · DeakinThe dumping of The Green Shed from running the ACT Government’s reuse facilities at Mugga Lane and Mitchell will now be investigated by the ACT Auditor-General. In March, Transport and City Services awarded a new contract to the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn, better known as Vinnies, prompting an emotional reaction from the public […]See the Story
Green Shed dumping: Auditor-General to probe tender
Deakin · DeakinThe drug dealer friend of James Mussillon has been handed years in jail for a raft of charges, including for a money laundering scheme that involved the famed Courgette chef. Last year, Mussillon was sentenced to almost four years’ jail for several offences, including money laundering, perjury and obtaining property by deception. However, his friend […]See the Story