A $26m unorthodox childcare deal with devastating fallout
Despite G8 knowing about problems, an ABC investigation can reveal how the childcare giant downplayed concerns and maintained it had conducted checks.
Jade Toomey
Canberra, ACT
Jade is a multiplatform reporter at ABC Canberra. She has previously worked as a radio newsreader, and as a reporter in the Darwin and Townsville newsrooms. She is originally from the NSW Central Coast. Twitter: @jadeetoomey
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Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer forgets key detail: the defamation case was his idea
Zali Burrows's description of Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against last year's defamation ruling neglected that her client was the applicant — and now appellant — in a civil proceeding.
Appeals court hears Lisa Wilkinson was prepared to interview Bruce Lehrmann - as it happened
Over two days, the Federal Court has heard from representatives for Bruce Lehrmann, Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson as Mr Lehrmann appeals a ruling that he raped Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities.
Lisa Wilkinson's lawyer kicks off second day of Bruce Lehrmann's appeal
Wednesday's hearing didn't start smoothly for the former Liberal staffer with Federal Court judges questioning the logic of his grounds of appeal.
Bruce Lehrmann could not afford preferred barrister for appeal, court hears — as it happened
Bruce Lehrmann was found to have raped Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities. Today, his appeal against that ruling begins in the Federal Court.
Regulator demands ANU defend its council members' conduct
A federal government investigation into the Australian National University demands the university defend the conduct of its council members amid concerns they have failed to competently oversee its operations.
Former childcare boss pleads guilty to dealing with suspected proceeds of crime
The former boss of Genius Childcare, which owes creditors millions of dollars, has pleaded guilty to dealing with proceeds of crime.
How one of the world's most prestigious universities fell from grace
The prestige of the Australian National University is fast fading. It must now respond to explosive allegations.
Julie Bishop accused of bullying by ANU staff member, senate inquiry hears
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.
Court hears woman accused of foreign interference has 'unexplained wealth'
Hermes handbags, multiple properties, cash and a Rolex watch receipt for $24,000, are alleged to be part of the "unexplained wealth" of a Chinese national charged with reckless foreign interference in Canberra last week.
Chinese national charged under foreign interference laws
A Chinese national has faced a Canberra court today after being arrested on Saturday and charged with foreign interference.
Josh Papalii's case adjourned after lawyer says police allegedly used Signal
Lawyers for Canberra Raiders player Josh Papalii claim police involved in a case against him allegedly used the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss the investigation.
Five key takeaways from the ACT budget
Treasurer Chris Steel has used his first ACT budget to deal Canberrans a tough set of cards with levies coming from all directions, especially for homeowners.
Backyard breeders on notice after 'deformed' puppies euthanised
Shelters in the ACT are on the brink after cost of living pressures are causing deformed pups to be euthanised.
Federal education minister refers concerns about ANU to regulator
Independent ACT senator David Pocock wrote to Jason Clare on June 16 to raise concerns about governance and financial management at the ANU, which is pursuing a controversial restructure to save $250 million by 2026.
CEO prepared own consulting contract without declaring conflict: Ombudsman
An ACT Ombudsman report finds the territory's corruption watchdog did not comply with its own inherent purpose to effectively manage conflicts of interest after an investigation revealed it awarded its former CEO a $150,000 consulting contract while he was still in the top job.
'Tell no-one': Man met 11yo alleged victim on dating app, court hears
The trial of a man accused of committing sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl hears he used dating app Badoo to speak and meet with her, and later arranged to meet up with her to have sex.
Peter thought he owned his driveway until it was listed for auction
It was meant to be a run-of-the-mill auction with only one interested party, but then locals say nefarious actors turned up and prices soared.
Man accused of attempted murder with machete denied bail
Police charged the 30-year-old with attempted murder after a man's fingers were cut off by a machete. His application for bail was refused.
Canberra woman accused of grooming boy she worked with granted bail
Police allege the woman tried to keep the relationship secret and continued with it despite knowing it was illegal.
Jailed whistleblower David McBride loses appeal against sentence
Former military lawyer David McBride has lost his appeal against the severity of his sentence for sharing classified documents with journalists.
'Toxic': Former Affinity childcare staff say baby fell off change table
Former childcare educators are revealing serious incidents at Affinity Education's Canberra centres, including a case of a baby rolling off a change table.
Teen pleads not guilty over accidental shooting death of 9yo near Goulburn
A 14-year-old boy charged in relation to the death of a nine-year-old at Windellama has faced court for the first time.
Canberra man charged with performing Nazi salute outside synagogue
A 25-year-old Canberra man pleads not guilty in the ACT Magistrates Court to allegedly performing a Nazi salute in front of the Gold Coast Hebrew Congregation in October last year.
Man faces court over accidental fatal shooting of 9yo near Goulburn
A man charged over the fatal accidental shooting of a nine-year-old boy near Goulburn faces court for the first time.