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The government apologised to Ngambri custodians this week for the "hurt and distress" it caused by failing to acknowledge their traditional links to Canberra.

Recognition is a "complex issue", the Indigenous Affairs Minister said.

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended an expansion of the a youth homelessness program.

The opposition has asked the Ombudsman to review the decision.

A health program aimed at easing the burden on Canberra region families with sick children who travel interstate for treatment or see multiple specialists is being expanded — but, it's also highlighting an absence of some services.

The accreditation was lost due to specialist shortfalls.

Karen Schlage "changed hearts and minds" as a determined advocate for a new Canberra ward to assist those women dealing with early pregnancy loss. It was a result of Ms Schlage sharing with others the stories of her own family losses - two children, Charlie and Sophia, during pregnancy -…

But there has been a decline in the rates of bullying and harassment.

There is a shortage of specialists in the unit.