Falls and strenuous or repetitive work accounted for more than half of accepted workers’ compensation claims in ACT small businesses over two years, according to WorkSafe ACT data.
Former ACT Greens leader and minister Shane Rattenbury has been appointed CEO of Lifeline Canberra and will start in the role on Monday.
Police believe there may be more victims after a man allegedly burgled an Ainslie home and attempted to break into another nearby property last week.
Thirteen Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations will share $650,000 in ACT government grants to expand their capacity and deliver community services.
"More than a year after its walloping at the last election, the Coalition’s policy machinery looks positively anaemic; a policy vacuum," writes political columnist ROBERT McMAHON.
"Why worry if a woman in custodial care gets $100,000 medical compensation. It’s only other people’s money," says letter writer ANTHONY HORDERN.
Chief Minister Andrew Barr will lead an eight-day trade mission to Germany and the UK aimed at attracting investment, boosting tourism and expanding Canberra's international business links.
Two teenage boys were taken to hospital with stab wounds following an altercation involving several people at Calwell Shopping Centre.
A 23-year-old Gordon man has been charged after Australian Border Force officers found alleged child abuse material on his mobile phone at Canberra Airport.
Ball bearings were used to damage shopfront windows at two buildings in Belconnen on Thursday night.
A 36-year-old Kambah man has been charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences after police allegedly seized suspected methamphetamine, machetes and tasers from his home.
The ACT government is calling on Canberra's federal representatives to support the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement, arguing the deal could open new markets and investment opportunities for local businesses.
