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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

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

"Far too often shifts are filled on overtime"

The Canberra Times

'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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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.

The Canberra Times

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

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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.

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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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Suburbs leading electric transition protected from soaring energy costs

Ginninderry suburbs protected from soaring energy costs.

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'Spooky': Here's why ACT car fires and burglaries keep happening

It's a jarring offence, but burglaries and car fires continue to burn across the ACT. Experts say there are multiple reasons why.

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Staff scream, kick doors, throw objects in ACT cardiology department

Workers in the department reported there was a lack of respect displayed by some doctors in the department.

The Canberra Times

Long COVID healthcare nightmare a concern for ACT

With so many questions unanswered, millions of dollars are being poured into national long COVID research.

The Canberra Times

Canberra businesses look abroad to patch labour shortages

Small businesses are trying to attract foreign workers to fill their rosters amid widespread labour shortages.

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Bushfire experts warn expanding suburbs in Canberra's west will leave new homes 'in the line of fire'

Bushfire experts have raised concerns about moves to build new suburbs to the west of Canberra, saying deadly fires are likely to become more frequent.

The Canberra Times

Technical issue stalls Saturday's COVID statistics in the ACT

Health authorities were unable to say how many COVID infections were reported in the ACT on Saturday.

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National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre says ACT has nation's highest rate of drug-induced deaths, as families call for change

Research from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre finds the ACT has the highest rate of drug-induced deaths in the country as families who have lost loved ones to overdose call for change.

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Let doctors use MDMA to treat veterans with PTSD and depression, former ADF boss says

Chris Barrie says he hopes common sense will prevail and the TGA will allow drug to be more readily used to treat patients

ABC News

Survivor of sexual abuse by paedophile coach Ian King sues Cricket Australia and Cricket ACT

A survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of former junior cricket coach Ian King sues Cricket Australia and Cricket ACT over the ongoing fallout of the ordeal.

The Canberra Times

'Massive issues in trust': families call for better support in child welfare system

The ACT government's latest family and children strategy needs to address trust issues according to groups involved with the system.

The Canberra Times

Canberra politicians model homegrown fashion for Australian Made Week

The fashions were all sourced from designers from the Handmade Market Canberra

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