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Family not informed 15-year-old Indigenous teen had left care before fatal Canberra crash

Exclusive: ‘How many others have to put their daughter in the ground or son in the ground?’ asks 15-year-old’s mother

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

A haven for ‘drug tourism’ or beacon of hope? The rhetoric around decriminalisation in the ACT

Ahead of new laws coming in October, advocates answer police fears about more drug-driving deaths and bikie violence with a call to work together

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2023

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 · May 10, 2023

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 · May 8, 2023

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.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2023

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 · Apr 19, 2023

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.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

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.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

ACT public waiting list for endoscopy services to prevent possibly fatal cancers blows out to 6,000

Doctors are warning the long public wait times for the common cancer screening test are "catastrophic" and pose a "high risk".

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023