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The ACT takes the fast lane to a fuel-free future. What happens next?

The future came into view in Canberra this week, when the government announced no new fossil-fuel powered cars would be allowed in 13 years' time.

The Canberra Times

Canberra hospitals on cusp of amber alert as COVID-19 outbreak and patient numbers grow

Patients infected with COVID-19 took up 15 per cent of the city's hospital beds earlier this week — the highest level recorded during the pandemic.

ABC News

ACT man in his 80s dies, as COVID-19 hospitalisations drop

The ACT reported 891 new infections in the latest reporting period.

The Canberra Times

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Recommendations for work safety prosecutions in Canberra released 10 years after Ben Catanzariti's worksite death

New recommendations for the prosecution of workplace accidents are released 10 years since 21-year-old Ben Catanzariti died when a concrete boom collapsed on him and two others.

ABC News

'The ACT punches well above its weight': ACT Young Australian of the Year's encouraging message

Sean Dondas lost his mum at a young age and had to go into foster care. Now he's working as the ACT Young Australian of the Year.

The Canberra Times

Federal government under pressure to increase EV uptake after ACT announces petrol car ban

Electric vehicle advocates and auto industry say Australia needs nationally mandated fuel efficiency standards

The Guardian - AU

Taskforce to review safety in Canberra schools

The taskforce will undertake a series of reviews across the territory's public schools.

The Canberra Times

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Another COVID-19 death as mask wearing 'strongly suggested' in indoor spaces

The ACT recorded a revised 1407 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Pill testing program urged for SA

The Greens in South Australia have called on the state government to follow the ACT's lead and establish a pill testing site.

AAP

After The EU, Australian Territory Moves To Ban New ICE Sales In 2035

The Australian Capital Territory government wants to lead Australia’s transition to EVs.

Motor1

ACT's electric vehicle strategy to overhaul registration fees for Canberra car owners

Some Canberrans could face higher car registration fees as the ACT government's push for a transition to electric vehicles ramps us.

ABC News

COVID-19 burden on Canberra hospitals continues

The ACT recorded 961 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

More waivers, extra charging stations in effort to speed take up of electric cars

The government will also ensure there are 180 public electric vehicle chargers in the territory by 2025, and offer fresh incentives to help people install chargers and buy vehicles.

The Canberra Times

Nurses will continue to rally for better conditions

Nurses will continue to rally for better conditions.

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The Canberra Times

COVID patients shifted to aged care, private hospitals as ACT faces 'worst time'

About 70 patients who no longer needed acute care into private hospitals and aged care facilities to free up beds at the hospital.

The Canberra Times

Aged care giant reveals plans for first Canberra facilities in two locations

The country's largest private aged care provider will submit development applications for two ACT locations shortly.

The Canberra Times

Cases rise with hospitalisations as older Canberrans urged to get fourth vax

The ACT recorded 1221 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Monday.

ABC News

Australia's first fixed-site pill testing to open in Canberra in bid for harm reduction

A fixed-site pill and drug testing clinic will open its doors in the ACT this Thursday in an Australian first.

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Concerns electric vehicles still won't be affordable for many by 2035 when ACT bans sale of new petrol cars

The CEO of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association expresses concerns that a ban on the sale of new petrol cars from 2035 could cause affordability issues for poorer Canberrans.

The Canberra Times

Fossil-fuel vehicle ban risks driving up prices, outlawing utes, industry warns

It was unclear whether there would be enough affordable electric vehicles available by 2035, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association said.

The Canberra Times

ACT police responded to over 20 family violence calls last weekend

Police urge victims of family violence to "come forward" as incidents continue to occur at a high rate.

The Canberra Times

ACT government opens consultation on future of East Lake precinct

Planning reports for the East Lake precinct are expected by mid-2023.

ABC News

Canberra Hospital patients set to be moved to private hospitals, aged care facilities as COVID-19 cases surge

Canberra Health Services chief executive Cathie O'Neill says Canberra Hospital is running out of beds and some patients will be moved to private hospitals or aged care facilities.

The Canberra Times

'Last founding father' of ACT Bar honoured for generosity of spirit

Family, friends and the legal fraternity remember one of the ACT Bar's founding members after he died at 91 years old.

The Canberra Times

How much your rates are set to increase this year

Unit owners in one Canberra suburb will be paying an average 11 per cent more in rates this year.

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