The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Two COVID deaths in ACT, 826 new cases

The death toll from the pandemic in the ACT has risen to 22, with two new COVID-19 fatalities reported in the latest period, as new infections remain stable.

AAP · Jan 21, 2022

ACT the only Australian jurisdiction where cat management program trap, neuter, return is legal

A controversial method of managing cat populations is well underway in the ACT, despite being banned in every other Australian jurisdiction.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

'Extremely unfair' policy which saw Canberra nurses forced to take personal leave ahead of COVID leave overhauled

The ACT government has overhauled a Canberra Health Services policy that required frontline health staff who contracted COVID-19 to use personal leave before they were able to access special leave.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

Malaysia Airlines MH17: The Australian victims

Thirty-eight Australian citizens or residents died in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. A total of 298 passengers and crew were on board.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2014