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Port Stephens Koala Hospital has questions around 'endangered' listing

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley on Friday announced koala populations in NSW, Queensland and ACT will be listed as "endangered", instead of "vulnerable".

Newcastle Herald

ACT community sector forced to 'cut corners' over funding pressures

While demand has increased for community sector services government funding has not kept pace.

The Canberra Times

Farmers market cancelled as police prepare for protesters to target child vaccinations

Police have advised Canberrans that anti-vaccine mandate protest activity is expected to continue over the next two days.

The Canberra Times

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Koalas now considered endangered in NSW, Queensland and the ACT

Environmental groups say the federal government's decision to upgrade koalas from "vulnerable" to "endangered" in three jurisdictions is "grim" but "important".

ABC News

Koalas endangered listing a national failure, ACT environment minister says

The new listing is recommended by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee.

The Canberra Times

Sydney news: Federal government lists koalas as endangered in NSW, Queensland and ACT

MORNING BRIEFING: The federal government says changing koalas' status from vulnerable to endangered forms part of a plan to protect the iconic animal.

ABC News

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Dancing could be back in Canberra venues within the next fortnight

It is dependent on an improved COVID situation in the territory.

The Canberra Times

NSW, Qld, ACT koalas officially endangered

The conservation status of the koalas has been downgraded from vulnerable to endangered across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.

AAP

'He mutilated an innocent person': Killer's sentence inadequate, court told

The ACT's top prosecutor has wondered what sentence might be imposed on a murderer who had not "mutilated an innocent person" and later laughed about it.

The Canberra Times

Mandatory registration introduced as cat containment is expanded

From July 1, owners with cats born after that date will be required to keep them confined to their premises at all times.

The Canberra Times

Total number of ACT COVID cases passes 40,000

The new cases were diagnosed from 289 PCR tests and 211 rapid tests.

The Canberra Times

ACT looks to pass law inspired by Grace Tame's call for changes to definition of child sexual abuse

ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury is set to introduce a bill to change the territory's legal definition of child sexual assault, in line with Grace Tame's calls for a nationally consistent legal definition of the crime.

ABC News

Fears Canberra business closures are 'tip of the iceberg'

Canberra's streets are changing as local institutions choose to close up shop under the weight of years of COVID strain.

The Canberra Times

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Tame praises proposed ACT legislation change

The change is part of wider proposed reforms to family violence legislation.

AAP

Tame confident of consistent abuse laws

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame is confident other states and territories will follow the ACT's lead and reform their child sexual abuse offences.

The Canberra Times

Inmate needed interstate treatment after being burnt during bashing

ACT jail inmate sentenced after prison bashing that involved boiling water.

The Canberra Times

Push for healthy environment to be included in ACT Human Right's Act

Push for health environment to be included in ACT Human Right's act

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ACT man in 90s dies from COVID, 475 cases

A man in his 90s has become the 31st victim of COVID-19 in the ACT, as the national capital recorded a further 475 cases on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Elizabeth Lee has tested positive for COVID

The ACT Opposition Leader received her positive result on Tuesday evening.

The Canberra Times

Protesters 'effectively stalking Canberrans' claims Andrew Barr

ACT Policing and the ACT government will continue to monitor the protests over the coming days, with the activity believed to have hit its peak.

ABC News

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ANU study finds link to poor NAPLAN results

ACT students participated in a study which found those who felt better about their wellbeing performed better in NAPLAN.

The Canberra Times

Reopened international borders a cause for celebration

During 2019 international visitors to the ACT spent $1.8 billion during their visit to Australia.

ABC News

Report into 'Hollywood-style' prisoner escape prompts raft of recommendations for ACT Corrective Services

A review of a Canberra prisoner's dramatic escape from a corrections vehicle last year has led to a number of recommendations.

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