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'Most difficult and rewarding thing': ACT magistrates share motherhood wisdom

Two women in positions of power reflect on Mother's Day and say they are still learning about life from their children.

The Canberra Times

From 'blow in the bag' to digital screening: 50 years of breath-testing ACT motorists

The ACT introduced the very new concept of breath-testing motorists 50 years ago - and the concept has saved thousands of lives since.

The Canberra Times

ACT a step closer to nearly 40,000 extra Northbourne dwellings

The variation will allow for planning policies in the ACT government's city and gateway framework to be implemented.

The Canberra Times

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Areas of parks and reserves across ACT closed for pest control

Parts of ACT parks will close over the coming months to implement further pest control.

The Canberra Times

Public schools need urgent upgrades amid mould, capacity issues

ACT schools need a lot of work done to make their campuses fit for 21st century learning, an inquiry found.

The Canberra Times

Tyre-smoking sign-off for Canberra super-promoter Chic Henry

A big plume of tyre smoke from the Exhibition Park burnout pad capped off the memorial for the father of Summernats, Chic Henry.

The Canberra Times

Opposition promises are entrancing New Zealanders as Jacinda Ardern’s star fades

A dramatic collapse in Labour’s poll ratings comes as National under Christopher Luxon soars

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The key changes as COVID restrictions ease in ACT public schools

From next week, public schools will have new COVID guidelines on masks, cohorting, vaccines and visitors.

The Canberra Times

Public school COVID rules to change as staffing crisis deepens

Changes to policies on mask wearing and visitors in schools are expected to be announced by the ACT Education Directorate.

The Canberra Times

Cardiff city centre artwork washed off by mistake has been reimagined in new display

Last year artwork on concrete pillars near Debenhams was mistakenly washed off

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Years added to Tinder date killer's 'plainly unreasonable' jail stint

The Canberra killer will be in his 40s before he becomes eligible for parole.

The Canberra Times

ACT proposes tougher protections to stop e-cigarette sales to minors

The proposed laws would allow for compliance testing of e-cigarette and vaping products to minors.

The Canberra Times

Opposition calls for another inquiry into Dhulwa

The opposition's proposed inquiry would review current arrangements at the site.

The Canberra Times

Library receives ballet shoes from dance greats

It's not the donation one would expect the National Library of Australia to receive, however it is now home to ballet shoes once owned by two Australian dance greats.

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Pandemic worries lead to drop in preschool enrolments

The number of preschoolers enrolled in ACT schools dropped between 2021 and 2022.

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Second COVID death in past week as case numbers back over 1000

Health authorities reported 1027 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm on Monday night.

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Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change

When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture a car. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport. It turns out electrification can work wonders for almost all of our transport options, from electric bikes to motorbikes to buses to freight trains and even to tractors…

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Markus' cautionary tale about the lure of gambling

The worst thing to happen to him was winning a poker machine jackpot

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COVID threat 'still very real' as ACT records 823 new cases

The ACT's top health officer urges Canberrans to be continue being "COVID smart" as numbers remain steady.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Increases Ownership In Fire & Flower To 35.32%

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Brittany Higgins’ Alleged Rapist’s Trial Will Go Ahead After His Bid To Delay It Was Rejected

The accused man requested a permanent stay in March.

The Canberra Times

'Will be significant': After two years of low numbers, the flu is back

Health authorities have sounded the alarm ahead of winter, with officials still preparing for the possibility of another COVID-19 peak over the cold season.

ABC News

ACT Supreme Court dismisses application to halt trial of man accused of raping Brittany Higgins

The ACT Supreme Court dismisses an application to halt the trial of the man accused of sexually assaulting former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

The Canberra Times

ACT to introduce new limits on poker machines

A timeline released by the government expects a central monitoring system for poker machines would be in operation by November 2024, with consultation on its introduction now underway.

The Canberra Times

What the new household contact rules mean for ACT school students

Despite household contacts being allowed in the community in certain circumstances, ACT public school students are still following first term COVID safety rules for at least the first two weeks of Term 2.

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