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Latest news: Rebecca Vassarotti

Endangered frogs found in ACT after years of absence

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For the first time in 5 years, northern corroboree frogs have been detected in the Ginini Flats wetlands at Namadgi National Park.

ACT Greens launch housing policy

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The ACT Greens have launched their first policy platform for the 2024 election: addressing the housing crisis.

State of the ACT’s water and environment

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The condition of ACT water catchments is improving, but the ACT’s resource use is unsustainable, according to reports published this week.

ACT Heritage Festival 2024: ‘Connections’

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The Heritage Festival (13 to 18 April) is "an incredible opportunity to learn about the rich history of Canberra and the region".

ACT Greens elect parliamentary leaders

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

Rebecca Vassarotti: Men made climate change, women will fix it

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Minister Rebecca Vassarotti will speak at a Parks and Conservation Service International Women’s Day Breakfast.

ACT Heritage Grants open for 2024-25

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The ACT Heritage Grants Program assists the community to conserve and promote the heritage of the ACT. $230,000 is available.

World Wildlife Day: Rebecca Vassarotti

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Rebecca Vassarotti, Minister for the Environment, Parks and Land Management, shares her thoughts on World Wildlife Day.

Conservationists want Bluetts Block made a nature reserve

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Some conservation groups fear Bluetts Block, one of Canberra's nature hotspots, is threatened by development.

ACT engineers’ registration scheme opens next week

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The first phase of the Professional Engineers Registration Scheme will open for registration on 6 March, for civil and structural engineers.

ACT Government uses controversial call-in powers for housing

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The ACT Government has announced two housing developments. But ACT Labor's use of call-in powers has angered other parties.

CFMEU accuses ACT Government of neglecting public housing

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The CFMEU ACT branch has called for the ACT Government to in-source public housing maintenance and guarantee acceptable living conditions.

Great snakes! Calls for reform of ACT snake legislation

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A petition calls on the ACT Government to review snake licensing arrangements and to allocate resources for snake catching and education.

ACT Government commissions agricultural study

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As the first act of its food strategy, the ACT Government has commissioned Natural Capital Economics to study agricultural production and the food system in the ACT and local region to guide...

ACT implements border controls to halt fire ant invasion

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Materials from red fire ant-infested areas in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland will be restricted from entering the ACT.

Water rebates for ACT farmers available

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ACT rural leaseholders can now apply for rebates to install, repair or replace water infrastructure for livestock or horticulture. 
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