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With storms and possible floods in the forecast, Canberra's Emergency Services want you to prepare now

SES volunteers Roger Edwards, John Anderson, Tony Rosling, SES Chief Officer Steve Forbes, Spencer Calderwood, Hugh Hagan, Photo: Nicholas Ward. This week marks the start of storm season in the ACT, and with high rainfall and possible flooding in the forecast, locals are being urged to prepare now to stay safe. Above-average rainfalls are expected in the next few months, and with Canberra’s dams already near capacity, the SES said now is an impo…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

Stephen-Smith reveals real cost of Calvary takeover, and there's more to come

The cost of the takeover of Calvary Public Hospital was worth it, the Health Minister says. Photo: Thomas Lucraft. The total cost so far to the ACT of the takeover of Calvary Public Hospital is $150.6 million, Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has revealed to the Legislative Assembly. But she also later told the Assembly, after a question from Opposition Leader Leanne Castley, that there were administrative and legal costs still to be calcula…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

Workers demand a say in AI deployment at landmark public forum

Unions, workers, academics and politicians have met in Parliament House to discuss protecting jobs in an AI world. Photo: Region. A ‘first of its kind’ public symposium has been held at Parliament House to ensure workers are central to any regulations around the uptake of artificial technology. Hosted by the ACTU on Wednesday (3 September), the forum heard from frontline workers who had already lost their jobs to AI, as well as academics and rep…Artificial Intelligence · Deakin See the Story

ISIS-radicalised teen sentenced for terrorism charge collected and made extremist videos

While becoming radicalised by extremists, a teenage boy from Canberra began sharing horrific content with the aim of educating others…Terrorism · Deakin Read Article

Understaffed, underfunded and dysfunctional: Review throws the book at Libraries ACT

More staff are needed at ACT libraries, but reduced operating hours are also in the frame. Photos: Ian Bushnell. A scathing review of Libraries ACT has found an underfunded, understaffed and dysfunctional organisation that cannot meet its operating hours and has two branches that are underused and could be relocated. The review by a public service Independent Working Group, headed by Canberra Memorial Parks CEO Kerry McMurray, was initiated in A…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

16-year-old allegedly punched, bit police officer during arrest

Police were searching for a 16-year-old girl on Monday before she allegedly assaulted one when they found her. Photo: Michelle Kroll. A teenage girl is scheduled to face court after she allegedly punched and bit a police officer while being arrested, resulting in the officer being taken to hospital. Police went to a home to check on the welfare of a 16-year-old girl on Monday afternoon (1 September) when they heard she was at the Erindale shops,…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

Teen denies suggestion she consented in alleged sexual assault by zoo employee, trial hears

Liam Anthony Thornton, 26, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in his trial. Photo: Albert McKnight. CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged sexual assault. A teenager who alleged she was sexually assaulted in a van by a then-employee of the Canberra Reptile Zoo denied his lawyer’s suggestions she consented during the incident and claimed he hurt her “mentally and physically”. The now-26-year-old Liam Anthony Thornton pleaded not guilt…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

Debt, expenditure transparency concerns: Committee releases its findings for the 2025-26 ACT Budget

Finance Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith and Treasurer Chris Steel announcing the 2025-26 ACT Budget. Photo: Ian Bushnell. An inquiry into the ACT 2025-26 Budget has found the government’s interest expense will equate to a quarter of taxation revenue within four years and effective scrutiny of infrastructure spending isn’t possible. The budget estimates report made a total of eight findings and 65 recommendations based on two weeks of hearings with…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

Australia to abolish more tariffs while the US keeps adding them on

Senator Don Farrell says Australia is leading the way on free trade. Photo: Don Farrell Facebook. The Federal Government will abolish another 500 “nuisance tariffs” to help cut red tape and boost trade. It has drawn up a proposed list and opened a consultation process to help firmly decide which tariffs will be chopped in the next federal budget. It is an outcome of a consensus reached at the recent productivity roundtable and flies in the face …Tariffs · Deakin See the Story

Need timely healthcare? Emergency departments aren't always the best option

ACT Health wants Canberrans to remember that their GPs or pharmacies could be a better first point of call for healthcare. Photo: File. Preventing unnecessary visits to the emergency department or urgent care services is the aim of a new government health literacy campaign that’s highlighting the varied roles GPs and pharmacists play in helping Canberrans access healthcare. The campaign highlights that GPs and local community pharmacists are oft…Deakin · Deakin Read Article

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With storms and possible floods in the forecast, Canberra's Emergency Services want you to prepare now

Stephen-Smith reveals real cost of Calvary takeover, and there's more to come

Workers demand a say in AI deployment at landmark public forum

ISIS-radicalised teen sentenced for terrorism charge collected and made extremist videos

Understaffed, underfunded and dysfunctional: Review throws the book at Libraries ACT

16-year-old allegedly punched, bit police officer during arrest

Teen denies suggestion she consented in alleged sexual assault by zoo employee, trial hears

Debt, expenditure transparency concerns: Committee releases its findings for the 2025-26 ACT Budget

Australia to abolish more tariffs while the US keeps adding them on

Need timely healthcare? Emergency departments aren't always the best option

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With storms and possible floods in the forecast, Canberra's Emergency Services want you to prepare now

Stephen-Smith reveals real cost of Calvary takeover, and there's more to come

Workers demand a say in AI deployment at landmark public forum

ISIS-radicalised teen sentenced for terrorism charge collected and made extremist videos

Understaffed, underfunded and dysfunctional: Review throws the book at Libraries ACT

16-year-old allegedly punched, bit police officer during arrest

Teen denies suggestion she consented in alleged sexual assault by zoo employee, trial hears

Debt, expenditure transparency concerns: Committee releases its findings for the 2025-26 ACT Budget

Australia to abolish more tariffs while the US keeps adding them on

Need timely healthcare? Emergency departments aren't always the best option