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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

ACT records three deaths, 791 COVID cases

The ACT has reported another 791 COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths, one of which occurred in February.

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Three COVID-related deaths reported in Canberra

The new cases reported on Friday brought the total number of active cases in the ACT to 3899.

The Canberra Times

Case rise as BA.2 takes hold, won't prompt fresh mask mandate

Planning is also under way to manage a winter wave of COVID-19 infections, including surveillance work to identify when new variants come into the ACT.

The Canberra Times

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RSPCA looks to Pialligo after government identifies new site

RSPCA ACT has been at its current facility in Weston since 1966 with infrastructure more than 50 years old.

The Canberra Times

ACT authorities working on Japanese encephalitis plan

National vaccination recommendations are being developed for the virus.

The Canberra Times

'Outstanding': New judges to take Supreme Court to 'next level'

The pair are known for their "huge intellects, their astute legal analysis and their prodigious capacity for hard work", the chief justice says.

The Canberra Times

New type of COVID on track to be 'more dominant' in ACT

Health authorities stopped short of saying case numbers would double.

The Canberra Times

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Battery scale mix eyed to bolster ACT grid capacity in energy shift

Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Shane Rattenbury said batteries will become more effective as the costs continue to fall.

The Canberra Times

New figures show Canberra's shift from home back into the office

Despite the uplift, the property council's ACT boss said she was "a bit disappointed" by the figures.

The Canberra Times

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1600 AEDT on Thursday, March 10.

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ACT reports 821 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has reported 821 new cases of COVID-19, with 37 patients in hospital in the territory.

AAP

COVID-19 ACT hospitalisations steady as cases continue above 800

The new cases reported on Thursday brought the total number of active cases in the ACT to 3771.

The Canberra Times

Prejudice risk in Higgins case: judge

The defence for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has told the ACT Supreme Court the case's publicity risks prejudicing the trial.

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Judge issues blunt warning about commentary on Higgins rape case

"The more people keep talking about this case, the greater the risk that the prosecution will be stayed," the ACT's top judge says.

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Would a four-day work week in the ACT mean higher productivity and happier staff or just fewer Canberrans in secure work?

Submissions to an ACT Legislative Assembly inquiry suggest while a shorter work week may seem like a good idea, it may be bad news for casual staff and those on fixed-term contracts.

The Canberra Times

'Milestone' in ACT fossil fuel divestment

There has been a seven-year process to rid the government's coffers of coal and oil companies.

The Canberra Times

New COVID-19 cases rise again for Canberra

The new cases reported on Monday brought the total number of active cases in the ACT to 4139.

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COVID-19 updates: Every state and territory's coronavirus numbers in one place

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Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1700 AEDT Tuesday, March 8.

The Canberra Times

'Jurors aren't idiots': Citizens 'capable even with preconceived ideas'

The ACT's new chief justice says judges need to "get our heads around" the fact jurors will be exposed to information online.

AAP

ACT records rise in infections, 658 cases

Hospitalisations and COVID-19 cases have risen in the ACT, with Canberra registered 658 new infections.

The Canberra Times

'Broader social issue': New chief justice sets sights on prison overcrowding

Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says there needs to be a focus on "addressing endemic problems rather than coming in as a repairer".

The Canberra Times

COVID-19 hospitalisations increase to highest in a week as total cases decline

The new cases reported on Monday brought the total number of active cases in the ACT to 3757.

ABC News

Single-use plastic ban expanded in Canberra to include major sport and music events

Canberra's single-use plastic ban is being expanded, with major events at Canberra Stadium and Manuka Oval now going plastic-free, alongside music festivals.

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