AMA ACT's new president Betty Ge wants a better health system

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1. Hold the unicorns, Dr Betty wants to be heard

   New AMA president Dr Betty Ge, a GP at Ochre Medical Centre Garran, says doctors are not asking for 'a unicorn with a rainbow' but rather a safe and efficient system, insisting 'we know we can do better'.

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2. Australian schools are being advised to treat generative AI as a real assessment risk, with one report calling for senior secondary assessment systems to be reviewed for susceptibility to AI-enabled p

   Australian schools are being advised to treat generative AI as a real assessment risk, with one report calling for senior secondary assessment systems to be reviewed for susceptibility to AI-enabled plagiarism and cheating.

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3. Canberra Halloween displays are already appearing in September; one Kambah display was reported as being decked out "since September" in 2024.[7]

   Canberra Halloween displays are already appearing in September, with Kambah a notable hotspot where Ammon Place and Samson Place are repeatedly listed among prominent decorated streets and houses.

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4. The 2026 National Multicultural Festival is scheduled for 6–8 February and will transform Canberra’s city centre into a multi-stage, city-wide event across Civic.[1][5]

   The 2026 National Multicultural Festival is scheduled for 6–8 February and will transform Canberra's city centre into a multi-stage, city-wide event across Civic, with more than 250 performances and over 260 food and cultural stalls.

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5. On any desolate Canberra night, this busy city corner is a sure bet

   Bistro Nguyen's in the city is Vietnamese done fast and well, and is a sure bet on any desolate Canberra night.

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