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Abbey Halter

Abbey Halter

ACT Attorney-General responds to Healthy Homes for Renters

ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has responded by letter to the 75 organisations across Australia that are calling for better protection for the health of renters and the implementation of a healthy homes...

Worksafe ‘disappointed’ by construction compliance breaches

Strict Covid-19 safety protocols have been implemented across ACT construction sites enabling residential construction to recommence, but ACT Work Health and Safety said some sites are not meeting these obligations. Work Health and...

How schools, students and parents have been handling lockdown

The past two years have been challenging for school students, principals, teaching and school staff as they juggle the ups and downs of remote learning and the lack of social interaction that is a part of daily life on campus.

Sustainable dream homes: Jennifer’s swimming pond

In the heart of Macquarie lies the epitome of sustainable beauty in the form of a luxurious natural swimming pond surrounded by an abundance of native plants and wildlife. Local resident Jennifer Weselaar...

Some renters living in unliveable homes

For 11 years, Ella has been renting a home in the Inner North that is almost unbearable to live in, and she said her property manager couldn’t care less. Her property manager’s...

Organisations demand healthy homes for renters

Seventy-five organisations across Australia have written an open letter to state and territory Cabinet Ministers calling for minimum standards for rental properties to better protect the health of renters and protect them...

Moving to a territory without lockdown fatigue (yet)

Moving from Queensland to Canberra amid the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a more difficult adventure than I originally foresaw. After experiencing my fourth lockdown in South-East Queensland, under the watchful eye of...

Single-use facemasks pose environmental and safety risks

While reusable facemasks are becoming increasingly popular, they aren’t always an option for everyone. In numerous healthcare settings, such as COVID testing sites in the ACT, clients are required to wear single-use...

Support Sarah’s hope of a cancer-free future this Daffodil Day

For the past 25 years, 43-year-old Sarah McGoram’s life has been an uphill battle, but she is desperate to remain eternally optimistic despite her mountain of challenges. Diagnosed with a rare cancer called...
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