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Minister resigns after CFMEU-linked corruption finding

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has stood down from her portfolio after a report found "serious corrupt conduct" had occurred in her office.

AAP · Jul 23

Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.

AAP · Nov 16, 2025

Multiple ACT schools shut after alert over asbestos in coloured sand products

Testing and remediation to take place in 16 schools after a consumer safety recall was issued for coloured sand used in sensory play and arts and crafts

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025

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ACT Greens call for two-year freeze on Canberra rents and cap on price increases for new tenants

The Greens, who are part of the ACT government, want rental prices to be frozen for existing tenants, and increases capped at two per cent for new tenants.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Leading women's advocate questions ACT government's allocation of domestic violence prevention levy

The ACT government introduced the Safer Families Levy in 2016, requiring Canberra households to pay an annual amount to tackle domestic violence. But questions have been raised over where that money is ending up.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Five Canberra schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches three days per week with Meals in Schools program pilot

The new ACT government-funded Meals in Schools pilot program will see thousands of Canberra kids fed throughout their school days when the free meals initiative rolls out later this year.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

Canberra school principals experience highest rate of violence and abuse in Australia, survey finds

The Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey 2022 says rates of violence and intimidation against principals are at their highest level since the survey began in 2011.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

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'In-built' relief teacher system key part of ACT government overhaul to address teacher shortages

Canberra's casual teacher system is being overhauled, with schools encouraged to establish their own "in-built" relief staff.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

Canberrans to have access to free abortions under new ACT government commitment

From mid-next year, ACT residents will have access to free medical and surgical abortions up to 16 weeks of gestation.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

Canberra Hospital patients set to be moved to private hospitals, aged care facilities as COVID-19 cases surge

Canberra Health Services chief executive Cathie O'Neill says Canberra Hospital is running out of beds and some patients will be moved to private hospitals or aged care facilities.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

The ACT government’s public housing overhaul is seeing hundreds of relocations, but Jenny Field is saying no

As Housing ACT works to relocate some public housing tenants, residents like Jenny Field are faced with the "distressing" prospect of moving from a beloved home.

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022

School returns for ACT students but public, Catholic and independent systems opt for different COVID-19 rules

Education Minister Yvette Berry acknowledges that tighter restrictions in public schools may frustrate families, but says teachers must be consulted.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022

ACT Education Minister survives no-confidence motion after violent incidents revealed at Calwell High School

A vote of no confidence in ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has not passed in the Legislative Assembly after the Canberra Liberals said she should be held responsible for a number of violent schools incidents.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Students at Calwell High School forced into remote learning after WorkSafe ACT details fighting, assaults on campus

Students at Calwell High School in Canberra's south are sent home for the last week of term 1 after WorkSafe ACT found the current school environment was unsafe for teachers and students.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

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ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Many ACT parents 'grateful' face-to-face learning will return on schedule in Canberra schools

Like many Canberra parents, mother of two Gabrielle Connolly was thrilled to hear schools will be returning to face-to-face learning for the beginning of term one, as the ACT government introduces a host of measures to keep children safe.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Students won't need a negative RAT result before heading back to the classroom under ACT's return-to-school plan

ACT children from preschool to year 12 are set to return for face-to-face learning on January 31, with students provided two rapid antigen tests per week for four weeks.

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