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COVID patients shifted to aged care, private hospitals as ACT faces 'worst time'

About 70 patients who no longer needed acute care into private hospitals and aged care facilities to free up beds at the hospital.

The Canberra Times

Australia’s first fixed pill-testing clinic opens in Canberra

Alex Ross-King died of a drug overdose before a festival. Her mum says giving young people access to information can prevent deaths

The Guardian - AU

Australia's first fixed-site pill testing to open in Canberra in bid for harm reduction

A fixed-site pill and drug testing clinic will open its doors in the ACT this Thursday in an Australian first.

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Where and when you can get pills tested in Canberra

The facility will only open on Thursdays from 10am to 1pm and Fridays from 6pm to 9pm.

The Canberra Times

Canberra nurses rally for culture-change as 'true impact' of pandemic takes a toll

Staff shortages are impacting Canberra Hospital staff as the ACT braces for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

The Canberra Times

Minister apologises for First Nations treaty consultation 'hurt'

Rachel Stephen-Smith has sought to reassure First Nations people the ACT government was not rushing into a treaty process.

The Canberra Times

Public needs to rethink COVID risk if fresh restrictions imposed: expert

State and territory governments have encouraged people to wear face masks but none have reintroduced legal requirements.

The Canberra Times

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Fifth straight day of record of hospitalisations as case numbers climb

The ACT recorded 1159 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

Health authorities investigating Canberra cancer ward COVID outbreak

None of the patients in the cancer ward have developed severe COVID-19 disease

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.

The Canberra Times

'Completely full': Hospitals at limit as ACT faces record COVID numbers

After a record 99 COVID-19 patients in hospital on Friday, beds remain full almost every day.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt launches 10-year plan to improve maternity services

Rachel Stephen-Smith said the plan provided a holistic approach to maternity services.

The Canberra Times

Delayed reporting of five COVID deaths at aged care centre due to 'human error'

Five deaths occurred at Canberra Aged Care in early June but reporting was delayed until Friday June 17.

The Canberra Times

Hospitals in 'bed block' as COVID cases continue to surge

The hospitals are "under more pressure than they have ever been" as COVID numbers remain high.

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Time is running out for permanent cancer surgery unit in Canberra

A group of doctors have been lobbying both the territory and federal government for funding for a permanent surgery unit.

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ACT government to decriminalise possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine and heroin

Under new laws, anyone found with amount that falls within threshold will be fined, but not charged

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ACT to decriminalise small amount of drugs

The ACT is pushing ahead with the decriminalisation of small amounts of illicit drugs, with possession to be subject to a simple drug offence notice.

The Canberra Times

ACT to decriminalise small amounts of cocaine, ice, heroin and ecstasy

The bill would see small amounts of illicit drugs decriminalised.

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The Canberra Times

ACT government defends rollout of nurse-to-patient ratios

The territory government started to implement a nurse-to-patient ratio of one to four earlier this year.

The Canberra Times

ACT parliament passes new COVID-19 powers

It would give government ministers the power to make decisions around certain public directions.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith says no health worker is 'too important' to face consequences

The Health Minister said a safe workplace was being prioritised.

The Canberra Times

Health boss says more can be done to support staff following death of Dr Peter Scott

The chief executive of Canberra Health Services has paid tribute to Dr Scott.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt releases new strategy to address out-of-home care issues

The territory government has launched a new eight-year families and children's strategy.

The Canberra Times

'Starting to run low': free interstate flu shots having impact on ACT

Demand is expected to surge in states were free vaccines are being offered.

The Canberra Times

'That's fine' for Canberrans to get free flu jab from NSW: ACT Health Minister

The ACT Health Minister said the ACT has a high take-up of the flu vaccine

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