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Maggot farmer named ACT Australian of Year

The atmosphere in Canberra is abuzz after maggot farmer and researcher Olympia Yarger was named the ACT's nominee for Australian of the Year.

AAP

Plan for healthy eating for children does not address early treatment for 'atypical' behaviours

The audit report found the plan was not comprehensive.

The Canberra Times

Maggot farmer and climate champion named ACT Australian of the Year

Sixteen inspiring residents were in the running for ACT Australian of the Year Awards.

The Canberra Times

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Hunter charities desperate for donations to fill Christmas hampers

Charities are battling a supply shortage driven by weather events and the ability of manufacturers and retailers to better manage waste.

ABC News

Health system has 'never been in a worse state', report finds

Adverse outcomes, including death, are becoming more normal.

The Canberra Times

Rattenbury says advice is being sought about conflict of interest allegation

An inquiry has heard about alleged conflict of interest.

The Canberra Times

Group claims responsibility for Legal Aid ACT hack, CEO says

High-risk clients are in touch with police following the cyber attack.

The Canberra Times

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'Inexplicability' of bikie boss murder makes case unique, court told

"It is clearly disproportionate and will lead to some concerning precedents," the ACT's top prosecutor has said of the killer's jail sentence.

The Canberra Times

ACT records its wettest October since 1934, with three times the average monthly rainfall

The ACT saw 166 millimetres of rainfall this October, with the usual average around 50 millimetres. It rained in the territory 19 out of 31 days in the month.

ABC News

What will happen during tonight's total lunar eclipse? Check out our handy 'blood moon' guide

The Moon is turning shades of rust and blood red tonight in the last total lunar eclipse for three years. Here's a state-by-state rundown of what you'll see if the weather is kind.

ABC News

Flexibility helps 'close' the ACT public service gender pay gap

The gender pay gap in the territory's public service is sitting at 0.1 per cent.

The Canberra Times

'A tragic event': tributes begin after third body is located in Yerrabi Pond

ACT police confirmed the bodies located in the pond were a mother and two sons.

The Canberra Times

ACT government in talks to buy CSIRO Ginninderra land

"The government has raised the matter with the new Commonwealth government," a spokesperson said.

The Canberra Times

ACT Conservation Council appoints new executive director

Ms Lawless will replace outgoing director Helen Oakey, who finished up last month for a position at Market Forces in Melbourne.

The Canberra Times

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ACT police search for young boy after bodies of woman and child found in pond

Police received a call on Saturday morning from a member of the public who had seen a person in the pond

The Canberra Times

'It's about truth telling': Ngambri custodians argue in court hearing against ACT govt

The ACT Supreme Court adjourned for two weeks after Ngunnawal Elders applied to be a part of the case.

ABC News

NSW petrol price monitoring website Fuel Check expands to cover Canberra from today

Petrol prices across the ACT will be displayed on a government website, allowing drivers to compare prices at nearby retailers — but service stations will not be forced to sign up.

The Canberra Times

ACT government considering TV gambling ad ban

It would follow a similar move by South Australia.

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'Overwhelming': Chief prosecutor, Lehrmann's barrister appointed senior counsel

"Having been recognised that you are [worthy] is a little bit overwhelming."

The Canberra Times

Recently discovered rare purple butterfly thrives in Namadgi

Ecologists, community experts and volunteers successfully surveyed butterflies in two areas of Namadgi recently, despite the wet conditions.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt preparing in case it needs to tunnel under Mt Ainslie for high speed rail

First flagged in 2013 by the then transport minister, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a report found the fast-train could connect Sydney to Melbourne by 2065.

The Canberra Times

Tens of thousands of Canberrans miss out on $750 energy saving: report

Nearly 70 thousand Canberrans are missing out on energy savings, the report said.

The Canberra Times

Children will still face charges for serious crimes when age of criminal responsibility is raised

The age of criminal responsibility in the ACT will be increased to 14.

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock backs caps on political donations and electoral spending in boost to Labor plan

ACT senator says caps are the only way to stop ‘wealthy entities from exerting undue influence’ on elections

The Canberra Times

David Pocock calls for tripling of ACT Senate seats

The senator said there should be greater diversity of views and lived experiences in Parliament.

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