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Federal Labor MPs representing the ACT and NT will introduce a bill to overturn a law stopping territory governments from legalising voluntary assisted dying.

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Woman dies with COVID-19, as active cases and hospitalisations remain near record levels

The ACT recorded 1199 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Monday.

The Canberra Times

ACT house prices are 'flattening out' as auction clearance rates hit lowest level since 2020

Auction clearance rates in Canberra drop to the lowest levels since 2020, amid predictions the ACT is reverting to a buyers' market.

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Federal Labor MPs Alicia Payne, Luke Gosling to introduce legislation to remove euthanasia ban in Northern Territory and ACT

Every state has now legalised voluntary assisted dying, but a conscience vote will determine whether the territories are allowed to have the same right.

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Long-awaited public transport ticket overhaul contract yet to be awarded

The procurement process for the new system - which will be cashless and allow travellers to pay their fares with their credit cards and smart phones - is in the final stages.

The Canberra Times

Water and sewerage bills in ACT could soon be going up

Icon Water said the typical water customer in the ACT would face a 4.5 per cent annual increase to their water bill in the five years to 2028 if their plan was approved.

The Canberra Times

WA urged to ban all gay conversion therapy

Western Australia's government is being urged to ban the practice of gay conversion therapy in religious and non-healthcare settings.

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Call for regular vote on euthanasia bill

Labor should not allow a conscience vote on allowing the ACT and NT to legislate voluntary euthanasia, an independent Canberra senator says.

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Pocock doubles down on territory rights bill and legislated climate targets

ACT senator says Australians want legislated emission targets and territory rights on assisted dying laws..

The Canberra Times

Bed block fears as 130 in hospital with COVID

More than 1000 people have contracted COVID-19 within the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Climate target needs 'integrity': Pocock

David Pocock is open to moving forward with Labor's 2030 emissions reduction goal, but the independent ACT senator wants to make sure it has teeth.

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Census data shows Nepalese Australians are flocking to Canberra; here's why

The sense of community and opportunities of the ACT drew in Gaurab Dahal from Nepal and it has continued to grow.

The Canberra Times

Vulnerable wait up to two months for crisis housing as providers look for answers

A social housing shortage has hit providers of crisis accommodation in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Sustainable co-housing community to be built in Canberra's north to meet downsizing needs without compromising environmental impact

Three couples prepare to build a small, sustainable co-housing community in Ainslie. The building's future residents say the project began to meet downsizing needs without the loss of environmentally conscious design.

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The Canberra Times

COVID cases rise as experts worry about complications and death milestone

The ACT recorded 1329 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Friday.

The Canberra Times

Chief Minister urges federal government to address bed block

Territory and federal governments are likely to continue collaborating to combat surging COVID-19 cases.

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Feeling unwell and not sure if it's COVID-19 or the flu? Here's how and where you can get a multi-virus test

Multi-virus testing is a thing but its availability varies across the county. If you're feeling unwell and want to know exactly what you have, how you go about getting the answer really depends on where you live.

The Canberra Times

'Accidental magistrate' reflects on Boomers, 'missiles' as career concludes

His legal career also included time as a judge of the short-lived Australian Military Court, which was declared constitutionally invalid in 2009.

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The Canberra Times

Refreshed CIT board to refocus on 'core purpose and vision'

The new CIT board chair Kate Lundy and deputy chair Natalie Howson will focus on governance, procurement and financial management amid investigations into $8.5 million in consultant contracts.

The Canberra Times

'No treatment for people like our son': Parents push for change as coroner challenges govt

A coroner has challenged the ACT government to consider changes that would allow authorities to force mentally ill addicts into drug rehabilitation.

The Canberra Times

Meet the Berrans. Let's call them the face of typical Canberra residents

The census tells us a lot about who we are as a city, and how Canberrans have changed. So who is the typical Canberran?

The Canberra Times

Man in 50s dies with COVID-19, as ACT sets another hospitalisation record

The ACT recorded 1250 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Decision to approve community housing 'broader than us', YWCA says

With more than 3000 applications waiting for social housing in the ACT, this decision to approve nine units will make a difference, Frances Crimmins says.

The Canberra Times

Wastewater reveals ACT heroin spike as illicit drug possession threshold debate continues

ACT consumption of most illicit drugs increased in the latest wastewater report

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ACT government uses 'call-in' powers to push forward with development of social housing in affluent Canberra suburb

Some locals in an affluent Canberra suburb objected to a proposed site for a home for older women and women escaping domestic violence. Today, the government approved the plans and implemented a clause to prevent further objections.

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