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Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles changing up plastic bag policies in Queensland and ACT

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles are changing their policies around reusable plastic bags in the ACT and Queensland.

ABC News

Smoke likely across parts of ACT as two prescribed burns lit

Residents will see smoke from two prescribed burns in Pialligo and the Molonglo Valley

The Canberra Times

ANU student drives petition for new Daley Road bus

Skye Predavec wants the ACT government to address the public transport 'deadzone'.

The Canberra Times

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Woolworths ACT stores to stop selling plastic shopping bags

Woolies will begin running through its stockpile of the 15c bags from Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Coles bring back free bags for fruit and veg - just don't call them plastic

So how did that plastic bag ban in the ACT work out for Coles?

The Canberra Times

Dominic Perrottet’s hardline stance on drugs is ‘magical thinking’, says pill testing advocate

After the death of 26-year-old man at Sydney music festival, health expert says NSW premier’s unwavering stance is unrealistic

The Guardian - AU

How do Canberra's new mobile phone detection cameras work and when will drivers begin being fined?

Canberra drivers are now being watched by artificial intelligence trained to detect illegal mobile phone use. But don't expect to be warned about the locations of the cameras.

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Severe thunderstorm warning for ACT for Monday night cancelled

The Bureau of Meteorlogy said a "moist and unstable airmass is producing isolated heavy falls with thunderstorms".

The Canberra Times

ACT government reviewing safety of Gibraltar Falls after teen swimmer dies

The ACT government is reviewing the safety and access to Gibraltar Falls after a 19-year-old man slipped and hit his head on the cliff on Sunday morning.

The Canberra Times

Arrival of 25 recruits, yet the thin blue line remains thinner than ever

New police recruits hit the streets last week, yet ACT's ranks are still the sparsest in the country.

The Canberra Times

Liberals voice data collection 'concerns' over ACT govt's $25m ad spend

The government has signed a new $25 million advertising contract.

The Canberra Times

'Anxiety and dread': Canberrans receiving rental assistance worst off in country

Nearly 54 per cent of ACT residents receiving Commonwealth rental assistance spent more than 30 per cent of their income on rent, Productivity Commission data showed.

The Canberra Times

Large grassfire burning between Wee Jasper and Yass most likely started by lightning

The fire is now under control but authorities remain nervous a change in weather conditions could see the blaze jump containment lines.

ABC News

Health bosses warned about 'ongoing clinical risk' of non-permanent cancer surgery unit

Plans for the surgery unit have been thrown into jeopardy.

The Canberra Times

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Wee Jasper grass fire contained after two days

At around 1pm on Sunday, fire crews managed to contain the fire, which had grown to 2019 hectares.

The Canberra Times

World War I era pistol surrendered to ACT police

The pistol is estimated to be 108 years old.

ABC News

Coroner calls for changes to mental-health practices after Australian National University student's suicide on campus

A coronial inquest has urged mental-health authorities and university staff to cooperate more closely after a young student killed himself on campus in 2018.

ABC News

Cricket ACT confirm membership of National Redress Scheme as victims of childhood sexual abuse take other legal avenues

This week, Cricket ACT confirmed its membership of the National Redress Scheme as a response to historical child sexual abuse in its junior squads. But survivors are already bypassing the scheme to pursue lawsuits.

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Second Exclusive Brethren company scoops $100 million in COVID contracts

A second company linked to the Exclusive Brethren won more than $100 million in government contracts for protective gear during the pandemic.

The Canberra Times

Total fire ban for regions surrounding ACT on Saturday

The fire ban will not apply to the ACT.

The Guardian - AU

ACT government provides $4.3m for inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

The inquiry to be headed by Walter Sofronoff will hold as many hearings in public as possible

The Canberra Times

A move to e-bikes to avoid parking costs has this Canberra family converted

Canberrans not quite ready to give up the car are looking to alternatives to reduce their reliance.

The Canberra Times

ACT records 401 COVID-19 cases: weekly report

There were no COVID-related deaths recorded in the past week.

The Canberra Times

'Flood' of requests to be heard as court considers outdoor hearings in Ngambri lawsuit

Ngambri custodians allege the ACT government has breached their human rights by failing to recognise them as traditional owners of the Canberra area.

The Canberra Times

'Countless' convictions potentially in jeopardy as judge-alone trial challenged

The Commonwealth Solicitor-General says the issue would be a problem for the ACT and the Northern Territory.

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