Bimberi youth detention centre 'grandma' Narelle Hargreaves retires
After 11 years in the role of Official Visitor, providing independent oversight for vulnerable children and young people, Ms Hargreaves is stepping down.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
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'Appreciate what you have': Salah Raya on his Red Cross experiences
Salah Raya said when the impact you have is literally saving lives simply by doing what you’ve been trained to do, the feeling is priceless.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
On NSW election day in Monaro, Queanbeyan voters take to the polls
Incumbent Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Labor candidate Bryce Wilson greeted voters at Jerrabomberra Public School on Saturday morning.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
Christchurch shooting: Canberra's Muslim leaders call for love, unity
In the wake of the New Zealand terror attacks, local Islamic leaders say it is important to remember there is more that unites different cultures.
- by Blake Foden and Kimberley Le Lievre
Canberrans react to Christchurch terror, police step up patrols
ACT Policing is stepping up patrols around mosques in Canberra but had advised the Muslim community there is no current threat.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
Lula was sexually abused as a child. One day, she'll tell her children
“People need to understand that those people who have experienced domestic violence, family violence, sexual violence, are people that you know,” Lula said.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
Meet the women leading Australia's charge in science and space
Forget stereotypes. In space technology, it's women leading the field.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
Six weeks at Disney World or a year travelling Australia?
Meet the Canberra families taking epic holidays to spend more time together.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
ACT child protection secrecy the 'most restrictive in the country'
The suppression of information in Children's Court cases is motivated by a desire to protect welfare agencies, not children, a Canberra barrister said.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
Strategy to reduce Aboriginal children in care not working: advocates
If the government had acted on previous reports and recommendations “we wouldn’t be where we are now", Our Booris, Our Way chair said.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
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Justice
Court finds it was wrong for government to take children, five years on
The mother attempted to be reunited with her children but the director-general fought to have the children remain with carers.
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
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