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To the editor: Do not raise age of criminal consent

Bill Stefaniak disagrees with his old Assembly colleague Gary Humphries that the age of criminal consent should be raised from 10 to 14.

Hundreds sign Gallagher’s petition against Seselja

Nearly 1,300 people have signed Labor Senator Katy Gallagher’s petition calling on the Senate to ask Liberal Senator Zed Seselja “to end the ongoing discrimination against citizens of the ACT, and restore the ACT Legislative Assembly’s right to make laws for its own citizens”.

Master Plumbers crack nation-first consumer guarantee

ACT’s peak plumbing body has introduced a nation-first $5,000 consumer guarantee in response to a stream of complaints about non-member plumbers operating in the ACT region.

Thousands in ACT impacted by toll of diabetes stigma

More than 15,000 people in the ACT have felt judged or shamed because of their diabetes, the latest research indicates.

Honoured Canberrans call for more diversity in Order of Australia Awards

Canberra locals who have received Australian Honours are calling for more diversity in the Order of Australia awards to draw attention to the many worthy people who are serving the community. Narelle Hargreaves...

ACT sidelined in euthanasia debate

The national conversation has turned to euthanasia. And it’s a big debate, worthy of the close attention of every Australian.

Wear Orange Wednesday celebrates SES volunteers

ACT SES volunteers celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday, a day to thank the SES for their dedicated service both in the ACT and across Australia.

Swift parrot sightings in the ACT prompt calls for greater protections

Critically endangered swift parrots have been spotted in the Territory this week, prompting calls for more to be done to preserve their habitats.

ACT’s Roeger breaks world record ahead of Paralympics

With just 121 days until the Tokyo Paralympic Games begin, Michael Roeger (ACT) and Jaryd Clifford (VIC) have broken the world records in their respective classes at Athletics Australia’s Tokyo Qualifying Marathon in Sydney on Sunday 25 April.

Prescribed burns in ACT and NSW may impact air quality this week

Prescribed burns being undertaken in NSW and the ACT over the next week may intermittently reduce air quality across the ACT.

ACT unemployed workers advocate for 1.4 million Australians

Advocates are demanding income support payments be increased to $80 per day for unwaged, underemployed and insecure workers.

‘We need to reflect the communities we serve’: ACT ESA celebrates International Women’s Day

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACT ESA) has celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) by praising the everyday women who provide emergency management services to the Canberra community. This year’s IWD theme is ‘Choose...

ACT should have right to vote on euthanasia, politicians argue

The ACT and the Northern Territory have been barred from voting on voluntary assisted dying (euthanasia) for 25 years.

Naval commander recognised for excellence in women’s leadership

In recognition of her leadership in the Royal Australian Navy, Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) has announced Commander Kelly Haywood as the ACT recipient of the 2021 Australian Awards for Excellence in...

Increased European wasp activity to continue until May

Recent data has revealed that European wasp season in the ACT is only just heating up, with peak wasp season continuing until May. CoreEnviro Solutions senior pest and weed officer, Jim Bariesheff said...

Designing a new coat of arms for the ACT

This year, the ACT could have a new coat of arms – one that is “diverse, modern, and inclusive”, and designed by University of Canberra students.

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