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Shoplifting in the ACT fell 25% in 2020; can we keep it that way?

In the lead up to Christmas and Boxing Day sales, law enforcement will patrol shopping centres, actively targeting those looking for a five-finger discount.

Wighton and Peel honoured at CBR Sports Awards

Jack Wighton and Laura Peel have been named the Male and Female Athlete of the Year respectively at the 2020 CBR Sports Awards.

RMHC ACT & South East NSW Meet the Makers dinner

Canberra Daily's social photos at the RMHC ACT & South East NSW Meet the Makers dinner, Pialligo Estate Glasshouse. Photos Kerrie Brewer.

ACT nightclubs can reopen from Friday

In good news for those missing the dancefloor, ACT nightclubs will be allowed to reopen from midday on Friday 11 December with dancing to resume across the capital.   Dancing indoors for licensed...

Choose road safety this Christmas, ACT drivers warned

Christmas is one of the most dangerous times on Australian roads, authorities say – and more people than ever will be driving these holidays.

Meet new Ausdance ACT director Dr Cathy Adamek

In late September, Ausdance ACT appointed Dr Cathy Adamek from South Australia as the organisation’s new director, their first in some time.

2020 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards social photos

2020 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards, Pialligo Estate Garden Pavilions. Photos Denholm Samaras.

ACT a ‘nation-leader’ in renewable energy

The ACT has achieved 100% renewable energy and exceeded its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for the year, the government announced.

Senior lawyer enters ACT politics: Peter Cain’s first speech

A background in law and tax has prepared Ginninderra’s new Liberal MLA, Peter Cain, for his role as Shadow Assistant Attorney-General.

ACT has lowest rate of heart disease deaths, hospital admissions

While the ACT has the lowest rate in the country for deaths and hospital admissions related to heart disease, almost two-thirds of Canberrans are not meeting physical activity guidelines, according to new data from the Heart Foundation.

ACT adopts national warning system for fire, natural disasters

Emergency warnings for natural disasters in the ACT have become clearer as the Territory yesterday adopted the new, nationally-consistent Australian Warning System. The new system has changed the way incidents are displayed on...

Crime Stoppers ACT and ACT Policing sign MOU

Crime Stoppers ACT and ACT Policing have signed a new MOU to further extend the 22-year relationship between the two organisations.

ACT’s single use plastics ban legislation to be introduced this week

Under the Plastic Reduction Bill, plastic cutlery, drink stirrers and polystyrene food containers will be banned in the ACT from 1 July 2021.

Proposed changes to ACT’s strict planning rules

A simpler ACT planning system is on the cards, with a release of papers highlighting a number of potential changes being considered by the ACT Government to encourage higher quality development. One of...

Another asthma thunderstorm warning for the ACT this weekend

ACT Health is warning of the risk of another possible thunderstorm asthma event in the ACT tomorrow, Saturday 28 November. ACT Health has advised ACT residents to remain inside during a thunderstorm, particularly...

One new case of COVID recorded, ACT Health says risk remains low

One new case of COVID-19 has been recorded in the ACT in the past 24 hours, taking the Territory's total number of cases to 116, with only the one active case. The new...

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