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Is Australia in the grips of a youth crime crisis? This is what the data says

In recent months, there has been increasing focus on crime committed by young people in Australia. Politicians are coming under more pressure to respond to these well-publicised criminal acts and the public perceptions that Australia is in the grips of a youth crime crisis.

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Total fire ban north of ACT, but a cool change is on its way

A total fire ban declared in Yass, Queanbeyan and Goulburn.

The Canberra Times

Strong competition as Vic economy ranked nation's best

Economic activity, retail spending and business investment has catapulted Victoria to best performing economy in the nation but it faces stiff competition.

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ACT's 'innovative' Sunday court welcomed, but there are concerns

Negatives clear to some involved in day-to-day bail applications.

The Canberra Times

ACT school violence, safety incidents reach record high

Public school teachers reported 38 violent incidents per day.

The Canberra Times

ACT should have separate ED space for children, paediatrician tells inquest

Canberra is dependent on Sydney to treat sick children, a doctor says.

The Canberra Times

ACT drug treatment services 'not expecting a significant increase'

The changes have been broadly welcomed by health services who deal with drug addiction.

The Canberra Times

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What happens next as ACT drug reform reform rolls in?

Everything you need to know about the ACT's new drug laws.

The Canberra Times

Fears about 'overdosing' in hotels as new drug laws mix with nightlife

Hospitality sector unsure how decriminalisation will play out.

The Canberra Times

Letting kids play is not always child's play

A new report reveals older kids feel they don't have enough recreational options in the ACT

The Canberra Times

'It carries a terrible penalty': the untested element to ACT's new drug laws

Police ignored after seeking more information on the impact laws would have on the roads.

The Canberra Times

Two types of drugs allowed under ACT decriminalisation

Authorities believe it won't lead to an increase in drug use.

The Canberra Times

Radiographers to take part in three weeks of industrial action

Canberra Health Services say there won't be patient delays.

The Canberra Times

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

An Australian jurisdiction will not criminally punish people caught with small amounts of illicit drugs in what could be a test case for the rest of the nation.

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The Canberra Times

Man extradited after allegedly stealing $50,000 in jewellery, tools

Police could not recover many items the man allegedly stole.

The Canberra Times

Top cop reveals where police will increase focus with drug law changes

The ACT's new drug decriminalisation laws about to come into effect.

The Canberra Times

All six ACT Greens will seek party endorsement for 2024 election

The party will select two lead candidates for each electorate.

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ACT moves to punish jurors who conduct their own research during trials

Attorney general says those in breach of proposed new rules could face up to two years in jail

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ACT will hold inquiry into literacy and numeracy after equity gaps widen

An independent inquiry will examine how ACT schools can improve literacy and numeracy performance.

The Canberra Times

Majority verdicts to stop jury hold-outs forcing retrials in ACT

Jurors found guilty of misconduct will also face two years in prison.

The Canberra Times

ACT should consider income-based fines for speeding, inquiry says

Higher earners would pay more under the system widely used in Europe.

The Canberra Times

Builders' warning over ACT govt's new incentives for dual occupancies

The govt is trying to increase the take up of its planning changes.

The Canberra Times

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

Complaints can be made to the human rights commission.

The Canberra Times

Canberra High student uses art to warn against vaping

'I wanted people to feel scared to start it,' she said.

The Canberra Times

Drug tourism claims are 'laughable': Pettersson

Mr Pettersson has also defended how the bill came about.

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