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ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 29 August

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Paddle boats return to the Lake; parties make election commitments; and more legislation passes the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Wedge-tailed eagle ‘Reggie” joins Canberra paragliding club

Local Georgia Curry -
Next time you’re stewing in peak-hour traffic, look up because you might spot a smug paraglider soaring alongside a wedge-tailed eagle named Reggie.

Politics bulletin: Wednesday 28 August

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Elizabeth Lee vs. Yvette Berry: ACT government allegedly wasting money and breaking promises; city stadium; and more.

Opinion: The Canberra Liberals’ genuine plan to make our city safer

Local Newstime Media -
Peter Cain MLA says the Canberra Liberals will boost the police force, build a stronger justice system, and make Canberra safer for all.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 27 August

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Greens promise light rail two years before Labor. The Canberra Liberals want a review of assistance payments. And more.

Strong Independents query ACT Government’s ‘cost of loving’

Local Newstime Media -
The Strong Independents argue that the government must publish key government performance figures in monthly newsletters.

Narrabundah’s ‘love island’ attracts rare white peahen

Local Georgia Curry -
An extremely rare white peahen has joined Narrabundah’s famous peacock colony (Charmaine), while a loner peacock has settled in at Mugga Lane Tip (Andrew), where Narrabundah’s peacocks are thought to have originated 30 years ago.

ACT’s 10-year roadmap for environmentally friendly buildings

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Government has released the Sustainable Buildings Pathway to achieve net zero emissions in buildings and make them climate resilient.

ACT Labor’s plan for Belconnen

Local Newstime Media -
ACT Labor has announced a $20 million election commitment package to renew infrastructure and services in Belconnen.

Opinion: ‘Andrew Barr must go’, says Independent for Canberra

Local Newstime Media -
Dr Vanessa Picker won’t support Andrew Barr as Chief Minister, but remains open to supporting a Labor Government. The Belco Party differs.

Pet of the Week: Astrid the Russian Blue

Local Newstime Media -
In this edition of Pet of the Week, we meet Astrid the striking Russian Blue, a funny lady who loves a shenanigan.

Monaro Highway closed after three-vehicle incident

Local Newstime Media -
There has been a three car motor vehicle incident at the intersection of the Monaro Highway and Old Cooma Road. 

Rescue a Lonely Heart: Dixie

Local Newstime Media -
CD's Lonely Heart column lets local hear from some creatures from local animal welfare organisations who are looking for forever homes.

New park celebrating Ngunnawal culture opens in Watson

Local Newstime Media -
A new neighbourhood park recognising local Ngunnawal culture through artwork and nature is now officially open on Aspinall Street in Watson.

Next step for South Tuggeranong Health Centre

Local Newstime Media -
The new South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder has reached another milestone with the Development Application being publicly notified.

Proposal for new Stromlo nature reserve

Local Newstime Media -
A minor plan amendment is being prepared to create a nature reserve at Block 403 in Stromlo, and the undeveloped areas of Block 12 Denman Prospect.

ACT Labor promises light rail and buses

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT needs both buses and light rail, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said, announcing ACT Labor’s public transport policy today.

Independents for Canberra’s plans for community sport

Local Newstime Media -
Independents say many areas lack sports facilities, and people in every electorate struggle to access facilities and programs.

Police seize cash and vapes from car

Local Newstime Media -
Police stopped a car in Casey early on Wednesday morning, and confiscated nearly 150 vapes and around $4,000 in cash.

ACT on track to reach EV charger target

Local Newstime Media -
New DC fast chargers across the ACT bring the total amount of public chargers in the ACT to 170 sites with 220 bays.

Fiona Carrick’s Vision for Woden Town Centre

Local Newstime Media -
Independent candidate Fiona Carrick today released her Vision to make Woden Town Centre a vibrant hub of community and commerce.

ACT Labor’s plans for Molonglo Valley

Local Nicholas Fuller -
ACT Labor has a plan to deliver the services and infrastructure Molonglo Valley, one of the fastest growing regions in Canberra, will need.

Labor’s ‘Regional Plans’ – why people are cynical about politics

Local Newstime Media -
Independents for Canberra candidate Anne-Louise Dawes responds to ACT Labor’s plan for Woden and Weston Creek.

ACT Government helps community gardens take climate action

Local Newstime Media -
12 projects will share $100,000 in funding to connect with their local communities through the Community Garden Grants Program. 

SuperHeroes ACT recruiting for Camp Quality Classic Cruise

Local Jessica Cordwell -
It’s been busy at SuperHeroes ACT headquarters as plans are underway for the year’s biggest fundraiser in their mission to bring laughter and joy to families impacted by childhood cancer. The Classic...

Tender for contractors for ACT northside hospital

Local Newstime Media -
Shortlisted tenderers CPB Contractor Pty Ltd and Multiplex Construction Pty Ltd. have been invited to respond to a Request for Tender:

ACT coppers want lowdown on stolen copper

Local Newstime Media -
ACT Policing seeks info on two Barton Highway cases: copper stolen from CSIRO, and a two-vehicle collision.

‘The shrinking of our middle class’: ACTCOSS’s cost-of-living report

Local Nicholas Fuller -
ACTCOSS’s annual cost-of-living report, published this morning, warns that Canberra faces disaster, as more households fall into poverty.

Canberra Liberals announce education policy

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The Canberra Liberals have a plan to improve literacy and numeracy, better support teachers, and maintain schools.

ACT Labor’s plan for Woden and Weston Creek

Local Nicholas Fuller -
ACT Labor today revealed its Woden and Weston Creek Regional Plan. Other candidates say it offers nothing new, and lack any vision.
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