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John Burns

‘The judge is wrong, I never betrayed my oaths’

In 2019 ROBERT MACKLIN broke the national story of the secret trial of Witness J and his furtive imprisonment in the Alexander Maconochie Centre. Now the judge's sentencing remarks have been released, but Witness J won't be silenced…

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Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed

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Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed

The reasons why former spy Witness J was jailed have been made public after the unprecedented secrecy of his case sparked a review of national security laws.

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Supreme role for Burns

CHIEF Magistrate John Burns will replace Justice Malcolm Gray as a judge of the ACT…

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“It’s the food that makes Beltana Farm shine,” writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON. “Farmhouse shared plates are the go, served alongside a carefully selected list of Australian and local wines.”

Newly opened Beltana Farm in Pialligo – set in a picturesque truffle orchard of more than 800 trees – is worth a visit just for the surroundings and to take in the rustic charm of architecture and interior design.

But it’s the food that makes Beltana Farm shine. Farmhouse shared plates are the go, served alongside a carefully selected list of Australian and local wines. 🍷

Read the full review on our website citynews.com.au

#canberra #dining #canberrafoodie #canberrarestaurants #canberranews

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Relatively new in the city on Bunda Street, Botswa

“We might be old, we might be disabled, but we’re still part of the community,” says Chris Walburn, 76, in response to the YMCA’s decision to cease operations at The Y Chifley Health and Wellness Centre (The Y).

Due to paralysis on his left side, Chris needs assistance with walking and he says most gyms do not have the necessary support staff to help him get to different machines – preventing him from being able to regularly exercise.

For Albert Oberdorf, 80, The Y has played a critical role in his recovery from blood cancer and prostate cancer.

Albert says he was given two options for a rehabilitation gym, an expensive private facility or The Y Chifley Health and Wellness Centre (The Y).

“Fifteen years on, I’m still here,” says Albert.

He says The Y is “probably one of the best gyms I’ve been to in five different countries,” but on March 12, the announcement of closure was given.

“It was my 80th birthday… it wasn’t good news,” he says.

Tom, Chris, Pam and Albert all say the list of alternative gyms provided by the YMCA were inadequate for their needs, and will leave a large number of people, young and old, without an option for safe exercise.

Read the full article on our website....

#canberra #canberranews #ymca #chifley #health #gym

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John Burns

‘The judge is wrong, I never betrayed my oaths’

Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed

Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed

Supreme role for Burns