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COVID cases rise as experts worry about complications and death milestone

The ACT recorded 1329 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Friday.

The Canberra Times

Chief Minister urges federal government to address bed block

Territory and federal governments are likely to continue collaborating to combat surging COVID-19 cases.

The Canberra Times

Feeling unwell and not sure if it's COVID-19 or the flu? Here's how and where you can get a multi-virus test

Multi-virus testing is a thing but its availability varies across the county. If you're feeling unwell and want to know exactly what you have, how you go about getting the answer really depends on where you live.

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'Accidental magistrate' reflects on Boomers, 'missiles' as career concludes

His legal career also included time as a judge of the short-lived Australian Military Court, which was declared constitutionally invalid in 2009.

The Canberra Times

Refreshed CIT board to refocus on 'core purpose and vision'

The new CIT board chair Kate Lundy and deputy chair Natalie Howson will focus on governance, procurement and financial management amid investigations into $8.5 million in consultant contracts.

The Canberra Times

'No treatment for people like our son': Parents push for change as coroner challenges govt

A coroner has challenged the ACT government to consider changes that would allow authorities to force mentally ill addicts into drug rehabilitation.

The Canberra Times

Meet the Berrans. Let's call them the face of typical Canberra residents

The census tells us a lot about who we are as a city, and how Canberrans have changed. So who is the typical Canberran?

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Man in 50s dies with COVID-19, as ACT sets another hospitalisation record

The ACT recorded 1250 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Decision to approve community housing 'broader than us', YWCA says

With more than 3000 applications waiting for social housing in the ACT, this decision to approve nine units will make a difference, Frances Crimmins says.

The Canberra Times

Wastewater reveals ACT heroin spike as illicit drug possession threshold debate continues

ACT consumption of most illicit drugs increased in the latest wastewater report

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ACT government uses 'call-in' powers to push forward with development of social housing in affluent Canberra suburb

Some locals in an affluent Canberra suburb objected to a proposed site for a home for older women and women escaping domestic violence. Today, the government approved the plans and implemented a clause to prevent further objections.

ABC News

How Canberra's cunning car thieves are finding their next, easy targets

Car theft rising in the ACT, with police revealing new methods used by thieves.

The Canberra Times

ACT reports fifth-highest number of new COVID cases, as hospitalisations remain over 100

The ACT recorded 1458 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Tuesday.

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ACT census figures at a glance: How Canberra has changed

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has published its latest census data.

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There are 22,000 more Canberrans than we thought, as ACT leads nation in population growth

Census data has shown the ACT has the highest population growth in the country.

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Final 2022 election results: Coalition routed in cities and in Western Australia – can they recover in 2025?

At the May 21 federal election, Labor won 77 of the 151 House of Representatives seats (up eight since 2019 when adjusted for redistributions), the Coalition won 58 seats (down 18), the Greens four (up three) and all Others 12 (up seven). This was a Labor majority of three.

The Canberra Times

Fifth straight day of record of hospitalisations as case numbers climb

The ACT recorded 1159 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Tuesday.

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Healthcare workers threaten more industrial action after turning down 3pc pay rise offer

Nurses and midwives in NSW reject the state government's offer of a 3 per cent pay rise and will consider further industrial action.

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Outbreak in Canberra cancer ward contributes to record COVID-19 hospitalisations

The ACT recorded 927 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm on Sunday.

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Police seek help finding missing teenage girl

Police would like to speak with any of Maryam's friends who have had contact with her in the last three days.

ABC News

Greens call on ACT government to end $40 million public funding of horse racing industry

The Greens say there are "better ways" for the ACT government to spend $40 million in public funding. But the Canberra Racing Club says the injection is value for money.

The Canberra Times

Canberra COVID hospitalisations break another record, but cases turn a corner

The latest COVID-19 figures show hospitalisations have hit a new record of 116 patients.

ABC News

No home solar battery rebates on offer in Queensland as the government opts for large-scale projects

Queensland invested in large-scale batteries in its budget, but there is nothing there for would-be home solar battery users. The Energy Minister says there is not a need, but experts say help with upfront costs could be a "good thing".

The Canberra Times

From top cop to prison boss, can Ray Johnson slow recidivism?

ACT's terrible record in prisoners returning to the jail again and again puts new Corrections boss Ray Johnson under tough scrutiny.

The Canberra Times

New COVID cases stay above 1000 daily, record hospitalisations

The ACT recorded 1,116 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday.

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