UNCOVERED: 13 - The Untold Story

Canberra nurses rally for culture-change as 'true impact' of pandemic takes a toll

Staff shortages are impacting Canberra Hospital staff as the ACT braces for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15, 2022

Minister apologises for First Nations treaty consultation 'hurt'

Rachel Stephen-Smith has sought to reassure First Nations people the ACT government was not rushing into a treaty process.

The Canberra Times · Jul 7, 2022

Public needs to rethink COVID risk if fresh restrictions imposed: expert

State and territory governments have encouraged people to wear face masks but none have reintroduced legal requirements.

The Canberra Times · Jul 5, 2022

ACT govt launches 10-year plan to improve maternity services

Rachel Stephen-Smith said the plan provided a holistic approach to maternity services.

The Canberra Times · Jun 24, 2022

Delayed reporting of five COVID deaths at aged care centre due to 'human error'

Five deaths occurred at Canberra Aged Care in early June but reporting was delayed until Friday June 17.

The Canberra Times · Jun 17, 2022

Time is running out for permanent cancer surgery unit in Canberra

A group of doctors have been lobbying both the territory and federal government for funding for a permanent surgery unit.

The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2022

Hospitals in 'bed block' as COVID cases continue to surge

The hospitals are "under more pressure than they have ever been" as COVID numbers remain high.

The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2022

ACT government to decriminalise possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine and heroin

Under new laws, anyone found with amount that falls within threshold will be fined, but not charged

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022

ACT to decriminalise small amount of drugs

The ACT is pushing ahead with the decriminalisation of small amounts of illicit drugs, with possession to be subject to a simple drug offence notice.

AAP · Jun 9, 2022

ACT to decriminalise small amounts of cocaine, ice, heroin and ecstasy

The bill would see small amounts of illicit drugs decriminalised.

The Canberra Times · Jun 9, 2022