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Employers headed to jobs summit urged to consider people with a disability to solve farm worker shortage

Employers headed to the national jobs and skills summit in Canberra are urged to stop overlooking jobseekers with a disability as they attempt to solve farm worker shortages.

ABC News

Woden town centre is changing rapidly as high-rise buildings pop up to accommodate a growing population

The urban centre in south Canberra is undergoing a personality change, but some say the community is paying a price for increased density.

ABC News

Canberra businesses call for cut to COVID isolation time

Employers in Canberra are being hit hard by the enforced isolation of staff for seven days if they have COVID symptoms.

The Canberra Times

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Home advantage: federal politicians’ hefty property portfolios revealed in register of interests

In addition to residences and investments, dozens of MPs own homes in Canberra for which they can claim a $299 a night travel allowance

The Guardian - AU

Chidi Okwechime jailed for raping, choking woman he met at Canberra nightclub

Chidi Okwechime is jailed for more than five years after being found guilty of rape after a night out in Canberra.

ABC News

Solomon Islands to ban U.S. navy ships from ports

The Solomon Islands has suspended entry into its waters for foreign navy ships pending adoption of a new process for approval of port visits, the prime minister's office said on Tuesday, in a bid to better police its exclusive economic zones.

Reuters

First Nations workers are everywhere. The jobs summit must tackle Indigenous-led employment policy too

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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Two COVID incursions caused most Canberra cases in 2021 Delta wave

High levels of genomic sequencing in Canberra found COVID transmission links contact tracers would have otherwise missed, a study shows.

The Canberra Times

Raider Young bolts into Kangaroos frame

Canberra second-rower Hudson Young is looking to ride a phenomenal NRL campaign into national team selection ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.

AAP

Canberra mum calls for change as Australia struggles amid chronic shortage of psychologists and psychiatrists

Canberra mother Calli Hogan has spent the past three years trying to get a psychological diagnosis for her 8-year-old son. She is calling for access to these services to become easier, while the Australian Association of Psychologists says the federal government should allow provisional psychologists to provide services under Medicare.

ABC News

Vinnies Night Patrol marks 21 years of sandwiches, hot drinks and kindness

The new CEO of St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn Lucy Hohnen said she was looking to expand the Vinnies Night Patrol fleet to reach more people

The Canberra Times

Don't blame land supply, land tax for high prices, ACT govt says

Canberra is still attractive for investors and land supply has not greatly contributed to growing prices, the government said in response to an assessment of its budget.

The Canberra Times

Business and unions on common ground before summit, but Canberra clash looms

The jobs summit brings together unions, business and government, with a focus on industrial relations reform, skills and training reform, and migration.

The New Daily

Maitland Mustangs blow big lead to lose NBL1 East title on final play of game

The Maitland Mustangs blew an 18-point lead midway through the third quarter to lose 76-73 to the Canberra Gunners in the inaugural NBL 1 East grand final at the Hills Basketball Stadium on Sunday.

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As the ACT prepares to decriminalise most drugs, experiences from Portugal and Oregon offer contrasting lessons

Portugal and the US offer contrasting lessons in what might unfold in Canberra when it decriminalises hard drugs, and police remain split on whether the plan will work.

The Guardian - AU

Rare metals, racehorses and vintage cars: the peculiars of pecuniary interests in Canberra

Designed to provide transparency, the register of pecuniary interests can offer insights into what makes our politicians tick, and tock

The Canberra Times

'Perfect storm' hits Canberra's crisis housing

The most vulnerable are waiting two months to escape homelessness.

The Canberra Times

Empowering women's characters help Canberra get its geek on

Meet Hela, Lady D and Shoto Todoroki.

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Canberra thrash Manly, into NRL top eight

Canberra have moved inside the NRL's top eight a week out from the finals after smashing Manly 48-6 at GIO Stadium.

ABC News

South Sydney defeats North Queensland 20-10 to confirm NRL finals berth as Cronulla, Canberra post wins

The Rabbitohs are assured of September action after beating the Cowboys 20-10, while the Sharks rise to second on the ladder and the Raiders surge into the top eight.

The Canberra Times

Two more COVID deaths as ACT records 212 cases

There are 106 people in Canberra hospitals.

The Canberra Times

Do you own Canberra's best beard?

Head to King O'Malley's on Sunday to show off your beard.

The Canberra Times

Govt increasing minimum energy efficiency standards on new homes in Canberra

A seven-star energy efficiency rating and minimum accessibility standards will be required in all new homes built in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

The eyes have it: incoming safety laws a windfall for ACT tech company

It's a little-known fact that Canberra-developed safety technology is operating in over 440,000 cars - and rising every day.

The Canberra Times

Freight road would lay foundations to bring more international flights to ACT

Education, food export and travel sectors will form part of the pitch to attract Singapore Airlines back to Canberra.

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