The Latest Breaking News from Rachel StephenSmith

Next steps for Wakefield Gardens building is demolition, then landscaping

Wakefield Gardens building to be demolished later this month.

The Canberra Times · Aug 3

She's the new education minister. But she's not allowed to visit schools

Rachel Stephen-Smith wants more families like hers to choose public schools first.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

Community pressure pushes ACT back to the drawing board on future rehab site

Fears over green space loss prompts ACT govt to change course.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29

ACT's new deputy chief minister confirmed as Barr reshuffles cabinet

A new-look cabinet has been unveiled after a week of turmoil.

The Canberra Times · Jul 26

Berry could've easily left politics altogether. Here's why she didn't

Hotly anticipated corruption report opens up new era for ACT Labor.

The Canberra Times · Jul 23

New 'cynical' public sector pay offer is an 'absolute shocker', union says

Deal short-changes low-paid school staff the feeling pinch now, AEU says.

The Canberra Times · Jul 21

Nurses strangled, doctors punched in the face - and it's getting worse

Call for 'zero tolerance' approach after spike in assaults.

The Canberra Times · Jul 21

New public service pay deal, cash offers aimed at avoiding strikes

New offer is now on the table after nearly a year of talks.

The Canberra Times · Jul 20

Emma's dad died three weeks ago. The centre that helped him live longer opened today

Centre 'moving away from trial and error' for immune conditions.

The Canberra Times · Jul 9

Strong demand for free mental health support as kids' centre set to open

New children's mental health centre to open in Tuggeranong.

The Canberra Times · Jun 29