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Total ACT COVID-19 infections pass 100,000 as hospitalisations rise

The ACT reported 831 new infections in the latest reporting period.

The Canberra Times

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

Education to discuss removing COVID vax mandates from schools

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination was introduced by ACT Health in October, covering staff who are in contact with children in schools.

The Canberra Times

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Teacher turnover is low amid workforce shortage: Berry

Education Directorate officials respond to a critical audit on teaching quality in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Violence in Canberra schools is widespread: Davis

The Greens education spokesman disagreed with the Education Minister's claim that violent incidents were rare in ACT schools.

The Canberra Times

ACT to make sweeping reforms to procurement in response to scathing audit

The ACT Government has accepted the recommendations of the Auditor-General's report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation procurement.

The Canberra Times

Parents unaware of school safety issues at Calwell High School

Parents are worried about sending their children back to Calwell High School after it was issued a prohibition notice by WorkSafe ACT.

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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.

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Berry survives no-confidence, opposition demands resignation

The no-confidence motion was raised by the opposition after WorkSafe issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School.

The Canberra Times

Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues

The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety.

The Canberra Times

More ACT schools move to remote learning due to staffing shortages

Staffing shortages at schools across Canberra are putting strain on teaching staff.

The Canberra Times

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.

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Campbell Primary School procurement information suppressed

It comes as there will be a fresh inquiry into the procurement.

The Canberra Times

Ministers reject claims of housing relocation review

The ACT government has traded barbs with the ACT Council of Social Service over the territory's public housing renewal program.

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'War zone but worse': Students banned from attending school over safety fears

Overworked staff at Calwell High School deal with violence as staffing shortage reaches crisis point.

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WorkSafe called to Canberra school amid dire teacher shortage

Teachers' union says more schools could move to remote learning in final week of term

The Canberra Times

Gungahlin school to be expanded four years after opening

Hindmarsh Construction will build an extension of Margaret Hendry School and a new Taylor high school.

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Berry defends 'heartless' public housing relocations

The ACT's Housing Minister said tenants would be supported throughout the process.

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Officials declined sending $17.5m school upgrade to corruption watchdog

The Integrity Commission is considering an investigation into the procurement process for the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.

The Canberra Times

Commonwealth should consider 'risks' of granting Canberra heritage status

The ACT government is concerned the listing could limit its ability to deliver new, and upgrade old, infrastructure in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

COVID-19 outbreaks in ACT schools will not be publicly announced

The ACT government has promised to supply two rapid antigen tests per week to all staff and students.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

Education union concerned over lack of RAT certainty

Not all rapid antigen tests will be distributed by the first school day.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

ACT unveils highly anticipated return to school plan

Canberra students will return to school next week.

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