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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Allison Turnbull

Allison Turnbull

Government urged to review Bimberi staffing levels

Staffing levels and regular Use of Force training have been flagged as issues to address following an incident at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre on Monday evening, 26 August. Community and Public Sector Union...

Breaking stereotypes of older women

With Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff playing in the background, 76-year old Janice Lorraine recently struck a pose and challenged old age stereotypes with her impressive physique on the Australia’s Got Talent stage. Based...

Call for ACT human milk bank

Breast milk is often referred to as ‘liquid gold’ and for those who are unable to breastfeed, some are turning online to source donor milk for their babies. Local mother-of-two, Preethi Arvind, started...

Step up to the challenge

Canberrans are a generous bunch – but what if your good deeds could also help you feel better and fitter, too? Steptember offers a ‘win-win’ for participants by raising important funds to support...

PCYC joins forces to help disengaged youth

Two new trial projects are set to provide valuable work experience and mentoring to disengaged youths. Canberra PCYC has joined forces with both the Canberra Motorcycle Centre and Wakefield Park Raceway in Goulburn,...

Students call for action on campus safety

Advocates for change have condemned the Australian National University (ANU) for its slow progress towards addressing safety and wellbeing on campus. Thursday 1 August marked the second anniversary of the Australian Human Rights...

A new approach to disability support

Finding the right support worker for people living with disability can be a challenge – but a new pilot program aims to break free of traditional recruitment models. The project recruits support staff...

Networking towards a world record

Canberra’s ‘networking queen’ Misty Henkel is on a mission to highlight Canberra’s businesses and break a world record. Ms Henkel is running The World’s Biggest Networking Event on Friday 30 August with the...

Canberra Liberals question SPIRE progress

Progress on the ACT Government’s Surgical Procedures, Interventional Radiology and Emergency (SPIRE) Centre at the Canberra Hospital has come under fire from the Canberra Liberals. Shadow Minister for Health Vicki Dunne has criticised...

Ditching disposables for cloth

Boosters, all-in-one, pockets, snaps – the world of cloth nappies is full of strange terminology which can prove overwhelming for those considering making the switch. But, as Plastic Free July comes to an...

Charity hunting for a larger space

Frequently packed to the rafters with second-hand baby goods, Roundabout Canberra is on the hunt for a new location so they can continue to help local families. Founded by Hannah Andrevski, Roundabout Canberra...

Common sense and disability parking

A small strip of parking has prompted calls for consistency in disability parking rules across public and private locations in the ACT. Canberra Daily was contacted by a reader who received a parking...
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