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Split in ACT govt on legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility

Labor and the Greens are understood to be divided on the matter.

The Canberra Times

'Chaotic' ACT builds take longer and cost nearly twice as much

"It's just pretty hectic at the moment to be honest. It's chaotic."

The Canberra Times

Traffic offence penalties under review in ACT

The ACT government said its top priority was making roads safer and preventing tragic deaths.

The Canberra Times

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Julia Gillard makes rare appearance to back Katy Gallagher as Labor fears David Pocock upset

Labor strategists are concerned that former Wallaby, who is running as an independent in the ACT, could split the progressive vote

The Guardian - AU

Dip in reported COVID-19 cases but hospitalisation remains high

ACT Health reported no deaths of people with COVID-19 on Sunday.

The Canberra Times

Why do the territories only have two senators each when their population sizes are comparable to smaller states?

While Australian states get 12 senators each, the territories — ACT and NT — only have two senators each to represent their populations. Here's why.

ABC News

Master plan for Kippax shops meets demolition hurdle

An application to the ACT Heritage Council to have the building listing was rejected in February.

The Canberra Times

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New infections still above 1000, with high hospitalisation and active cases

There are 71 people in ACT hospitals with COVID.

The Canberra Times

Norfolk Islanders must vote for political candidates based 2,000 kilometres away in the ACT seat of Bean

Locals on Norfolk Island, one of Australia's seven external territories, feel they have lost their right to local representation. Here's why that matters this election.

ABC News

Meet Canberra's nurse of the year

Rebekah Ogilvie oversaw the response to the social housing outbreaks.

The Canberra Times

ACT Senate candidate Li Fuxin linked to Chinese government's foreign influence arm

A federal Senate candidate billing himself as a choice for social harmony has a long history of activity with the Chinese government's main arm of overseas influence, the United Front Work Department.

ABC News

Is the ACT's public mowing program contributing to our lake problems?

The government's mowing program will be at a reduced rate in Autumn and Winter

The Canberra Times

Arrest of Aboriginal man Luke Marsh who was tasered, pepper-sprayed referred to ACT Policing's professional standards unit

Warning: This story contains distressing content. The arrest of a Canberra man who was tasered and pepper-sprayed on suspicion he had breached the peace is referred to ACT police's professional standards unit after the case was thrown out by a court.

ABC News

South Canberra youth centre to be rebuilt

The centre will be expanded to make way for more services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

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COVID hospitalisations at record high as exhausted staff leave

Workforce shortages continue to plague the ACT's health system.

The Canberra Times

Only one after-hours vet remains open in the ACT

The ACT's vet shortages have hit harder as an emergency animal service has temporarily closed their after hours services, leaving only one remaining for all of Canberra's pets.

The Canberra Times

Federal Labor walks back its light rail pledge for Woden link

Anthony Albanese has scrapped a major ACT funding commitment which his predecessor Bill Shorten took to the 2019 election.

ABC News

Federal Labor and Liberal parties pledge additional funding for CIT accommodation, Canberra's Home of Football

If successful in the upcoming election, federal Labor promises $10 million for housing at-risk students and the federal Coalition pledges $4.5 million towards a dedicated Capital Football facility.

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Two more people die with COVID as ACT equals record cases

ACT Health reported 1242 new cases of the coronavirus as of 8pm Tuesday.

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Advocates urge funding for sexual assault reforms

A group has called for funding for recommendations outlined in a landmark report released late last year.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle cricketer scores rookie contract with South Australia

"Getting to train most days with professional cricketers and just being around that environment, it's hard to get any worse."

ABC News

Terminally-ill Canberrans want voluntary assisted dying laws to be federal election issue

Independent Senate candidate David Pocock says if elected he will move a private Senator's bill to try and restore the ACT's right to legislate voluntary assisted dying.

The Canberra Times

Garden city nomination rejection disappoints ACT's Heritage Minister

Meanwhile, a new heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin, its surrounding areas and bridges will add another layer of complication to the forthcoming Woden light rail project.

The Canberra Times

Prison outbreak: dozens of inmates infected

Detainees at a prison have a 'restriction on movements' as a precaution from the spread of COVID-19.

The Canberra Times

Pocock pledges bill to restore territory rights in 'first weeks' if elected

David Pocock said he had spoken to hundreds of Canberrans who wanted to see the matter addressed as a matter of urgency.

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