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The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Waterways, biosecurity funding addressed in ACT budget

Immediate action is needed, Rebecca Vassarotti says.

The Canberra Times

Barr says Greens 'naive' but Canavan bill is 'dead on arrival'

Meanwhile, the ACT Greens are defending their federal colleagues.

The Canberra Times

Police bust 'bored soldier' seeking sex with nine-year-old girl

He tried to arrange this with the fictitious child's 'mother', who was a cop.

The Canberra Times

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New $1 billion UNSW Canberra City campus master plan approved

Planning for the first two buildings on the Constitution Avenue site is now underway.

The Canberra Times

Vinnies CEO Sleepout in the ACT raises $780,000 for the homeless

It may have only dropped to six degrees but it was still an uncomfortable night.

The Canberra Times

Govt prefers targeted program rather than free public transport: Barr

The ACT government is prepared to examine expanding concessions.

The Canberra Times

'Hospital in the home' program for kids in ACT budget

It's part of a nearly $16 million paediatrics package.

The Canberra Times

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Govt urged to consider free public transport, income-based fines

The call comes as the price of essentials in the ACT has soared.

The Canberra Times

Diversion boost for addicted offenders and added support for coronial processes

With too many cases and not enough places, Canberra's drug and alcohol sentencing list now has the funding to take on more.

The Canberra Times

Barr hopeful of progress on more land for housing soon

This includes expanding the ACT's north-west border.

The Canberra Times

Support payments for health students 'really important'

The measure is part of the territory budget.

The Canberra Times

Proposed spending and donations caps may at last bring genuine reform to national election rules

Money in electoral politics is like salt in the human body. Essential for activity – but too much imperils the heart.

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No commitment on Molonglo as momentum builds for new city police HQ

Molonglo Valley gains a new fire and ambulance facility but police will need to wait.

The Canberra Times

'We must take a stand': teachers' union rejects report on reading instruction

The union said socioeconomic status was to blame for lagging reading skills.

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The high-priced product targeted by ACT supermarket shoplifters

More than 350,000 items are stolen per year from every Woolies store in Canberra.

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'Hypocrisy': Calvary sues junior doctor after wage theft claims

Calvary's claims of good culture 'hypocritical and ridiculous'.

The Canberra Times

ACT schools should rethink the way they teach reading

One in three 15-year-old students in Canberra is not meeting the reading benchmark, a new report says.

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Advocates call for Greens to pass housing fund

The call follows a $2 billion investment in housing announced at the weekend.

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Curious cross-border twist to looming NSW police industrial action

Cross-border arrest warrants and bail compliance checks could be affected.

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ACT to receive $50m of social housing spend

A plan for more housing will be developed in the coming months.

The Canberra Times

'Make the park world class': Govt to consult on future of Stromlo

Stromlo should be a 'premier biking and recreational facility'.

The Canberra Times

Calvary takeover fight to be brought to Senate again

It follows an unsuccessful motion for a Senate inquiry.

The Canberra Times

Alleged drug trafficker connected to 'offshore criminal networks': police

The ACT man is said to have criminal ties to Lebanon and Turkey.

The Conversation

Hungry gold miners created Victoria's Murray cod fisheries – and we're still dealing with the consequences

In this edited book extract, Paul Humphries describes how a proposal to feed hungry miners on Victoria’s goldfields led to a Murray cod fishery – and the collapse of cod populations, the effects of which are still with us today.

The Canberra Times

Breach that affected ACT govt system has suspected links to China

It was committed by an 'aggressive and highly skilled actor'.

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