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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

ACT's battery deal could serve as blueprint for other states: Barr

But detail on a new revenue-sharing deal remains under wraps.

The Canberra Times

Much-hyped Big Canberra Battery finds an owner as ACT government spruiks benefits to energy security

The ACT government announces it's partnering with Eku Energy to deliver the much-hyped Big Canberra Battery which could power one-third of Canberra for two hours.

ABC News

Retracing the steps which built the capital

Early surveyor's field books have been accepted into the UNCESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

The Canberra Times

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ACT does 'innovative' deal to secure $400m big battery

The battery system would help prevent blackouts, the government said.

The Canberra Times

Canberra developers could soon have the option to argue for fewer parking spots, but would it work?

With some developers no longer allocating parking to apartments and talk of a "car-free day" sometime soon, there are calls to improve public transport and make it easier to get around the national capital.

ABC News

Further delays to Black Summer bushfire inquiry

A coronial inquiry into one of the devastating Black Summer bushfires has been postponed again to accommodate some participants' changed availability.

The New Daily

Inquiry into Black Summer bushfire set to resume

A coronial inquiry into one of the devastating Black Summer bushfires is due to resume following months of delays.

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Driver remains critical after Gungahlin Drive collision

78 drivers in the ACT have had their demerits points doubled for speeding offences over the Easter break.

The Canberra Times

Waitlist for ACT's sole long COVID clinic more than 12 months long

"My quality of life is really, really, really low, and it just feels like I may never get better."

The Canberra Times

Calls for ACT govt to expand assistance to middle-income earners

The calls were outlined in submissions to a parliamentary inquiry.

The Canberra Times

Open northside home to support young people at homelessness risk, govt told

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended an expansion of the a youth homelessness program.

The Canberra Times

Is the new car test drive dead? How Tesla has become the great disrupter

Keegan Carroll takes delivery of his new Tesla Model 3.

The Canberra Times

Canberra schools, hospitals, businesses brace for new COVID-19 wave

Higher cases of COVID-19 in the community could lead to staff shortages in hospitals, health centres, schools and businesses.

The Canberra Times

Three people taken to hospital after two-car collision on Gungahlin Drive

Emergency services were called about 6.40pm on Saturday night.

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Wright sticks by Thorn as Reds lose Super Rugby way

Liam Wright has defended coach Brad Thorn after the Queensland Reds fell away in a loss to the ACT Brumbies that dropped them to 2-5 for the Super Rugby season.

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Lolesio's perfect response to Wallabies snub

Noah Lolesio slotted all seven kicks and marshalled his men well in a fine response to a Wallabies squad snubbing as the ACT Brumbies ended a Brisbane hoodoo.

The Canberra Times

BOM severe weather warning cancelled for Canberra

There is hail and thunder on the way.

The New Daily

Four die in horrific head-on smash near Canberra

Four people are dead and another has been hospitalised after a head-on collision between two utes near the ACT and NSW border. Emergency crews from both

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Four dead, one hospitalised after utes collide head on

A collision between two utes near the NSW and ACT border has left four people dead and one in hospital.

ABC News

Batteries in household waste likely at fault for recycling facility fire, ACT government report reveals

An investigation into a large fire that destroyed Canberra's only recycling centre has found batteries in household waste were probably at fault.

The Canberra Times

Report reveals what triggered huge Hume blaze at recycling plant

How hot can a small lithium-ion battery burn when in thermal runaway? Fierce enough to destroy Canberra's biggest recycling centre.

The New Daily

Easter trading hours: What’s open and what’s closed

Over the Easter long weekend, some stores and shopping centres will be staying open to get any last minute shopping done.

ABC News

Will Queensland's proposed rental increase laws actually limit rent increases?

Queensland landlords can now only raise the rent once a year — how does that compare with other states? And will it make the rent cheaper?

The Canberra Times

Tourist numbers still below pre-COVID peak but visitors to ACT spending more

Visitor expenditure grew 144 per cent to $3.04 billion in 2022.

The Canberra Times

Health heavily redacts review citing fears of 'negative impact'

The opposition has asked the Ombudsman to review the decision.

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