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Niki Burnside
Niki Burnside is a journalist and digital producer based in Canberra. Before joining the ABC, she was a producer at the Canberra Times. You can follow Niki on Twitter @nikiburnside.
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'Significant lapse of judgement': ACT government slams early release of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution
The head of an inquiry into judicial fairness as part of the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann is now the one under the spotlight.
'Appalling' that Australian War Memorial didn't fund first female statue to be installed on its grounds, advocates say
A statue of late Australian Army nurse Vivian Bullwinkel, who survived a massacre in WWII, is unveiled at the Australian War Memorial. But advocates have criticised the institution for failing to fund it.
Report details inadequate training at Canberra Hospital's obstetrics and gynecology department
The Canberra Hospital's obstetrics and gynaecology department is at risk of losing its training accreditation after a new report revealed it failed to meet five of six overview standards.
Reg Saunders, who survived behind enemy lines for a year, is among the Indigenous servicemen with remarkable stories — many who are only just being identified
Researchers at the Australian War Memorial have identified more than 60 Indigenous men who served in the Korean War, and their sacrifice has been honoured for the first time.
Rare Lewis Carroll classic among treasures up for auction at Lifeline book fair
Canberra's Lifeline book fair has become a haunt for book lovers, with rare first editions among the gems up for auction, and all proceeds going to those in need of mental health support.
'I was called every name under the sun': Acts of abuse towards Canberra's public sector workers on the rise
Government workers have been driven at, verbally abused and threatened, and the rate of those incidents has only gone up, the ACT government says.
Australian start-up aiming to grow plants on the Moon receives $3.6m in government funding
The scientists behind the project are aiming to grow plants on the lunar surface within four years, something they hope will in turn allow for the development of food, medicine and oxygen in the hostile environment.
'Near record repayment levels for first-home buyers': The cost of future interest rate rises
New information from the Australian National University shows that first-home buyers could end up putting 40 per cent of their incomes towards mortgage repayments if interest rates rise twice more this year.
Calvary confirms it removed crosses from formerly Catholic-run hospital on a Sunday, despite criticism from Archbishop
Despite criticism from the Catholic Archdiocese, Calvary Health Care confirms it was them who removed religious iconography from the North Canberra Hospital on a Sunday, not the ACT government.
'It felt like hell': Four men burned in Canberra gas explosion say they remain physically and mentally scarred
Four men badly burned when a gas bottle exploded in Canberra nearly five years ago say they are still suffering from the pain and trauma.
Josie was seven when she began suffering from anxiety — now she's helping to design a program for others
Young people in the ACT struggling with their mental health now have access to a day program offering alternative therapies such as art, cooking and movement.
Indigenous advocate says government review into incarceration rates is just another 'talkfest'
The ACT government announces it will hold a review into how it is responding to the over-representation of Indigenous people in its criminal justice system, but local First Nations advocates say it does not go far enough.
Greens call for freeze on rents in Canberra, Australia's most expensive city for tenants
The Greens, who are part of the ACT government, want rental prices to be frozen for existing tenants, and increases capped at two per cent for new tenants.
Canberra is heavily reliant on cars. What would it take to change that?
With some developers no longer allocating parking to apartments and talk of a "car-free day" sometime soon, there are calls to improve public transport and make it easier to get around the national capital.
Nursing union says sharing of patient records by Canberra Health Services staff was lawful
The ACT's Australian Nursing Midwifery Federation branch is named as the recipient of private patient documents sent by Canberra Health Services staff, in an alleged breach of privacy laws.
'Teacher said Indigenous people should've never been born': Report sheds light on racism experienced by Canberra children
A report from the ACT Human Rights Commission reveals racism is a pervasive problem for children and young people, outlining actions it says should be taken by the government, schools and sporting bodies.
'Deliberate' leaking of Canberra patients' health records to be investigated by police
Some Canberra Health Services patients' records have been emailed to people outside of the organisation, in what has been described as a "serious breach of privacy".
Heritage concerns stop Canberra man from installing more solar panels on his 22-year-old house
The ACT government is accepting submissions as part of an inquiry into the effectiveness and operation of heritage issues in Canberra.
From this week, Canberrans will see seaplanes taking off from and landing on Lake Burley Griffin
Seaplanes are one step away from taking passengers between Sydney and Canberra as trial flights begin on Lake Burley Griffin.
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analysis:Are Canberra's planning laws holding the city back from being a vibrant nightlife destination?
Canberra is at a tipping point where it must decide what kind of city centre it wants.
Both of Lisa's parents died from melanoma, and she has a mission to save others
Research into melanoma is advancing, but the skin cancer is still a leading cause of death among young people.
Neurodivergent children are three times more likely to drown than their peers — this class is working to change that
Confidence in swimming can make all the difference for children, and a class for those who are neurodivergent is making it possible for all.
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analysis:The ACT is about to drop its final COVID rule — and it says a lot about how Canberrans have handled the pandemic
Known for its high level of compliance throughout the pandemic, the ACT is removing the last of its COVID-19 restrictions.
Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell plead not guilty over 'harmless' fight at Canberra nightclub
NRL stars Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell front the ACT Magistrates Court in Canberra, charged over a fight on a night out to celebrate Wighton's 30th birthday earlier this month.
ACT government urges patience amid backlog of pothole compensation claims
More than 600 people in the ACT are waiting for their compensation claims over pothole damage to be processed.