The Latest Breaking News from Rachel StephenSmith

More critically ill children will be able to be treated in Canberra

It's part of a budget investment.

The Canberra Times · Jun 24, 2024

ACT to fund inpatient paediatric beds, new critical care team

Hospital's neonatal unit, special care nursery also set for boost.

The Canberra Times · Jun 23, 2024

More funding for surgeries as ACT's health spend grows to $2.6b

Total health spending has grown about 13 per cent.

The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2024

ACT budget to fund more than 130 new nurses and midwives

Nurse-to-patient ratios will be expanded.

The Canberra Times · Jun 10, 2024

Take a look at the new main entry for Canberra Hospital

It will open next week.

The Canberra Times · May 28, 2024

More polling places in effort to boost votes for First Nations voice

First Nations people have been encouraged to consider running.

The Canberra Times · May 27, 2024

'Sick' system ignores mothers who protect their children, DV workers say

Canberra's most vulnerable abuse victims are forgotten, arrested or homeless.

The Canberra Times · May 26, 2024

Government's one-off funding to community health groups welcomed but 'not enough'

More than 20 organisations are included in the funding boost.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2024

Labor promises 800 extra health workers for Canberra if re-elected

It's the party's first election commitment for the October poll.

The Canberra Times · May 17, 2024

Mother mourns son's 'preventable' death, alleges harm in state care

Crash victim allegedly 'went through hell in care'.

The Canberra Times · Apr 27, 2024