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Five Canberra schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches three days per week with Meals in Schools program pilot

The new ACT government-funded Meals in Schools pilot program will see thousands of Canberra kids fed throughout their school days when the free meals initiative rolls out later this year.

ABC News

New high school to have tip as neighbour, with centre's life to be extended

The resource management centre will be "improved" to fit in better with the urban landscape.

The Canberra Times

Justice system overhaul needed to break prison's 'cycle of harm' in ACT

The ACT can lead the nation, a group with high-profile backing says.

The Canberra Times

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Canberra

Rain gauges in the ACT recorded up to 11 millimetres in the 24 hours to 9am.

The Canberra Times

'A much-loved, gorgeous dog': ACT Rescue & Foster celebrates big milestone

And she got a hug from a pug

The Canberra Times

A mother's own losses build a legacy of support

Karen Schlage "changed hearts and minds" as a determined advocate for a new Canberra ward to assist those women dealing with early pregnancy loss. It was a result of Ms Schlage sharing with others the stories of her own family losses - two children, Charlie and Sophia, during pregnancy -…

The Canberra Times

'Their health is being affected': Wood heater ban call comes amid rise in popularity

Home owners would be required to remove existing wood heaters before a property could be sold.

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Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems

Last month, Victoria banned plastic straws, crockery and polystyrene containers, following similar bans in South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT. All states and territories in Australia have now banned lightweight single-use plastic bags.

The Conversation

Union says senior Health executives also shared patient information

The union said the allegations came as a "complete surprise".

The Canberra Times

'Significant percentages' of staff in health actively disengaged

But there has been a decline in the rates of bullying and harassment.

The Canberra Times

Factbox-Five things to know about Australia's planned Indigenous referendum

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday outlined key details for a proposed referendum between October and December this year on recognising the nation's Indigenous people in its constitution.

Reuters

Closure of trans-friendly GP shines spotlight on ACT healthcare options

"I was treated with sensitivity ... unfortunately for a lot of transgender, diverse and non-binary people, and intersex people, it's not the norm."

The Canberra Times

Australian Nursing Midwifery Federation named as recipient of private patient records sent by Canberra Health Services staff

The ACT's Australian Nursing Midwifery Federation branch is named as the recipient of private patient documents sent by Canberra Health Services staff, in an alleged breach of privacy laws.

ABC News

Health worker sacked over 'serious breach' of patients' privacy as ACT government investigates data misuse

Health authorities say staff emailed the clinical records of 13 mental-health patients to an "industrial partner", which they have refused to name.

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ACT government tables Australia's first laws to stop irreversible intersex surgery on children

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says it has taken too long to give intersex people the right to be consulted about permanent procedures.

The Canberra Times

Work begins on National Library land renewal despite tree's pest status

The trees are regulated due to their impact on waterways.

The Canberra Times

Three years of La Nina has improved ACT water quality but it's not all good news

Fewer platypuses were spotted during the recent survey than in 2020.

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Intersex rights promised in Australian-first laws

New laws to prevent medical intervention forced on intersex people have been introduced for the first time in Australia by the ACT government.

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The Canberra Times

Fresh calls to ban wood heaters in the ACT

Home owners would be required to remove existing wood heaters before a property could be sold.

The Canberra Times

'Early days' for ACT climate adaptation as Australia fails to keep pace

Australasia faces an extremely challenging future that will be highly disruptive for many human and natural systems, the IPCC found.

ABC News

Judge rejects call for more lenient sentence for Thomas Matthews, who drove into police officers near the National Arboretum

The ACT's Chief Justice rejected suggestions Thomas Matthews should be spared more jail time because of a diagnosed mental health condition.

The Canberra Times

ACT bans no-cause evictions for tenants in rental properties

The changes sought to rebalance tenants' and landlords' power, the Attorney-General said.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans worry more about flood and fire damage to homes than other Australians do

NRMA urges house buyers to research a property's vulnerability to flood and fire before worrying about local amenities like cafes.

ABC News

Opposition Leader Chris Minns says the people of New South Wales pay more tax than other Australians. Is that correct?

State Opposition Leader Chris Minns claims New South Wales residents have the greatest tax burden in Australia, adding to their cost-of-living pain. Is that true? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Canberra Times

Canberra students report experiencing racism from teachers

Four in five children and young people in the ACT have witnessed racism but adults, schools and sporting bodies aren't doing enough.

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