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La Nina rains on start of bushfire season for third consecutive year

ACT's official start to both the storm and bushfire seasons has been pushed back after a third La Nina event was declared.

The Canberra Times

Dam upgrade set to give Scrivener another 100 years

Labor recommits to Scrivener Dam's $38.5 million federal funding upgrade.

The Canberra Times

'Huge problems': Prison riots predicted as govt announces smoking ban

"I don't believe this is going to go as smoothly as they may think," a person involved in the prison system has warned.

The Canberra Times

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Legislative Assembly defends its COVID-safe plan as estimates saga drags on

ACT budget estimates have been delayed over a COVID safety stand off.

The Canberra Times

'Still in the dark' over when estimates will resume

A renewed prohibition notice has been slapped on the Legislative Assembly from WorkSafe ACT, which has prevented estimates hearings from happening in the building.

The Canberra Times

ACT planning minister uses call-in powers to block development for the first time

It is the second time the minister has used the controversial powers in a matter of months.

The Canberra Times

Why three MLAs were banned from meeting at the Assembly

Committee meetings and hearings have been banned at the Assembly.

The Canberra Times

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Better bike facilities an office requirement under new laws

The Canberra Times

Proposal for dedicated ACT integrity committee rejected

The Opposition Leader said the ACT was the only jurisdiction in Australia that did not have such a committee.

The Canberra Times

ACT Ambulance Service to get more paramedics to meet 'significant demand' under $27m funding boost

The ACT Ambulance Service is set to get more intensive care paramedics thanks to a $27.6 million funding injection as part of the upcoming territory budget.

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Reforms and extra staff for ACT ambulance service to improve performance, staff wellbeing

The ambulance service is experiencing "significant demand".

The Canberra Times

New bushfire management plan, more urban tree planting in $10m budget pledge

Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti said the capital had a unique opportunity to better protect its landscapes.

The Canberra Times

Decision to approve community housing 'broader than us', YWCA says

With more than 3000 applications waiting for social housing in the ACT, this decision to approve nine units will make a difference, Frances Crimmins says.

The Canberra Times

ACT government uses 'call-in' powers to push forward with development of social housing in affluent Canberra suburb

Some locals in an affluent Canberra suburb objected to a proposed site for a home for older women and women escaping domestic violence. Today, the government approved the plans and implemented a clause to prevent further objections.

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Planning minister uses controversial powers to approve housing for vulnerable women

Nine supportive housing units for vulnerable women will be built in Ainslie.

The Canberra Times

Areas of parks and reserves across ACT closed for pest control

Parts of ACT parks will close over the coming months to implement further pest control.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt to investigate sick leave for casuals

The Victorian government announced a casual sick pay leave pilot earlier this year.

The Canberra Times

Canberra community prepares to gather for Anzac Day despite disruptions

Canberra Services Club and the Australian War Memorial are preparing for ANZAC day commemorations.

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Poor culture and not enough staff in ACT's prison system: report

Detainees who have a "persistent, inflammatory impact" on the prison population should also be considered for interstate relocation, a series of recommendations handed to the ACT government says.

The Canberra Times

Berry survives no-confidence, opposition demands resignation

The no-confidence motion was raised by the opposition after WorkSafe issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School.

The Canberra Times

Govt defends why it's not providing as many new greenfield blocks

Demand for single-residential blocks has continued to surge in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Proposed outsourcing ban in ACT public service draws ire from agencies

Public sector entities are concerned over powers given to the Chief Minister in relation to a framework for insourcing.

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ACT has nation's fewest police per capita but Canberrans feel safer than other Australians

ACT residents feel safer than most Australians and are less likely to be victims of crime despite having the fewest police per capita, but the police union warns that under-funding is harming officers' well-being.

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