Seven years on, still no ACT digital driver licence
Canberrans are still waiting for digital driver licences seven years after the ACT Government began discussions with NSW about introducing the technology, the Canberra Liberals say.
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More than 3,000 children and families in Canberra are accessing free three-year-old preschool each year, according to the latest enrolment data released by Deputy Chief Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) has renamed and updated its patient-facing app, dropping the ACT Health name in favour of Canberra Health Services and changing how wait times are displayed across its services.
Sixty-nine ACT public sector misconduct investigations have been halted over the past five years after the staff involved left the service, according to figures obtained by independent member for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson.
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Heart disease injection edges industry closer to cure
Australian researchers believe they are on the cusp on a world-leading breakthrough that could reverse genetic heart disease.
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Tax-free prescribed exercise could save millions
A new report has revealed key savings that are made through intervention by exercise physiologists, with experts arguing the industry should be GST-exempt.
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Property-owning pensioners could get less public money
A change to the nation's deeming rate from September will decrease the pension offered to seniors who own assets.
The number of homeless women and girls is on the rise, leading to calls for the federal government to show leadership as it develops two national strategies.
Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from tennis after testing positive to cocaine with the Australian star apologising for his "huge mistake".
"A year or so down the track, under the first Hanson-Joyce government, we will all be free to enjoy the smell of cigarette smoke in public transport, our classrooms and in our restaurants," writes a sardonic HUGH SELBY.
Federal tax changes threaten states and territories' budget bottom lines, but Australia's fiscal outlook remains steady, a new report says.
With dry spring conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures, parts of the country are facing an increased risk of spring bushfires.
Labor is proposing an overhaul to the financial advice sector to try to thwart "bad actors" attracted to Australia's huge pool of retirement savings.
The Canberra Liberals are calling for the Secure Local Jobs Code to be abolished following the ACT Integrity Commission’s Operation Kingfisher findings into the Campbell Primary School procurement.
Increases to pay packets for public servants have come in higher than those in private industries for the sixth quarter in a row.
Canberra chefs, restaurants and producers will feature in a new food program running alongside Floriade from September 12 to October 11.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and threatening his former partner in her car while two children were present.
Seven teenagers aged 14 to 19 have been arrested in two stolen-car incidents, including three who allegedly fled into the National Museum of Australia after crashing into a taxi.
Canberra drivers are being warned of traffic disruptions today and Thursday as police manage motorcades for a visiting government guest.
