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Today is August 31, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, PM under pressure on COVID-19 lifeline, Barr wants CDC in the capital; and New federal agency to fight threats from fires, floods and cyclones.
Today is August 30, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Andrew Barr is resisting calls to slash COVID-19 isolation periods; and A 16-year-old girl was restrained with a spit hood by ACT police.
Today is August 29, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Don't blame land supply and tax for high prices, the ACT government says; and Parliament House has cracked down on the social media use of public servants.
Today is August 26, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT's business survival rate is the lowest in Australia; and APS managers aren’t doing enough work for their salaries, a new report says.
Today is August 25, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, E-scooter scheme keeps on rolling with expansion to more suburbs; and Canberra businesses, public sector in recruitment limbo amid nation's worst skills shortage, says report.
Today is August 24, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT Integrity Commission clears Andrew Barr, ACT government over controversial Dickson land swap; and Police investigating death of child after fire crews reportedly did not to enter home due to COVID-19 fears.
Today is August 23, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The future location of Canberra's northside hospital is being considered; and Labor’s decision to exclude Australia’s big four banks from its job summit has been criticised.
Today is August 22, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The extent of the teacher shortage in ACT public schools has been revealed; and gender pay parity has been outlined as a major issue at the upcoming jobs and skills summit.
Today is August 19, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Fuel standards are being eyed as part of Labor's plan to drive EV uptake; and Scott Morrison’s ministries scandal has sparked growing tensions in the Coalition.
Today is August 18, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, an independent analysis has cast doubt on some of the ACT government's key budget assumptions; and Scott Morrison could be referred to a powerful parliamentary committee within days.
Today is August 17, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT to trial ban on fruit and vegetable plastic bags;ACT budget estimates will be delayed an entire week .
Today is August 16, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the government is seeking legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret swearing-ins; and as the COVID risk continues, WorkSafe has put a ban on ACT Assembly hearings.
Today is August 15, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, chaos at Canberra Airport after a 'calm' gunman fired five shots; and vacancy tax to be explored in Canberra as Icon Water data reveals number of empty houses in ACT.
Today is August 12, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, A year on from Canberra's Delta lockdown, a city remembers the shock ; and ACT chief health officer says daily case numbers create 'a level of elevated anxiety'.
Today is August 11, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Gas company Tamboran Resources says global warming target 'unattainable'; and the Hellenic Club’s Phillip development plans released.
Today is August 10, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, New tax data has revealed the ACT's richest postcodes; and the costings for Scott Morrison's signature super-for-housing scheme were based on scant detail.
Today is August 9, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The federal government has backed wire-free trams across Lake Burley Griffin; and Canberra’s office vacancy rate has increased following an influx of new supply.
Today is August 8, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT government and Gungahlin residents, businesses call for an APS department; and Funding for the National Disability Insurance Agency inadequate, report finds.
Today is August 5, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, End date for gas as ACT goes all electric; and new vaccines will help Australia fight growing monkeypox concerns.
Today is August 4, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, David Pocock’s vote key to Labor's climate bill; and Barr sets sights on 2024 with 'adults in charge' of federal government.
Today is August 3, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Andrew Barr's ACT budget reveals revenue to grow by $1 billion over next three years; and Businesses underwhelmed by ACT budget.
Today is August 2, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Andrew Barr has eyes on ACT inflation rate ahead of the 2022-23 budget; and David Pocock wants to be the climate 'peacebroker' in the 47th Parliament.
Today is August 1, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, A post-COVID works plan is on the way for the ACT; and the territories’ euthanasia rights fight will reach parliament today.
Today is July 29, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Calwell High chaos laid bare in FOI documents; and Climate 200 says it will attack Scott Morrison's seat if a byelection occurs this term.
Today is July 28, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, a family has expressed anguish as an investigation is launched into a five-year-old's death and; health authorities are unsure which way ACT's COVID wave is headed.
Today is July 27, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Experts say the latest COVID wave in ACT has already peaked; and ACT moves ahead with a no-cause eviction ban.
Today is July 26, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Date set for territory rights debate to repeal Andrews bill; and Extra paramedics and triple-0 call centre staff will be funded in the ACT budget.
Today is July 25, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The robodebt royal commission will rebuild trust, the new Labor government has been told; and ACT’s COVID hospitalisations rise despite signs the latest wave has peaked.
