Schools told to follow new guidelines on placing students in withdrawal spaces

Emma Macdonald 4:58 PM   The ACT government will issue new guidelines to schools on the appropriate use of withdrawal spaces, seclusion and physical restraint when handling students with behavioural issues.

Federal government quietly plotting transformation of online services

Henry Belot 4:48 PM   PM's pet public service agency is planning a fundamental change.

Electioneering finds its way to departmental website

Kirsten Lawson 4:36 PM   An electioneering press release from the office of Labor Minister Meegan Fitzharris has been mistakenly posted on a website meant only for official ACT government releases.

Escaped prisoner found in Braddon

Henry Belot 4:29 PM   Prisoner recovered after escaping from custody while receiving medical treatment.

Inmate argues he is entitled to visit prison lover for 'legal advice'

Christopher Knaus 4:27 PM   Judge rebuffs prisoner's attempt to secure visits with partner, saying they are unlikely to discuss legal matters.

$1.4 million donation for new mosque in Monash, Canberra

Katie Burgess 4:21 PM   The construction of a new mosque in southern Canberra is set to ramp up after a $1.4 million donation from the Kuwaiti government.

ANU dobs in other states to ACCC

Emma Macdonald 4:11 PM   The Australian National University has lodged a formal complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging anti-competitive behaviour by state-based university admissions centres.

Kidpreneurs on their way up

Emma Macdonald 4:09 PM   Entrepreneurial youngsters have spent the first few days of the school holidays masterminding what could potentially be the next big thing.

How Google is transforming education

Clare Sibthorpe 4:07 PM   Searching "technology and kids" in Google will bombard you with the harm that excessive screen time can cause. But it's not all bad.

Canberrans have highest household expenditure of all capital cities

Katie Burgess 4:05 PM   Canberra is one of Australia's most lifestyle-friendly capitals - but there's a catch.

Missing man thought to be in Ainslie, Watson area found

2:45 PM   A missing Canberra man who police thought might be between Ainslie and Watson has been found.

Ask Fuzzy: Science is the slayer of bad ideas

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Teens brave the Coogee Beach waves

2:13 PM   Teenagers hit the high seas at Coogee

'I smell a rat': Charged for selling drugs to police

Henry Belot 1:03 PM   Convicted criminal charged with selling drugs to undercover cop.

What's on in Canberra's arts scene

Sally Pryor 12:19 PM   Glass, metal and clay.

Right hear: exploring deafness

Peter Haynes 11:16 AM    Art Review. Peter Haynes

One click: Traffic, weather, cartoon

7:06 AM   The news, traffic and weather to get you up to speed.

Former 'shop steward' of the departmental secretaries Tony Ayers dies

Alexandra Back 9:31 PM   Tony Ayers AC, former chief "shop steward" of the departmental secretaries and doyen of the public service, has died.

Tad Kahsai's family won't rest until they learn what happened to their father

Katie Burgess 12:00 AM   While Tad Kahsai will be laid to rest on Wednesday, his children say the questions surrounding his death won't be.

Canberra business groups strengthening links with Singapore

Tom McIlroy 8:11 PM   Canberra businesses will benefit from a new deal signed with Singapore's peak business network.

Lane closed after accident on Morshead Drive

7:38 PM   A car accident has caused the airport bound lane on Morshead Drive at Russell Drive to be closed, ACT police says.

Behind the scenes of Singapore Airlines' preparation for Canberra international flights

Tom McIlroy 5:50 PM   Chief Minister Andrew Barr says new direct international flights by Singapore Airlines will open up Canberra to the world.

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ACT bosses get tougher powers than cops

Noel Towell 12:00 AM   New laws clear the way for bosses to unleash private eyes on Canberra workers.

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Liberals unveil a line-up of newcomers to contest ACT election

Kirsten Lawson 12:00 AM   Hanson says his party is 'buoyant and optimistic' ahead of the October election

ACT foster carers struggle with lack of support as system transitions

Katie Burgess 5:33 PM   Foster carers say they feel abandoned by the ACT Government as transitional arrangements during an overhaul of the foster-care system fall short.