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‘The world is watching’: queer community pushes NSW to ban gay conversion practices on eve of WorldPride

LGBTQ+ advocates say ‘momentum is building’ as government MPs express qualified support

The Guardian - AU

Lock your doggie door and hide your keys; how car theft prevails in the national capital

Luxury car theft is an ongoing issue in Canberra with thieves stealing keys and coming back later for the car

The Canberra Times

About 600 claims for compensation for pothole damage outstanding as ACT government urges patience

More than 600 people in the ACT are waiting for their compensation claims over pothole damage to be processed.

ABC News

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Tasmanian councils call for 'simple fix' to protect home buyers with 337 certificate

There are warnings interstate buyers purchasing property in Tasmania are being caught out by costly property defects because of a regulation that puts the onus on them, not the vendor, to check if it has any issues.

ABC News

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles changing up plastic bag policies in Queensland and ACT

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles are changing their policies around reusable plastic bags in the ACT and Queensland.

ABC News

Smoke likely across parts of ACT as two prescribed burns lit

Residents will see smoke from two prescribed burns in Pialligo and the Molonglo Valley

The Canberra Times

ANU student drives petition for new Daley Road bus

Skye Predavec wants the ACT government to address the public transport 'deadzone'.

The Canberra Times

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Coles bring back free bags for fruit and veg - just don't call them plastic

So how did that plastic bag ban in the ACT work out for Coles?

The Canberra Times

Woolworths ACT stores to stop selling plastic shopping bags

Woolies will begin running through its stockpile of the 15c bags from Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Dominic Perrottet’s hardline stance on drugs is ‘magical thinking’, says pill testing advocate

After the death of 26-year-old man at Sydney music festival, health expert says NSW premier’s unwavering stance is unrealistic

The Guardian - AU

How do Canberra's new mobile phone detection cameras work and when will drivers begin being fined?

Canberra drivers are now being watched by artificial intelligence trained to detect illegal mobile phone use. But don't expect to be warned about the locations of the cameras.

ABC News

Severe thunderstorm warning for ACT for Monday night cancelled

The Bureau of Meteorlogy said a "moist and unstable airmass is producing isolated heavy falls with thunderstorms".

The Canberra Times

ACT government reviewing safety of Gibraltar Falls after teen swimmer dies

The ACT government is reviewing the safety and access to Gibraltar Falls after a 19-year-old man slipped and hit his head on the cliff on Sunday morning.

The Canberra Times

Arrival of 25 recruits, yet the thin blue line remains thinner than ever

New police recruits hit the streets last week, yet ACT's ranks are still the sparsest in the country.

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'Anxiety and dread': Canberrans receiving rental assistance worst off in country

Nearly 54 per cent of ACT residents receiving Commonwealth rental assistance spent more than 30 per cent of their income on rent, Productivity Commission data showed.

The Canberra Times

Liberals voice data collection 'concerns' over ACT govt's $25m ad spend

The government has signed a new $25 million advertising contract.

ABC News

Large grassfire burning between Wee Jasper and Yass most likely started by lightning

The fire is now under control but authorities remain nervous a change in weather conditions could see the blaze jump containment lines.

The Canberra Times

Health bosses warned about 'ongoing clinical risk' of non-permanent cancer surgery unit

Plans for the surgery unit have been thrown into jeopardy.

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The Canberra Times

Wee Jasper grass fire contained after two days

At around 1pm on Sunday, fire crews managed to contain the fire, which had grown to 2019 hectares.

The Canberra Times

World War I era pistol surrendered to ACT police

The pistol is estimated to be 108 years old.

ABC News

Coroner calls for changes to mental-health practices after Australian National University student's suicide on campus

A coronial inquest has urged mental-health authorities and university staff to cooperate more closely after a young student killed himself on campus in 2018.

ABC News

Cricket ACT confirm membership of National Redress Scheme as victims of childhood sexual abuse take other legal avenues

This week, Cricket ACT confirmed its membership of the National Redress Scheme as a response to historical child sexual abuse in its junior squads. But survivors are already bypassing the scheme to pursue lawsuits.

The New Daily

Second Exclusive Brethren company scoops $100 million in COVID contracts

A second company linked to the Exclusive Brethren won more than $100 million in government contracts for protective gear during the pandemic.

The Canberra Times

Total fire ban for regions surrounding ACT on Saturday

The fire ban will not apply to the ACT.

The Guardian - AU

ACT government provides $4.3m for inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

The inquiry to be headed by Walter Sofronoff will hold as many hearings in public as possible

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