Today is July 22, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Flu wave blows out fourth COVID dose waits in ACT; and the ACT government will review safety processes in Canberra schools.
Today is July 21, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra's small businesses put their own rules in place with no mask mandate; and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says APS expertise is needed more than ever.
Today is July 20, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Electric vehicles will pay less after ACT registration change to focus on emissions not weight; and Canberra facing 'worst time of pandemic'.
Today is July 19, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Australia's environment is in poor and deteriorating health; and a ban on new light vehicles powered by fossil fuels risks driving up prices in the car market.
Today is July 18, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT budget will fund a design for a new college in Gungahlin; and a new fuel car ban looms in Canberra from 2035.
Today is July 15, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor’s climate bill will lock-in a 'weak' emissions target, the Greens say; and Canberra’s office occupancy has fallen as COVID surges, a new survey shows.
Today is July 14, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The numbers that reveal the size of the COVID wave hitting the APS; and Two monkeypox virus cases detected in Canberra.
Today is July 13, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT schools are bracing for a 'tough' Term 3; and What are the 'surprises' NASA's latest telescope has to offer?
Today is July 12, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, COVID-19 cases are set to triple in the ACT; and a key jobs and business summit will be held in Canberra in September.
Today is July 11, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Kyrgios hits out at criticism after Wimbledon finals loss; and ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has tested positive to COVID-19.
Today is July 8, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Bernard Collaery 'in awe of support' as charges dropped; and Boris Johnson bows to the inevitable and resigns as UK prime minister.
Today is July 7, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT Chief Minister says there are no interventions left to stop COVID’s spread, and Nick Nyrgios gets into Wimbledon semi-final.
oday is July 6, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face court next month charged with assault, floods to add heat to inflation as RBA warns further rate hikes are coming.
Today is July 5, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra home owners braced for more rate hikes; and the historic ban on the ACT’s euthanasia legislation could be overturned within weeks.
Today is July 4, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the federal government eases vaccination status travel requirement; and the family of late Canberra teenager Josh Connell buoyed by support after tragic death.
Today is July 1, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, $50 million jump in cost of Australian War Memorial revamp and; Canberra property prices remain steady as NSW neighbours outperform.
Today is June 30, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the latest Omicron subvariant is expected to be dominant in coming weeks and; 40,000 ACT workers are set to see a pay rise.
Today is June 29, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, population undercount could cost the ACT 'hundreds of millions', says Andrew Barr; and 7400 buyers register for 51 blocks in Canberra land release.
Today is June 28, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT health authorities are braced for another wave of COVID infections; and CIT will stop an internal audit while the integrity commission investigates $8.5m in contracts.
Today is June 27, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor and the Greens are split over the ACT’s horse racing funding; and buyers get a look in as Canberra's auction market cools.
Today is June 24, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra Institute of Technology’s CEO Leanne Cover has been stood down; and Barnaby Joyce and Scott Morrison were historically unpopular going into the 2022 election, a study shows.
Today is June 23, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Anthony Albanese's new-look public service leadership bolsters reformers and; Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher asks Canberrans with holiday homes to rent them.
Today is June 22, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Higgins trial delayed as publicity 'obliterates' distinction between allegation and guilt and; wet weather has been blamed for school mould issues.
Today is June 21, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Pocock’s balance of power in the Senate is a win for ACT; and Teenager dies in Thredbo ski crash.
Today is June 20, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Voter demographic trends reveal potential long-term pain for Coalition; and the Enlighten festival injected $20m into the ACT economy.
Today is June 17, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor will take compulsory religion out of school chaplaincy programs and; the ACT goes from top of the class to lagging in early childhood reforms.
Today is June 16, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra businesses are wary of wage hike flow-on effects and; Not all are happy as Jerrabomberra enrolment zones finalised.
Today is June 15, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Soon-to-be-Senator David Pocock dives into his three-year term and; MPs, and senior public servants will receive a 2.75% pay rise.
Today is June 14, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, David Pocock’s ACT Senate spot is set to be confirmed; and CIT has been given until today to explain $5 million of controversial contract awards.
Today is June 13, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberrans have been honoured on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List; and ACT private schools are reviewing enrolment contracts after a tribunal found their terms were unfair.
Today is June 10, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, CIT wanted to hire a consultant without an open tender process; and the ACT government will move ahead with a drug decriminalisation bill.
