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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.

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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

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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.

The Canberra Times

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

Three ACT sites exceed the national threshold for PFAS contamination.

The Canberra Times

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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.

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 Canberra Times

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

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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'.

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

The deal also includes additional pupil-free days.

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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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ACT has a 'long way to go' despite new infrastructure plan: MBA

'It is critical that the federal and ACT governments work together.'

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'Rotten to its core': Hanson likens ACT govt to last days of Joh

Mr Hanson will give his budget reply on Thursday afternoon.

The Canberra Times

Changes to corflutes part of ACT election laws update

Real-time donation reporting will also be introduced for the 2024 election.

The Canberra Times

No 'meaningful support' for small businesses in budget: Canberra Business Chamber

The group said the government completely overlooked their recommendations.

The Canberra Times

Vacancy tax won't fix ACT housing affordability, inquiry finds

Inquiry found vacant properties are not affecting supply.

The Guardian - AU

Could rent controls ease Australia’s housing crisis?

Advocates say caps or freezes may help reduce pressure on renters but experts warn they are not a simple fix

The Canberra Times

Investigations boost for ACT's under-funded corruption watchdog

The Integrity Commission is hunting for more staff.

The Canberra Times

$50 million cost to transfer Calvary, budget papers reveal

There will also be $64 million for design work on a new hospital.

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