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The Latest Breaking News from Act

COVID cases down nearly 50 per cent compared with recent high record

The drop in COVID cases compared with the previous two days comes after the ACT Chief Minister contracted the virus.

The Canberra Times

Families on edge as COVID school disruptions continue

Parents were hoping for a normal school year but instead have struggled with managing remote learning, illness and extra pupil free days.

The Canberra Times

Hospitalisation rates and active COVID-19 cases remain high

The ACT recorded 1292 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

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Witnesses sought after early morning car theft, crime spree

A car was stolen in the early hours and then allegedly used in other crimes.

The Canberra Times

Crown 'clutching at straws' as government conspiracy trial nears end

After weeks of evidence, including public servants' testimonies and financial documents, the jury will begin its deliberations.

The Canberra Times

Hospitalisations, new infections remain high as known active cases rise

The ACT recorded 1134 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Sunday.

The Canberra Times

Schools turn to overseas teachers, graduates to fill 'critical' workforce shortage

ACT school systems seek ways to attract more teachers for Term 3, including recruiting overseas teachers, graduates and relaxing registration requirements.

The Canberra Times

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$60m contract awarded for raising of London Circuit, work to begin this year

Canberrans won't face major disruptions until April 2023, the government says.

The Canberra Times

Last of country's Holden V8 police 'specials' rumbles off duty and into the museum

ACT police retire their last V8 Commodore pursuit car

The Canberra Times

Christmas in July: top things to do to escape Australia’s winter blues

From fire pits and mulled wine to live music and festive feasts, we’ve got you covered to do the chilly season right

The Guardian - AU

BMX champion Rhys Kember jailed for soliciting nude photos from multiple teenage girls

The court heard Rhys Kember solicited nude photos from five girls over a four-year period, sometimes in exchange for alcohol.

ABC News

Viral video of racist incident at Mills 50 restaurant reflects rising anti-Asian abuse

Even as Kristen Nguyen recorded a customer directing racist and abusive comments at her, she didn’t plan to post the videos. She hoped that if the woman knew she was being recorded, the diatribe would end.

Orlando Sentinel

Labor, Greens split over ACT horse racing funding

The government will give at least $7.5 million a year to the horse racing industry over the next five years.

The Canberra Times

Why are there so many pupil free days in Canberra schools this year?

Parents will need to keep children home two extra days in Term 3, as they did in Term 2.

The Canberra Times

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NICE: In An Aussie First, A Fixed Pill Testing Site’s Being Trialled In Canberra From July

Now let's see harm reduction initiatives everywhere.

The Canberra Times

Retired ACT chief justice selected as anti-corruption watchdog commissioner

Helen Murrell SC left the ACT Supreme Court in March after more than eight years at the helm.

The Canberra Times

Mould and maintenance issues hit Canberra schools

At least two Canberra public schools have been dealing with mould problems.

ABC News

Judge takes aim at Lisa Wilkinson's mention of Brittany Higgins in Logies speech as Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial delayed

Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann is granted a temporary stay on his trial after journalist Lisa Wilkinson, who interviewed Ms Higgins, gave a speech at the Logie Awards on Sunday night.

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Court to decide whether to delay trial of Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann after Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech

The ACT Chief Justice has warned that some public commentary is not differentiating between allegation and guilt.

The Canberra Times

Three more people die with COVID in Canberra

The ACT recorded 869 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Monday.

The Canberra Times

Whole school goes to remote learning as staffing crisis deepens

Ten per cent of ACT public school are using remote learning this week as staffing shortages continue.

The Canberra Times

Inside the day-to-day challenges of running a school in 2022

In the pandemic's third year, schools face uncertainty from one day to the next.

The Canberra Times

Remember Lake Ginninderra's tepee man? He's back - with a song to honour him

It's been 10 years since the University of Canberra student made his audacious protest against the cost of student accommodation by living on a floating tepee on Lake Ginninderra for three months.

The Canberra Times

How CIT came to award more than $8.5m of contracts to a 'complexity and systems thinker'

The awarding of millions in contracts from CIT to a self-described "complexity and systems thinker" has set off a storm at the institute, which has made its way to the ACT Assembly.

Newcastle Herald

ACT schools to rejoin chaplain program after religious element removed

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry said ACT public schools would be able to access $20,000 for a secular welfare officer.

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