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Ex-Green MPs question Govt’s climate record

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

Newsroom.co.nz

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

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

The Canberra Times

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

The Guardian - AU

'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

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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

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.

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

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.

The Canberra Times

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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Canberra Times

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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.

Wales Online

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.

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Opposition calls for another inquiry into Dhulwa

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

The Canberra Times

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.

The Conversation

Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change

When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture a car. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport. It turns out electrification can work wonders for almost all of our transport options, from electric bikes to motorbikes to buses to freight trains and even to tractors…

The Canberra Times

Markus' cautionary tale about the lure of gambling

The worst thing to happen to him was winning a poker machine jackpot

The Canberra Times

COVID threat 'still very real' as ACT records 823 new cases

The ACT's top health officer urges Canberrans to be continue being "COVID smart" as numbers remain steady.

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