ABC FeedsSep 22

How the ANU's interim leader wants to turn its reputation around
By James Tugwell and Adam Shirley

Eight days into her new role as interim vice-chancellor at the Australian National University, Rebekah Brown sat down for an exclusive interview to share her plan for getting the institution back on track.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-22/interim-vice-chancellor-rebekah-brown-interview-plan-reputation/105800874

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'It is do-able': How interim vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown plans to balance ANU's expenditure and revenue

Eight days into her new role as interim vice-chancellor at the Australian National University, Rebekah Brown sat down for an exclusive interview to share her plan for getting the institution back on track.

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ABC FeedsSep 11

Julie Bishop says the ANU is 'turning a page', but many argue it can't with her as chancellor
By Adam Shirley

The announcement of vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell's resignation on Thursday was greeted with cheers, however the view on campus is that this alone will not reverse the erosion of trust and morale that has already occurred.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-12/vc-bell-resignation-unlikely-satisfy-call-anu-leadership-change/105763826

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Genevieve Bell's resignation unlikely to satisfy calls for change in ANU leadership

The announcement of vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell's resignation on Thursday was greeted with cheers, however the view on campus is that this alone will not reverse the erosion of trust and morale that has already occurred. 

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ABC FeedsSep 7

'Loopholes and lags': The ACT's gun registry is still mostly paper based
By Adam Shirley

The ACT Firearms Registry remains mostly paper based. Both police and the government say the "very analogue" system needs to go fully digital as soon as possible.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-07/act-firearms-registry-mostly-paper-based-police-say-need-digital/105744732

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Police and ACT government say mostly paper-based gun registry needs to go fully digital

The ACT Firearms Registry remains mostly paper based. Both police and the government say the "very analogue" system needs to go fully digital as soon as possible. 

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ABC FeedsSep 7

'Loopholes and lags': The ACT's gun registry is still mostly paper based
By Adam Shirley

The ACT Firearms Registry remains mostly paper based. Both police and the government say the "very analogue" system needs to go fully digital as soon as possible.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-07/act-firearms-registry-mostly-paper-based-police-say-need-digital/105744732

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Police and ACT government say mostly paper-based gun registry needs to go fully digital

The ACT Firearms Registry remains mostly paper based. Both police and the government say the "very analogue" system needs to go fully digital as soon as possible. 

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ABC FeedsSep 3

Could living an eco-conscious lifestyle leave you richer and healthier?
By Adam Shirley

Your health is at stake as climate change impacts deepen, but it’s not too late to do something about it, according to the new chair of the ACT Climate Council. And some Australians making hyperlocal changes are already reaping surprising benefits.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-04/hyperlocal-environmental-lifestyle-choices-richer-healthier/105730902

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Canberrans making hyperlocal, eco-conscious lifestyle choices are finding their budgets — and their health — are better off

Your health is at stake as climate change impacts deepen, but it's not too late to do something about it, according to the new chair of the ACT Climate Council. And some Australians making hyperlocal changes are already reaping surprising benefits.

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ABC FeedsAug 26

'Unacceptable' incident reporting at Canberra's only youth prison: report
By Adam Shirley and Rosie King

Questionable uses of force by staff on children and insufficient recording of incidents in Canberra's only youth prison are just a few of the critical findings in an independent oversight committee's new report.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-26/act-report-use-force-children-bimberi-youth-justice-centre/105694120

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Report finds 'unacceptable' level of incident records, questionable use of force at Canberra's only youth prison

Questionable uses of force by staff on children and insufficient recording of incidents in Canberra's only youth prison are just a few of the critical findings in an independent oversight committee's new report.

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ABC FeedsAug 25

'Numerous' lockdowns at Canberra's youth prison, former detainee's parent says
By Adam Shirley and Rosie King

Questionable uses of force by staff on children and insufficient recording of incidents in Canberra's only youth prison are just a few of the critical findings in an independent oversight committee's new report.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-26/act-report-use-force-children-bimberi-youth-justice-centre/105694120

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Report finds 'unacceptable' level of incident records, questionable use of force at Canberra's only youth prison

Questionable uses of force by staff on children and insufficient recording of incidents in Canberra's only youth prison are just a few of the critical findings in an independent oversight committee's new report.

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ABC FeedsAug 20

ANU rules out further forced redundancies
By Adam Shirley

The university says it will save $60 million through salary reductions with $40 million to go. Its broader savings target is $250 million.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-20/anu-no-more-forced-job-cuts-in-savings-measures/105676832

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ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell says no more forced job losses this year

The university says it will save $60 million through salary reductions with $40 million to go. Its broader savings target is $250 million.

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ABC FeedsAug 20

ANU rules out further forced redundancies
By Adam Shirley

The university says it will save $60 million through salary reductions with $40 million to go. It's broader savings target is $250 million.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-20/anu-no-more-forced-job-cuts-in-savings-measures/105676832

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ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell says no more forced job losses this year

The university says it will save $60 million through salary reductions with $40 million to go. Its broader savings target is $250 million.

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ABC FeedsAug 12

ANU academic accuses Julie Bishop of bullying and harassment
By Adam Shirley

Former member of the Australian National University council Liz Allen has used a Senate inquiry investigating university governance to allege Chancellor Julie Bishop harassed, bullied, and threatened her.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/anu-academic-alleges-julie-bishop-bullying-senate-inquiry/105641930

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ANU academic accuses Julie Bishop of bullying and threats during Senate inquiry into university governance

Former member of the Australian National University council Liz Allen has used a Senate inquiry investigating university governance to allege Chancellor Julie Bishop harassed, bullied, and threatened her.

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