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Pill testing is coming to Queensland. Here's what can we learn from programs overseas

Queensland will become the second Australian jurisdiction to offer pill testing. While the timeline is yet to be announced, once up and running, Queenslanders who use illicit drugs can have them checked to see what they actually contain before taking them.

The Conversation

ACT govt accused of pursuing 'sexist wages policy'

The CPSU says the government's offer would overwhelmingly benefit a male workforce.

The Canberra Times

'Crisis in Canberra': Poverty inquiry hears ACT residents and service providers are struggling

The groups told the inquiry more people were accessing community services while service providers were finding it harder to retain staff.

The Canberra Times

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GPs back Queensland plan to offer illicit pill testing

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has backed the Queensland government's plan to roll out illicit pill testing to minimise harm to users.

AAP

Male detainee dies at Alexander Maconochie Centre after 'incident' sends jail into lockdown

ACT police will investigate the death of a detainee inside Canberra's only jail, which occurred on Sunday afternoon.

ABC News

NEC Australia delivers new Transport Canberra ticketing system MyWay+ as Canberrans call for stronger public transport

The newly announced MyWay+ system will allow passengers to pay through an account-based system using their smart phone, watch, or by simply tapping on a credit or debit card.

ABC News

Canberra needs to reset 'impoverished' heritage conversation, inquiry told

But the current Heritage Act did not necessarily need a complete overhaul.

The Canberra Times

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Why bus builders can't keep up with the 'greening' of the national fleets

The ACT is competing with all other states and territories, also with their own zero-emission agendas, to leverage enough electric bus supply.

The Canberra Times

Queensland government announces pill testing trial at fixed and mobile sites

The government announces it is developing protocols around how the testing will operate, and is searching for a provider to trial at fixed and mobile locations in the state.

ABC News

Nurses and midwives say they are 'treated like a piece of furniture'

Nurses and midwives are facing high levels of psychological distress and poor rostering practices.

The Canberra Times

‘Snail rail’: ACT chief challenges Albanese government to upgrade Canberra-Sydney train line

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Virus cases rise as mandatory reporting ends

There has been a small increase in the nation's daily average COVID-19 cases, according to the latest health department data.

AAP

'It's not good enough': Unions criticise Canberra Milk factory closure

Secretary of UnionsACT, Kasey Tomkins, said there are more than 19 employees at the facility who will be affected by the move.

The Canberra Times

Families left behind welcome support after facing 'stigma', 'unjust laws'

Tony Trimingham and Marion McConnell both lost their children to drug overdoses at a time when addiction was stigmatised.

The Canberra Times

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

Australia's government plans to hold a referendum between August and December this year on recognising the nation's Indigenous people in its constitution.

The Canberra Times

Smoke expected over south Canberra from unusual summer controlled burn

Expect to see smoke to the south of Canberra as the ACT Rural Fire Service manages a controlled burn near Tharwa.

ABC News

North Canberra to grow rapidly, southern districts may shrink as ACT government plans for population of almost 800,000

New Treasury modelling shows the inner north, Molonglo Valley and Belconnen are expected to be Canberra's fastest-growing districts.

The Canberra Times

Share interstate driver information to prevent tragic crashes, ACT govt told

A parliamentary inquiry has expressed concern over a possible cross-border loophole in laws designed to keep unsafe drivers off the roads.

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The Canberra Times

Wanted: new ACT waste collection contractor with zero-emissions fleet plan

But there would be no changes to household collections, the government said.

The Canberra Times

Govt to fund drug support service for ACT families

The government has provided $220,000 for the program.

AAP

Lolesio, White on bench for Brumbies' clash with Tahs

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has named his squad for their season-opening clash with NSW Waratahs, with Noah Lolesio and Nic White left on the bench.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Milk to shut last processing plant in the ACT

The closure will affect the jobs of 19 employees, who will be offered redundancy, redeployment or assistance with "job transition".

The Canberra Times

Only a quarter of Canberrans are registered to donate organs

ACT donation consent rates were at 58 per cent in 2022, above the national average of 54 per cent.

The Canberra Times

More than 300 junior health staff to join ACT's public health system

The graduates will join the system following a tumultuous few years.

The Canberra Times

Fatal crash in Watson after driver hits tree

ACT has recorded its second fatal crash of 2023.

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