Tag: Canberra
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Lifetime Pensions for MPs Australia: Ruddock Speaks Out
Former minister questions a policy pivot in Canberra Former Australian attorney-general Philip Ruddock has publicly questioned the decision that scrapped lifetime pensions for federal MPs, arguing that the move undermines a long-standing principle of public service accountability. Speaking ahead of a cabinet documents release, Ruddock suggested that the shift from lifetime pensions to shorter or…
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Teenager Charged Over Nazi Salutes Granted Bail After Christmas Custody
Overview An 18-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences tied to extremist conduct after being arrested in the Australian Capital Territory over the Christmas period. Zachery Hook, who is 18, faces six counts including performing Nazi salutes and placing extremist stickers on public buildings. He appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court and was granted…
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Warner’s Bold Shuffle Delivers Thunder Victory Over Heat in Canberra
Thunder’s Tactical Shift Pays Off in Canberra In a dramatic twist that left spectators buzzing, the Sydney Thunder pulled off a convincing 34-run victory over the Brisbane Heat in Canberra. The result, built on an inventive batting order and a few timely shots, underscored David Warner’s adaptability and the team’s willingness to experiment mid-season. While…
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Thunder’s Curious Warner Ploy Pays Off as Heat Fail to Replicate Historic BBL Feat
Warner’s Unconventional Move Stirs the Canberra Crowd In a season that keeps delivering surprises, the Sydney Thunder pulled off one of the most talked-about tactical gambles in recent Big Bash League history. David Warner, renowned for his explosive starts and captaincy acumen, decided to bat down the order, reshuffling the traditional 1-3-4 opening assault. The…
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Shakira Adams Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatal Canberra Crash Involving Matthew McLuckie
Overview of the Case In a high-profile Canberra court case, Shakira Adams has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to culpable driving causing death in 2022. The case drew attention for its gravity, with 20-year-old university student Matthew McLuckie losing his life in a crash that authorities described as the result…
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Shakira Adams Sentenced to 14 Years in Canberra Crash Case
Overview of the Case and Sentence In a high-profile ruling from a Canberra court, Shakira Adams has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to culpable driving causing the death of 20-year-old Matthew McLuckie in 2022. The sentencing hearing, which drew widespread attention across the community, concluded with the judge imposing a…
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Shakira Adams sentenced to 14 years for Canberra crash killing Matthew McLuckie
Overview of the Case In a high-profile ruling, Shakira Adams, a 23-year-old Canberra resident, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to culpable driving causing death in a 2022 crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Matthew McLuckie. The court heard that Adams’ driving at extreme speed and her driver behavior leading…
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Man Charged for Molesting His 9-Year-Old Son While He Slept in Singapore HDB Flat
Overview of the Allegation A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with alleged sexual touching of his nine-year-old son while the boy was asleep. The incident was reported to have occurred in a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in the Canberra area, near Sembawang, in November. The man cannot be named due to…
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Man Charged Over Alleged Molestation of Sleeping 9-Year-Old in Singapore Home
Summary of the Case A 48-year-old man has been charged in Singapore with molesting his nine-year-old son while the child was asleep in a Housing Board (HDB) flat in the Canberra area, near Sembawang, in November. The man cannot be named due to a gag order imposed by the court. The charges relate to alleged…
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Treasury to Lead Australia’s Economic Overhaul, Says New Think Tank
Policy Institute Australia Lands Bold Call for Treasury-led Economic Renewal A new public policy think tank, Policy Institute Australia (PIA), has issued a striking proposal: empower the Department of the Treasury in Canberra to spearhead an ambitious national program aimed at reinvigorating Australia’s economy. The suggestion comes amid ongoing concerns about the country’s productivity, innovation,…