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Human Rights Commission joins calls for ACT spit hood ban

The Human Rights Commission said it was concerned ACT police could not precisely say how many times spit hoods have been used.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt transparency questioned as freedom-of-information timelines blow out

The government said resourcing was an issue for FOIs.

The Canberra Times

Two COVID incursions caused most Canberra cases in 2021 Delta wave

High levels of genomic sequencing in Canberra found COVID transmission links contact tracers would have otherwise missed, a study shows.

The Canberra Times

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COVID-19 vaccine now available for at-risk children under five as new cases remain low

Young children with complex health conditions are now eligible for COVID vaccinations.

The Canberra Times

ACT's Chief Police Officer confirms officers used spit hood on 16-year-old girl

The ACT Chief Police Officer reveals police used a spit hood on a 16-year-old girl when questioned on the practice in estimates yesterday.

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Icon Water workers to stop work over pay dispute

The union has argued Icon's pay rise offer did not keep pace with the cost of living.

The Canberra Times

Record drop in ACT COVID-19 cases continues

The ACT reported 148 new infections in the latest reporting period.

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Don't blame land supply, land tax for high prices, ACT govt says

Canberra is still attractive for investors and land supply has not greatly contributed to growing prices, the government said in response to an assessment of its budget.

The Canberra Times

Most in-demand jobs revealed, as ACT businesses struggle to hire

ACT businesses struggle to hire skilled workers.

The Canberra Times

ACT wants Commonwealth to commit more skilled migrant places at summit

Chief Minister Andrew Barr also believes the Commonwealth should fund more infrastructure to meet the need of a growing population.

The Canberra Times

COVID-19 cases in Canberra drop to lowest level this year

ACT Health has reported its lowest level of new COVID infections for the year.

The Canberra Times

As the ACT prepares to decriminalise most drugs, experiences from Portugal and Oregon offer contrasting lessons

Portugal and the US offer contrasting lessons in what might unfold in Canberra when it decriminalises hard drugs, and police remain split on whether the plan will work.

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Two more COVID deaths as ACT records 212 cases

There are 106 people in Canberra hospitals.

The Canberra Times

Freight road would lay foundations to bring more international flights to ACT

Education, food export and travel sectors will form part of the pitch to attract Singapore Airlines back to Canberra.

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Govt increasing minimum energy efficiency standards on new homes in Canberra

A seven-star energy efficiency rating and minimum accessibility standards will be required in all new homes built in Canberra.

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The eyes have it: incoming safety laws a windfall for ACT tech company

It's a little-known fact that Canberra-developed safety technology is operating in over 440,000 cars - and rising every day.

The Canberra Times

Canberra records 247 new COVID-19 infections

There were 112 people in ACT hospitals with the virus on Friday.

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Staff member fired from Canberra's Bimberi Youth Justice Centre after investigation reveals they made contact with former detainee

It is revealed a staff member was sacked from Bimberi Youth Justice Centre after an investigation revealed they had made contact with a former detainee after they were released from the centre.

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The Canberra Times

ACT govt releases plans for eating disorder facility but has yet to procure land

A development application is expected to be lodged later this year.

The Canberra Times

Solving the curious case of the metal pyramids in a Canberra paddock

Could they be World War II relics or perhaps alien calling cards? In fact, the story behind these rusty pyramids near Tuggeranong starts at one of our cultural institutions

The Canberra Times

'This year has been a bit of a funny one': ACT has lowest business survival rate

But the territory has more businesses than ever before.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's COVID numbers continue to fall

The ACT recorded 252 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Bushfire risk drops after wet weather

The bushfire risk in the ACT for Spring is below normal.

The Canberra Times

Economy at risk of low productivity: Andrew Leigh

An ACT politician believes a lack of competition and low productivity will stagnate the economy.

ABC News

Australian Federal Police Association says jail sentence for man who killed Sue Salthouse doesn't meet community expectations

The Australian Federal Police Association says the community has been let down after a man jailed over the death of disability advocate Sue Salthouse.

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