Politics
ACT
Church sex abuse survivor anguish over confessional seal comments
Survivors and their families have spoken of their hurt and anger, after an archbishop said priests would encourage people to self-report abuse.
- by Katie Burgess
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Community's role in a carbon-free Canberra
Canberrans must rethink how they shop and use resources to help their city cut emissions.
- by Karen Jesson
Light rail
Staff urged to put in late nights ahead of light rail launch
Transport Canberra deputy director-general Duncan Edghill even sent staff a photo of an empty office as part of a missive to work longer hours.
- by Katie Burgess
ACT government
New compliance team to crack down on off-lead dogs, errant signs
The six-member team will hand out on-the-spot fines in hotspots for illegal dumping, irresponsible dog ownership and errant A-frame signs.
- by Katie Burgess
Light rail
Jobs created on Canberra's light rail 'exceeded expectations'
But questions remain about how the workforce will be rolled over onto the second stage of the project.
- by Katie Burgess
Rates
Land valuation objections on the rise
Some people have had to wait 274 days for their complaint to be dealt with, ACT Opposition leader Alistair Coe said.
- by Katie Burgess
Weather
ESA receives more than 20 call-outs during Canberra storm
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a storm warning for the ACT on Friday night.
- by Emily Barton
Drugs
If cannabis is legal, should drug driving laws change?
Canberrans who smoke a joint and drive the next day currently face the same penalties as the drunkest driver.
- by Katie Burgess
Trauma insurance
CTP reforms 'worse for workers rights', unions say
Unions ACT also says it has been cut out of the Barr government's overhaul of compulsory third party insurance, despite the impact on injured workers.
- by Katie Burgess
Healthcare
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
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