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In Part 2 of this series on the lost history of Acton Peninsula, we discover the area was the original centre of the emerging capital and home to various movers and shakers

The Canberra Times

Controversy around Sikh flags in Canberra highlights tensions between India and Khalistan separatists

The Australian Capital Territory government clashed with Canberra's Sikh community earlier this month after removing flags bearing a symbol of the faith, fearing they could be interpreted as support for an Indian separatist movement.

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ACT becomes first Australian jurisdiction to offer free universal access to abortions

The healthcare program will be available for both surgical and medical abortions up to 16 weeks’ gestation

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HUGE: Abortion Just Became Free In Canberra Okay All The Other States, Who’s Next?

Pregnant people will be able to access free abortions up to 16 weeks — and you won't even need a Medicare card.

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Cool weather ideal as three small burns lit around ACT

Favourable weather allows for prescribed southside burns.

The Canberra Times

'Dangerous precedent': Anger at fetal medicine unit outsourcing

The CPSU has lodged a formal dispute with Canberra Health Services.

The Canberra Times

ACT becomes first jurisdiction to offer free abortions as Canberra patients shed light on troubling experiences

Canberrans will be able to access free surgical and medical abortions in the nation's capital, saving many women around $650. However, a survey of patients has uncovered troubling stories.

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Canberra community workers live on the breadline: social services council

The federal council wants JobSeeker and Youth Allowance to be increased up to $76 more a day.

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'Problematic': Inquiry finds series of barriers to abortion access

Patients have had to travel as far as Brisbane for an abortion.

The Canberra Times

Inquiry into Canberra abortion access scathing of Catholic-run hospital's limited reproductive healthcare, delivers 18 recommendations

An inquiry into Canberra abortion access recommends the ACT government crack down on Calvary Public Hospital's refusal to offer full suite of reproductive healthcare. Hospital refutes inquiry's findings.

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Ex-chair returns to lead interim ACT heritage council

Nine people have been selected for the stop-gap heritage body.

The Canberra Times

ACT to fork out for product advice to drive electric appliance take-up

CHOICE product test information informs a new government site.

The Canberra Times

Households could save $2,000 yearly through thermal efficiency and electrification: Climate Council

As the cold weather sets in, the Climate Council has calculated households can save $2,000 on energy bills through insulating ceilings, plugging gaps, and other efficiency measures.

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New species of butterfly identified as spotted trident-blue, native to ACT and parts of Kosciuszko National Park

The spotted trident-blue butterfly was first photographed in 2017, but has only just been formally identified.

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Accountant reviewing 10,000 transactions in multimillion-dollar proceeds of crime case

More than $10 million worth of suspected criminal assets were previously restrained.

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Consultancy firm paid nearly $300,000 to find artists for hospital project

A consultant was engaged for a nearly $300,000 contract to help select artists.

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Board of Inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial hears relationship between police and prosecutors was 'beset by tension' from outset

The inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins begins in Canberra with opening statements.

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#MeToo movement ‘seemingly affected’ Bruce Lehrmann investigation, inquiry hears

Relationship between ACT police and DPP ‘beset by tension’, first public hearing told

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'Beset by tension': Inquiry hears #MeToo movement likely affected Lehrmann case

Up to four weeks of public hearings are anticipated, starting on May 1.

The New Daily

Lehrmann trial inquiry hears of justice system tensions

An inquiry into the rape trial of ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is expected to hear evidence of a tense relationship between ACT police and prosecutors.

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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones backs push for new Canberra stadium to attract big international sporting events

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has thrown his support behind the push for a new Canberra stadium, saying it would allow the nation's capital to compete for big sporting events.

The Canberra Times

Inaccurate, ineffective heritage advice hampers Cuppacumbalong

Poor advice and delays make it hard to manage the heritage site.

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Inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial set to begin

The head of an inquiry into police and prosecutor's conduct during ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial will outline the scope of his investigation.

The Canberra Times

Back to school for drivers as safety experts back licence retest proposal

After an increase in the road toll, automatic renewals have fallen under scrutiny.

The Canberra Times

Customer rebates grow 95% in ACT, driven by electricity connection issues

The rebates were worth a total close to $300,000.

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