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With COVID restrictions easing, a number of local legends were able to gather and celebrate the 2022 ACT Australian of the Year nominees. The 2022 Australian of the Year will be announced on January 26.

Rob Regent, Joe Maloney and Matthew Breen.

Greg Aldridge, Lisa Richards, and Dr Sue Packer.

Leasa Mayes, Kelli Jackson and Faith Meckley. 

Finn McHugh

Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP

The Labor leader says collaboration is a show of strength not weakness, as he faces dealing with a Parliament with many more independents than any previous prime minister.

It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami

Karen Barlow

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Miriam Webber

Police are calling for help locating Jameel Hussain. Picture: Supplie

Jameel was last seen wearing his school uniform on May 13.

Police appeal for help locating 13-year-old boy

Lucy Bladen

ACT senator Zed Seselja is pinning his hopes of reelection on postal and pre-poll ballots. Picture: Karleen Minney 

Zed Seselja is facing an upset loss to independent candidate David Pocock.

Seselja makes first comments after wave of support for Pocock for Senate seat

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has praised the election of Anthony Albanese as Australia's new prime minister. Picture: Elesa Kurtz 

Mr Barr said he looked forward to working closely with the federal Labor government.

Barr says election win would see new approach to territory-Commonwealth relations

Canberra's emergency department has come under pressure in recent weeks as COVID hospitalisations are at record highs. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There are four people in intensive care and two are receiving ventilation.

Canberra sets record for COVID patients for fourth straight day

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Supporters are confident the Murugappans will now be able to return to Biloela.

Tamil family set for return to Biloela

Anthony Albanese is preparing to be sworn in as prime minister in Canberra on Monday.

ALP eyes majority as Albanese gets to work

Australian Electoral Commission figures had Labor on 74 seats in the House, two short of a majority.

Labor well-placed for narrow majority

US President Joe Biden says America is prepared for anything North Korea does.

Biden not worried by N.Korea nuclear tests

Anthony Albanese's key pledges include on-site aged care nurses and an anti-corruption commission.

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