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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Proposed ACT laws to offer free period products

The ACT would be the first jurisdiction to implement such laws.

The Canberra Times

No new gas connections for ACT homes and businesses from 2023 under plan to phase out fossil fuels

Rising gas prices are already convincing ACT households to switch to electricity, but the government says all newly built homes will not be able to be connected to gas from January 1.

ABC News

Stephen-Smith urges federal counterpart make abortions free across country

The ACT government will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortions from early next year.

The Canberra Times

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Canberra's COVID death toll hits grim milestone

The ACT reported 641 new infections in the latest reporting period.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans are happier - it's official

Canberrans happier than people elsewhere - but not so happy as they were

The Canberra Times

Canberrans to have access to free abortions under new ACT government commitment

From mid-next year, ACT residents will have access to free medical and surgical abortions up to 16 weeks of gestation.

ABC News

ACT to provide free abortions

The government will fund out-of-pocket costs for medical and surgical abortions.

The Canberra Times

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New report outlines problems putting ACT's waterways at risk

State of Lakes and Waterways report reveals ongoing mismanagement

The Canberra Times

Another COVID death in Canberra but numbers of cases keep falling

The ACT recorded 889 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Tuesday

The Canberra Times

Lower house supports territory rights

Two MPs have convinced their lower house colleagues to support a proposal to restore territory rights, which will allow the NT and ACT to legislate dying laws.

AAP

Euthanasia ban for ACT and NT closer to being repealed as territory rights bill passes House of Representatives

A bill to restore territory rights passes in the House of Representatives, edging the ACT and Northern Territory closer to being able to set their own laws on voluntary assisted dying.

ABC News

Businesses underwhelmed by ACT budget

Canberra Business Chamber has called for a more comprehensive approach to tackling skills shortages in the territory.

The Canberra Times

Woolworths opening and closing hours to change at some stores in the ACT

The deli will be closing earlier but roast chickens will still be available after hours, Woolworths has assured customers

The Canberra Times

ACT Independent senator David Pocock delivers maiden speech in Senate, welcomes deaf community in Auslan

In preparing to make his first speech, David Pocock asked if he could have an Auslan interpreter alongside him on the floor of the Senate. But he said both major parties denied his request — a decision he labelled "disappointing".

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Wondering what the ACT budget means for you? Here are the five key takeaways

According to the latest ACT budget, the territory's economy is thriving, despite outside forces continuing to threaten Canberrans' hip pockets.

The Canberra Times

Population growth to combat economic pressures: budget

The ACT government is confident Canberra is in a good position to whether inbound economic challenges.

The Canberra Times

Everything you need to know about the 2022-23 ACT budget

The ACT's 2022-23 budget at a glance.

The Canberra Times

Barr's got a $1b windfall, but it won't be used for expanding services

A booming Canberra population has handed the territory a larger share of GST revenue.

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Specialised ACT investigative team to fight organised crime

ACT police task force to focus exclusively on mafia groups and organised crime.

The Canberra Times

The winners and losers of the ACT budget 2022-23

Here's your guide to the ACT budget winners and losers.

The Canberra Times

Four die with COVID in the ACT, but overall numbers dropping

The ACT recorded 754 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Monday

The Canberra Times

Date of first release of land in Kenny announced

Canberrans looking to secure a block of land in the upcoming suburb of Kenny will be waiting a while longer for the first land release.

The Canberra Times

Barr has eyes on inflation ahead of 11th ACT budget

Mr Barr said he was optimistic about the ACT's labour market and the territory's overall capacity to weather tough global economic conditions.

AAP

ACT budget bounces back from lockdowns

The ACT's economy has recorded a rebound following last year's COVID-19 lockdown, with a better-than-expected budget bottom line.

The Canberra Times

ACT hospitalisations high, but fewest known active cases since mid-June

There were 165 people in hospital with the virus on Monday.

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