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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Seselja makes first comments after wave of support for Pocock for Senate seat

Zed Seselja is facing an upset loss to independent candidate David Pocock.

The Canberra Times

Barr says election win would see new approach to territory-Commonwealth relations

Mr Barr said he looked forward to working closely with the federal Labor government.

The Canberra Times

David Pocock on verge of historic ACT Senate victory as Liberals face losing Zed Seselja's seat

The conservationist and former Wallabies captain is poised to become the first territory senator from a minor party after polling strongly last night.

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One COVID death as ACT hospitalisations keep rising

Virus pressures continue to be felt at Canberra hospitals

The Canberra Times

'Such poor form': Pocock calls out election eve robocalls

The two candidates set for the tightest race in ACT's history have made their final pledges this morning at Gordon Primary School.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt should consult Integrity Commission about extra resources

The inquiry also recommended greater funding for the ACT Electoral Commission for education programs.

The Canberra Times

Labor promises urgent care clinic for Canberra's southside

The clinic would provide care for non-life-threatening injuries seven days a week, from at least 8am to 10pm.

The Canberra Times

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Assisted dying advocates shift focus to Australian government’s territory ban

After NSW became the last state to pass euthanasia laws, advocates say they will fight to overturn ban preventing ACT and NT from passing their own laws

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Scott Morrison confirms Coalition won't allow NT and ACT a right to vote on voluntary assisted dying if re-elected

The Northern Territory and ACT remain banned from voting on legalising voluntary assisted dying and, as of Thursday, are the last jurisdictions without it. It's now erupted into an election issue.

ABC News

'A perfect storm': Catholic school teachers to strike over pay and workload

Catholic school staff want action on escalating workloads and uncompetitive salaries.

The Canberra Times

PM draws line on assisted dying in NT, ACT

While Labor has pledged to prioritise a parliamentary debate on voluntary assisted dying if it wins government, Scott Morrison says that's not his policy.

AAP

Another death, record number of COVID hospitalisations

There were 997 new COVID-19 cases recorded in the ACT on Wednesday

The Canberra Times

Woman caught speeding while more than double alcohol limit: police

"Anyone that has information about dangerous or hoon driving is urged to contact Crime Stoppers"

The Canberra Times

NSW, ACT Catholic school staff to strike

Catholic school teachers in NSW and the ACT will strike for 24 hours next week, saying they have been pushed to breaking point by ever-increasing workloads.

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What are the rules around truth in political advertising in a federal election?

Signs falsely depicting independent candidates as part of the Greens are in breach of the Electoral Act, the Australian Electoral Commission says. So what are the rules?

The Canberra Times

Tidbinbilla tree presents big problem for CSIRO carbon reduction plans

CSIRO propose solar array at Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

The Canberra Times

Loans scheme adds a solar farm's worth of power in the suburbs

More than 5000 households have applied for more than $55 million in loans under the sustainable household scheme.

The Canberra Times

Top doctor urges Canberrans to wear masks as elective surgeries cancelled

"Keep our emergency departments for emergencies": ACT Health

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COVID cases among students escalate as two schools extend remote learning

There was a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases among ACT public schools students last week.

The Canberra Times

Canberra space company secures UK government contract

Nominal Systems was co-awarded the £869,000 contract with the UK Defence Ministry.

The Canberra Times

ACT elective surgeries to be postponed

The ACT Government have confirmed that their system is experiencing extremely high demand, meaning some elective surgeries will be postponed.

AAP

Calls for Tasmania conversion therapy ban

There are calls for Tasmania to join Victoria, Queensland and the ACT and ban conversion practices aimed at changing people's sexual identity.

ABC News

Rising cost of living dragging Canberrans below poverty line in what many call Australia's most affluent city

Service providers in the ACT fear more Canberrans cannot meet basic living costs, challenging perceptions of Canberra as a rich city.

The Conversation

'The relation between politics and culture is clear and real': how Gough Whitlam centred artists in his 1972 campaign

As we enter the final week of the election campaign with its scrappy debates and breathlessly seized “gotcha” moments, the impact of Gough Whitlam’s electoral reforms can be seen at every stage.

The Canberra Times

Groups call for ACT government to not delay raise the age legislation

Legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility in the territory has stalled as Labor and the Greens are divided on the matter.

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