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Most Aussies want federal human rights act

Three in four Australians want a national human rights act and a majority want different cultures and ethnic groups to do more to fit in, a poll suggests.

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Slight uptick in COVID cases at tail end of winter wave

There are 91 people in ACT hospitals.

The Canberra Times

Abused by their coach Ian King and abandoned by cricket, Matthew Rose and his teammates are now fighting back

In the late 1980s, Matthew Rose found a coach who could turn him into the next Dennis Lillee. Instead, like dozens of other elite cricketers in the ACT, he was preyed on by sexual abuser. Warning: this story contains graphic descriptions of child sexual abuse.

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One COVID death as case numbers keep trending down

There are 91 people in ACT hospitals on Friday.

The Canberra Times

Police fire up on spit hoods: 'It's easy to criticise from the safety of an air-conditioned office'

Police take on Human Rights Commission over use of spit hoods

The Canberra Times

Change at the top for Mental Illness Education ACT

The new CEO has worked for both the University of Melbourne and International Baccalaureate.

The Canberra Times

Another COVID death in the ACT

The ACT recorded 199 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm Wednesday.

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University students alleviating pressure on Canberra's lengthy speech pathology waitlists

Demand for speech pathology services across the country has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with wait lists for private practices ranging from "six months to over two years".

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'Huge problems': Prison riots predicted as govt announces smoking ban

"I don't believe this is going to go as smoothly as they may think," a person involved in the prison system has warned.

The Canberra Times

The $200m in extra costs that ended a Civic stadium vision

The cost of moving the road and the pool has forced a major change of direction by the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

National Wattle Day and spring are here and Canberra will be bathed in green and gold

The ACT Government will also plant 30 wattle trees at Yarralumla dog park on Thursday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wattle Day.

The Canberra Times

COVID-19 hospitalisations hit 10-week low

The ACT reported 236 new infections in the latest reporting period.

The Canberra Times

ACT won't 'flight shame' as govt eyes more regional destinations

The Chief Minister said the government was also in discussions with airlines to introduce direct services to New Zealand and other Pacific destinations.

The Canberra Times

Katy Gallagher says the federal budget is in worse shape than many state and territory budgets. Is that correct?

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the federal budget is in worse shape than many state and territory budgets. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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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

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.

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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.

The Canberra Times

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.

The Canberra Times

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.

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