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Canberra Day 2024: run or walk around Lake Burley Griffin, hot air balloons and more

And lots of other activities in Commonwealth Park

The Canberra Times

Health system readies for ACT assisted dying changes

Taskforce to lead health's planning for ACT VAD

The Canberra Times

Inquiry backs making healthy environment a human right in ACT law

But the Supreme Court should sooner have power to examine alleged breaches.

The Canberra Times

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This woman's place will be in the Senate. Forever

Sculpture of trailblazing ACT senator will be cast in bronze.

The Canberra Times

Tougher laws on plastic shopping bags coming to ACT shops

The ACT's ban goes further than laws in NSW and Victoria.

The Canberra Times

What was Canberra reading in 2024? Our most borrowed library books

What do Bonnie Garmus, Prince Harry and Jane Harper all have in common?

The Canberra Times

'Love, friendship and community': The Canberran who defines Christmas spirit

Helping ACT's commitment to lend a helping hand and ensure no one goes hungry.

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Extra household green waste collection for suburbs hardest hit by Friday's storm

It will take place this Saturday. Here are the suburbs getting it.

The Canberra Times

New Year's Eve midnight fireworks canned

The decision was made because of low attendance, government says.

The Canberra Times

Noise boost in city's core to help live music under consideration

A plan for a noisier city centre will be released for comment.

The Canberra Times

Later last drinks in Canberra's small venues in night trade boost

The Business Minister said the changes would support city vibrancy.

The Canberra Times

Outdoor dining fast-tracked as Canberra readies for holiday season

Permits this summer can be obtained within a day.

The Canberra Times

Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday.

The Conversation

ACT proposes changes to surrogacy laws

It would make it easier for single people to access surrogacy.

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Advocates laud assisted dying bill, but critics condemn 'worst bill'

The bill was introduced to the Assembly on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

'It feels momentous': Voluntary assisted dying legislation arrives

Long-awaited legislation is ready to go before the Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Shortlist errs on side of fact over fiction for ACT Book of the Year

Six writers, including past winners, are shortlisted for $10,000 prize.

The Canberra Times

Right to a healthy environment to be enshrined in human rights act

Complaints can be made to the human rights commission.

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Consultation to start on 'city-shaping' theatre project for Canberra

Design on the 2000-seat venue will continue into next year.

The Canberra Times

Victor Marillanca, refugee who put Spanish on the air, dies at 69

After escaping torture in Chile, he presented on 2XX for five decades.

The Canberra Times

ACT won't make voluntary assisted dying available for teens yet

The ACT government is finalising its voluntary assisted dying bill.

The Canberra Times

How one man named an ACT park after himself and no one noticed

Even the ACT government hadn't realised it was using a made-up name.

The Canberra Times

Domenic Mico, leading figure of arts and multicultural community, dies at 76

Former Multicultural Festival director remembered for contributing to city's vibrancy.

The Canberra Times

New commissioner vows vigilance against threats to human rights

'We can all become vulnerable to human rights violations,' Penelope Mathew said.

The Canberra Times

Canberra named an 'advanced welcoming city'

The ACT has been recognised for promoting cultural inclusion.

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