'No one understands': Second Gungahlin pool to close over winter The Gungahlin pool saga continues as now the 25-metre pool will be closed during the Canberra winter. The Canberra Times · May 3, 2022
ACT families confused over school COVID rules Parents are grappling with discrepancies in school COVID safety measures. The Canberra Times · Apr 26, 2022
Five ACT public schools visited by WorkSafe inspectors The work safety watchdog inspected five public school campuses plagued by severe staff shortages. The Canberra Times · Apr 26, 2022
Total ACT COVID-19 infections pass 100,000 as hospitalisations rise The ACT reported 831 new infections in the latest reporting period. The Canberra Times · Apr 26, 2022
School returns for ACT students but public, Catholic and independent systems opt for different COVID-19 rules Education Minister Yvette Berry acknowledges that tighter restrictions in public schools may frustrate families, but says teachers must be consulted. ABC News · Apr 26, 2022
Education to discuss removing COVID vax mandates from schools Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination was introduced by ACT Health in October, covering staff who are in contact with children in schools. The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2022
Teacher turnover is low amid workforce shortage: Berry Education Directorate officials respond to a critical audit on teaching quality in the ACT. The Canberra Times · Apr 11, 2022
Violence in Canberra schools is widespread: Davis The Greens education spokesman disagreed with the Education Minister's claim that violent incidents were rare in ACT schools. The Canberra Times · Apr 8, 2022
ACT to make sweeping reforms to procurement in response to scathing audit The ACT Government has accepted the recommendations of the Auditor-General's report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation procurement. The Canberra Times · Apr 7, 2022
Parents unaware of school safety issues at Calwell High School Parents are worried about sending their children back to Calwell High School after it was issued a prohibition notice by WorkSafe ACT. The Canberra Times · Apr 6, 2022
ACT Education Minister survives no-confidence motion after violent incidents revealed at Calwell High School A vote of no confidence in ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has not passed in the Legislative Assembly after the Canberra Liberals said she should be held responsible for a number of violent schools incidents. ABC News · Apr 6, 2022
Berry survives no-confidence, opposition demands resignation The no-confidence motion was raised by the opposition after WorkSafe issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School. The Canberra Times · Apr 6, 2022
Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety. The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022
More ACT schools move to remote learning due to staffing shortages Staffing shortages at schools across Canberra are putting strain on teaching staff. The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022
ABC News · Apr 5, 2022 Students at Calwell High School forced into remote learning after WorkSafe ACT details fighting, assaults on campus Students at Calwell High School in Canberra's south are sent home for the last week of term 1 after WorkSafe ACT found the current school environment was unsafe for teachers and students.
The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2022 Campbell Primary School procurement information suppressed It comes as there will be a fresh inquiry into the procurement.
The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2022 Ministers reject claims of housing relocation review The ACT government has traded barbs with the ACT Council of Social Service over the territory's public housing renewal program.
The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2022 'War zone but worse': Students banned from attending school over safety fears Overworked staff at Calwell High School deal with violence as staffing shortage reaches crisis point.
The Canberra Times · Mar 31, 2022 WorkSafe called to Canberra school amid dire teacher shortage Teachers' union says more schools could move to remote learning in final week of term
The Canberra Times · Mar 31, 2022 Gungahlin school to be expanded four years after opening Hindmarsh Construction will build an extension of Margaret Hendry School and a new Taylor high school.
The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2022 Berry defends 'heartless' public housing relocations The ACT's Housing Minister said tenants would be supported throughout the process.
The Canberra Times · Feb 26, 2022 Officials declined sending $17.5m school upgrade to corruption watchdog The Integrity Commission is considering an investigation into the procurement process for the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.
The Canberra Times · Feb 24, 2022 Commonwealth should consider 'risks' of granting Canberra heritage status The ACT government is concerned the listing could limit its ability to deliver new, and upgrade old, infrastructure in Canberra.
The Canberra Times · Jan 31, 2022 COVID-19 outbreaks in ACT schools will not be publicly announced The ACT government has promised to supply two rapid antigen tests per week to all staff and students.
ABC News · Jan 24, 2022 Many ACT parents 'grateful' face-to-face learning will return on schedule in Canberra schools Like many Canberra parents, mother of two Gabrielle Connolly was thrilled to hear schools will be returning to face-to-face learning for the beginning of term one, as the ACT government introduces a host of measures to keep children safe.