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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

'Demands are dwindling the passion': Canberra faces teacher crisis

A Canberra primary school said it was unable to find casual teachers to relieve strain 'most days'.

The Canberra Times

Pokie crackdown continues with new $15,000 surrender payment

The new surrender initiative aims to cut the number of poker machines in the ACT by 116.

The Canberra Times

Test capacity ramps up as ACT prepares for COVID spike

Pathology labs are gearing up to handle a larger number of testing samples.

The Canberra Times

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More support for aviation critical: report

A parliamentary committee has recommended the federal government provide ongoing support to the aviation industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.

AAP

What states and territories are doing to help Australians buy electric cars

State and territory governments are investing in charging infrastructure and offering a range of incentives to reduce the financial burden on Australians wanting to make the switch to electric cars.

ABC News

The ACT just made things a bit harder for anti-vax mandate protesters

Anti-vaccination and anti-government protesters are expected to return to Canberra this weekend.

The Canberra Times

Kingo killer loses appeal over fatal vigilante attack

The ACT's top court has rejected suggestions the July 2020 bashing had been wrongly described as "vigilante conduct".

The Canberra Times

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New COVID-19 cases hit near two-month peak

This is the highest numbers have been since January 19 recorded 1467 new infections.

The Canberra Times

Will a new bill be able to solve Canberra's planning woes?

The ACT's current planning system is a bit of a mess but the verdict is still out on whether a new planning act will improve this.

The Canberra Times

School closure fears as up to a quarter of staff hit with COVID

Parents feel pain as COVID keeps them away from teachers and school grounds.

The Canberra Times

Concerns over territory priority project powers

The ACT government unveiled it's long-awaited exposure draft bill on the new planning act on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

National cabinet reaching its limits: Barr

Andrew Barr said the "hard yakka" of long-term policy reform was done by treasurers rather than first ministers.

The Canberra Times

Quarantine requirement scrapped for child care close contacts

Staff and children identified as close contacts will be required to present a negative PCR or rapid test taken within the previous 48 hours to return to early childhood care.

The Canberra Times

Big jump in new COVID-19 cases in Canberra

The new cases reported on Wednesday brought the total number of active cases in the ACT to 4339.

The Canberra Times

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Work-life balance a priority in ACT government's new economic plan

Canberra will be positioned as a "test bed" for new technology and innovation in plan to be outlined by Andrew Barr.

The Canberra Times

Stadium wars: Massive Viking Park upgrade in play

Zed Seselja says he is a "bit of a fly in the ointment" when it comes to representing the ACT in federal Parliament.

The Canberra Times

Home learning not ruled out for ACT schools if COVID staff pressures mount

There were 1118 cases of COVID-19 reported across 125 Canberra schools - which includes private and public campuses - in the week ending on Sunday.

The Canberra Times

How tumbling out of a car put magistrate on path to bench

Experiences in country NSW might have helped turn the ACT's newest magistrate into a "resilient and no-nonsense" lawyer who was "destined for the bench".

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The Canberra Times

One death as total ACT COVID-19 cases surpass 60,000

The new cases reported on Tuesday brought the total number of active cases in the ACT to 3896.

The Canberra Times

Mohammed Ali named Canberra Citizen of the Year

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr made the announcement on Tuesday morning as part of Canberra Day celebrations.

ABC News

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

Looking for your state or territory's latest COVID-19 statistics? Here's where to find them.

ABC News

ACT government's stamp duty reprieve extended for buyers purchasing off-the-plan properties up to $600,000

In an effort to address housing supply issues, the ACT government extends stamp duty concession for buyers purchasing an off-the-plan home of up to $600,000.

The Guardian - AU

Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened

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AAP

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1500 AEDT Monday, March 14.

The Canberra Times

Police locate missing person after call for assistance

ACT policing announced they located the man on Monday.

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