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Charlotte Gore
Charlotte Gore has been at the ABC's Canberra bureau since November 2020 as both a Digital Producer and a News Operations Assistant. She studied a Bachelor of Communications and Media at the University of Canberra.
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Wombat nicknamed Ian Thorpe after being rescued from Canberra pond by woman in kayak
A wombat earns the nickname, Ian Thorpe, after swimming for nearly 40 minutes before being rescued by a woman in a kayak from Yerrabi Pond in Canberra's north after a thunderstorm.
Eighty years ago, the government hired photographers to capture a slice of everyday life. Here's what they produced
Between 1939 and 1996 the government hired dozens of photographers to document Australian life. Now many of their works of intimate nature photography, striking architectural shots and captured everyday memories are displayed in a new exhibition.
Crowds gather across Australia to honour the fallen on Remembrance Day
Australians around the country have gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring those who died serving in conflicts and peace-keeping operations.
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As COVID-19 numbers rise, Canberrans like Pam are considering upping their precautions
By Tahlia Roy and Charlotte Gore
The number of COVID-19 cases in the ACT is on the rise but the territory has lifted all restrictions, leaving Canberrans with autoimmune conditions to ensure they avoid the disease on their own.
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New High Court chief justice formally acknowledges Indigenous Australians during swearing-in ceremony
By High Court reporter Elizabeth Byrne and Charlotte Gore
Stephen Gageler has been sworn in as Australia's 14th Chief Justice of the High Court, taking on one of the most powerful jobs in the country.
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Canberra doctor banned from practising for 12 months over offensive email to Indigenous peer
The doctor sent an email to an Indigenous specialist criticising pharmaceutical policies designed to benefit Indigenous people and questioning his Indigenous identity. WARNING: This story contains details of racism that some readers may find distressing.
Meet the ACT winners of the Australian of the Year awards for 2024
A champion for women and girls in the construction industry, Joanne Farrell, is named as the ACT's 2024 Australian of the Year.
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'Absolutely heartbroken': Canberra pet charity looking for new home after intruders vandalise premises
Not-for-profit Canberra Pet Rescue is forced to halt some of its operations and rebuild after vandals left its Curtin location with "thousands of dollars worth of damage" on Tuesday night.
ACT businesses could be fined $40,000 for improperly disposing of food scraps as part of 'circular economy'
Canberra businesses could eventually face fines of up to $40,000 for improperly disposing of their food waste as part of the ACT government's push to create a circular economy.
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Ngunnawal Elder says 'there's still hope' for reconciliation as ACT political leaders refocus on closing the gap locally
The leaders of both the ACT government and opposition say they remain committed to closing the gap despite the Voice to Parliament referendum defeat, as many First Nations Australians grieve the outcome.
'No symptoms, no headaches': Shannon was in complete shock after being left legally blind by this disease
By Charlotte Gore and Emmy Groves
Shannon Davis was declared legally blind due to end-stage glaucoma at 43, despite reporting no symptoms beforehand. He's now calling for more awareness of and testing for the disease, which is known as "the silent thief of sight".
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Another new baby giraffe in Canberra gives hope for species 'suffering a silent extinction'
Two-week-old calf Mkali is the fifth giraffe born under the Canberra breeding program, and it's hoped she will grow up to be part of the program's next generation.
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Cocaine worth $280,000 found in hidden compartments of repossessed car in Canberra
A search of the vehicle revealed cocaine in two motorised hidden compartments, which ACT Policing say were sophisticated and professionally installed, indicative of organised crime.
Two students in hospital after stabbing at Australian National University
ACT police confirm two 20-year-old female students are in hospital after a stabbing at the Australian National University in Canberra.
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Julie recently moved into a smaller house in her own backyard, will other Canberrans soon follow suit?
By Penny Travers and Charlotte Gore
The ACT government says its new Territory Plan will create more homes and improve affordability. But how many people will actually turn their block into a dual occupancy?
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Australian War Memorial adds plaque with context of defamation case to Ben Roberts-Smith display
By Elizabeth Byrne and Charlotte Gore
The Australian War Memorial adds information to a plaque commemorating Corporal Ben Roberts Smith's Victoria Cross medal that reflects recent defamation court rulings over his alleged conduct in Afghanistan.
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Canberrans encouraged to have their say on proposals to ban phones in schools
The government is considering a blanket ban on students' use of mobile phones from first to last bell, as well as several other restrictions to apply in public schools.
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Foragers highlight food safety after parasite likely ingested from foraged greens extracted from woman's brain
Experienced forager Diego Bonetto says safe foraging comes down to careful identification of plants and vigilant hygiene practices.
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Search for possible missing woman at Gibraltar Falls suspended a day after passersby report hearing calls for help
By Charlotte Gore and Penny Travers
A police search for a possible missing woman near Gibraltar Falls in the ACT's Namadgi National Park is suspended.
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This new piece of equipment is set to help Australia's space industry skyrocket
The irradiation-testing beamline, used to test if space technology can handle the pressure of heavy particles, is the newest equipment in the ANU's Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility in Canberra.
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Refugees and migrants face significant barriers to sport participation, but Amir isn't letting that stop him
By Charlotte Gore and Anthea Moodie
People from non-English speaking backgrounds are significantly less likely to participate in organised sport in Australia, but Canberra refugee Amir Jafari got involved right away.
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Integrity Commission hears ACT education minister's office was allegedly against hiring superior tenderer for school project
By Peter Lusted and Charlotte Gore
The ACT Integrity Commission hears the education minister's office allegedly held the view that the superior tenderer for a controversial Canberra school refurbishment was "not to get the job".
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Indigenous man previously depicted in prison staff's hangman game dies in custody
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal health service says the ACT government transferred TJ Dennis into the NSW prison system from Canberra's jail, despite being urged not to for the sake of the inmate's mental health.
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Legislative Assembly Speaker Joy Burch announces she will not contest next election
During Joy Burch's 16-year ACT political career, she has been minister of a number of different portfolios, and will retire having been the longest-serving assembly speaker.
Canberra man Donald Morley charged with murdering his 92-year-old wife Jean Morley
By Charlotte Gore and Elizabeth Byrne
A 92-year-old man charged with murdering his wife appears in the ACT Magistrates Court via video link as part of a bedside hearing.
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