Canberra and Belconnen have been identified as the ACT’s worst hotspots for animal collisions, as new data reveals a sharp national increase in crashes involving wildlife.
Canberra’s frontline nightlife support service will continue operating for at least another two years, with the ACT Government extending its contract with St John Ambulance ACT to run the CBR NightCrew program.
Since July 2022, Canberrans have filled more than 5.3 million cheaper PBS scripts as a result of renewed co-payment policies. The estimated patient savings total almost $46 million, say EMMA McBRIDE & ANDREW LEIGH.
The Canberra Liberals are calling for stronger knife crime laws and expanded police wanding powers, arguing current legislation is failing to address rising safety concerns.