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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

New COVID cases down after week of rising numbers

There's been a slight fall in the number of new Canberra COVID-19 infections reported on Sunday

The Canberra Times

ACT government eyes weekend work changes in fresh bus driver negotiation

Transport Minister Chris Steel said the ACT would take a conservative approach to returning the transport to its full timetable.

The Canberra Times

Bereaved mother welcomes ACT coronial shake-up

Hopes that years of delays in inquests will end

The Canberra Times

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COVID hospitalisations increase slightly with new cases

Latest health figures have shown nearly 70 per cent of ACT residents have received a COVID-19 booster shot.

The Canberra Times

Queensland records 11th flood death; Australia reports 48 Covid deaths – as it happened

Queensland announces financial support of $558.5m for flood-hit communities as insurance claims estimated to hit $1bn. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

ACT records its wettest summer in a decade

More than 240 millimetres of rain fell at the Canberra Airport weather station.

The Canberra Times

ACT artist wins winery's new sculpture prize

The exhibition was developed in collaboration with Belco Arts.

The Canberra Times

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Canberra children eligible for second COVID-19 vaccine dose from Monday as ACT outbreak grows

Vaccinations will begin next week, as the number of infections detected in the ACT continues to trend upwards, especially among young adults.

ABC News

ACT records 794 new COVID-19 cases

Another 794 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT but the number of people in hospital is dropping.

AAP

Barr says ACT govt decisions have little impact on Canberra house prices

The Chief Minister engaged in a fiery debate with opposition planning spokesman Peter Cain over house prices in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Children aged five to 11 eligible for second vaccine dose from Monday

There should be an eight-week interval between jabs.

The Canberra Times

Uh oh, looks like lots of protesters missed the 40km/h limit signs

More than 10,200 fines were issued for exceeding the 40km/h limit while protesters were in town.

The Canberra Times

Federal candidates should commit to reopening, upgrading AIS Arena: Barr

Andrew Barr has sought to cast the future of the AIS Arena as a local federal election issue.

The Canberra Times

ACT records 690 new COVID-19 infections

The ACT has recorded a drop in daily COVID-19 infections, registering 690 new cases, with hospitalisations with the virus also reducing.

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The Canberra Times

ACT COVID cases remain over 500 as ICU gets patients again

This week the territory recorded no ICU admissions for four days.

The Canberra Times

Federal candidates should commit to reopening, upgrading AIS Arena: Barr

Andrew Barr has sought to cast the future of the AIS Arena as a local federal election issue.

The Canberra Times

Minister 'really positive' changes will be made following damning prison report

A report released on Wednesday found prisoners in the ACT's jail with most mental health conditions do not receive adequate treatment.

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Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened

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Oliver's dream finally comes true in the ACT

Oliver Deighton travelled to Namadgi National Park to meet the corroboree frog.

The Canberra Times

About one in seven fail Hume Hwy truck safety checks

More than 15 per cent of the time a truck is checked at a station thousands of Canberrans pass each day, a non-compliance notice is issued.

The Canberra Times

Volunteer services return to ACT police stations

As COVID-19 restrictions ease Volunteers in Policing services have returned to ACT police stations.

The Conversation

COVID mask mandates might be largely gone but here are 5 reasons to keep wearing yours

Mask mandates in most indoor settings have been dropped in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT, with Queensland to follow later this week.

The Guardian - AU

Australia east coast floods: how to help those affected in NSW and Queensland

Whether assisting for the long-term or just in the immediate aftermath, here are practical ways you can aid people impacted by flooding

The Canberra Times

Prison mental health care 'inadequate' due to psychologist shortage

Delivery of mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees was also ineffective, the ACT Auditor-General has found.

AAP

ACT records 1053 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded 1053 new COVID-19 cases, up from 692 in the previous daily reporting period.

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