Today is June 9, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra Institute of Technology contract draws criticism over unclear language and; ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith defends rollout of nurse-to-patient ratios.
Today is June 8, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Tuesday’s interest rate hike will add to the cost-of-living pressures already being felt by Aussie families; and ACT Skills Minister Chris Steel will face a no-confidence vote over millions of dollars in contracts awarded by CIT to a “complexity and systems thinker".
Today is June 7, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberrans are preparing for larger mortgage repayments from today and; Canberra power prices are set to fall over the 2022-23 financial year.
Today is June 6, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest says Australians are paying the price for Coalition's 'coal and gas worshipping' and; Glyn Davis and a policy advice reset pose 'a new dawn' for APS, says Jim Chalmers.
Today is June 3, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Bill Shorten has slammed the previous government’s NDIS funding cuts and; Fair Work’s ruling on casuals has put APS bosses on notice.
Today is June 2, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces major APS shake-up and; Winter well and truly arrives with the first snowfall of the season.
Today is June 1, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra property values decline for the first time in nearly three years and; Anthony Albanese reveals a record number of women and a major reshuffle in new ministry.
Today is May 31, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor is set to form a majority government; and new Nationals leader David Littleproud lays down the challenge to the PM.
Today is May 30, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Home Affairs security breach incident was kept hidden from agencies, sources say; and Liberals and Nationals meet to choose leaders after federal election loss.
Today is May 27, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has declared Pacific nations will witness a "different" Australia with Labor in power; and the Canberra Liberals have all but conceded Zed Seselja will lose his Senate seat in a bitter blow for the local branch.
Today is May 26, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Defence spending boost is critical, former spy boss warns; and the Aboriginal Tent Embassy calls for consultation on Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Today is May 25, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Albanese's win is a green light for free trade and climate, says EU envoy; and Zed Seselja refuses to concede as Pocock edges closer to victory.
Today is May 24, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the likelihood of a Labor majority government is increasing; and Canberra’s house prices have been tipped to fall sharply over the next year.
Today is May 23, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Anthony Albanese will be sworn in as PM without knowing whether he has a majority government; and Zed Seselja is pinning his re-election hopes on postal and pre-poll ballots.
Today is May 20, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, A routine annual report by the military watchdog has been barred from release ahead of the federal election; and close to one-third of people enrolled in the ACT have cast their vote.
Today is May 19, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT Senate candidates have made their final pitch to voters before the election; and Elective surgeries could face delays throughout winter with rising COVID hospitalisations and flu cases.
Today is May 18, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor has promised it would not force the public service to make billions in cuts; and one in eight staff have indicated an intention to leave the Canberra public health system.
Today is May 16, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra hospitals are struggling to fill a shortfall of key staff; and Labor earmarks $1.5 billion to support making more medicines and vaccines in Australia.
Today is May 16, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Former prime minister Julia Gillard has urged Canberrans to vote for Katy Gallagher; and the AIS vaccination hub will close at the end of the month.
Today is May 13, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, there has been 'insufficient attention' paid to light rail analysis says the Auditor-General; and LGBTIQ+ groups have mental health concerns over PM’s comments.
Today is May 12, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Workforce shortages continue to plague the ACT's health system; and raising the minimum wage could see Canberra businesses passing on the costs to consumers.
Today is May 11, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Federal Election strategists war game a possible Zed Seselja, David Pocock win; and the government doesn’t think a heritage listing will stop light rail being extended across the lake.
Today is May 10, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, David Pocock has pledged a bill to restore territory rights if elected; and a nomination to list Canberra on the national heritage list has been knocked back.
Today is May 9, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, under-threat regional newspapers have been offered a $10 million lifeline and experts warn a COVID-19 reinfection surge is under way in Australia.
Today is May 6, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, new polls show Zed Seselja is in big re-election trouble and public school COVID rules to change in the ACT as the staffing crisis deepens.
Today is May 5, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Money spent on policing the protest groups would have recruited and trained more officers for the ACT and A study of the new broader light rail corridor found the area had the capacity for almost 30,000 dwellings.
Today is May 4, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the Reserve Bank warns of further interest rate increases and the ACT government chooses a preferred contractor for the new $300m Woden CIT building.
Today is May 3, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra homeowners are braced for an interest rate rise today; and a nursing union has called for input into WorkSafe improvements at Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.
