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'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

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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.

AAP

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?

ABC News

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

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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

Top doctor urges Canberrans to wear masks as elective surgeries cancelled

"Keep our emergency departments for emergencies": ACT Health

The Canberra Times

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.

The Canberra Times

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.

AAP

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.

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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.

ABC News

How important is your state's vote this election? Antony Green takes a look

This election will be decided in marginal seats, but as we saw in 2019, the variation in state swings can make a huge impact. So what's the situation in your state? Antony Green takes a look.

ABC News

Calls for conversion practices in Australia to be made criminal amid psychological scars

Three Australians who underwent conversion "therapy" to change their sexual orientation say there was nothing therapeutic about what happened to them, as they call for a ban on the practice.

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Placards falsely depicting independent candidates David Pocock and Zali Steggall as Greens breach Electoral Act

Independent Australian Capital Territory Senate candidate David Pocock is calling for conservative lobby group Advance Australia to be prosecuted after the Australian Electoral Commission found some of its signs breached political advertising laws.

ABC News

Julia Gillard endorses ACT Labor senator Katy Gallagher, saying parliament needs more 'strong, experienced women'

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has taken the rare step of endorsing a candidate for an ACT Senate seat, backing Labor's Katy Gallagher. The endorsement comes as the race for the ACT's two Senate seats tightens.

The Canberra Times

Federal Labor promises to help improve inner-north cycle routes

The Garden City Cycle Route would be close to around 17,000 homes along the Northbourne Avenue corridor, federal Labor said.

The Canberra Times

'Chaotic' ACT builds take longer and cost nearly twice as much

"It's just pretty hectic at the moment to be honest. It's chaotic."

The Canberra Times

Split in ACT govt on legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility

Labor and the Greens are understood to be divided on the matter.

The Canberra Times

Traffic offence penalties under review in ACT

The ACT government said its top priority was making roads safer and preventing tragic deaths.

The Guardian - AU

Julia Gillard makes rare appearance to back Katy Gallagher as Labor fears David Pocock upset

Labor strategists are concerned that former Wallaby, who is running as an independent in the ACT, could split the progressive vote

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