ACT finally commits to ankle-strap its worst crims

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Thursday May 2, 2024 Good morning, Canberra. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. ACT finally commits to ankle-strap its worst crims Crime: The surprise pledge by Chief Minister Andrew Barr came on Wednesday after the conclusion of an urgent national cabinet meeting on gender-based violence. ACT Greens unveil transport policy, want buses to run every 20 minutes Transport: The party's policy includes a plan to purchase 100 more electric buses and train and hire 100 drivers over the next four years. Review calls for significant shift in how ACT schools teach literacy, numeracy Education: The ACT public school system should move towards consistent, evidence-based teaching of literacy and numeracy, a landmark report has recommended. Lehrmann granted time extension to launch defamation judgment appeal Lehrmann trial: Justice Michael Lee granted the extension on Wednesday afternoon during a Federal Court costs hearing. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Family violence poorly understood in sexual offence cases, review finds Domestic violence: The revelations were part of a report which found police had failed to "properly and appropriately" investigate sexual offences in the ACT. ANU ramps up security at pro-Palestine camp Protests: The ANU has ramped up security at the pro-Palestine camp on its campus after a demonstration and counter demonstration on Monday evening. New Gungahlin high school to be named after Agnes Shea Education: Agnes Shea High School will open Term 1 next year in Taylor on a site next to the Margaret Hendry School. Proposal for 300 units in Tuggeranong rejected Property: Developer Empire Global submitted plans for more than 300 apartments on Anketell Street, Greenway in October 2023. Sector wants ACT to 'move slowly' on criminalising coercive control ACT politics: The ACT's opposition is planning to introduce a private members' bill into the Legislative Assembly to criminalise coercive control. 'A marvellous place': The professor teaching ANU students how to be true Ken Behrens Community: An ANU professor is doing her bit to ensure medical students look up from their textbooks occasionally and also experience Canberra. Drunk man assaulted 'humiliated, frightened' 12yo boy at bus stop Court: A drunk man assaulted two children, including telling a "frightened" 12-year-old boy at a bus stop to "come on the bus with me to my house". Branded Content Which cruise has tango-dancing and glaciers in common? From the cities of South America to the beauty of Antarctica, this cruise has it all. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2024 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.