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Breaking the cycle of violence: ACT police operation begins today

ACT Policing are running their third operation this year to keep victims of family violence safe, and make high-risk offenders accountable.

Need for early intervention identified in ACT mental health sector

A recent Productivity Commission report into the mental health system has found close to half of Australian adults have met the diagnostic criteria for mental illness at some point in their lives.

ACT to move to one person per two square metres

The ACT’s COVID restrictions are set to ease further from 9am Wednesday 2 December when the one person per four square metre rule will be reduced to one person per two square metres.

Repatriating Aussies to quarantine in ACT hotels

Passengers are returning this week on a flight from Singapore.

ACT, NSW to reopen borders to Victorians on Monday

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman has announced the Territory is still on track to lift its border with Victoria on Monday 23 November, as the southern state recovers from a second wave of COVID-19.

New directions in place for travel to ACT from South Australia

Under a new health direction travelling to the ACT who has been in South Australia in the past 14 days must complete a declaration.

ACT Public Health Emergency extended as positive case is recorded

The ACT has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 overnight, and a further extension of the ACT Public Health Emergency has been announced.

Equity and discrimination main concerns for ACT’s youth

Young people in the ACT have identified equity and discrimination, COVID-19, and the environment as their top concerns in a survey this year.

ACT monitoring SA COVID outbreak closely

ACT Health has said it is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in South Australia closely, with Canberrans urged to reconsider non-essential travel to the state while the outbreak is assessed.

Big Satellite Selfie captures moments in time in ACT

From marriage proposals to giant wildlife, Australia’s largest ever satellite selfie has captured some incredible images from the ACT and NT.

Gestational diabetes higher amongst ACT women

Did you know the ACT has one of the highest rates of gestational diabetes in Australia? Saturday 14 November is World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Australia warns diabetes is the “epidemic of the 21st century” and the biggest challenge confronting the Australian health system.

ACT to help 360 Australians return home before Christmas

The ACT has agreed to help facilitate the return of 360 Australians over two flights before Christmas.

Free access to the YMCA for ACT Year 12 students

Attention stressed-out Year 12 students: did you know you can access the YMCA’s pool and gym facilities for free during your exam period? The YMCA, or the Y, has been running its ‘Take...

Possible thunderstorm asthma event for the ACT

ACT Health has issued a warning for a potential thunderstorm asthma event in the ACT for tomorrow, 12 November and Friday 13 November.

2020 ACT speeding fines overtake 2019 total

In the past 10 months, ACT Policing have issued 4,093 speeding fines, overtaking the 2019 annual total of 4,056 infringements.

ACT claims top spot in digital sphere nationally

The ACT has retained the top spot in digital readiness nationally, but Australia has dropped two places in in the Index of digitally ready nations worldwide. The Cisco Global Digital Readiness Index 2020...

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