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Government set to legislate its 43% emissions reduction target after Greens announce support

The government is now assured it will secure its legislation to enshrine its 43% 2030 emissions reduction target, after Greens leader Adam Bandt pledged his party would support it in both houses.

The Conversation

PM won't turn back on PPRP

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has provided assurances that he will not turn his back on the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and is actually considering applying for party membership.

Bangkok Post

New Zealand MPs warned not to use TikTok over fears China could access data

House speaker tells all parties not to use the app on parliamentary devices over data security fears

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New pro-PPRP party 'lacks appeal'

All eyes will be on Wednesday's launch of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party which is widely seen as a possible offshoot of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and a ploy by the ruling party to address its waning popularity.

Bangkok Post

$50m fire cladding loan scheme unveiled

ACT government announces loans for private flammable cladding works.

The Canberra Times

'Completely rejected': Students with disabilities vastly overrepresented in suspension data

New data reveals the extent to which students with disabilities are suspended from ACT public schools.

The Canberra Times

'I'm not just a family man': How a DJ became a Liberal MLA

Ed Cocks was once a fixture in Canberra's night club scene.

The Canberra Times

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ACT budget to focus on health, housing

Chief Minister Andrew Barr will hand down the ACT budget on Tuesday following a better than expected recovery revealed in the March budget review.

AAP

ACT government to invest $13 million into treatment services for drug and alcohol dependence in upcoming budget

A Canberra residential facility that provides support to young people dealing with alcohol and drug dependence will double in size as part of new funding to be announced in the ACT budget next week.

ABC News

ACT court hears teenager who admitted stabbing another teen at Canberra park requires long-term supervision

Prosecutors call for a long period of supervision for a boy who admitted to stabbing a teenager during a fight at the Weston skate park two years ago.

ABC News

'Cruel and degrading': Magistrate slams 'outrageous' actions of police

He says ACT Policing officers breached a suspected drink-driver's human rights when they unlawfully assaulted him and left him face down in a gutter with his hands cuffed.

The Canberra Times

New ACT COVID cases remain around 1000 a day

The ACT recorded 1007 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Thursday.

The Canberra Times

With our politics, it's amazing we've got this far on climate

NZ's political ability to confront climate change will be greatly diminished if the Greens don't get their act together and realise that both activists and experts must play a role

Newsroom.co.nz

Another COVID-19 death and 1000 new cases

The ACT recorded 1000 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm on Wednesday.

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Canberra health workforce to grow by 100 this year

Extra allied health practitioners and nurse practitioners at walk-in centres are set to be employed.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart vows to sweep away corruption in capital

City Hall is looking to close graft loopholes by imposing five "quick-win" measures including barring officials from accepting gifts.

The Canberra Times

Reforms and extra staff for ACT ambulance service to improve performance, staff wellbeing

The ambulance service is experiencing "significant demand".

The Canberra Times

Experts argue COVID-19 public policy unclear after CHO urges 'personal responsibility'

As the public is urged to take up 'personal responsibility' to prevent the spread of COVID-19, experts grow frustrated.

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The Canberra Times

Strong support for electric cars in Canberra but price fears linger

Cost remains the most frequently cited barrier to buying an electric car, followed by range anxiety and concern over the number of available public chargers.

The Canberra Times

Canberra community helps fund more mental health support for ACT primary schools

The Canberra community has come to the fore in helping fund the program

AAP

Major step towards women's safety plan

State, territory and federal ministers have agreed to a draft national plan to stop violence against women and children and enact a gender equality strategy.

The Canberra Times

WorkSafe ACT needs in-house prosecution team: review

But the Director of Public Prosecutions says the proposals are unrealistic and legally unworkable.

The Canberra Times

Acting CIT CEO to be announced shortly

The CIT board announced a range of new appointments at the institute on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Catholic schools asked to limit excursions, extracurricular activities due to COVID risk

The director of Catholic Education said he "wouldn't expect additional activities to be booked" due to the risk of the latest COVID wave.

The Canberra Times

Gungahlin college site revealed as govt commits to Majura Primary expansion

The ACT budget will include $39 million over five years to expand Majura Primary School by 300 places.

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