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Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.

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Multiple ACT schools shut after alert over asbestos in coloured sand products

Testing and remediation to take place in 16 schools after a consumer safety recall was issued for coloured sand used in sensory play and arts and crafts

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Every public school to get money for new reading books, numeracy materials

It's part of a system-wide reform to how basic skills are taught.

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Cabinet to focus on infrastructure as Andrew Barr unveils full team

Here's a full list of cabinet members and the ACT's new ministers.

The Canberra Times

A long path to re-election has emerged for a Labor 'underdog'

The longtime MLA faces an uphill battle to retain his seat.

The Canberra Times

Construction approved on public housing block left vacant for nearly a decade

The approval follows a Labor promise for more public housing.

The Canberra Times

ACT Labor promises 1000 extra public housing properties by 2030

It's part of a broader commitment for 5000 affordable properties.

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Minister refuses to say whether Brindabella board chair should step down

School's future 'is in their court', minister says

The Canberra Times

Labor promises upgrades across Canberra's public schools

The spend would include $30m on heating and cooling in public schools.

The Canberra Times

It sounds like nonsense, but phonics checks are helping our children read

All year 1 students will do a phonics check from next year.

The Canberra Times

Public housing increase not the aim of growth and renewal program, govt says

ACT government acknowledges deficits in program.

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Canberra Liberals reveal plans for a new national convention centre

They have identified it as a priority for city development.

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'Downright bizarre': Liberals want stadium costings released in full

Pocock says a $2.9b upper estimate for city stadium is 'extraordinary'.

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The $2.55 billion cost of doing nothing: 15 years of stadium inaction hits the ACT

The ACT government has revealed new estimates.

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Civic stadium price tag nears $3 billion in new ACT govt estimates

The figures are a 400 per cent increase on initial projections.

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Holt set to get new supermarket, community centre and 150 affordable homes

"We are excited to get on with finally turning our vision into reality."

The Canberra Times

Berry's former chief of staff wanted integrity hearings to be private

Ceramidas launched a legal bid to stop the hearings.

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Free meals trial finally begins in five ACT public schools

The program has been plagued by delays and cost blowouts.

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New program to support students with disabilities, learning difficulties

The staff course is an Australian-first.

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The controversy behind a school expansion and the CFMEU's alleged involvement

There have been allegations of corruption and union interference.

The Canberra Times

Official says he did not act corruptly in 'best and final offer'

Counsel assisting alleged he had engaged in 'serious corrupt conduct'.

The Canberra Times

Watchdog witness finds new evidence while looking for Christmas decorations

Notes detail meetings between senior officials, minister's office.

The Canberra Times

Counsel assisting Integrity Commission raises possibility of adverse findings

Hearings into the Campbell school procurement are being held.

The Canberra Times

Infestations of mice and mould, tenant complaints. Is a new program the fix for ACT public housing?

A pilot program is part of a public housing package in the budget.

The Canberra Times

Skimpy spend on ACT education reform criticised by teachers, advocates

Teachers' union says $24.9 million is 'a down payment on hope'.

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