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Tougher seven-star energy efficiency standards for new Australian homes set to be approved

Exclusive: State and territory building ministers to meet on Friday amid fierce debate about when and how new regime should begin

The Guardian - AU

Canberra man who killed disability advocate Sue Salthouse to be released from jail in six weeks

Mitchell Laidlaw is sentenced by the ACT Supreme Court to a two year and three month prison sentence, but will only spend three months there before serving the rest with a good behaviour order.

ABC News

No plans to expand Belconnen schools despite high-rise apartments

There are new apartment towers going up in Belconnen's town centre but the Education Directorate is not planning to build any new schools.

The Canberra Times

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Phones and laptops away: ACT schools switching off to regain student focus

Some Canberra schools are taking drastic steps to minimise distractions in the classroom.

The Canberra Times

Economists say these ACT measures are making housing affordability worse

The analysis said the land tax regime had increased the price of rental properties.

The Canberra Times

Supermarkets target plastic bags, but continue over-packaging

Coles is the latest of the supermarkets to target single-use bags in its fresh produce section, as retailers take note of customers' environment concerns.

The New Daily

Free meal trial delayed as ACT offers up to $750 for school students

School shoes, uniforms and stationary all adds up. Canberra families will be able to get some relief for education costs through a new equity fund.

The Canberra Times

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'Still in the dark' over when estimates will resume

A renewed prohibition notice has been slapped on the Legislative Assembly from WorkSafe ACT, which has prevented estimates hearings from happening in the building.

The Canberra Times

Practising mindfulness

Ae* was diagnosed with a serious illness which required surgery. He was reluctant to tell his parents about his condition because he worried they might become stressed. But after Ae participated in an expressive art therapy workshop titled "Mission On Wisdom", he understood about being in the present moment. He…

Bangkok Post

Work safety ban sparks constitutional dispute after COVID-19 fears shut down ACT Legislative Assembly

Speaker Joy Burch is threatening to take the ACT's workplace watchdog to court after COVID-19 fears led to a ban on hearings and committee meetings.

ABC News

Ex-Cannabis Regulator Joins Marijuana Software Startup & More Strategic Leadership Changes In Weed Sector

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns on September 13-14 to Chicago, gathering top CEOs, investors and leader

Benzinga

Speaker threatens legal action against 'WorkSafe over 'unprecedented' estimates ban

As the COVID risk continues, WorkSafe has put a ban on ACT Assembly hearings.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man accused of money laundering as result of joint FBI-AFP investigation faces court

Karan Talwar was arrested in spectacular circumstances last month, after police seized more than $10 million in assets and cash. He has appeared for the first time in the ACT Magistrates Court.

ABC News

Parents who have experienced stillbirth want other Australians to know they’re not alone this Red Nose Day

When Dimity and Michael lost their son to stillbirth earlier this year, they thought they were alone in their grief. Warning: This story discusses stillbirths and contains content that may be distressing to some people.

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The Guardian - AU

Energy ministers’ reforms to Australia’s electricity market could be path to a carbon price, experts say

Federal, state and territory ministers are set to make emissions reduction a priority for the national electricity market

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s political right surges ahead in polls as Ardern’s popularity dips

Centre-right National and libertarian Act could form government, according to latest survey, with Labour-Greens bloc trailing on combined 42% support

The Canberra Times

Alleged Phillip killer pleads not guilty to murder charge

The teenager had a black cap sitting sideways on his head throughout most of a brief appearance, via audio-visual link, in the ACT Children's Court.

The Canberra Times

ACT government forced to rethink teacher workforce projections

New population data had triggered a review of the student enrolment and teacher workforce projections in the ACT.

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The Canberra Times

New COVID cases in ACT fall to lowest level since mid-February

New COVID cases in the ACT dip to lowest in almost six months.

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'Crisis point': Midwives raise alarm about ACT maternity health services

Midwives say they hold grave fears.

The Canberra Times

More than 300 physical incidents at Dhulwa

An inquiry is under way into the legislative clinical and governance policies at the facility.

The Canberra Times

As a society, we need to strive for fewer abortions

Let's have a rational, mature, sophisticated conversation about it.

The Conversation

'I am Country, and Country is me!' Indigenous ways of teaching could be beneficial for all children

The authors are cultural men who have undertaken learning on and through Country with Elders in NSW, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. This piece is the product of their own experience and understanding and is not intended to represent the views of all Indigenous people.

The Canberra Times

'If you're not a public servant, you tend to fall by the wayside': ACT budget falls short on cost of living

Canberrans are still struggling through soaring cost of living.

The Conversation

Government set to legislate its 43% emissions reduction target after Greens announce support

The government is now assured it will secure its legislation to enshrine its 43% 2030 emissions reduction target, after Greens leader Adam Bandt pledged his party would support it in both houses.

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