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Canberrans to have access to free abortions under new ACT government commitment

From mid-next year, ACT residents will have access to free medical and surgical abortions up to 16 weeks of gestation.

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ACT to provide free abortions

The government will fund out-of-pocket costs for medical and surgical abortions.

The Canberra Times

'Completely rejected': Students with disabilities vastly overrepresented in suspension data

New data reveals the extent to which students with disabilities are suspended from ACT public schools.

The Canberra Times

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Jacka development approved after neighbour backs down from dispute

Almost 500 new homes are proposed for the second stage of Jacka.

The Canberra Times

Catholic schools asked to limit excursions, extracurricular activities due to COVID risk

The director of Catholic Education said he "wouldn't expect additional activities to be booked" due to the risk of the latest COVID wave.

The Canberra Times

Gungahlin college site revealed as govt commits to Majura Primary expansion

The ACT budget will include $39 million over five years to expand Majura Primary School by 300 places.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Hospital patients set to be moved to private hospitals, aged care facilities as COVID-19 cases surge

Canberra Health Services chief executive Cathie O'Neill says Canberra Hospital is running out of beds and some patients will be moved to private hospitals or aged care facilities.

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Budget to fund design for new college in ACT's north

The ACT's school infrastructure budget will again be focused in the city's north, home to the fastest growing population of school aged children.

The Canberra Times

ACT schools are bracing for a 'tough' Term 3

Canberra schools are doing all they can to prepare for a difficult term amid rising COVID cases.

The Canberra Times

From Cairns to Canberra: Scott's family visits new school bearing her name

Family members of Dr Evelyn Scott say it's an honour for a Canberra school to be named after the Indigenous activist.

The Canberra Times

Mould and maintenance issues hit Canberra schools

At least two Canberra public schools have been dealing with mould problems.

The Canberra Times

The ACT government’s public housing overhaul is seeing hundreds of relocations, but Jenny Field is saying no

As Housing ACT works to relocate some public housing tenants, residents like Jenny Field are faced with the "distressing" prospect of moving from a beloved home.

ABC News

ACT schools to rejoin chaplain program after religious element removed

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry said ACT public schools would be able to access $20,000 for a secular welfare officer.

Newcastle Herald

ACT urged to follow free preschool expansion

Experts urge other states and territories to follow NSW and Victoria in early childhood education reforms.

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Goodbye beep test: Canberra schools trial cutting-edge physical education classes

Five ACT schools are trialling a cutting-edge style of teaching physical education as part of a University of Canberra study.

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Remote learning extended at Canberra schools

Six Canberra public schools will have students learning remotely after the long weekend.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt promises centre to house sexual violence responses and services

A 10-year strategy will be developed for the prevention of sexual violence.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to provide plan to tackle 'critical shortage of teachers'

The government will also provide a report on the number of teachers currently in the system and future projections to 2028.

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'It is heartbreaking': Canberra safe house for women and children to close

The safe house provided refuge for migrant women fleeing abuse but with the added burden of not having an income or inherent legitimacy within the welfare system.

The Canberra Times

New figures show the extent of COVID impact on ACT public schools

Catholic and independent schools hold steady amid staff shortages as more public schools turn to remote learning.

The Canberra Times

Students allowed back to class after prohibition notice lifted

All students at Calwell High School will be returning to campus on Monday after WorkSafe ACT lifted the prohibition notice on the school.

The Canberra Times

Public schools need urgent upgrades amid mould, capacity issues

ACT schools need a lot of work done to make their campuses fit for 21st century learning, an inquiry found.

The Canberra Times

The key changes as COVID restrictions ease in ACT public schools

From next week, public schools will have new COVID guidelines on masks, cohorting, vaccines and visitors.

The Canberra Times

Public school COVID rules to change as staffing crisis deepens

Changes to policies on mask wearing and visitors in schools are expected to be announced by the ACT Education Directorate.

The Canberra Times

Students told to stay home as several schools move to remote learning

COVID infections lead to school staff shortages in the ACT.

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