Today is May 2, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the ACT government will hold an inquiry into conditions at Dhulwa Mental Health Unit; and Labor has launched it official election campaign.
Today is April 29, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, High-profile Liberal links to controversial political group Advance Australia have been queried; and Shane Rattenbury wants to avoid a 'barney' over poker machine rule changes.
Today is April 28, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Economists are predicting the Reserve Bank will raise the cash rate at next week's meeting; and the Greens have criticised ACT senate independents over preference advice.
Today is April 27, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, funding for neglected roads disproportionally favours Coalition seats; and parents are grappling with discrepancies in school COVID safety measures.
Today is April 26, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Schools prepare for switch to remote learning; and Coalition and Labor face-off about Anzac Day war rhetoric
Today is April 22, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor leader Anthony Albanese has tested positive for COVID-19; and Zed Seselja has pledged $15 million to upgrade Viking Park if the Coalition is re-elected.
Today is April 21, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Albanese gets voters’ backing after first leaders’ debate; and Canberra walk-in clinic for COVID-positive patients reduces hours.
Today is April 20, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, experts optimistic as ACT weighs relaxing isolation rules; and Labor and Coalition trade fear campaign slurs.
Today is April 19, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor steps up attack on Medicare and natural disaster response; and Fixes for four of Canberra’s worst road black spots.
Today is April 14, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Police investigate an assault at a Canberra school; and Andrew Barr uses the federal election campaign to push for fair infrastructure spending share in the ACT.
Today is April 13, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The business used to promote the PM's job-creation agenda is set to cut jobs; and the Greens will use balance of power to demand dental care for everyone on Medicare.
Today is April 12, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Anthony Albanese says he’s “human” after failing to name the unemployment rate; and Zed Seselja announces $11.4 million in funds to upgrade the AIS Arena.
Today is April 11, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Scott Morrison calls the federal election for May 21; and confusion reigns over Alan Tudge’s role in cabinet.
Today is April 8, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra hospitals are feeling the strain of COVID-related staff shortages; and more ACT school sites have been reported to WorkSafe over safety concerns.
Today is April 7, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Nurses at Dhulwa mental health facility are scared to report assaults to management; and Liberal senator Zed Seselja embarks on fundraising push to fight independent David Pocock after adverse polls.
Today is April 6, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the first published polls covering the ACT senate race show Liberal Senator Zed Seselja well short of filling a seat quota; and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation's ACT branch has aired serious concerns around nurse safety.
Today is April 5, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Calwell High students have been banned from attending school over safety fears; and ACT Ministers have rejected the claims of a housing relocation review.
Today is April 4, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, 'Risk averse' approach creates 'blame culture' in ACT public service; and a daring escape from Canberra’s prison was thwarted last month.
Today is April 1, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor will give $2.5 billion to fixing Australia’s aged care crisis if elected; and Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has requested military aid in an address to Australia’s parliament.
Today is March 31, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The forced adoption of a new app will mean some ACT government car park users will pay more than they did before; and an ex-CSIRO scientist blows the whistle on climate gag
Today is March 30, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has cast aside inflation and deficit concerns to unveil an $8.6 billion support package for Australian families; and outgoing Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells labels Scott Morrison “unfit to be Prime Minister”.
Today is March 29, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT Health authorities will begin providing more information about COVID-19 cases in the ACT; and the Treasurer is set to announce Australia’s unemployment rate is down to 3.75 per cent.
Today is March 28, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Australia’s national security election could result in a security clearance bottleneck; and leading agents say the ACT luxury market, with sales ranging from $2 million to $7 million, still represents value for many buyers.
Today is March 25, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, a support scheme for Mr Fluffy asbestos victims and their families has opened; and Labor has pledged more support for regional first home buyers if it wins the election.
Today is March 24, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The vaccination status of some COVID patients was unknown after they had been admitted to intensive care; And Tech problems hitting the Tax Office are causing huge frustration for work-from-home staff.
Today is March 23, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Health officials blocked the release of COVID-19 patient comorbidity data despite knowing it was an important part of the picture; And School teachers are preparing to strike over staff shortages and pay.
Today is March 22, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT government accused of dragging its feet in supporting victims of historic child sex abuse; New traffic monitoring technology to help manage light rail congestion.
Today is March 21, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT health authorities are braced for the dual threats of COVID and the flu this winter; and the ACT government will commit 156-million dollars to a new primary school in Strathnairn.
