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ACT Independent senator David Pocock delivers maiden speech in Senate, welcomes deaf community in Auslan

In preparing to make his first speech, David Pocock asked if he could have an Auslan interpreter alongside him on the floor of the Senate. But he said both major parties denied his request — a decision he labelled "disappointing".

ABC News

Wondering what the ACT budget means for you? Here are the five key takeaways

According to the latest ACT budget, the territory's economy is thriving, despite outside forces continuing to threaten Canberrans' hip pockets.

ABC News

Population growth to combat economic pressures: budget

The ACT government is confident Canberra is in a good position to whether inbound economic challenges.

The Canberra Times

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Everything you need to know about the 2022-23 ACT budget

The ACT's 2022-23 budget at a glance.

The Canberra Times

Barr's got a $1b windfall, but it won't be used for expanding services

A booming Canberra population has handed the territory a larger share of GST revenue.

The Canberra Times

The winners and losers of the ACT budget 2022-23

Here's your guide to the ACT budget winners and losers.

The Canberra Times

Specialised ACT investigative team to fight organised crime

ACT police task force to focus exclusively on mafia groups and organised crime.

The Canberra Times

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Four die with COVID in the ACT, but overall numbers dropping

The ACT recorded 754 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Monday

The Canberra Times

Date of first release of land in Kenny announced

Canberrans looking to secure a block of land in the upcoming suburb of Kenny will be waiting a while longer for the first land release.

The Canberra Times

Barr has eyes on inflation ahead of 11th ACT budget

Mr Barr said he was optimistic about the ACT's labour market and the territory's overall capacity to weather tough global economic conditions.

The Canberra Times

ACT budget bounces back from lockdowns

The ACT's economy has recorded a rebound following last year's COVID-19 lockdown, with a better-than-expected budget bottom line.

AAP

ACT hospitalisations high, but fewest known active cases since mid-June

There were 165 people in hospital with the virus on Monday.

The Canberra Times

Federal debate begins on territory rights

Two Labor MPs are urging their colleagues to support a proposal to restore territory rights and allow the ACT and NT to legislate on voluntary assisted dying.

Crikey

What is the Andrews Bill and why does it matter?

For almost 25 years, a piece of legislation best known for the Liberal politician who brought it into being has prevented the ACT and NT from making its own euthanasia laws.

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Family of five-year-old who died at Canberra Hospital still waiting for answers as they grieve

The family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, whose death at the Canberra Hospital is the subject of an ACT Coroner's investigation, reflect on the little girl they lost.

Crikey

Territory rights back on parliament agenda

Parliament will sit for its first full week since Labor took government, with the rights of governments in the ACT and NT on the agenda.

The Canberra Times

ACT records 556 new COVID infections

The ACT recorded 556 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm.

The Canberra Times

'It works, it saves lives, it has great outcomes': Boost for ACT mental health services

Mental Health Minister Emma Davidson said access to good mental health services was part of the government's vision for a kind, connected and informed community.

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ACT government outlines plans to deliver 30,000 new homes over five years, including build-to-rent

An extra 30,000 homes will be built in Canberra over the next five years under the ACT government's plan to significantly increase the city's housing supply to meet population growth.

The Canberra Times

ACT government defends slow progress on public housing as thousands wait

There are more than 3000 people in Canberra waiting for public housing.

The Canberra Times

'I'm terrified': Nurses reveal what's really wrong with the ACT health system

More than a dozen nurses and midwives have spoken to The Canberra Times detailing the issues they face day-to-day.

The Canberra Times

ACT betting tax hike to boost government coffers

The extra revenue will be used to fund investments in infrastructure, city services, health and education, the government said.

The Canberra Times

Why Canberra's community gardens are bursting with popularity

Canberrans are on wait lists of up to 60 people for the opportunity to join a community garden.

The Canberra Times

'Irrefutable evidence of our ancestry': Ngambri custodians take ACT to court

Paul Girrawah House said he and other members of the Ngambri had launched the court action to stop the ACT government's "blatant" discrimination and hypocrisy.

The Canberra Times

What you need to know about Canberra's public housing shortage

The ACT government often talks about its Growing and Renewing Public Housing program. Here is what you need to know about that.

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