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New COVID infections, hospitalisations remain high

There are 74 people with the virus in hospital.

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More Canberra schools switch to remote learning

Two more schools have sent some students into remote learning because of severe staff shortages.

The Canberra Times

Mature race relations debate missing from Parliament

As the country embarks on a debate about race relations some MPs are calling for it to be a mature conversation, while others are happier slinging personal attacks, writes @jo_moir

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Ex-Green MPs question Govt’s climate record

James Shaw’s comments on Government climate “action” draw a blunt response

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More ACT schools switch to remote learning

Staffing shortages are getting worse in ACT public schools, forcing some students to learn from home.

The Canberra Times

Investigator warned of Whiskey firebombing

An immigration officer warned then special investigator Bernard Collaery the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub would be burnt ahead of the fatal 1973 firebombing.

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ACT's guns and butter budget

Defence spending would jump dramatically and more state-owned companies would be floated on the share market to raise billions of dollars under ACT’s alternative budget. Mark Jennings rep

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ACT hits landmark 1 million COVID tests

The latest COVID milestone for the ACT has arrived, with over 1 million COVID tests completed in the territory since the pandemic.

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Underfunding and staff shortages are driving aged care sector to ‘untenable standstill’, major provider warns

BaptistCare says pressures are hitting vulnerable residents as well as employees and pleads for action from whoever wins government

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'Most difficult and rewarding thing': ACT magistrates share motherhood wisdom

Two women in positions of power reflect on Mother's Day and say they are still learning about life from their children.

The Canberra Times

From 'blow in the bag' to digital screening: 50 years of breath-testing ACT motorists

The ACT introduced the very new concept of breath-testing motorists 50 years ago - and the concept has saved thousands of lives since.

The Canberra Times

ACT a step closer to nearly 40,000 extra Northbourne dwellings

The variation will allow for planning policies in the ACT government's city and gateway framework to be implemented.

The Canberra Times

Public schools need urgent upgrades amid mould, capacity issues

ACT schools need a lot of work done to make their campuses fit for 21st century learning, an inquiry found.

The Canberra Times

Areas of parks and reserves across ACT closed for pest control

Parts of ACT parks will close over the coming months to implement further pest control.

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Tyre-smoking sign-off for Canberra super-promoter Chic Henry

A big plume of tyre smoke from the Exhibition Park burnout pad capped off the memorial for the father of Summernats, Chic Henry.

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Opposition promises are entrancing New Zealanders as Jacinda Ardern’s star fades

A dramatic collapse in Labour’s poll ratings comes as National under Christopher Luxon soars

The Canberra Times

The key changes as COVID restrictions ease in ACT public schools

From next week, public schools will have new COVID guidelines on masks, cohorting, vaccines and visitors.

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Public school COVID rules to change as staffing crisis deepens

Changes to policies on mask wearing and visitors in schools are expected to be announced by the ACT Education Directorate.

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Cardiff city centre artwork washed off by mistake has been reimagined in new display

Last year artwork on concrete pillars near Debenhams was mistakenly washed off

The Canberra Times

Years added to Tinder date killer's 'plainly unreasonable' jail stint

The Canberra killer will be in his 40s before he becomes eligible for parole.

The Canberra Times

ACT proposes tougher protections to stop e-cigarette sales to minors

The proposed laws would allow for compliance testing of e-cigarette and vaping products to minors.

The Canberra Times

Opposition calls for another inquiry into Dhulwa

The opposition's proposed inquiry would review current arrangements at the site.

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Library receives ballet shoes from dance greats

It's not the donation one would expect the National Library of Australia to receive, however it is now home to ballet shoes once owned by two Australian dance greats.

The Canberra Times

Pandemic worries lead to drop in preschool enrolments

The number of preschoolers enrolled in ACT schools dropped between 2021 and 2022.

The Canberra Times

Second COVID death in past week as case numbers back over 1000

Health authorities reported 1027 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm on Monday night.

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