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Environment commissioner to review ACT's plastic bag ban amid concerns

Environment commissioner to review ACT's plastic bag ban amid concerns

ACT climate change minister Shane Rattenbury is concerned the ban has led to "perverse" outcomes.

  • by Daniel Burdon

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Hundreds march for 'invasion day' protest at Old Parliament House in Canberra

Hundreds march for 'invasion day' protest at Old Parliament House in Canberra

Embassy fire keeper Kumba said Australia Day was "all about a day of mourning".

  • by Daniella White
Firefighters union calls for $25 million package from ACT government this budget

Firefighters union calls for $25 million package from ACT government this budget

The ACT's firefighting union has called for a $25 million package to boost fire and rescue staff and resources.

  • by Daniel Burdon
ACT prison system nation's most expensive: Productivity Commission report

ACT prison system nation's most expensive: Productivity Commission report

The ACT government spent $436 per inmate per day in 2016-17.

  • by Daniel Burdon
Canberra's failure on homelessness will lead to more preventable deaths
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Canberra's failure on homelessness will lead to more preventable deaths

Homeless is not an issue that can be viewed in isolation; it is a symptom of many other community pressure points and unaddressed concerns.

  • by The Canberra Times
Revenge porn website targeting Australian women and schoolgirls resurfaces
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Revenge porn website targeting Australian women and schoolgirls resurfaces

A pornographic website sharing photos of Australian women and school girls, including from Canberra, has resurfaced.

  • by Emily Baker
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The Green Shed's LEGO sale raises more than $40,000 for the Canberra Hospital Foundation

The Green Shed's LEGO sale raises more than $40,000 for the Canberra Hospital Foundation

Those little bricks of LEGO have created big dividends for a Canberra charity.

Singapore Airlines announces big changes to Canberra flights

Singapore Airlines announces big changes to Canberra flights

There will soon be daily flights to Singapore, but other services are being cut.

  • by Katie Burgess
Canberra now: News in 90 seconds for January 24, 2018

Canberra now: News in 90 seconds for January 24, 2018

Plus, the latest data on Canberra's rates of Indigenous child care and protection reports.

  • by Daniella White
Canberra Times Letters to the Editor: Admitting errors a necessary step to saving lives
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Canberra Times Letters to the Editor: Admitting errors a necessary step to saving lives

My thanks for the excellent and thoughtful series of articles and podcasts, <i>Losing Paul</i>.

More than 1000 'turned away' as ACT homelessness funding falls

More than 1000 'turned away' as ACT homelessness funding falls

The ACT failed to provide shelter last year for more than 1000 homeless people who asked for accommodation.

  • by Katie Burgess