Today is March 18, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT education authorities are bracing for a rise in COVID cases at school; and cost-of-living pressures will be a key focus of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s upcoming budget.
Today is March 17, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Rising COVID numbers could see ACT schools close again; and Ex-top diplomat says Australian weapons could arm extremists in Ukraine.
Today is March 16, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The future of Canberra's football stadiums could play a key role in deciding a tight ACT Senate contest; and Canberra is set to be positioned as a test bed for new technology and innovation.
Today is March 15, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Australians could soon face $2.50 a litre petrol prices; and Australia takes Russia to court over MH17 missile attack.
Today is March 14, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, working from home is set to become public service's next industrial relations flashpoint; and ex-emergency chiefs say the federal government’s response to widespread flooding echoes its failures during the Black Summer fires.
Today is March 11, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Labor senator Kimberley Kitching has passed away unexpectedly at 52; and independent Senate candidate David Pocock is calling for governments to come together to build a brand new stadium and events centre in Civic.
Today is March 10, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the Prime Minister says Australia is “becoming a harder country to live in” because of natural disasters; and both sides of politics have committed to beefing up Australia’s Defence Force.
Today is March 9, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Anthony Albanese will promise business leaders there won’t be a “revolution” if Labor wins government; and Canberra will host the women’s State of Origin NRL clash this year.
Today is March 8, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the APS has racked up a $500 million consultancy bill in just eight months; and Europe boosts its eastern flank amid Ukraine crisis.
Today is March 7, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Scott Morrison announces $10b will be spent on an east coast nuclear subs base; and cricket great Shane Warne will be honoured with a state funeral in Victoria.
Today is March 4, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Convoy to Canberra protesters cop Canberra's speed limit treatment; and a key integrity watchdog says a key Christian Porter letter to the Prime Minister was not exempt from FOI laws.
Today is March 3, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT government has a unique solution to solve the AIS Arena closure; and more than 15 per cent of the time a truck is checked at a station thousands of Canberrans pass each day, a non-compliance notice is issued.
Today is March 1, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, authors of a major new report from the IPCC warn time is running out to secure a “liveable future” for the planet; and federal cabinet will meet to decide what lethal military equipment Australia will provide to Ukraine.
Today is February 28, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Australia will fund the supply of weapons to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Vladimir Putin; and climate and health are the top concerns of CT readers for the upcoming federal election campaign.
Today is February 25, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, President Vladimir Putin says Russia remains part of the global economy after widely condemned invasion of Ukraine; and international travel is not expected to return to Canberra Airport for several years.
Today is February 24, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT's chief health officer has warned rapid antigen tests are not a perfect way to diagnose COVID-19; and Police get ready as protesters tipped to return at budget time.
Today is February 23, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Victims of a convicted child molester are distressed to find he has been given early parole; and Millions of taxpayers dollars has been passed onto state projects without proper ministerial consent.
Today is February 22, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, A jump in Canberra Health Services’ WHS incidents has been called a success story; and Australian research reveals three patterns in domestic violence murders.
Today is February 21, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Services Australia calls for private investigators to spy on suspected welfare frauds; and Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19.
Today is February 18, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Anti-vaccination mandate protesters shout rallying cry for Saturday demonstration; and ACT government to announce changes to restrictions following NSW and Victoria.
Today is February 17, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Teachers and parents welcome the decision to provide more rapid tests at schools; and unit price growth creates headaches for first home buyers.
Today is February 16, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The COVID-19 outbreak in the ACT has likely plateaued; and The hunt is over as rapid antigen tests have officially hit our shelves.
Today is February 14, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Convoy to Canberra protesters have all but left the capital after weekend rallies; and a new poll reveals confidence in the federal government has plummeted.
Today is February 11, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, A range of public health measures could be scrapped by the end of the month; and nearly a quarter of Australian boardrooms have no women and fixing the imbalance could take 80 years, an expert says.
Today is February 10, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra's streets are changing as local institutions choose to close under the weight of COVID strain; and ASIO has revealed it has already identified and thwarted an attempt to undermine an Australian election.
Today is February 9, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Craig Kelly invites ‘Russian agent’ into Parliament; and Abuse survivors push for real change after PM apology.
