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ACT government to invest $13 million into treatment services for drug and alcohol dependence in upcoming budget

A Canberra residential facility that provides support to young people dealing with alcohol and drug dependence will double in size as part of new funding to be announced in the ACT budget next week.

ABC News

Capital's five-year plan for 'gentle urbanism' revealed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said it was clear the government could do more to increase housing supply in the territory.

The Canberra Times

Reforms and extra staff for ACT ambulance service to improve performance, staff wellbeing

The ambulance service is experiencing "significant demand".

The Canberra Times

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ACT moves to reduce over-representation of First Nations people in justice system

There will be $11.5 million spent over the next four years.

The Canberra Times

The ACT takes the fast lane to a fuel-free future. What happens next?

The future came into view in Canberra this week, when the government announced no new fossil-fuel powered cars would be allowed in 13 years' time.

The Canberra Times

Federal government under pressure to increase EV uptake after ACT announces petrol car ban

Electric vehicle advocates and auto industry say Australia needs nationally mandated fuel efficiency standards

The Guardian - AU

Taskforce to review safety in Canberra schools

The taskforce will undertake a series of reviews across the territory's public schools.

The Canberra Times

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ACT's electric vehicle strategy to overhaul registration fees for Canberra car owners

Some Canberrans could face higher car registration fees as the ACT government's push for a transition to electric vehicles ramps us.

ABC News

More waivers, extra charging stations in effort to speed take up of electric cars

The government will also ensure there are 180 public electric vehicle chargers in the territory by 2025, and offer fresh incentives to help people install chargers and buy vehicles.

The Canberra Times

Budget to fund design for new college in ACT's north

The ACT's school infrastructure budget will again be focused in the city's north, home to the fastest growing population of school aged children.

The Canberra Times

Highest number of COVID hospitalisations recorded as new cases stay above 1000

The ACT recorded 1104 new COVID cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday.

The Canberra Times

From isolation, Barr in lockstep on national COVID stance

Still unwell and isolating after contracting COVID-19, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr knows full well how uncertain people are feeling.

The Canberra Times

ACT budget to provide cash splash for suburbs

Government touts 'biggest ever' upgrade to suburban facilities.

The Canberra Times

COVID cases down nearly 50 per cent compared with recent high record

The drop in COVID cases compared with the previous two days comes after the ACT Chief Minister contracted the virus.

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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr tests positive to COVID

The Chief Minister has used social media to announce his a positive result from a rapid antigen test.

The Canberra Times

First Nations business boost as ACT appoints support service provider

Chief Minister Andrew Barr congratulated Coolamon Advisors, who would deliver culturally appropriate services to help ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses develop and grow.

The Canberra Times

Post-COVID isolation exemption period to be significantly cut

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee has also warned Australia was at the start of a new wave of COVID-19 infections, driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants.

The Canberra Times

New direct flights to link Canberra and NSW Mid North Coast

Travellers will be able to fly to Coffs Harbour on a one-way ticket for $189 from September 22.

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Hospitalisations, new infections remain high as known active cases rise

The ACT recorded 1134 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Sunday.

The Canberra Times

Chief Minister urges federal government to address bed block

Territory and federal governments are likely to continue collaborating to combat surging COVID-19 cases.

The Canberra Times

There are 22,000 more Canberrans than we thought, as ACT leads nation in population growth

Census data has shown the ACT has the highest population growth in the country.

The Canberra Times

Enlighten injected $20 million into ACT economy

A strong rebound in attendance at events is stimulating Canberra's economy, the ACT government says.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese backflips on national cabinet secrecy and refuses to say why

PM opts to continue to prevent release of documents related to meetings with state leaders despite his previous criticism of the practice

The Canberra Times

Leaders demand $5b health funding boost ahead of cabinet meeting as energy crisis looms

The Australian electricity grid is under intense pressure.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese to face demand for $5bn hospital boost at first national cabinet meeting

State and territory leaders also want the prime minister to address labour and skills shortages following the pandemic

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