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ACT extends confidential pill-testing service CanTEST as evaluation shows most users discard tainted drugs

Canberra's free pill-testing service will stay open until at least August after a study found it encourages illicit drug users to be safer.

ABC News

Development application submitted for CIT Woden campus

Public consultation for the $325 million campus will be opened for the next two weeks.

The Canberra Times

'Cannot see another opportunity': surgeon's fears over cancer surgery unit's future

The future of the clinic is in jeopardy despite a commitment from the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

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Future of cancer surgery unit in jeopardy

Authorities will not immediately expand services.

The Canberra Times

Calvary Public Hospital still without maternity services as fire damage to operating theatres postpones elective surgeries

An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals.

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ACT's ED wait times more than double the national average

The ACT has continued to have the longest wait times in the nation.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith and Castley clash over health funding

Opposition health spokeswoman Leanne Castley called on the ACT government to explain why it had cut health funding.

The Canberra Times

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'Increasingly untenable': Frustrated nurses and midwives lash out at govt

A major review into culture reform is expected to be released imminently.

The Canberra Times

There's an overdose crisis happening in Australia. Is drug decriminalisation the answer?

Some experts say the decriminalisation of drugs will help to stem the number of fatal overdoses each year. Others aren't so sure.

ABC News

'Red meat for conservatives': ACT govt rejects Libs' calls for men's health plan

The government said a plan was not needed as there was not a specific health plan for women.

The Canberra Times

Northside walk-in health centre to reopen

The centre was closed so staff could work in the Garran COVID-19 surge centre.

The Canberra Times

ACT contact tracing app to be 'switched off'

Canberrans have not been required to check in since May.

The Canberra Times

Further increase in COVID cases expected for the ACT

Cases are expected to continue to rise for at least the next couple of weeks.

The Canberra Times

Digital health record rollout 'incredible' despite 'teething issues', govt says

Some people received messages about medical information that was not theirs.

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COVID testing wind back leaves Australia exposed: epidemiologist

ACT authorities now warned the territory faces a new COVID-19 wave.

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Patients waiting even longer for treatment in emergency departments

Only 39.7 per cent of patients started treatment on time.

The Canberra Times

Garran Surge Centre could be relocated after being dismantled

A decision on the future of the site could be made in the coming weeks.

The Canberra Times

Children's intensive care ward needed at Canberra Hospital, review finds

The review, conducted in 2021, was made public on Thursday.

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Illicit drugs decriminalised in ACT

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise illicit drugs in small quantities for personal use.

The Canberra Times

Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT

The laws will come into effect in 12 months.

The Canberra Times

ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws

There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws.

The Canberra Times

Dire state of Canberra region bulk billing options revealed

Canberra has some of the lowest bulk billing rates in the nation.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith says emergency paediatric space closures don't affect quality of care

The government says the ward has been closed intermittently due to staffing shortages.

The Canberra Times

Wellbeing fund worth $8.75m will take pitches from ACT health workers

The fund will consider proposals from teams within the ACT's public health system.

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COVID rules have changed in the ACT again. Here's what is left

The ACT will no longer require passengers to wear a mask on public transport and in taxis and rideshares.

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