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Remember the days of the old schoolyard

Take a whimsical walk down memory lane.

The Canberra Times

After raising the age, what happens when children commit crimes?

Raising the age of criminal responsibility will not be a free pass.

The Canberra Times

‘My memory has failed me’: how the case against NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton fell apart in a day

The testimony of ACT Policing’s Sgt David Power quickly unravelled under questioning in court, in the latest major embarrassment for the territory

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When Oregon decriminalised drugs, overdoses went up. Will that happen in the ACT?

A new bill came into effect in the ACT at the weekend decriminalising personal possession of common illegal drugs.

The Conversation

'Disrespectful': Barr likens potential AIS move to APVMA 'pork-barrelling'

Chief Minister sends pointed message to the PM on future of the AIS.

The Canberra Times

Push for character references to be dropped for paedophiles

A petition is before the Legislative Assembly.

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Repeat dangerous driving offenders lose bail presumption in ACT

The laws were agreed after a tense Legislative Assembly debate.

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Inquiry to examine loneliness, social isolation impact in ACT

Research has indicated loneliness is on the rise in Australia.

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Stricter oversight from board in ACT procurement system changes

More projects will require open public tenders in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Australian-first move to raise criminal age welcomed

Non-profits and advocacy bodies have welcomed the ACT becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the criminal age of responsibility from 10 to 14.

AAP

Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation

Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.

AAP

ACT GPs unlikely to boost bulk billing despite government incentive

Incentives for GPs will triple under the change.

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'Reconciliation is not dead', new Australian of the Year says

Australian of the Year says the ACT is leading the way on reconciliation.

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‘For God’s sake, do something’: Richard Branson urges NSW to act on drug reform

British billionaire says Minns Labor government must commit to timeframe for drug summit and ‘put people’s health first’

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'Extraordinary waste of the court's time': Raiders slam wasting of taxpayers' money

Don Furner has taken aim at ACT Policing and the DPP.

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Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday.

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Advocates laud assisted dying bill, but critics condemn 'worst bill'

The bill was introduced to the Assembly on Tuesday.

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Voluntary assisted dying laws introduced in ACT

Laws to allow people intolerably suffering from a terminal illness to voluntarily end their own life have been introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly.

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Canberrans urged to be 'sensible' in public rivers, lakes

There are currently 14 alerts about ACT Park closures.

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'It feels momentous': Voluntary assisted dying legislation arrives

Long-awaited legislation is ready to go before the Assembly.

AAP

Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader

ACT's Australian of the Year recipient is Jo Farrell, who has led the way for more women and girls to engage in the construction industry.

The Canberra Times

Advocate for women in construction named ACT Australian of the Year

Awards for young and senior ACT Australian and local hero were also announced.

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Is Australia in the grips of a youth crime crisis? This is what the data says

In recent months, there has been increasing focus on crime committed by young people in Australia. Politicians are coming under more pressure to respond to these well-publicised criminal acts and the public perceptions that Australia is in the grips of a youth crime crisis.

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Total fire ban north of ACT, but a cool change is on its way

A total fire ban declared in Yass, Queanbeyan and Goulburn.

AAP

Strong competition as Vic economy ranked nation's best

Economic activity, retail spending and business investment has catapulted Victoria to best performing economy in the nation but it faces stiff competition.

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