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ACT taxi subsidy scheme 'hampered by lack of clarity'

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

The Canberra Times

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.

The Conversation

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.

ABC News

CIT given deadline to justify $4.99m contract

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

The Canberra Times

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.

AAP

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

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New infections slightly down again, hospitalisations steady

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

The Canberra Times

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.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

Dedicated entertainment precinct could boost ACT night life

The ACT government has a vision of Civic as a night life precinct.

The Canberra Times

Woman killed in second fatal ACT house fire this week

Canberra has recorded its second house fire fatality this week, with a woman dying in in the city's north.

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The Canberra Times

ACT police raise concerns over mooted drug possession changes

Cocaine, ice and heroin personal limits proposed under ACT decriminalisation are far too high, say police.

The Canberra Times

Kangaroo defenders argue count gets cull target wrong

Kangaroo management plan questioned as citizen scientists call for independent review.

ABC News

Accused rapist who allegedly referred to himself as 'Spiderman' granted bail for the second time in ACT Magistrates Court

Seti Moala, who is charged with three charges of rape and one of strangling another person, is granted bail a second time in the ACT Magistrates Court.

The Canberra Times

Rough rapist jailed for 'humiliating' public attack on 'childlike' victim

The concreter has been sentenced to three years in jail over the violent and degrading sexual assault, which had a "devastating" impact on the victim.

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Priority industries targeted in ACT skills list as businesses fear 'crisis'

A 'lag' in the number of renewable energy electricians and the growing demand in the ACT is hampering business.

ABC News

Gay conversion survivor warns unless Tasmania bans it outright, 'treatment' could take off

There are calls for Tasmania to ban so-called gay conversion therapy by the end of the year to prevent the island state from becoming a "dumping ground" for the practice — but the Catholic Archbishop has "grave concerns" about what it sees as a "threat to religious freedoms".

The Canberra Times

ACT govt to shut COVID testing centre

The centre will close for good at 3.50pm Friday, and staff will transferred to the Mitchell drive-through testing centre, ACT Health says.

The Guardian - AU

ACT government to decriminalise possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine and heroin

Under new laws, anyone found with amount that falls within threshold will be fined, but not charged

AAP

ACT to decriminalise small amount of drugs

The ACT is pushing ahead with the decriminalisation of small amounts of illicit drugs, with possession to be subject to a simple drug offence notice.

Pedestrian.tv

The ACT Has Decriminalised Loads Of Drugs In Small Quantities It’s A Bad Day To Be A Bag

Alright other states and territories, let's get a move on.

ABC News

ACT government agrees to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin and cocaine

Under the proposed law, police would continue to crack down on dealers but people found with small amounts would be fined rather than charged.

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