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States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

A heatwave across four states has left Australians sweltering and placed firefighters on high alert, as schools closed and thousands of people lost power.

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Liberal senator sues ex-ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has launched defamation action against the ACT government and former chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold over a letter.

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'More' for Canberra: government sets completion date for next phase of light rail

Decision also raised questions about when Woden line will be done.

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Another year, another inquiry, with bushfire readiness back under scrutiny

An Assembly committee will assess the ACT's bushfire preparedness.

The Canberra Times

Parents welcome ACT mobile phone ban in public schools

The new rules will come into effect next year.

The Canberra Times

Wood-fire heaters cause up to 63 deaths in Canberra a year, study finds

Study finds annual smoke pollution impact comparable to Black Summer.

The Canberra Times

Severe heatwave warning issued for parts of Canberra this week

Canberrans can expect a run of hot days in the 30s.

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ACT ED wait times improve but still lower than national average

The median wait time has improved slightly.

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Legal action looms after Canberra restaurant shut down

Lawyers seeking people who got sick after eating at restaurant.

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Team needs to be 'in lockstep': Lee explains change in leadership

Jeremy Hanson dumped as deputy opposition leader in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Lower-than-expected revenue opens $81m black hole in ACT budget

Savings partially offset the drop in revenue to September.

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Residents seek cover as hailstorm hits Canberra

BoM said storms were possible in the ACT on Sunday.

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Why the ACT govt is reluctant to crack down on short-stay rentals

The ACT sees no need to regulate Airbnb and similar services.

The Canberra Times

The ambitious plan to map ACT's electricity needs two decades in advance

Work to make the ACT net-zero by 2045 is already under way.

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Rotarians and police join forces to beat domestic violence

A Day of Action was held in Queanbeyan on Friday.

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ACT will consider sexual assault court to improve justice system

The Attorney-General indicated a dedicated court may not be best.

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Fewer short flights would help tackle transport emissions: Rattenbury

Transport pollution is a 'problem area' for Canberra.

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Ngunnawal community gifts name for Acton waterfront park

Ngamawari means 'cave place' in the Ngunnawal language.

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ACT gas ban set to come in at end of next week

The "no new gas" rule will apply from December 8.

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Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment

The Poll Bludger has summarised the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) that was released Monday. The most contentious recommendation is that the number of senators for both the ACT and the Northern Territory be increased from two to four.

The Canberra Times

ACT gets tough on low-range drink-drivers

Six-month automatic licence suspension to come into effect.

The Canberra Times

Builders slam gaps in new property development rules

Builders say architects should also be liable for building defects.

The Canberra Times

Barr to PM: Canberra to Sydney rail improvement is a priority for ACT

Studying rail improvements is on the ACT's funding wish list.

The Canberra Times

Property developer licence laws in ACT to expand owner repair rights

A registrar will take action against rule-breaking developers.

AAP

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Contaminated saline products used at hospitals are being recalled after the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert following a bacterial outbreak.

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