Today is February 8, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Police are braced for potentially violent rallies at Parliament House today; and Three-quarters of ACT schools reported a COVID case in their first week back
Today is February 7, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra Airport is warning of more delays as protesters try to disrupt MPs; and Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame have thrown their support behind an affirmative consent bill in the ACT.
Today is February 4, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, University of Canberra staff have called in WorkSafe ACT over their return to campus; and an extra 8000 Canberrans can get a COVID booster shot after 16 and 17 year olds were approved for the jab.
Today is February 3, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Anti-vax protesters seem set to cause disruption in the capital for days ahead; and the department providing services to Parliament House says its efforts to reform internal culture are working.
Today is February 2, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT will trial mobile phone detection camera technology; and public confusion slows Canberra’s take up of COVID-19 booster shots.
Today is February 1, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, COVID outbreaks in schools will not be publicly announced; and rumours swirl after Guila Jones’ sudden resignation
Today is January 31, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Some ACT schools could be forced to temporarily close if the Omicron variant reduces teacher numbers; and the ACT government has further extended COVID restrictions.
Today is January 28, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, next week’s ACT school return is set to drive a spike in asymptomatic COVID cases; and the ACT public's satisfaction with its police is the worst in Australia.
Today is January 27, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, fears a changing climate may see parts of Namadgi National Park never recover from 2020’s fires, while former Canberra Liberals president Tio Faulkner awaits sentencing in NZ.
Today is January 26, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Tennis star Dylan Alcott says changing perceptions is his purpose, not winning grand slams, while Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey says her life was forever changed after a car accident.
Today is January 25, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the federal government completed a deal to take ownership of the Aboriginal flag’s copyright, and the Aboriginal Tent Embassy’s 50th anniversary will be marked with protests and family activities.
Today is January 24, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Canberra pensioners may struggle to find rapid antigen tests as the kits become free for concession card holders, while Belconnen residents say they’ve been left in dark after a devastating storm earlier this month.
Today is January 21, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the national cabinet has voted down a proposal supported by the Prime Minister to lower the age required to drive a forklift, and Canberra schools’ return to classroom learning in doubt due to test kit shortage.
Today is January 20, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT intensive care units are feeling the pinch of unvaccinated patients; and George Christensen says he will resign from a lucrative committee role amid anti-vax backlash.
Today is January 19, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, More than 96 per cent of Canberra’s rapid antigen test supply is yet to arrive amid supply difficulties; and one of Canberra’s most elite private schools has more than doubled its annual profits while receiving pandemic support.
Today is January 18, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Forecast modelling shows the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may have peaked in the ACT; and ACT schools are preparing for possible remote learning to start term one amid expected teacher shortages.
Today is January 14, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the ACT is likely near the end of the Omicron wave; and Novak Djokovic has been drawn to play in the Australian Open despite ongoing uncertainty around his status in Australia.
Today is January 13, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT Health has announced three Canberra COVID testing clinics will be temporarily closed on Thursday, and Canberra’s median house price tops $1 million.
Today is January 12, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, businesses face staff and stock shortages as Omicron wave smashes Canberra, while calls the public service wants clarity on work from home rules.
Today is January 10, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, One-thousand Canberra kids will be vaccinated daily at the AIS hub; and Novak Djokovic has been successful in his visa fight in a major embarrassment to the Australian government.
Today is January 10, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Novak Djokovic is set to learn his immigration fate this morning; and Governor-General David Hurley has tested positive to COVID-19.
Today is January 6, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, pharmacists are in the dark about the arrival on the under-12s vaccine supply; while rapid antigen tests will become free for concession card holders.
Today is January 5, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, health experts issue a warning as COVID hospitalisations grow; while the rapid testing crisis puts added pressure on Canberra’s exposed aged care homes.
Today is January 4, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the ACT health system readies itself for the highest caseload it has managed since the pandemic began; while Aboriginal elders have called for the anti-vax camp near the tent embassy to be shifted.
Today is January 3, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT integrity commission activity spikes as two bureaucrats get shown the door, while an audit office report highlights governance issues at ANU.
Today is December 31, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, claims anti-vaccination protesters hijacked demonstrations by Aboriginal activists ahead of yesterday’s Old Parliament House fire, while Australian states and territories have implemented unison definitions of a close COVID contact
Today is December 30, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Prime MInister Scott Morrison signals a shift away from PCR testing, while infectious disease experts call for isolation times to be slashed as Omicron changes the game.