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Nicholas Fuller

Nicholas Fuller

Liberals say government not answering questions about CIT contracts

The Canberra Liberals state that the ACT Government has refused to answer their questions about the CIT contracts that saw $8.87 million spent on one contractor. But the minister concerned says that providing that information to the Liberals could hinder or interfere with an investigation.

ACT Government funds community services

The ACT Government will provide millions of dollars to organisations that help Canberrans when they need it most.

ACT emergency services fleet on the road to zero emissions

One day, the ACT Emergency Services Agency's fleet will be emissions-free - and Volvo will design the first seven vehicles.

Zero emission vehicles will be ‘easier and cheaper to access’, ACT Government says

The ACT Government’s new Zero Emissions Vehicles Strategy 2022–30 tackles barriers, such as affordability, range, and supply.

Chamber music in the fields evokes beauty of winter in Canberra

Visitors to Pialligo Estate next month can enjoy a seasonal feast of fine food and music in the fields in a collaboration with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

Saving lives: Australia’s first drug-testing clinic opens in Canberra

The confidential CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service, launched this week, tests pills, and gives advice about the harms of drugs.

Study reveals Canberrans’ liberal attitude to drugs

Most Canberrans (82 per cent) supported the decriminalisation of cannabis, while twice as many ACT residents approved of regular cannabis use (20 per cent) than smoking (10.6 per cent), according to the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) published earlier this month.

ACT to phase out fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2035

Petrol and diesel vehicles’ days are numbered in Canberra, the ACT Government has announced: they will be phased out of the market by 2035.

New bureau taps into ACT public service to secure water supply

To make sure Canberra has a strong and secure water supply into the future, the ACT Government will set up a new Office for Water this month, water minister Shane Rattenbury announced today.

ACT Government announces suburban infrastructure projects in 2022–23 Budget

A new playground for the inner north, upgraded shops, and a new waste facility are some of the ACT Government's new infrastructure projects.

Lexi Sekuless sings a sonnet for Stephen Sondheim

A Sonnet for Sondheim, showing at the Belconnen Arts Centre this week, is a love letter to the late Broadway giant.

Integrity commission to review CIT contracts

The ACT Integrity Commission and Auditor-General will investigate the procurement of the $9 million CIT contracts.
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