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Canberra Liberals: Government must be open about infrastructure

The Canberra Liberals say the government has released no business cases, completion dates, or detailed funding for infastructure projects.

ACT pokies control: national-leading or extortionately expensive?

The ACT Government has begun a market sounding for a system to control poker machines. But Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson has concerns.

Opinion: It’s time to prioritise community safety and well-being

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT Government has not made the safety and well-being of police and emergency services a priority.

Public consultation on ACT Government’s anti-violence strategy

The ACT Government has drafted its 10-year Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy, and the public can comment until 28 April.

Massive turnout for the return of Skyfire

After a 5-year break, Skyfire returned with a bang over the weekend.

Exit ACT: Why we need the right to die on our own terms

Pro-euthanasia group Exit ACT says proposed assisted dying legislation leaves the terminally ill and people with dementia in the cold.

Scholarships for ACT Aboriginal secondary students

Ten ACT Indigenous students have received Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarships, the government announced.

ACT sportsgrounds prepare for winter sport

Most ACT Government irrigated turf sportsgrounds will close from Monday for a two-week maintenance period.

Canberra winners at 2023 Australian Tourism Awards

Canberra has been well represented at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism awards held last night at the Darwin Convention Centre, claiming honours in seven categories.

Hannah Andrevski named 2024 Canberra Citizen of the Year

Hannah Andrevski, the dedicated founder and CEO of Roundabout Canberra, has been recognised as the 2024 Canberra Citizen of the Year.

ACT Government: Build-to-Rent and buskers

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn will build 54 affordable units in Curtin, and buskers have an easier and safer way to get paid.

Can St Vincent de Paul maintain the Green Shed’s legacy?

Although Vinnies promises continuity and a “smooth transition”, many Canberrans are dismayed, and Green Shed staff dejected.

Abode Hotels set to open ninth hotel, second in Woden

Abode Hotels is set to open Abode Phillip in June, representing the Canberra-based company’s ninth property in their Abode hotel portfolio.

Friable asbestos identified on residential site in Denman Prospect

Mulch sample taken from a residential complex in Denman Prospect has returned a positive test for a small amount of friable asbestos.

ACT Greens elect parliamentary leaders

Shane Rattenbury and Rebecca Vassarotti have been elected in Australia's first ballot of members to determine parliamentary leaders.

A busy Enlighten festival, with happy crowds

The busiest night at Enlighten's Festival Hub surpassed the busiest night in 2023, and attendance was up by 27 per cent on last year,.

Funding for ACT retirement village residents’ rights

The ACT Retirement Villages Residents Association has a $25,000 government grant to help residents understand and exercise their rights.

Canberrans invited to celebrate 20 years of Capital Region Farmers Market this weekend

Capital Region Farmers Market celebrates 20 years in 2024. That’s 20 years supporting farmers, makers, growers and producers of the Canberra Region.

18-year hospitality expert Stephen Hollow to lead QT Canberra

With 18 years' experience in the hospitality industry, Stephen Hollow has been appointed as the General Manager of QT Canberra.

New operating theatres for Canberra Hospital ‘a milestone’

Canberra Hospital’s Critical Services Building will open later this year, and 22 new operating theatres have been completed.

Men to face court over Summernats assaults

Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court later this month charged in relation to assaults that occurred at the Summernats festival.

Canberra beauty competes for Miss Universe title

Already a princess to friends and family, Canberra beauty Sadia Nabila is hoping to take the crown at Miss Universe Australia.

Australian Federal Police vote for industrial action for better pay

Police union members voted 96.7 per cent in favour of protected industrial action, to secure better pay and conditions.

Strong Independents: ACT needs infrastructure oversight body

If elected, the Strong Independents would legislate for the ACT to have an Independent Infrastructure Commissioner or Agency.

Clay: ACT’s Territory Plan a ‘missed opportunity’

The Legislative Assembly has published its report into the new Territory Plan - and the chair, Jo Clay, considers it a missed opportunity.

The Green Shed to close after losing ACT government contract to Vinnies

The Green Shed has announced it will close the doors to its four Canberra locations at the end of May after their contract with the ACT government was not renewed.

Gungahlin temporary police station closes

ACT Policing has decided to close the temporary Front Office facility located at Gungahlin Police Station.

Independents for Canberra: Candidates in every electorate

Since Independents for Canberra was announced at the end of January, dozens of locals have expressed their interest in running as candidates.

Earth’s hidden flip: ANU finds unprecedented tectonic movement

ANU researchers discovered conclusive proof that a tectonic plate had flipped over, revealing mechanisms behind rare and deep earthquakes.

Take-up of ACT financial assistance for student nurses encouraging

More than 200 nursing, midwifery and allied health students have been approved for a Study Incentive Program.
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