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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

ACT to drop COVID vaccine mandates for teachers, health staff

Vaccine mandates will remain in place for aged care and disability workers in the territory.

The Canberra Times

'Sent into the killing fields': Nurses' calls for immediate safety fixes

It came after the ACT government announced there would be an inquiry into cultural issues at the mental health unit.

The Canberra Times

'Moment of justice': ACT to legislate definition of 'consent'

The amendment bill seeks to clearly define what consent is and is not.

The Canberra Times

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ACT records 52nd territory death as hospitalisations dip

Health authorities reported 798 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday night.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to hold inquiry into conditions at Dhulwa

The inquiry will investigate and review legislative, clinical and governance policies at the facility.

The Canberra Times

How a passion project identified more than 120 bird species at Umbagong Park

More than 100 bird species have been recorded in Umbagong Park during a decade long project.

The Canberra Times

Canberra airspace opened up to more drones

'Game-changer' for drone operators in the ACT

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96-year-old Canberra man dies with COVID, hospitalisations rise slightly

The ACT reported 939 new infections in the latest reporting period.

The Canberra Times

Canberra private hospitals to take the load off struggling public system

Private hospitals will treat up to 28 public patients as the healthcare system faces enormous pressure.

The Canberra Times

Canberra gynaecologist Omar Adham cleared to continue practising after investigation into complaints by former patients

Canberra gynaecologist Omar Adham has received the all clear to continue practising by the medical watchdog. However, several of his former patients say the investigation was incomplete and are demanding answers.

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Public sector drives Canberra office vacancy rate lower

Defence and cyber security tenants are among those making significant commitments to new office space in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Clubs don't want significant cost burden in pokies reform

The ACT government is pushing ahead to replace $10 bet limits with $5 bet limits, and introduce $100 load up limits, on poker machines.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Airport mask mandate 'has passed its use-by date'

Dismay at governments insisting that passengers must be masked up

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ACT COVID-19 hospital admissions decrease

The ACT reported 1072 new infections in the latest reporting period.

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Health authorities look to recruit new staff as AIS vaccine clinic future considered

The role of ACT government-led mass vaccination hubs is also under review as staff are needed in acute services.

The Canberra Times

Melba woman breaches peace outside courthouse

A Melba woman was arrested for breaching the peace outside the ACT courts.

ABC News

Man who allegedly punched another man at Summernats granted bail in Canberra court

A 28-year-old man who was extradited from NSW to the ACT after allegedly punching a man at the Summernats car festival is granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.

AAP

Catholic teachers back NSW school strike

The union for Catholic school staff is backing a planned strike by NSW public school teachers and say their members will consider industrial action in May.

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New ACT COVID-19 cases rise over 1000 after six-day lull

The ACT reported 1149 new infections in the latest reporting period.

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NSW drives harder on heavy vehicle safety while the ACT remains non-committal

Range of new road safety measures announced by NSW government

The Canberra Times

Possible thunderstorm to hit ACT over weekend

A cold front is expected to bring rainfall to Canberra as well as parts of southern and western NSW.

AAP

Tas to lift close contact isolation rule

Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.

The Canberra Times

COVID cases rise after long weekend with hospital admissions high

The ACT reported 997 new infections in the latest reporting period.

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'Effectively complicit': Seselja pressured to denounce Pocock-Greens attack

Pressure is mounting on the ACT Liberal senator to denounce a right-wing activist group's "lie" that his senate contender is linked to the Greens.

The Conversation

Pill testing really does reduce the risk of harm for drug users

Days out from the event, festival goers for Canberra’s Groovin the Moo festival were told the event would no longer be offering a free drug checking service after Pill Testing Australia, which provides the testing service, had public liability insurance withdrawn, without explanation from insurers.

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