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Richard Roberts was shot dead in March last year. He was a life-long member of the Rebels Motorcycle Club.

Bikie murder witnesses 'fear for their lives'

A Canberra court has been told some witnesses involved in the trial of a man accused of murdering a Rebels Motorcycle Club member fear for their lives.

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Tags: courts-and-trials, murder-and-manslaughter, act, canberra-2600, chisholm-2905

  • Duncan Marshall says the Government needs to do more to protect Canberra's prime heritage areas.Heritage law review

    A new report is recommending a shake-up of ACT heritage laws, citing issues of compliance and enforcement. (audio)

  • QS World University rankings has placed the ANU at number 20 in the world.Uni rankings

    The ANU remains the country's top institution but has slid down the latest world rankings list.

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  1. Word graphic of annoying words Editors' blog

    John Mulhall wonders whether old words should die so that language might live.

  2. Headon on Longford Headon on Longford

    Canberra historian David Headon tells the story of pioneering filmmaker Raymond Longford.

  3. Salvos help with dental care Dental help

    Salvation Army offers new hope for Canberrans who can't afford to visit the dentist.

  4. Cahill cleared Cahill cleared

    An investigation into the conduct of former ACT chief magistrate Ron Cahill has been dropped.

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