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Today’s Headlines

PM Edition, Tuesday December 19, 2023

Good afternoon, Canberra. Here’s the latest news from today.

Court: A chef at the Canberra National Zoo and Aquarium has been charged with murdering a co-worker.

Severe storm with hail and heavy rain hits ACT

Weather: A severe storm has brought heavy rain and hail to the ACT, knocking out power to thousands in the city's north.

More public hearings in Campbell school investigation

ACT politics: The ACT's integrity commissioner has said a considerable amount of work needs to be done in its examination of the school project.

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Brittany Higgins bids adieu for new chapter overseas

National: Brittany Higgins has left Australia with her partner David Sharaz to start a new chapter in France.

Ministers 'covering themselves' after Higgins incident

Lehrmann case: Brittany Higgins' former boss says she fought pressure from two federal ministers.

Accused Bruce murderer denies fatally stabbing partner

Court: A man accused of fatally stabbing his partner at a Bruce home earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Learner rider caught at nearly 170kmh, police say

Police: A learner motorcyclist's licence has been suspended after he was caught riding at 167kmh in a 100kmh zone, police say.

Police raid nets $1bn in cocaine amid alleged kidnapping plot

Police: Five men have been charged over an alleged kidnapping that led to the discovery of $1 billion worth of cocaine in Sydney.

Coach guilty of assaulting woman during 'self-defence' class

Court: A paedophile rock climbing coach has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a woman while showing her "self-defence moves" to use on her violent partner.

Dhulwa nurse was unfairly dismissed, commission finds

Workplace: A nurse sacked from Canberra Health Services over allegations she had disclosed patient information was unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found.

Convicted terrorist Benbrika monitored upon release

Court: Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika will be released from prison under more than 30 strict conditions.

Canberrans in for a cloudy Christmas

Weather: Canberrans could be in for a damp and cloudy Christmas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's forecast.

Best and most desired campsites this Christmas season

Travel: National pastimes don't delight Aussies more than camping with family and friends in sprawling bush during the Christmas holidays.

Jonathan Majors convicted of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Court: US actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty by a New York jury on charges the Marvel star attacked his ex-girlfriend in the back of a car.

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