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Yarralumla Forestry School site to become mixed-use development

The National Capital Plan has been amended to allow mixed-use development at the site of the former Australian Forestry School.

Canberra not ‘an awful place’, ACT politicians claim

Prominent ACT residents have taken umbrage at Queensland premier Steven Miles’s inflammatory remarks about Canberra yesterday.

Bulk billing incentive tripled for Canberra doctors

From today, the Federal Government has tripled the bulk billing incentive for GPs (a 34 per cent increase in payments).

Federal investment in ACT waterways

The Federal Government is investing more than $3.2 million to protect the health of ACT waterways, including the Jerrabomberra Wetlands.

Volunteers at the heart of the Canberra community

At the heart of our community is the invaluable contribution of volunteers. From schools to sporting clubs, charity organisations and environmental conservation groups, volunteers play an indispensable role in shaping and enriching Canberra.

Albanese Labor Government policies take effect in July

1 July brings several important changes to improve the lives of Australians and shape a brighter future for the nation.

Canberra Institute of Technology turns 95

The CIT, the ACT's biggest educational institution, celebrated its 95th birthday this week. We talk to staff and students.

Seeing a doctor is now more affordable

In her opinion piece this month, Alicia Payne writes about affordable health care in Canberra.

$60 million funding for Questacon

Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre will receive $60 million in next week’s budget, Federal ministers announced today.

Securing the future of our national institutions

One of the great privileges of living in the national capital is our access to our national cultural and historical institutions.

Canberrans deserve better access to affordable health care

News that affordable healthcare provider Hobart Place General Practice will shut its doors next month was blow to the Canberra community.

Salvos’ Houses for Homelessness open in Fyshwick

The Salvation Army’s newest venture, the Houses for Homelessness, is a lifeline for families in need.

The Voice is about recognition and consultation

When Australians go to the polls later this year, they will be asked to change the constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

Canberra mental health service moves to Civic

The new Civic site for mental health service Canberra Head to Health was officially opened by Emma McBride MP this week.

‘Go Local First’ where possible this summer

It’s been another massive year in the capital and I know Canberrans are looking forward to a well-earned break this Christmas season.

More support for vulnerable at Canberra’s Early Morning Centre

The Community Partnership Pilot, connecting people doing it tough to welfare, is being extended to Canberra’s Early Morning Centre.

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