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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

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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.

The Canberra Times

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.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

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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.

ABC News

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

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.

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

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

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.

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Two men in their 80s die with COVID-19 in ACT

The territory reported 719 new cases of the coronavirus, down from 1007 new infections reported on Friday.

ABC News

Neighbours episodes now in their final home at National Film and Sound Archive, preserved as Australia's 'shared memory'

The National Film and Sound Archive has preserved recordings of the long-running TV show as important cultural artefacts that captured the national zeitgeist.

The Canberra Times

Capital's five-year plan for 'gentle urbanism' revealed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said it was clear the government could do more to increase housing supply in the territory.

The Canberra Times

Platypus tracking program seeks volunteers

The number of platypuses is thought to be declining across Australia.

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The New Daily

Action on climate change is action on the cost of living

Making the transition to a zero-emissions economy can save Australians cash on their power bills, at the petrol pump, and in the supermarket.

ABC News

Canberra magistrate accuses ACT police officers of using unlawful force while arresting man for suspected drink driving

A Canberra magistrate launches a scathing attack on two police officers he said used unlawful force in the arrest of a man they had stopped for suspected drink driving in December 2020.

The Guardian - AU

ACT senator David Pocock denied Auslan interpreter for first speech in Senate

Government, opposition vote against allowing ‘stranger’ into Senate for maiden speech over concerns of setting precedent

The Canberra Times

'Idiot' accused of EPIC assault in shouting match with magistrate about flesh

The alleged victim required surgery on both arms, police said.

ABC News

Watchdog singles out ACT court for 'extremely unusual' decision in secret trial of former military intelligence officer that 'should not have happened'

The top-secret trial, conviction, sentencing and jailing of a former military intelligence officer known as Witness J has been described as "unusual" and "unprecedented", with one of Australia's national security watchdogs warning it "should never happen again".

The Canberra Times

Heartbroken family searching for answers after little Rozalia's death

The tragic death of the young girl has been referred to the ACT Coroner.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Independent senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock on Pride jersey boycott

Newly-elected senator David Pocock has already made history by becoming the first independent to hold a senate seat for the ACT.

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