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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

New infections slightly down again, hospitalisations steady

The ACT recorded 643 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Saturday.

The Canberra Times

People born from sperm donations want urgent crackdown on assisted reproductive technology industry

While other states in Australia have legislated donor conceived registers, the ACT is yet to do so. People born through donation want to see that change.

ABC News

Dedicated entertainment precinct could boost ACT night life

The ACT government has a vision of Civic as a night life precinct.

The Canberra Times

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Works starts on Belconnen's second bikeway link

Work starts on extension to busy Belconnen bike path.

The Canberra Times

'On my own': Donor-conceived Canberrans call for more regulation

The ACT government is considering a motion to review regulation and support around assisted reproductive technology in the territory.

The Canberra Times

Goodbye beep test: Canberra schools trial cutting-edge physical education classes

Five ACT schools are trialling a cutting-edge style of teaching physical education as part of a University of Canberra study.

The Canberra Times

Woman killed in second fatal ACT house fire this week

Canberra has recorded its second house fire fatality this week, with a woman dying in in the city's north.

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ACT police raise concerns over mooted drug possession changes

Cocaine, ice and heroin personal limits proposed under ACT decriminalisation are far too high, say police.

The Canberra Times

Kangaroo defenders argue count gets cull target wrong

Kangaroo management plan questioned as citizen scientists call for independent review.

The Canberra Times

Accused rapist who allegedly referred to himself as 'Spiderman' granted bail for the second time in ACT Magistrates Court

Seti Moala, who is charged with three charges of rape and one of strangling another person, is granted bail a second time in the ACT Magistrates Court.

ABC News

Rough rapist jailed for 'humiliating' public attack on 'childlike' victim

The concreter has been sentenced to three years in jail over the violent and degrading sexual assault, which had a "devastating" impact on the victim.

The Canberra Times

Priority industries targeted in ACT skills list as businesses fear 'crisis'

A 'lag' in the number of renewable energy electricians and the growing demand in the ACT is hampering business.

The Canberra Times

Gay conversion survivor warns unless Tasmania bans it outright, 'treatment' could take off

There are calls for Tasmania to ban so-called gay conversion therapy by the end of the year to prevent the island state from becoming a "dumping ground" for the practice — but the Catholic Archbishop has "grave concerns" about what it sees as a "threat to religious freedoms".

ABC News

ACT govt to shut COVID testing centre

The centre will close for good at 3.50pm Friday, and staff will transferred to the Mitchell drive-through testing centre, ACT Health says.

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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

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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.

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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.

ABC News

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.

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The Canberra Times

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

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".

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