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Canberra’s major parties united to address sexual violence in the ACT… From left, Liberal MLA Nicole Lawder, ACT crimes commissioner Heidi Yates, Minister for Women Yvette Berry and Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury. Photo: Nathan Schmidt. CANBERRA’S major parties united at the announcement that three new action groups will be formed to address sexual violence in the ACT.  Focusing on prevention, response and law reform, Minister for Women Yvette Berry announced the establishment of the three groups yesterday (April 28), alongside Liberal shadow minister for women Nicole Lawder, and Gr...

One of the four new bed bays that will be used for clinical trials. Photo: Nathan Schmidt. THE second stage of the Canberra Hospital’s $22.4 million cancer ward refurbishment opened to the public today (April 21). Located in the Canberra Region Cancer Centre, Ward 14B will feature 28 beds – up from the 26 previously provided – as well as a patient/family dining area and therapy gym space. Along with a new design and consultation and treatment facilities, Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith says the redesign will enhance the holistic care provided to oncology patients. The minister open...

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, left, with energy and emissions reduction minister Shane Rattenbury. Picture: Nathan Schmidt ENERGY retailers will be forced to inform their customers if there is a better deal available when new legislation, introduced in the ACT Legislative Assembly today (April 20), comes into effect later this year, says ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr.  “These new rules will require energy retailers to tell you about a ‘reference price’ – a common benchmark that your deal will be compared against – and to tell you if a better deal is available, without you havin...

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Each hand represents one of the 474 Aboriginal deaths in custody, with many carrying the name of the person who has died. Photo: Nathan Schmidt. BLACK hands placed outside the Aboriginal Tent Embassy this morning (April 15) represent the 474 indigenous people who have died in police custody in Australia over the past 30 years.  The “Sea of Hands” installation, organised by advocacy group ANTaR ACT, marks the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, which made 339 recommendations at the time. It also raises awareness of the disproportionately high rate ...