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Disqualified drug driver aged 40 caught in stolen car

A 40-year-old man is facing the ACT Magistrates Court today, Thursday 27 January, after ACT Road Policing officers arrested him for multiple driving offences on Tuesday. 

ACT COVID hospitalisations reach new high, no new deaths

Hospitalisations from COVID-19 have hit a record level in the ACT, as no new deaths have been recorded and case numbers remain stable in the national capital.

ACT records 896 cases and no COVID deaths, 67 in hospital

The ACT has recorded 896 cases of COVID-19 with no deaths in the latest reporting period.

Concerns for Australia Day COVID-19 spread

A health expert has warned of the potential spread of the Omicron COVID-19 strain during Australia Day events as large crowds gather for protest or celebration. 

Police release CCTV footage of man allegedly involved in City assault

In November last year, a 31-year-old man required medical treatment after being seriously assaulted in Petrie Plaza in the city.

UPDATED: List of ACT COVID exposure sites

A comprehensive list of all school, Omicron, close and casual contact COVID-19 exposure sites across the ACT known to authorities.

Witnesses sought after teenagers assault disabled man in City

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault of a 35-year-old disabled man in the City on Tuesday, 7 December.

System is failing victims of sexual violence, report finds

A ‘confronting’ report published in the ACT this week reveals that the system is failing victims of sexual violence.

Food Donation Network rescues excess food from ACT supermarkets

The Food Donation Network is a new project which aims to get excess food from supermarkets into Canberra’s communities.

ACT man in his 80s dies with COVID-19

A Canberra man in his 80s died with COVID-19 yesterday, marking the ACT's 12th death associated with this outbreak.

Police seek witnesses to attempted bag snatch in Belconnen

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an attempted bag snatch incident that occurred in Belconnen last week.

Dangerous vaping products seized in Canberra raids

Two out of three vaping products seized from three Canberra businesses had dangerous and prohibited ingredients inside.

Welfare payments to increase in 2022 but is it enough?

Some government payments will increase on 1 January in line with indexation. Will it help people keep up with changes in the cost of living?

Drink driver in Latham blows 0.142 reading

A 31-year-old Crestwood man recorded a blood alcohol reading (BAC) of 0.142 in Latham on Monday morning, 6 December.

Wilma is the hottest new Asian BBQ in town

WILMA opens its doors today, Friday 3 December, in the heart of the city, brought to life by founder and Head Chef of the late and great Biota Dining - James Viles.

ACT companies win at Australian Export Awards

Two ACT companies - Penten and Wildbear Entertainment - have taken home awards in their respective categories at the Australian Export Awards 2021, while Canberra-based Aspen Medical has been inducted into the Export Awards Hall of Fame.

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