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CIT commissions internal review into $5m consultancy contract as ACT government remains 'largely unsatisfied' with response

The CIT board says it will commission an independent audit of the latest in a series of controversial contracts issued to two consultancy firms, both owned by mountaineer and "complexity and systems thinker" Patrick Hollingworth.

ABC News

Mask mandate lifted in Canberra Airport terminal

Mask-wearing will not be compulsory in the terminal of Canberra Airport from midnight on Friday night.

The Canberra Times

CIT board cannot provide assurance that $4.99m contract is value for money

The ACT government is not satisfied with the response from the board.

The Canberra Times

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ACT releases Australian-first draft law to protect intersex children from irreversible medical harm

The Australian Capital Territory government has released a consultation draft law to protect the rights of intersex people.

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ACT's big power consumers placed on alert over forecast 'lack of reserve' in network

ACT to assist should electricity load shedding be needed

The Canberra Times

CIT sends contract explanation to ACT government

A spokeswoman for Skills Minister Chris Steel confirmed that CIT provided information late on Tuesday afternoon about the contract.

The Canberra Times

More than 10 drivers summonsed to court for long weekend offences

ACT Policing reported over 1000 random breath tests were conducted to enforce road safety over the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

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ACT taxi subsidy scheme 'hampered by lack of clarity'

It's unclear whether the scheme is meeting the needs or expectations of the community.

The Canberra Times

ACT Senate result: Pocock defeats Liberals in first time Liberals have not won one ACT Senate seat

The federal election result for the ACT Senate was decided Tuesday. Independent David Pocock defeated the Liberals’ Zed Seselja, with Labor holding the other seat. Pocock is a former rugby player who played for the Australian Wallabies and ACT Brumbies, and a climate activist.

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Human Brick House David Pocock Has Wrestled An ACT Senate Seat From The Liberal Party

He won the seat off outgoing Senator Zed Seselja weeks after the election.

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ACT elects David Pocock as first independent senator, unseating Liberal Zed Seselja

Former rugby union star David Pocock makes history, becoming the first independent senator for a territory. Senator Pocock has unseated former ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja, taking the territory's second Senate seat alongside Labor's Katy Gallagher.

ABC News

CIT given deadline to justify $4.99m contract

The ACT's opposition has heaped renewed pressure on the government over the contracts.

The Canberra Times

Ex-Wallaby beats Liberal for Senate seat

Former Wallaby David Pocock has become the ACT's newest senator, securing the territory's second spot in the upper house.

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Slotemaker de Bruine recognised for role in squash's golden age

Barbara Slotemaker de Bruine awarded AM for her contribution to squash as a player, coach, administrator

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New infections slightly down again, hospitalisations steady

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

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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.

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

Dedicated entertainment precinct could boost ACT night life

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

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'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

Works starts on Belconnen's second bikeway link

Work starts on extension to busy Belconnen bike path.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

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.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

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.

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