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ACT Government: Amendment ‘step forward’ for child protection

The Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2024 (No. 2) was introduced in the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

Canberrans invited to name public green spaces at CIT Woden

Canberrans can suggest names for the three public green spaces surrounding the main building at the new CIT Woden Campus.

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.

5 affordable things to do in the heart of Canberra

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, we've rounded up five ideas for things to do and places to go in the heart of Canberra that will cost you nothing or next to nothing.

Take 6 with Reuben Tsang, piano prodigy

At only 12 years old, piano prodigy Reuben Tsang wowed attendees, now at 20, he performs in Canberra for the first time.

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.

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.

ACT Greens elect parliamentary leaders

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

Beautiful Canberra bushwalks in autumn

Autumn might be the best season to explore the Bush Capital, with balmy weather and a landscape slowly changing with the season. If you're looking for a bushwalk this weekend or anytime...

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