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'Catastrophic event' imminent as physical assault rate escalates at Canberra's Dhulwa Mental Health Unit

Nurses working at Canberra's Dhulwa Mental Health Unit have reported having arms, noses and fingers broken by patients across a six month period, with fears of further escalation imminent.

ABC News

Berry survives no-confidence, opposition demands resignation

The no-confidence motion was raised by the opposition after WorkSafe issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School.

The Canberra Times

'Catastrophic event' imminent at mental health facility, nurses union says

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation's ACT branch has aired serious concerns around nurses safety.

The Canberra Times

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Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues

The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety.

The Canberra Times

More ACT schools move to remote learning due to staffing shortages

Staffing shortages at schools across Canberra are putting strain on teaching staff.

The Canberra Times

Students at Calwell High School forced into remote learning after WorkSafe ACT details fighting, assaults on campus

Students at Calwell High School in Canberra's south are sent home for the last week of term 1 after WorkSafe ACT found the current school environment was unsafe for teachers and students.

ABC News

Campbell Primary School procurement information suppressed

It comes as there will be a fresh inquiry into the procurement.

The Canberra Times

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Accused rapists released after unopposed bail applications

Two men charged with raping a woman have faced the ACT Magistrates Court for bail applications.

The Canberra Times

'Risk averse' approach creates 'blame culture' in ACT public service

Interviews with senior staff revealed the cautious approach in the public service had led to micro-managing and had created a blame culture.

The Canberra Times

ACT Local Hero Luke Ferguson making dreams come true

He has opened a new business called Daydream Machine.

The Canberra Times

Quarantine exemptions extended for people who have recovered from COVID

The acting ACT Chief Health Officer said hospitalisations and ICU cases in Canberra have remained stable.

The Canberra Times

ACT recognised for interest-free loan scheme

ACT government wins Future Cities award at Banksia National Sustainability Awards

The Canberra Times

Putting te Tiriti at the centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public policy can strengthen democracy – here's how

ACT party leader David Seymour’s demand that a referendum on Māori co-governance be a bottom line in any coalition agreement with the National Party was, if nothing else, well timed.

The Conversation

$6b Budget spending will show if Govt can take tough decisions to win an election

The Labour Party’s must abandon pet projects dear to its heart like Three Waters, the health reforms and restructuring Oranga Tamariki.

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Questions over MP misconduct watchdog's bite

After a long wait, a conduct commissioner for politicians is closer to reality – but with no powers to make them take part in investigations.

ABC News

Macgregor Primary School students told to learn from home as COVID-19 impacts make face-to-face teaching 'untenable'

A large cohort of students from Macgregor Primary School in Canberra will return to remote learning from Thursday, due to a shortage of teachers.

The Canberra Times

ACT teachers 'scared' in classes of up to 60 students amid shortage

The Education Directorate does not know how many teachers will be needed in coming years as teachers say they do not feel safe in classes of up to 60 students, an inquiry has been told.

The Canberra Times

'People love the lake, but at certain times the smell is dreadful'

A fix for the Lake Tuggeranong foreshore shouldn't come at the expense of water health, this group says.

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Young children lived in 'worst house of squalor ever', court told

The youngsters allegedly lived amongst faeces and grime before being moved to a hotel, where they endured similar conditions.

ABC News

129-year-old Deasland homestead demolished to rid Canberra of Mr Fluffy asbestos

One of Canberra's oldest houses is demolished due to asbestos exposure, after the heritage-listed homestead was identified as a Mr Fluffy property.

AAP

Unbeaten Brumbies rotate for Perth trip

The Brumbies will leave five-eighth Noah Lolesio and their Wallabies props James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa behind for their trip to Perth.

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Lower house sits late to continue religious discrimination bill debate – as it happened

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No decision on ‘fully vaccinated’ definition as at least 72 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

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60 Covid deaths nationally as PM says rapid antigen tests not being stockpiled – as it happened

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Australia records 77 deaths on deadliest day of pandemic; national medical stockpile activated – as it happened

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