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Canberra's river swimming spots closed after high bacteria alert

The public has been urged to avoid swimming in the closed areas.

The Canberra Times

Aged care rating system not up to standard

Some 149 aged care homes with four or five-star ratings didn’t meet standards, and the Albanese government has not officially designated October 7’s massacre in Israel as an overseas terrorist act.

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'They've been disrespected': Liberals blast govt over rural leases saga

The ACT government says it is waiting on Defence to do its bit.

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Dire police prediction comes to fruition

An outspoken senior police officer's prediction tragically rings true.

The Canberra Times

'Unprecedented' rental pain warrants urgent policy fix

Renters are experiencing unbearable levels of financial stress but one territory's bold policy choice appears to be making a difference.

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'Life-threatening' flood warning as rain soaks country

Thunderstorms across Australia's eastern seaboard including Sydney's outskirts may bring flash flooding as some rural residents remain isolated by floodwater.

AAP

Should Australian parliaments axe the Lord’s Prayer? In Victoria it’s up for debate

Every parliament, except the ACT, features the Christian prayer. But it hasn’t always been the case, and some say it’s time to change

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Alleged rapist accused of 'stealthing' sex worker

The ACT was the first jurisdiction to criminalise the act.

The Canberra Times

Heavy rain heading to Canberra, possible flash floods

Up to 35mm of rain predicted between late afternoon and evening.

The Canberra Times

Pill testing might have stopped festival deaths: study

The rollout of pill-testing services has been thrown back into the spotlight after research highlighted a series of potentially preventable deaths at festivals.

AAP

Which crimes are up, which are down, and where the Canberra hotspots are

There were more cars stolen in Belconnen.

The Canberra Times

Corporate Australia loves to talk about climate action, but fails to follow through on rhetoric

A new study has highlighted the gap between companies’ rhetoric and their actions when it comes to climate change.

Crikey

ACT first in Aust to implement new energy efficiency and accessibility standards

'These new building standards set the benchmark.'

The Canberra Times

'Unusual' tale of ducklings 'stranded' on a Woolies roof

ACT Wildlife expert explains what to do in a similar situation.

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Women the targets of all ACT murder, attempted murder investigations last year

Normally, male victims outnumber female by more than two to one.

The Canberra Times

In the aftermath of tragedy: the court cases to watch in 2024

Pressing questions to be answered in ACT's most compelling cases.

The Canberra Times

Pipe it, fill it, pack it: the fresh dirt on ACT's next light rail project

The most expensive dollar-per-kilometre ACT-funded infrastructure project.

The Canberra Times

The story of Canberra's latest 'big thing': Albert the fish

Goulburn has the Big Merino, SA a Big Lobster. We've got a Big Fish.

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Using your phone or bank card to pay for ACT public transport is getting closer

The card readers are in storage, waiting on the system design to be 'finalised'.

The Canberra Times

It comes as the ACT plans to stop recording COVID numbers.

AAP

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

The race to deliver Australia's most affordable electric car has roared to life again, with one manufacturer offering a significant discount to win the title.

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Here’s Exactly How Much Rents In Australian Capital Cities Surged In 2023

Rents in Australia's capital cities surged over the past year, as high demand for few houses pushed prices through the roof.

The Canberra Times

Thunderstorms persist in ACT, so why is this El Nino summer so wet?

Thunderstorms forecast for Tuesday could be severe.

The Canberra Times

Families excluded from support plans in ACT mental health system

There are calls for changes to legislation.

The Canberra Times

ACT public servant misconduct proceedings increase

There were 114 misconduct proceedings last year.

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