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Top ways Canberrans can reduce their energy use today

The energy load peaked at about 5.40pm on Wednesday night in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Leaders demand $5b health funding boost ahead of cabinet meeting as energy crisis looms

The Australian electricity grid is under intense pressure.

The Canberra Times

Greyhound racing: despite waning public support, governments are spending big to keep the industry running

An e-petition against greyhound racing to the Tasmanian parliament reached a record number of signatures last week, with 13,519 people demanding the state government end public funding of the industry. The previous record in Tasmania was 11,699 signatures, for an e-petition supporting end-of-life choices.

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Do you know what a pink-tailed worm-lizard is? It just got some good news

Pink-tailed worm-lizard action plan shows slow sign of pay off.

The Canberra Times

Switching to renewable energy: the rebates and incentives on offer to Australian households

Here’s what state and federal governments provide to help residents adopt the latest technology and cut power bills

The Guardian - AU

Canberrans warned: reduce your power use now

Canberrans are being asked to reduce their electricity consumption where possible due to "ongoing supply issues in the electricity market".

The Canberra Times

CIT commissions internal review into $5m consultancy contract as ACT government remains 'largely unsatisfied' with response

The CIT board says it will commission an independent audit of the latest in a series of controversial contracts issued to two consultancy firms, both owned by mountaineer and "complexity and systems thinker" Patrick Hollingworth.

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Mask mandate lifted in Canberra Airport terminal

Mask-wearing will not be compulsory in the terminal of Canberra Airport from midnight on Friday night.

The Canberra Times

CIT board cannot provide assurance that $4.99m contract is value for money

The ACT government is not satisfied with the response from the board.

The Canberra Times

ACT releases Australian-first draft law to protect intersex children from irreversible medical harm

The Australian Capital Territory government has released a consultation draft law to protect the rights of intersex people.

The Conversation

ACT's big power consumers placed on alert over forecast 'lack of reserve' in network

ACT to assist should electricity load shedding be needed

The Canberra Times

CIT sends contract explanation to ACT government

A spokeswoman for Skills Minister Chris Steel confirmed that CIT provided information late on Tuesday afternoon about the contract.

The Canberra Times

More than 10 drivers summonsed to court for long weekend offences

ACT Policing reported over 1000 random breath tests were conducted to enforce road safety over the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

The Canberra Times

ACT taxi subsidy scheme 'hampered by lack of clarity'

It's unclear whether the scheme is meeting the needs or expectations of the community.

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ACT Senate result: Pocock defeats Liberals in first time Liberals have not won one ACT Senate seat

The federal election result for the ACT Senate was decided Tuesday. Independent David Pocock defeated the Liberals’ Zed Seselja, with Labor holding the other seat. Pocock is a former rugby player who played for the Australian Wallabies and ACT Brumbies, and a climate activist.

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Human Brick House David Pocock Has Wrestled An ACT Senate Seat From The Liberal Party

He won the seat off outgoing Senator Zed Seselja weeks after the election.

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ACT elects David Pocock as first independent senator, unseating Liberal Zed Seselja

Former rugby union star David Pocock makes history, becoming the first independent senator for a territory. Senator Pocock has unseated former ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja, taking the territory's second Senate seat alongside Labor's Katy Gallagher.

The Canberra Times

CIT given deadline to justify $4.99m contract

The ACT's opposition has heaped renewed pressure on the government over the contracts.

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Ex-Wallaby beats Liberal for Senate seat

Former Wallaby David Pocock has become the ACT's newest senator, securing the territory's second spot in the upper house.

The Canberra Times

Slotemaker de Bruine recognised for role in squash's golden age

Barbara Slotemaker de Bruine awarded AM for her contribution to squash as a player, coach, administrator

The Canberra Times

New infections slightly down again, hospitalisations steady

The ACT recorded 643 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Saturday.

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People born from sperm donations want urgent crackdown on assisted reproductive technology industry

While other states in Australia have legislated donor conceived registers, the ACT is yet to do so. People born through donation want to see that change.

The Canberra Times

Works starts on Belconnen's second bikeway link

Work starts on extension to busy Belconnen bike path.

The Canberra Times

Goodbye beep test: Canberra schools trial cutting-edge physical education classes

Five ACT schools are trialling a cutting-edge style of teaching physical education as part of a University of Canberra study.

The Canberra Times

'On my own': Donor-conceived Canberrans call for more regulation

The ACT government is considering a motion to review regulation and support around assisted reproductive technology in the territory.

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