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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley |James Tugwell
Canberrans say they are receiving aggressive and impersonal demands for money from the ACT Revenue Office in a system one MLA likened to the Robodebt scheme. There are calls to reform the office's review and repayment system from within the Legislative Assembly amidst growing criticism of the language and impersonal approach taken. It comes after several Canberrans came forward in response to ABC's reporting last week and said they were on the receiving end of aggressive demands for repayments.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
The ACT government has announced that it estimates the cost to build a stadium in Canberra’s city centre is between $2.1 and 2.9 billion. The Christchurch stadium ‘Te Kaha’, which is located adjacent to the city’s CBD, is currently halfway through construction and is estimated to cost $683 million NZD for the design, build and governance of the structure.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
We're now more contactable than ever, and that's meant many of us are working outside of hours. Anticipated changes to the Fair Work Act will mean workers have the right to ignore non-urgent after-hours calls and emails after clocking off, but how feasible is this in practice? Melissa Donnelly from the Community and Public Sector Union joined ABC Canberra Breakfast to explain the rights employees will have to switch off.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
A grieving family has been left infuriated after vandals desecrated the headstone of young mother Sariah Rose at Gungahlin Cemetery in Canberra’s north. The family visited her grave on what would have been her 32nd birthday, only to find the pink quartz gemstone missing and the granite burial plaque pulled off its base.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
Antoni Jagarinec has been appointed as the new Head Coach of Canberra United for the 2024/2025 Liberty A-League Season. Having served as Assistant Coach under Njegosh Popovich for the past two seasons, Antoni previously contributed to Rae Dower’s support staff during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has unveiled revised boundaries for NSW electoral divisions, including significant changes to Kristy McBain's electorate of Eden Monaro. Under the proposed redraw, Yass, Murrumbateman, and the Snowy Region are set to be removed from Eden Monaro, with Goulburn slated to be added instead. ABC's Adam Shirley interviewed Kristy McBain, the current Member for Eden Monaro, to discuss these boundary adjustments.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
ABC Community Spirit Award finalist Bashir Fayaq is dedicated to providing support and assistance to newly arrived immigrants and refugees from Afghanistan. As the co-founder and CEO of the Fair Human Foundation, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to helping the Afghan community in Canberra – empowering individuals and families as they transition to life in a new country.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
ABC Community Spirit Award finalist Colin Greef is a dedicated to helping his community through music. After witnessing the power of music to improve the self-worth of veterans, the 33-year navy veteran decided to ask the Canberra community to donate unused. He repairs and restrings all guitars himself, travelling from Nowra to Eden to distribute the guitars to disadvantaged kids, veterans, the homeless and small country schools.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
ABC Community Spirit Award finalist Kirandeep Grewal is an active supporter of migrant women within the Canberra community. She has used her art and skills to help migrant women find solace and learn about cultural diversity. She is committed to connecting diverse cultures across Australia, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment through organising local events, providing resources and always offering a helping hand.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Adam Shirley
Meet mum of four, Silje Andersen-Cooke, a finalist for the ABC Canberra Community Spirit Award. She devotes her time to supporting families by volunteering at the Australian Multiple Birth Association. Tirelessly advocating, she assists the Association in drafting reports that highlight necessary research and policy changes for multiple birth families in Australia. Silje spoke to ABC Canberra’s Adam Shirley about what drives her dedication to the local community.
