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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

ACT government to decriminalise possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine and heroin

Under new laws, anyone found with amount that falls within threshold will be fined, but not charged

The Guardian - AU

ACT to decriminalise small amount of drugs

The ACT is pushing ahead with the decriminalisation of small amounts of illicit drugs, with possession to be subject to a simple drug offence notice.

AAP

The ACT Has Decriminalised Loads Of Drugs In Small Quantities It’s A Bad Day To Be A Bag

Alright other states and territories, let's get a move on.

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ACT government agrees to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin and cocaine

Under the proposed law, police would continue to crack down on dealers but people found with small amounts would be fined rather than charged.

ABC News

ACT to decriminalise small amounts of cocaine, ice, heroin and ecstasy

The bill would see small amounts of illicit drugs decriminalised.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt promises centre to house sexual violence responses and services

A 10-year strategy will be developed for the prevention of sexual violence.

The Canberra Times

ACT government defends rollout of nurse-to-patient ratios

The territory government started to implement a nurse-to-patient ratio of one to four earlier this year.

The Canberra Times

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Major ACT renewables project set to change hands

Mugga Lane Solar Park likely to change hands following creditors vote

The Canberra Times

ACT records another COVID-19 death

The ACT recorded 821 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

CIT attempts to explain $4.99m contract even the minister doesn't understand

CEO of the Canberra Institute of Technology insists a controversial $4.99 million contract with a consultancy firm has sown "seeds of change" at the institute.

The Canberra Times

Steel to face no-confidence vote over CIT consulting contracts

Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee will move a no-confidence motion against Skills Minister Chris Steel over the handling of contracts awarded to a "complexity and systems thinker".

The Canberra Times

Minister not sure what CIT's $4.99m 'systems thinker' contract provides

Mr Steel has questioned whether the contracts were good value for money.

The Canberra Times

ACT parliament passes new COVID-19 powers

It would give government ministers the power to make decisions around certain public directions.

The Canberra Times

Ambulance services 'on a knife's edge' because of paramedic shortages: union

"Far too often shifts are filled on overtime"

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Renewables ambition solution to bill shock

Parts of Australia have avoided soaring power prices thanks to high levels of renewable energy as experts call for a faster national grid overhaul.

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'Serious questions' over use of taxpayer money as CIT awards nearly $8.5m in contracts to two consultancy companies

The Canberra Liberals are questioning why contracts worth millions of dollars were awarded to consultancy firms run by one man.

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COVID lockdowns arrest Australian crime

Harsh lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions helped curb certain crimes across Australia, as new data shows physical assaults steadily declined in some states.

The Canberra Times

ACT Liberals expected to put motion for light rail stage 2A transparency

After previous doubts have been cast on the light rail stage 2A business case, the Canberra Liberals are expected to argue for more transparency from the government.

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Island in the energy price storm: renewables help ACT cut power costs

ACT is the only jurisdiction bucking the trend of soaring power bills now plaguing the rest of Australia

AAP

Tas premier backs conversion practices ban

Tasmanian Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will table legislation in parliament to end conversion practices in the state.

The Canberra Times

What you can expect to pay for electricity in Canberra this financial year

Canberrans can expect a slight reprieve on their power bills.

The Canberra Times

Why ACT Health hasn't updated COVID-19 numbers for three days in a row

The ACT government will make flu vaccines free for concession card holders from Monday.

The Canberra Times

Legal threat to ACT government over mask mandate

Airport owners argue that insisting on a measure which health experts say is unnecessary breaches the ACT's Human Rights Act.

The Canberra Times

Noah's spark books ticket to take on country's best young chefs

Noah Cairnduff, a third-year apprentice at Canberra Institute of Technology who works at Table at the Truffle Farm, has won the ACT heat of the 2022 Nestle Golden Chefs Hat Award.

The Canberra Times

Damaging wind warning issued for parts of ACT, southern NSW

Damaging winds averaging 60 to 70km/h with peaks of 90km/h are expected, while alpine areas could be hit with 130km/h gusts through to Monday.

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