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Australia’s 35 newly elected MPs head to ‘parliament school’

New MPs will hear from clerks, whips, former MPs, the outgoing speaker, the federal police and Asio on the inner workings of Parliament House

The Guardian - AU

ACT census figures at a glance: How Canberra has changed

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has published its latest census data.

The Canberra Times

Australia commits to Pacific islands defence training as China seeks rival meeting

Australia will establish a defence school to train Pacific island militaries, Canberra's new Pacific minister said, amid intensifying competition for security ties and as Beijing seeks to host a rival meeting to the main regional group, the Pacific Islands Forum, next month.

Reuters

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There are 22,000 more Canberrans than we thought, as ACT leads nation in population growth

Census data has shown the ACT has the highest population growth in the country.

The Canberra Times

Three Canberra schools send students home for last week of term

Three schools are using remote learning this week as staff shortages persist.

The Canberra Times

Outbreak in Canberra cancer ward contributes to record COVID-19 hospitalisations

The ACT recorded 927 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm on Sunday.

The Canberra Times

One of Canberra's best known buildings is about to reopen

Governor-General set to reopen iconic dome two years after roof was destroyed by hail.

The Canberra Times

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Cutting crossbench MPs’ staffing would be a setback for democracy

My experience as an adviser to Peter Andren – perhaps the first of the modern-day wave of non-party MPs to arrive in Canberra – suggests Labor’s planned cuts to the staff of independents will be a backward step for our democracy. It will also be a serious blow to the…

The Conversation

Greens call on ACT government to end $40 million public funding of horse racing industry

The Greens say there are "better ways" for the ACT government to spend $40 million in public funding. But the Canberra Racing Club says the injection is value for money.

ABC News

Why are there so many pupil free days in Canberra schools this year?

Parents will need to keep children home two extra days in Term 3, as they did in Term 2.

The Canberra Times

The love for running was found through Canberra sights

The Canberra Times Fun Run is back and runner Alex Taylor is more excited than ever.

The Canberra Times

Canberra COVID hospitalisations break another record, but cases turn a corner

The latest COVID-19 figures show hospitalisations have hit a new record of 116 patients.

The Canberra Times

Nabila escaped the Taliban for a new life in Canberra, but she fears for her family left behind

After fleeing the Taliban and escaping Afghanistan, Nabila now calls Canberra home. But she cannot turn her back on the women and girls who have been left behind.

ABC News

Buyers 'get a look in' as Canberra's auction market cools

One property expert said Canberra buyers had "more stock to choose from, less urgency and some leverage at the negotiation table".

The Canberra Times

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NICE: In An Aussie First, A Fixed Pill Testing Site’s Being Trialled In Canberra From July

Now let's see harm reduction initiatives everywhere.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s first fixed pill testing site to launch in Canberra with hopes of sparking a national initiative

Organisers say the centre is a ‘real watershed’ moment and will open two nights a week from 19 July

ABC News

NSW man extradited to ACT, charged in relation to alleged murder of Philip man Glenn Walewicz

A sixth person has been arrested and has appeared in the ACT Magistrates court over the alleged murder of Canberra man Glenn Walewicz, 48, in June last year.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith urged by NSW MPs to establish permanent cancer surgery unit

Conversations are ongoing about the establishment of a permanent gynaecological cancer surgery unit in Canberra.

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So Your Wife Has Cancer - Canberran writes raw book about greatest challenge

Canberra education expert James Gutteridge has written So Your Wife Has Cancer: The Man's Ultimate Guide for How to Cope and What to Do to help men help their partners in times of crisis

The Canberra Times

Is your green garden waste bin filling up really quickly this year? You're not alone

The recent rain has produced some flourishing gardens - and more garden waste for the bins

The Canberra Times

Canberra helps to buy new wheels for William

Finally some good news for a local family doing it tough.

The Guardian - AU

NSW dig deep to overcome Queensland in Women’s State of Origin

The Blues got their hands on the trophy for the first time since 2019 in front of a record crowd of over 11,000 at Canberra’s GIO Stadium

ABC News

Isabelle Kelly scores late try as NSW Sky Blues beat Queensland Maroons 20-14 in Canberra

The Maroons thought they had a miraculous game-winning try in the dying minutes, only for the bunker to find players offside in the lead-up. But NSW had no such trouble up the other end, claiming the shield with a 20-14 win in Canberra.

Reuters

China's envoy calls on new Australian government to repair bilateral ties

China's ambassador said on Friday Australia had fired the "first shot" in deteriorating trade relations but that there was an opportunity to improve bilateral ties if the new government in Canberra took action.

The Canberra Times

Canberra rallies again for Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising thousands for homelessness

Nobody is pretending it's anything like being really homeless, but every single person wants to help.

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