The Latest Breaking News from Rachel StephenSmith

Demolition begins on two hospital buildings to make way for new pathology facility

The work is expected to take several months

The Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2024

Referrals missed due to engine glitch used by digital health record

There were more than 200 referrals missed.

The Canberra Times · Feb 12, 2024

Inside Canberra Hospital's new emergency department

It should be ready in about six months.

The Canberra Times · Feb 5, 2024

New program aims to keep youth out of criminal justice system

It will give young people access to youth workers and other services.

The Canberra Times · Dec 20, 2023

'Very difficult': As a wheelchair user, Renee couldn't get a mammogram

People with disability have helped develop a new ACT govt plan.

The Canberra Times · Dec 7, 2023

Canberrans urged to be cautious as eighth COVID wave sweeps nation

ACT Health recorded 482 new COVID cases in the week ending November 3.

The Canberra Times · Nov 8, 2023

Cost-of-living payments hope to lure students back to Canberra

Some health students will receive a $3000 a year payment.

The Canberra Times · Nov 7, 2023

Nursing and midwife students to get $3000 cost-of-living payment

Students will also receive extra support when doing placements.

The Canberra Times · Nov 6, 2023

After raising the age, what happens when children commit crimes?

Raising the age of criminal responsibility will not be a free pass.

The Canberra Times · Nov 3, 2023

Repeat dangerous driving offenders lose bail presumption in ACT

The laws were agreed after a tense Legislative Assembly debate.

The Canberra Times · Nov 2, 2023