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ACT to pay $17 million per month for AFP-provided police force

Mick Gentleman announced the four-year $800 million agreement on Friday.

The Canberra Times

ACT paramedics and Transport Workers' Union call for better working conditions, rostering and support from Emergency Services Agency

Paramedics in the ACT are calling for more support from the Emergency Services Agency and rostering that doesn't see back-to-back 14-hour night shifts.

ABC News

ACT govt promises to do more to look after Lake Tuggeranong

ACT Greens Member Johnathan Davis has called on the ACT government to do more to protect Lake Tuggeranong from grass clippings and leaf litter.

The Canberra Times

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'Years in the making and we are frustrated': Paramedics condemn ESA leadership

ACT Ambulance staff call for reform amid staff shortages and fatigue.

The Canberra Times

There's an overdose crisis happening in Australia. Is drug decriminalisation the answer?

Some experts say the decriminalisation of drugs will help to stem the number of fatal overdoses each year. Others aren't so sure.

ABC News

Grattan on Friday: David Pocock has only just arrived in the Senate and now he's negotiating with the PM

He wouldn’t relish the comparison, but at the start of the Albanese government Senate crossbencher David Pocock finds himself with the sort of pivotal power independent Brian Harradine enjoyed during the early Howard years.

The Conversation

ACT Magistrates Court throws out case against Amazon Australia boss after man alleges theft

Peter Nesic brought legal action against the head of Amazon in Australia, Janet Menzies. But his allegation against the executive was tossed out in less than 15 minutes.

ABC News

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Territory rights bill likely to pass Senate next week, allowing for euthanasia debate in ACT and NT

The ACT and Northern Territory are a step closer to being able to legislate for voluntary assisted dying after a vote in the Senate today.

ABC News

The Victorian Liberals say the state's debt is larger than any other state and larger than NSW, Queensland and Tasmania combined. Is that correct?

Victoria's Shadow Treasurer David Davis and the Liberal Party say Victoria's debt is larger than Queensland, NSW and Tasmania combined. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.

ABC News

South East NSW businesses wait to see what impact fourth COVID wave will have on summer holidays

A fourth wave of COVID-19 is here, but businesses in South East NSW say it is too early to tell how it will impact the busy summer tourist season.

ABC News

Independent regulator must improve confidence in building quality: minister

Regulator Nick Lhuede said proactive checks were important to improving building quality.

The Canberra Times

States ranked in race for green transport

Some Australian states and territories are making better transport choices than others, according to a new report from the Climate Council.

AAP

'Red meat for conservatives': ACT govt rejects Libs' calls for men's health plan

The government said a plan was not needed as there was not a specific health plan for women.

The Canberra Times

Australian Public Service recruitment 'too Canberra-centric' as leaders consider allowing staff to live elsewhere

The bureaucracy is likely to expand in coming years, but agency heads say the concentration of senior jobs in the ACT undermines recruitment.

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The Canberra Times

For frying out loud! Are Canberra's best fish and chips vegan?

The Fish Shack in the city is back to defend its title as the ACT champion.

The Canberra Times

A Canberra prize for a very Canberra writer

It's a reality that many Canberra artists can't afford to live in the capital.

The Canberra Times

'Narrative' of child sex assault complainant questioned in trial

The accused is facing a judge alone trial, a rarity for sexual assault cases in the ACT.

ABC News

Rule mandating jury trials for sexual assault cases in Canberra set aside in rare move

A man accused of historical child sexual abuse is facing a judge-alone trial despite a mandate that people accused of sexual crimes in the ACT face a jury of their peers.

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The Canberra Times

'Start playing fair': child sex abuse survivors freed to pursue justice

Past unjust settlements have been unlocked for child abuse survivors

The Canberra Times

ACT contact tracing app to be 'switched off'

Canberrans have not been required to check in since May.

The Canberra Times

Driver says nausea from vax should spare him 40km/h zone fine

Driver launched legal action over the fine.

The Canberra Times

Quiet place to reflect scheme's dangerous legacy to be built at arboretum

A forest shelter will from next year offer a place to remember the impact of Mr Fluffy asbestos.

The Canberra Times

More Canberra students choose apprenticeships, government says

The ACT government wants more students to take up apprenticeships over the summer break.

The Canberra Times

Four-day week the secret to fixing Canberra's teacher shortages?

The Australian Education Union has told an inquiry a four-day week would benefit ACT schools.

ABC News

Mr Fluffy families to get 'place of reflection' at National Arboretum to acknowledge legacy of asbestos insulation crisis

Canberra families whose houses were torn down to remove the threat of loose-fill asbestos insulation will soon have a dedicated public place of reflection at the National Arboretum.

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