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Community Options to close after 37 years in Canberra

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 13, 2026

The charity is urging the ACT Government to fund a replacement pathway for vulnerable people who fall through gaps in support systems.

Firefighters and police share safety advice for older Canberrans

Lifestyle Nicholas Fuller - August 10, 2026

Throughout September, ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Policing will hold free safety presentations for elderly Canberrans.

Canberra specialist training under pressure, AMA ACT warns

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 5, 2026

Workforce shortages and service pressures are threatening specialist training capacity in dermatology, intensive care and orthopaedics.

ACT Greens call for local ban on gambling ads at sports venues

Local Nicholas Fuller - July 3, 2026

The ACT Greens call for gambling advertising to be banned from sports precincts, as debate continues over proposed federal gambling reforms.

ACT invests $500,000 in youth justice prevention program

Local Newstime Media - June 30, 2026

Nearly a dozen young Canberrans graduated from Canberra PCYC’s Project 180 in which the ACT Government has invested half a million dollars.

Federal disaster resilience grants open for ACT organisations

Local Newstime Media - June 4, 2026

ACT organisations can now apply for the latest round of the federal Disaster Ready Fund. Submit proposals to the ACT Government by 16 June.

What happened in the Legislative Assembly this week

Local Newstime Media - May 29, 2026

The ACT Legislative Assembly debated coercive control, teacher industrial action, hospital safety, light rail, and whistleblower protections.

ACT releases 10-year domestic, family, sexual violence strategy

Local Nicholas Fuller - May 27, 2026

The ACT Government has released a 10-year domestic, family and sexual violence strategy, backed by $3.6 million in Budget funding.

ACT paramedics get new CPR devices for cardiac arrest patients

Local Nicholas Fuller - May 19, 2026

The ACT Ambulance Service will deploy eight mechanical chest compression devices to help treat patients suffering cardiac arrest.

‘Blindsided’: Anger over ACT deaths in custody inquiry process

Local Nicholas Fuller - April 7, 2026

Julie Tongs OAM says there was "zero communication" from the ACT government about board members for an inquiry into deaths in custody.

ACT moves to ban bikie gang insignia from public spaces

Local Newstime Media - March 21, 2026

The ACT Government is drafting legislation to ban outlaw motorcycle gang members (OMCGs) from publicly wearing or displaying insignia.

Canberra Liberals: Government wasn’t ready for bushfire season

Local Newstime Media - March 17, 2026

The ACT’s bushfire warning system was not fully operational for the first 119 days of the 2025-26 bushfire season, the Canberra Liberals claim, amid one of the ACT’s most dangerous fire seasons:...

Women’s Advisory Council for Gender Equity members appointed

Local Newstime Media - March 11, 2026

The council advises the Minister for Women, Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, about policies that affect women, girls and gender diverse people.

Recognising those who protect us: ACT Emergency Responders celebrated with Community Protection Medal

Breaking News Newstime Media - March 11, 2026

Six local emergency service members have been recognised for their contributions to the Canberra community, each receiving an ACT Community Protection Medal at a ceremony yesterday.