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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Ros Williams fought for coronial reform. Now her own death is being examined

Voluntary assisted dying wasn't available for Ros. Her family wants change.

The Canberra Times

Energy transition titan Hugh Saddler’s quest to cut emissions leaves lasting legacy

Saddler influenced a generation of researchers and policy-makers, not least through his involvement in the ACT’s 100% renewable energy transition

The Guardian - AU

National Capital Authority 'improving' tourist signage around Canberra

Canberra is 'a destination of choice' for tourists, Chief Minister Andrew Barr says.

The Canberra Times

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Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report

As the ACT government awaits the Lehrmann trial inquiry report, the territory's chief prosecutor has extended his leave.

AAP

Top prosecutor extends leave again amid Lehrmann inquiry controversy

Anthony Williamson SC will keep acting as Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Canberra Times

Police probe Russian dead possum attack as diplomats make noise complaint

Farce or spy novel as drop the dead possum story has a twist?

The Canberra Times

ACT considering ESA review findings as unions call for public release

An 'action plan' would be released 'shortly', staff have been told.

The Canberra Times

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Health union rattles sabre in pay fight with government

NSW hospital workers are heading towards further industrial action unless the government changes its current across-the-board wage offer.

AAP

Should terminally ill young people be able to choose voluntary assisted dying? The ACT is considering it

The ACT Labor-Greens government is currently considering legalising voluntary assisted dying, as has recently occurred in all six Australian states. But the results of community consultation on the topic suggest the ACT’s proposed legislation may differ in significant respects from the model adopted by other Australian states and territories.

The Conversation

Audit to identify long-term plan for community health facility upgrades

An updated infrastructure plan sets out preferred locations for new health centres.

The Canberra Times

Red faces and confusion as Church, ACT govt collide over Calvary cross removal

Dispute over who ordered removal of Christian symbols.

The Canberra Times

ACT government orders 'political' school bus ads to be removed

Brindabella Christian College ads were 'political in nature'.

The Canberra Times

ACT a 'destination of choice' with record domestic visitor expenditure

International travellers are less than half where they were pre-pandemic, however.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt has taken over Calvary's Bruce public hospital

The hospital came under government control at midnight.

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Budget's multimillion-dollar focus on Canberra's most toxic sites

Three ACT sites exceed the national threshold for PFAS contamination.

The Canberra Times

Rush on ACT's interest-free solar loans before rule change

Up to $14 million in loans was expected to be approved in a final rush.

The Canberra Times

ACT's long-planned $6.6m triple-0 call centre change reversed

A 'one ESA ComCen' project has been abandoned after seven years.

The Canberra Times

Easier condoms and lube, but prison's boredom busting hopes hit

There will be no funds for an multi-purpose industry building at AMC.

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The Canberra Times

Huge NSW solar farm sits in ACT's mooted cross-border growth zone

ACT doesn't have a say as NSW rolls out its next big solar farm.

The Canberra Times

Final touches applied ahead of Calvary hospital takeover

The ACT government takes control of the hospital on Monday.

The Guardian - AU

July forecast to start off wet and cold across large parts of Australia

Unseasonable cloud band over north of the country predicted to hit parts of New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania

The Canberra Times

State Circle preferred but all light rail route options on the table

The ACT will look at the possible benefits of a revived Barton 'dog leg'.

The Canberra Times

Majority of ACT public school teachers in favour of new pay deal

The deal also includes additional pupil-free days.

The Canberra Times

Push for greater transparency for doctors' fees

Only about five per cent of GPs in Canberra bulk bill all patients.

The Canberra Times

Report shows support for teens being allowed to access voluntary assisted dying, govt says

A consultation report was released on Thursday.

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