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Fathers' hospital rights defended amid TB scare
The ACT's chief medical officer has defended fathers staying overnight in hospital with their newborn babies after the exposure of numerous people and infants to tuberculosis at the Canberra Hospital.
ABC - November 8, 2009, 1:28 pm -
Taxi drivers welcome English tests
The Canberra Taxi Industry Association says it is glad taxi drivers will have to pass an English test before they can get their licence.
ABC - November 8, 2009, 10:00 am -
Bus driver on child porn charges
A 49-year-old Canberra man has been charged with administering a dangerous substance to a young girl and child pornography.
ABC - November 8, 2009, 9:10 am -
Roo report 'not credible, flawed'
The ACT Environment Commissioner has binned a report that found kangaroo culls could increase the risk of bushfires in Canberra, after it was lambasted by other scientists.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 4:31 pm -
Policeman cleared in capsicum spray case
An ACT Supreme Court jury has taken just 90 minutes to find a former police sergeant not guilty of inappropriately using capsicum spray on a Canberra woman.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 3:51 pm -
Cotter cost review likely
The ACT Government says it will support a Greens proposal to have the Territory's independent pricing regulator scrutinise the Cotter Dam cost blow-out.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 1:15 pm -
Service sector issues Govt 'solid pass mark'
The Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (LHMU) says the ACT Government has made solid progress improving conditions for service sector workers in its first year since re-election.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 8:42 am -
Rapid bus service not so express: Opposition
The ACT Opposition says not much will change for north Canberra commuters when the Government's new rapid transit bus service is introduced.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 8:20 am -
DFAT cuts will affect Australia's diplomacy
The Federal Government has come under fire from both unions and academics over its decision to reduce funding to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
ABC - November 6, 2009, 8:10 am -
Still no clarity on Cotter cost: Opposition
The ACT Opposition says it is no closer to getting detailed answers on the Cotter Dam cost blow-out despite a lengthy briefing from Canberra's water authority ACTEW.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 9:58 am -
Policeman defends use of capsicum spray
A former police sergeant has told the ACT Supreme Court it was his duty to use capsicum spray on a woman in the Canberra city watch-house.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:28 am -
Mandatory car restraints for young children
The ACT will introduce new road safety laws next year making it illegal for children under the age of seven to travel in a car without an approved child restraint.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:07 am -
Female crabs 'exchange sex for protection'
Female fiddler crabs have sex with their male neighbours in exchange for protection against wandering male intruders, say Australian researchers.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 12:56 pm -
'I've done nothing wrong': Cahill
ACT Chief Magistrate Ron Cahill says he has done nothing wrong and has no intention to stand down during a police investigation into his actions.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 12:34 pm -
Many animals should be left alone: RSPCA
The RSPCA is appealing to Canberrans to seek advice before trying to rescue wildlife.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 11:34 am -
Chief Magistrate refuses to stand down
ACT Chief Magistrate Ron Cahill is refusing to stand down after it was revealed he is the subject of a police investigation.
November 4, 2009, 10:47 am -
Nolan paintings to stay in Canberra gallery
A collection of paintings by Australian artist Sidney Nolan will be permanently housed in the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG).
ABC - November 4, 2009, 9:11 am -
Cup betting up, crowds down in Canberra
Canberrans bet nearly $2.5 million on the Melbourne Cup yesterday, almost 5 per cent more than last year.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 8:01 am -
Cahill's immediate future unknown
It is unclear whether ACT Chief Magistrate Ron Cahill will sit on the bench today after confirmation that police are investigating his conduct.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 7:28 am -
Police investigate ACT chief magistrate
Police are investigating ACT Chief Magistrate Ron Cahill for allegedly giving documents to a colleague that could affect the administration of justice.
November 3, 2009, 5:20 pm
