Emergency waiting times in Canberra the worst in Australia
ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has reassured Canberrans they will be given the care they need despite figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showing wait times for...
View ArticleWeston Creek Walk-in Centre another piece of the ACT’s health puzzle
Coombs mother of two Sky Smolenaais has already experienced the value of a nurse-led walk-in centre, and is glad to see the opening of the new and more conveniently located Weston Creek facility...
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ACT Policing says party goers shouldn’t fear asking police for help
Canberra’s emergency services are urging people to party safely over the festive season where party-goers are prone to drinking more. Photos: Dominic Giannini. As Christmas celebrations take off, ACT...
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Council slams plan to level Woden CIT site for hospital car park
The former Woden CIT buildings should be refurbished, says Woden Valley Community Council. Photo: File. Plans to demolish the former Woden CIT campus and build a temporary car park on the site to...
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Outlook has ACT’s ‘standout economy’ set for more bumper growth
Chief Minister Andrew Barr has been touting the ACT’s private sector growth. Photo: Canberra Business Chamber. Going into an election year, the latest economic forecast for the ACT would have Chief...
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Boost to school services, extra routes and faster connections in revamped bus...
Transport Minister Chris Steel explains the network changes at the Calwell shops stop. Photos: Ian Bushnell. More school services, extra direct routes and faster connections have been promised as part...
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$60m injection to maintain swamped hospital services
Increasing demand has meant Canberra Hospital has been overspending. Photo: George Tsotsos. Greater than expected demand has seen Canberra Hospital blow its budget for 2019-20, with the government...
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ACT Government’s malady of constantly playing catch-up is worth remedying
Health Minister Rachel-Stephen Smith and Transport Minister Chris Steel have both had to take action on issues that should have been foreseen. Photo: File. From light rail to bus routes to the hospital...
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Fires, coronavirus give Barr cover to spend up in an election year
Chief Minister Andrew Barr is facing a difficult Budget position in an election year. Photo: Dominic Giannini. Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr was keen to set the scene from the start when...
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Power of the positive drives new cancer ward at Canberra Hospital
Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith opens the first stage of the new cancer ward at Canberra Hospital, flanked by ward staff. Photo: Supplied. Canberra Hospital’s new 22-bed cancer ward, opened...
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