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'Death of our future': Protester begins hunger strike after telling court she wants to stay in jail

Subscriber | Video: An activist has faced the ACT Magistrates Court after her arrest during an "Extinction Rebellion" protest following the federal budget.
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Govt embraces APS after contractor growth

Subscriber: The finance minister says the government has accepted it is more "efficient and effective" to use ongoing public service staff.

Unis 'deeply concerned' by fund cuts, border closures

Canberra university leaders are worried after the federal budget did not address the financial shock universities suffered due to Covid.

Aggressive rebellion at Canberra's jail

Officers at Canberra's jail have dealt with a revolt by 28 prisoners who were "behaving aggressively" last night.

Question Time reform to shake up sitting day

Politicians could have their mobile phones taken off them, and be forced to give up answering free-kick questions from their colleagues.

'This isn't the NDIS': ACT minister hits out at fed govt

ACT Disabilities Minister Emma Davidson has taken aim over proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

Health Minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna as Australia secures 25 million vaccines.

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Our DJ Sue gets VIP treatment in Melbourne

Canberra's own DJ Sue Freeman is living her best life, feted in Melbourne this week by a local FM radio station at an exclusive event.

Lachie locked in: A rising star re-signs

Subscriber: Wallabies prospect and re-signed ACT Brumbies hooker Lachie Lonergan has his eyes locked on "a very famous away victory".

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Our pick of what's happening, including a Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham show, Geek Markets and A German Life.

Where in Australia will Matt Damon turn up next?

Sportsbet are having fun, accepting bets on where the actor will turn up next after he was last seen at the Long Track Pantry in Jugiong.
 
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