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'A bit 1980s': Autism advocate says new program mostly a phone line so far (opens the original)
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The ACT has announced the first phase of Thriving Kids, a program aimed at helping children under nine experiencing developmental delay get access to support. Those on the NDIS before 2028 will stay on it, subject to usual reassessment criteria, but critics say those who are diverted to Thriving Kids may face longer waits for diagnosis and care. Thriving Kids starts on October 1 and is expected to be fully implemented by January 2028. The ACT government says children under the age of nine will n
Police say two sheep dead after Canberra property invaders injured flock (opens the original)
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Police are investigating after multiple sheep at a Canberra property were allegedly rounded up and injured, causing two to die. Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. ACT Policing today said they were seeking public assistance after the incident of animal cruelty at a rural property in Tuggeranong on Wednesday night. A statement from police said the sheep were found in a holding pen by the property's owner on Thursday morning. "In the holding pen, multiple sheep
ACT Greens end key working relationship with government (opens the original)
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ACT Greens leader Jo Clay has announced the end of the party's confidence and supply agreement with Labor for the remainder of the term. Ms Clay said the party was not considering forming government with the Liberals. But she said the Greens would help pass the budget through the ACT Legislative Assembly. The ACT Greens have ended their agreement to support the government on key votes, citing a breakdown in negotiations over priority issues. ACT Greens leader Jo Clay said the end of the agreemen
'Worst possible news': Hundreds gather to remember fatal crash victims (opens the original)
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A crowd of Canberra cyclists has gathered to remember Bridie Lee and Ryan Riethmuller, who were killed after they were struck by a car on August 27 in Palmerston. Members of the cycling community say the memorial was about remembering those lost and supporting those grieving. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash has been assisting police with their investigation and no charges have been laid. Hundreds of Canberra cyclists have gathered to remember two members of their community who we
Pregnancy involves many appointments, but this trial aims to change that (opens the original)
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When baby Frankie was born in the early hours of Wednesday morning, he was something of a surprise. Despite being overdue, he came into the world very quickly. "Runs in the family, procrastinating, apparently," mum Sarah Fox said. "He came out extremely fast — we got here at 1:30am and at about 2am [he was born]," dad Sebastian Fox said. But not all babies land in the world so easily. It is with that in mind that a new trial has been launched at the Canberra Hospital that aims to increase contin
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