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ACT government to take over Calvary Public Hospital to make way for new $1b northside hospital

Calvary's Catholic owners say it is "extremely disappointed" by the government's plans to take over the jointly managed hospital and build a new one.

ABC News

'Ethically, it's wrong': Questions over timing of Calvary acquisition

The territory will take control and ownership of the Bruce hospital from Little Company of Mary.

The Canberra Times

Kids in state care left with carers who haven't got working with vulnerable people check

Child safety departments knowingly leave some children with carers who have had serious concerns raised about them, insiders say. In some states, foster and kinship carers don't even have a working with children check.

ABC News

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Liberals take royal commission call to Barr

A motion will be moved in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

Support grows for inquiry into ACT's health system

The Canberra Liberals have called for a health royal commission.

The Canberra Times

Ngambri settlement risks 'dangerous precedent': Ngunnawal custodians

Ngunnawal custodians called for a meeting with the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

Flexible work in health system needs to be considered, plan says

The strategy said workforce planning was "insufficient".

The Canberra Times

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Demolition proposal for new hospital pathology facility open to public

Buildings 6 and 23 are to be demolished for the new building.

The Canberra Times

Ngambri people consider claiming native title over land in Canberra following ACT government apology

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

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Native title claim an option in quest for Ngambri recognition

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

The Canberra Times

More staff could leave as fetal medicine unit contracts for ultrasounds services

The government rejects the roles are being outsourced.

The Canberra Times

ACT becomes first jurisdiction to offer free abortions as Canberra patients shed light on troubling experiences

Canberrans will be able to access free surgical and medical abortions in the nation's capital, saving many women around $650. However, a survey of patients has uncovered troubling stories.

ABC News

'The pursuit of perfect defeats good outcomes': Why Parton will vote yes for the Voice

He is the first Canberra Liberal to confirm he will vote yes in the referendum.

The Canberra Times

Consultancy firm paid nearly $300,000 to find artists for hospital project

A consultant was engaged for a nearly $300,000 contract to help select artists.

The Canberra Times

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Open northside home to support young people at homelessness risk, govt told

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

The Canberra Times

Health heavily redacts review citing fears of 'negative impact'

The opposition has asked the Ombudsman to review the decision.

ABC News

Expanding Canberra region paediatric service seeks to take pressure off families with sick kids

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 Canberra Times

Fetal medicine unit lost training accreditation eight months ago

The accreditation was lost due to specialist shortfalls.

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A mother's own losses build a legacy of support

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 -…

The Canberra Times

'Significant percentages' of staff in health actively disengaged

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

The Canberra Times

Fetal medicine 'continues to be a safe service': Stephen-Smith

There is a shortage of specialists in the unit.

The Canberra Times

'Could have been better': ACT Health admits errors with Calvary fire

The 'location' of the devastating electrical fire is revealed to be a common piece of surgical equipment.

The Canberra Times

'Serious action needed': stand-downs defended as 50 cardiologists apply

The process of hiring new specialists has been protracted partly because of legal issues.

The Canberra Times

The 'insurance policy' that turned out to be unsuitable

A review into the Garran Surge Centre showed it was not suitable.

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Five cardiologists claim Canberra Hospital's cardiac care is 'dangerous', Health Minister agrees to meet them

Cardiologists pen an explosive letter to ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith over "unacceptable and dangerous" cardiology care at the Canberra Hospital.

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