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Nicholas Fuller

Nicholas Fuller

Australia’s battle against cyber threats – and what you can do

Cybercrime is on the rise; nevertheless, individuals and businesses can protect themselves, the Australian Signals Directorate explains.

Clubs sector opposes compulsory acquisition of pokies in ACT

ACT gaming minister Shane Rattenbury could force clubs to surrender poker machines, a bill introduced this week proposes.

State of the ACT’s water and environment

The condition of ACT water catchments is improving, but the ACT’s resource use is unsustainable, according to reports published this week.

ACT Greens: Helping young people quit vaping

ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall's first motion passed the Legislative Assembly: better supports for young people struggling with vaping.

‘Economic disaster’: Light rail stage 2A will cost $1.46 billion

At almost $1 million per metre, $1.46 billion is an “astronomical” figure for 1.7 km of track, the Canberra Liberals say.

ACT business: ‘deteriorated’ or ‘positive’?

Leanne Castley, deputy opposition leader and Shadow Minister for Business, is concerned by a “poor business climate” in the ACT.

Canberra Liberals: Government must be open about infrastructure

The Canberra Liberals say the government has released no business cases, completion dates, or detailed funding for infastructure projects.

ACT pokies control: national-leading or extortionately expensive?

The ACT Government has begun a market sounding for a system to control poker machines. But Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson has concerns.

Scholarships for ACT Aboriginal secondary students

Ten ACT Indigenous students have received Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarships, the government announced.

Can St Vincent de Paul maintain the Green Shed’s legacy?

Although Vinnies promises continuity and a “smooth transition”, many Canberrans are dismayed, and Green Shed staff dejected.

Funding for ACT retirement village residents’ rights

The ACT Retirement Villages Residents Association has a $25,000 government grant to help residents understand and exercise their rights.

Australian Federal Police vote for industrial action for better pay

Police union members voted 96.7 per cent in favour of protected industrial action, to secure better pay and conditions.
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