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Federal government promises $52 million to ACT health projects

Federal government promises $52 million to ACT health projects

Eating disorders, mental health, intensive care, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and aged care have been targeted in the pre-budget sweetener.

  • by Sally Whyte

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Attorney-General blasts 'irresponsible' confessional stance
Child abuse

Attorney-General blasts 'irresponsible' confessional stance

"I do not believe members of the ACT community will accept any attempt by any individual or any institution to not adhere to these laws," Gordon Ramsay said

  • by Katie Burgess
Homeless to suffer if big fines introduced for smoking weed in public
Drug reform

Homeless to suffer if big fines introduced for smoking weed in public

Rough sleepers could be needlessly criminalised by plans to fine people up to $4800 for smoking cannabis in public if the drug is legalised, lawyers warn.

  • by Katie Burgess
Transport, city services director-general Emma Thomas departs Canberra
ACT government

Transport, city services director-general Emma Thomas departs Canberra

The ACT Public Service executive has overseen Canberra's mammoth light rail project but will leave about a week after the service gets running. 

  • by Katie Burgess
'The confessional will not become the battleground for criminality'
Child abuse

'The confessional will not become the battleground for criminality'

Catholic Archbishop Christopher Prowse says new child abuse reporting laws that apply to adults mean priests don't need to break the seal of confession.

  • by Katie Burgess
It’s not rocket science, it’s regulation
Opinion
Drones

It’s not rocket science, it’s regulation

Commercial drones are an emerging and disruptive technology that is here to stay, with the potential to enhance the lives of many in our community.

  • by David Smith
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ACT lawyers call for inquiry into child protection FOI bill
Child safety

ACT lawyers call for inquiry into child protection FOI bill

A senior ACT barrister has blasted the territory government over its child protection system.

  • by Daniel Burdon
ACT minister who brought in cannabis notices says they should be axed
Drug reform

ACT minister who brought in cannabis notices says they should be axed

The former politician who decriminalised cannabis in the ACT says the fines for cannabis possession were born out of pragmatism.

  • by Katie Burgess
ACT bid to legalise cannabis could lead to jail time for users: police
Drug reform

ACT bid to legalise cannabis could lead to jail time for users: police

Even if the ACT legalises the drug, cannabis is still outlawed in the federal criminal code which will lead to even bigger fines and jail time, police warn.

  • by Katie Burgess
Liberals plan to revamp ACT language teaching
Education

Liberals plan to revamp ACT language teaching

More emphasis on Arabic and Chinese languages

  • by Steve Evans
Andrew Barr rejects theories he was involved in Dickson land swap
Planning and development

Andrew Barr rejects theories he was involved in Dickson land swap

Andrew Barr has rejected any conspiracy theories he was directly involved in the government's controversial Dickson land swap deal with the Tradies Club.

  • by Daniel Burdon