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ClubsACT proposes trial of self-exclusion facial recognition technology for problem gamblers

Problem gamblers could soon "opt-in" to having their faces scanned by facial recognition software, in order to keep them out of some Canberra clubs.
The proposal from ClubsACT would see several venues trial a system, developed by New Zealand-based company COMS Systems Limited.

The technology ale…

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Legal stoush brewing after Australian bureaucrats cancel Russian embassy's rebuild

Russia has flagged legal action after Australian bureaucrats scuttled the construction of its new embassy building in Canberra.
Authorities have ordered the "premium" block of land near parliament house be vacated within 20 days.

In 2011, Moscow was granted approval to build a new embassy comple…

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Make Your Own Carpet Stain Removers At Home

Are your carpets full of stains that are making your home look worn out and dishevelled? If the stains are too embedded in your carpet, you might need bond cleaning professionals in Canberra to help you. However, if the stains are recent, you can make simple natural cleaning solutions at home. These…

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Foot-and-mouth disease fragments detected in meat imported to Australia

Viral fragments of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and African swine fever have been detected in imported meat, as Australia's government introduces new measures to wash shoes at international airports.

Both diseases have spread through Asia and a widespread outbreak of either livestock disease in A…

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Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is provisionally approved for young children. This is what we know

Australian children aged six months to five years old could soon be rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 jab.

On Tuesday, Australia's national medical regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), announced Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could safely be given to young children in doses on…

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12 Essential Cleaning Products Every Home Needs

Do you know about the important cleaning products that everyone should have in their home? If you don’t, then I am here to help you. I have recently read an excellent article on this subject, and I found it very useful. The post has information on 12 essential cleaning products every home needs. The…

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Senior doctor launches legal action over handling of alleged safety concerns in Canberra Hospital's Intensive Care Unit

Canberra Health Services (CHS) and two hospital executives are facing legal action in the Federal Court over their handling of allegations of safety risks to patients and staff within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Canberra Hospital.
In a Statement of Claim lodged with the court, Bronwyn Avard, w…

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Bond Cleaning Checklist — Things To Do To Get Your Bond Back

Hi All!
People often overlook important spots when preparing the rental property for the inspection. Most of the time, tenants lose their bond money because of lack of cleanliness. This is because they forget to clean windows, carpets and other important areas.. You can either hire a professional t…

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NSW man extradited to ACT, charged in relation to alleged murder of Philip man Glenn Walewicz

A 19-year-old man has faced the ACT Magistrates Court, charged over his alleged role in the murder of a man in Canberra's south last year.

Glenn Walewicz, 48, was shot dead at his front door in Philip in June, 2021. 

Jayden Williams was arrested by police in the New South Wales town of Glen I…

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Greens call on ACT government to end $40 million public funding of horse racing industry

The ACT Greens are calling for an end to the public funding of horse racing in Canberra.
The ACT government is in negotiations to re-sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Canberra Racing Club and the Harness Racing Club worth about $40 million.

Under the deal, the horse racing indust…

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How To Get An Accurate Moving Estimate

Do you know how to get an accurate moving estimate? If you don’t know, then I can help you. I am also moving to a new place after a few months, and that is why I am preparing my budget. Recently I read an article on how to get an accurate moving estimate, and I found the article very helpful. Prepar…

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Go west: Eastern states' energy ministers urged to look to Western Australia for solutions to crisis

For energy consumers in Australia's eastern states, the grim news and warnings of price pain have been flying thick and fast in recent times. 
First, it was a decision by the energy regulator to jack up benchmark electricity tariffs to 18 per cent from July.

Quickly following the announcement w…

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Canberra barristers blame ACT's falling criminal conviction rate on 'cowboy' police who rely on illegal evidence

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has rejected a claim by a senior Canberra barrister that a steep drop in the criminal conviction rate is partially due to shoddy police work and a "cowboy" culture among some officers.

The guilty rate in the ACT Magistrates Court collapsed in recent years, the …

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8 Factors to Consider When Hiring Cleaning Services

People often hire professional cleaners in a hustle, which is a huge mistake. When you spend money to get the service, you deserve the best possible result. When you opt for professionals without any research and planning, you are most like to get unprofessional or inefficient service providers. The…

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Canberra man who breached COVID-19 isolation to threaten neighbour with axe sentenced to four years in jail

A Canberra man who went after his neighbour with an axe while he was in isolation with COVID-19 has been sentenced to nearly four years' jail in the ACT Supreme Court.
Jayke Fleury, 36, pleaded guilty to a raft of charges from several different incidents, including drug trafficking and assaulting a…

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Jetstar expands direct flights to and from Canberra to include Melbourne and Gold Coast

Jetstar is adding two new routes to its Canberra service with direct flights to and from both Melbourne and the Gold Coast.

The budget carrier, owned by Qantas, entered the Canberra market in December with flights to and from Brisbane.

Now Jetstar has announced that daily flights to Melbourne …

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How to Remove Mould and Tough Stains From Tile Floor

I want to get rid of the different types of stains on my white colour tile floor. Thus, I am looking for information that can that me to accomplish my task perfectly. There is some excellent article on this particular topic, and one such article caught my attention. After reading the post, I underst…

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Canberra man charged with manslaughter after woman falls from moving vehicle

A 42-year-old Canberra man has faced court charged with manslaughter, after a woman fell from a moving vehicle during an alleged family violence incident.  

Police allege the 40-year-old woman was critically injured about 4am on Friday morning after she climbed onto the bonnet of a ute during a…

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ACT long-COVID clinic opens as health system prepares for more cases of illness in Canberra

Gloria Gardener spent a week and a half sleeping on her couch after she fell ill with COVID-19 in January.
The 57-year-old now lives with "long-COVID", a condition defined by symptoms such as ongoing exhaustion, fatigue, headaches and loss of smell months after an initial infection.

"I used to d…

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BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACED BY FRANCHISEES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM?

Hello there,
I have never had any experience in business management so when I started operating my own franchise, it was challenging. I could not find the right people for the job functions, and it became harrowing. The people I found lacked experience and it led to a lot of problems with the franc…

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