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Mark McGowan government faces 'balancing act' as calls grow to overhaul WA's rental laws

An overhaul of rental laws could help people such as Alyssa, who spends more than half her income on rent. However, there are fears changes could worsen the housing shortage.

ABC News

ACT set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14

The ACT government will introduce a bill tomorrow proposing the minimum age of criminal responsibility be lifted to 12 years of age as soon as the legislation is passed, and then to 14 by July 2025.

ABC News

ACT's criminal responsibility age change bill to contain exceptions

The age will become 14, but will stay at 12 for serious offences.

The Canberra Times

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New alliance calls for literacy overhaul in ACT public schools

The group is calling for the science of reading to be adopted.

The Canberra Times

Feral horses an ‘imminent threat’ that could cause extinction of several endangered Australian species, inquiry warned

Scientific committee calls for ‘urgent action’ from the Albanese government to address damage caused to sensitive alpine ecosystems

The Guardian - AU

‘First proper day of winter’: snow and hail blanket parts of NSW and ACT as cold front settles across south-east

Widespread areas of frost and temperatures of near or below zero expected for ranges and further west with BoM forecasting ‘cooler days’

The Guardian - AU

ACT agency eyed Middle East millions to fund stadium, light rail

A contractor signed off on early talks with financiers in 2014.

The Canberra Times

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Huge decline in grey-headed flying fox numbers as coastal development and fruit-netting threaten species

ACT Wildlife say grey-headed flying foxes are getting injured more regularly before they can make it to warmer climes as part of their seasonal migration.

ABC News

Support grows for inquiry into ACT's health system

The Canberra Liberals have called for a health royal commission.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man faces court after police allegedly find 3D-printed guns at properties in ACT and NSW

A Canberra man pleads not guilty after police allegedly discover 3D-printed guns during raids at properties in Canberra and Braidwood.

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Ngambri settlement risks 'dangerous precedent': Ngunnawal custodians

Ngunnawal custodians called for a meeting with the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's Ngunnawal traditional owners call the ACT government's apology to the Ngambri people an 'affront'

The ACT government draws the ire of Ngunnawal traditional custodians after apologising for not recognising another First Nations people's ties to Canberra and surrounds.

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Flexible work in health system needs to be considered, plan says

The strategy said workforce planning was "insufficient".

The Canberra Times

'Most significant form of inquiry': Liberals call for royal commission into health

They will take the policy to next year's ACT election.

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Tesla rules ACT new car market for the fourth month in a row

Diesel-powered utes are the country's best-sellers - but not in Canberra.

ABC News

ACT Greens call for two-year freeze on Canberra rents and cap on price increases for new tenants

The Greens, who are part of the ACT government, want rental prices to be frozen for existing tenants, and increases capped at two per cent for new tenants.

The Guardian - AU

My advice to Toyota? Build electric vehicles and Australians will buy them

It’s strange that a company with a reputation for innovation, customer satisfaction and continual improvement is dragging its feet on electrification

The Canberra Times

Tighter vape rules to help schools fight back

ACT not considering vape detectors in schools as restrictions tighten.

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Man Charged After Stealing Kyrgios’ Car, Threatening Player’s Mother

Australian police have charged a man with armed robbery and accused him of threatening Nick Kyrgios' mother at gunpoint before stealing the Australian tennis player's car, local media reported on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Canberra suspect appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday to face five charges, including failure to…

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ACT cycling group Pedal Power calls for 30kph speed zones to make Canberra suburbs safer

In a submission to the ACT government ahead of the budget, the cycling group Pedal Power calls for 30-kilometre-per-hour speed zones to make suburbs safer.

The Canberra Times

Zero-emissions vehicle registrations triple in the ACT

Almost one in five new cars registered is a zero emissions vehicle.

The Canberra Times

Push to drop speed limits in town centres, suburbs to 30km/h

Pedal Power is also seeking a trial of 'low-traffic neighbourhoods' with additional measures.

The Canberra Times

Barr, Davidson at odds on NDIS spending targets

The ACT's Disability Minister is against the proposed target.

The Canberra Times

At-risk Canberra women offered pilot path to home ownership

The pilot will build up to 22 affordable long term rental homes.

ABC News

Fears for Canberra grassland earless dragon as ACT government updates its list of threatened species

The ACT government has updated its list of threatened species and says the Canberra grassland earless dragon is now critically endangered. Five new species have been added to the list, while four have had their status updated.

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