The ACT government has backed down on plans to scrap dedicated school bus services across Canberra. At least half of the school bus routes the government had planned to scrap will be restored with the details yet to be finalised.

 

The backflip comes following community concern over student safety....

A new interim CEO has been announced for Canberra Health Services with Bernadette McDonald set to take on the role for six months. It comes after Janet Anderson's shock resigation only days after her appointment was announced earlier this month. 

 

Ms McDonald will oversee Canberra Hospital and all public clinical health services in...

Police are continuing to investigate a number of reported child approaches across Canberra. 16 incidents have now been reported over the past 8 months including two this week in Wanniassa and Ainslie.

 

Face-fit images have also been released of two approaches that occurred in Wright and Banks last week....

Canberra is facing a Santa shortage with recruitment company Scene to Believe struggling to find suitable men to play Father Christmas in Belconnen and Woden. Santa candidates must have a current working with children permit, a knowledge of current toy trends and a reasonable level of physical fitness.

 

Real Santa beards are desired, but...