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Column: Parents can’t ignore math, reading declines on federal test

ATLANTA -- No one doubts that the COVID-19 pandemic hurt student learning. Now, much-anticipated test scores today from the National Assessment of Educational Progress pinpoint where impacts were greatest.

Tribune News Service

'We just want answers': Family grieves son's death in Pialligo Ave hit and run

Jyle Molloy-Murphy said goodbye to his parents after a concert at Stage 88 in February, and was the victim of a hit and run about 90 minutes later

The Canberra Times

'We will not be influenced': WorkSafe boss denies minister pressured watchdog to issue stop-work notice

An inquiry is determining whether the notice breached parliamentary privilege.

The Canberra Times

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'Nothing changes': Calwell High safety concerns linger amid recruitment drive

At least a dozen extra staff have been hired since WorkSafe intervened at Calwell High.

The Canberra Times

Man killed after ute hits tree in third fatal crash in three weeks in Canberra

The 24-year-old was driving along Maribyrnong Avenue in Kaleen when his utility left the road and hit a tree near Macumba Place last night. He died at the scene.

ABC News

'No more': The fight to improve the ACT's mental health system

Ravi Madan died by suicide at 23 and his parents are now fighting for changes to the system.

The Canberra Times

40 years later, this forgotten sci-fi horror movie is more relevant than ever

A famous franchise veered in a new direction to offer eerie insight into American consumerism.

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Bruce Lehrmann trial: jury sent home for weekend after not yet reaching unanimous verdict

ACT supreme court chief justice urges jurors to avoid discussing case with others ahead of continued deliberations next week

The Guardian - AU

Bereaved families welcome drugs law change

It's a step forward but more needs to be done say campaigners.

The Canberra Times

What do the ACT's drug decriminalisation laws mean?

The new law will come into effect in 12 months.

The Canberra Times

Why popular Christmas event needs your help to return to Stage 88

The much-loved carols are organised by the Woden Valley Youth Choir.

The Canberra Times

Want us to come to the office? Make sure there's a good reason, ACT public servants say

Hot desking also discouraged staff coming to the office, researchers were told.

The Canberra Times

Fire & Flower To Raise $16M In Private Placement And Loan Agreement With Alimentation Couche-Tard

Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: FFLWF) (TSX:FAF) has entered into an amendment agreement with respect to certain amendments to the series C common share purchase warrants of the company issued to an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

Benzinga

More forced to wait longer for surgeries, treatment in ACT health system

Key targets for elective surgeries and emergency department care times were missed.

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'Not a lot of communication': National Library closures frustrate academics

Collection closures at the National Library have impacted academics across Australia.

The Canberra Times

Canberra COVID-19 hospitalisations drop in latest report

ACT Health has released the statistics for the past week, reporting 657 new cases.

Reason

Average ACT Scores Drop to Their Lowest Point in Three Decades

"The score decline really reflects students' lack of access to a rigorous high school curriculum," says the senior director for state partnerships at ACT.

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: ACT test scores drop, testing mandate in flux

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Complaints to ACT Human Rights Commission about health services soar

A majority of complaints related to treatment.

The Canberra Times

'I'm terrified': the end of COVID-19 isolation is not being welcomed by everyone

The last of the remaining public health restrictions against COVID-19 have been dropped.

Tribune News Service

ACT test scores drop to 30-year low nationwide; Nevada’s scores are lowest of all

PHOENIX — Scores on the ACT college admissions test by this year’s high school graduates hit their lowest point in more than 30 years with Nevada receiving the lowest average composite score in the nation — the latest evidence of the enormity of learning disruption during the pandemic.

Axios

ACT test scores fall to lowest levels since 1991

The national average composite score for graduating seniors in 2022 was 19.8 out of 36.

WEKU

ACT test scores drop to their lowest in 30 years in a pandemic slide

The class of 2022's average ACT composite score was 19.8 out of 36, marking the first time since 1991 that the average score was below 20.

The Independent UK

ACT test scores drop to lowest in 30 years in pandemic slide

ACT test scores made public in a report Wednesday reveal a decline in preparedness for college-level coursework

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins due to resume evidence in Bruce Lehrmann trial

ACT chief justice Lucy McCallum tells jury former government staffer is due before the court on Friday

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