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Canberra attempted murder trial abandoned

An attempted murder trial over an alleged machete attack, due to begin this week in the ACT Supreme Court, has been abandoned after one of the accused pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. The supplied report does not identify the accused or specify the charge.
WHO: One of the accused
WHAT: The attempted murder trial was abandoned after one accused pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 12:39 AM ET
WHERE: Canberra, Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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