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New community centre for Woden

The ACT Government will build a new community centre in Woden, home to Woden Community Service. Construction begins in 2026-27.

Canberra Liberals: Discrepancy over walk-in centre visits

What caused an 11,000-difference gap in visits to nurse-led walk-in centres? "A shambles" or different systems and different purposes?

Barr: ACT Labor will not accept CFMEU donations

ACT Labor would not accept any donations from any branch of the CFMEU - but the Canberra Liberals wonder if the CFMEU is running Labor.

Warehouse Circus Classes are perfect for early development, support, and long-term healthy habits

There’s a lot to love about the circus. It’s fun, exciting, creative, physical, and best of all, it’s for everyone.

Hepatitis: ‘It’s Time to Take Action’

Ahead of World Hepatitis Day (28 July), Hepatitis ACT, Canberra’s community hepatitis organisation, is urging the public to get tested.

Property investment strategies: Secondary residences

Investing in a secondary residence in Canberra presents a great opportunity for investors and families alike.

Canberra Liberals: ACT Labor must suspend affiliation with CFMEU

Chief Minister Andrew Barr must suspend ACT Labor’s affiliations with the CFMEU, and not accept donations, Elizabeth Lee argues.

Training wheels needed to curb sports injuries

Canberra has a great love-affair with cycling, lycra and electric scooters but, unsurprisingly, the sport responsible for the most hospitalisations in Australia in 2021-22 involved wheels. Cycling caused about 8,600 reported injury hospitalisations...

ACT light rail: PTCBR advocates for better passenger experience

The Public Transport Association of Canberra wants safe and convenient access for passengers to light rail.

Deaf community needs to be heard

Canberra has up to 400 deaf people who use Auslan sign language, yet only two fully certified Auslan interpreters live in the ACT.

ACT CFMEU pushes for more power

The Master Builders Association of the ACT and the Canberra Liberals demand that Labor reject the CFMEU's proposal for greater powers.

World Snake Day at the Canberra Reptile Zoo

World Snake Day, Tuesday 16 July, has become Canberra Snake Week at the Canberra Reptile Zoo.

Pegasus report: ACT faces financial strain

The ACT’s financial position is weakening over time, warns Pegasus Economics’ Review of the ACT Budget 2024-25.

Rare penthouse set to smash record in Gungahlin

There’s nothing comparable in Gungahlin to a rare penthouse that’s just been listed for sale and if gets the asking price of $2.4 million plus, it will smash the record for apartments...

The serious art of acting frivolous

Auditions have just been held in Canberra for the most important role an actor could get – Captain Starlight – and it’s a role coveted by NIDA graduates and Shakespearean actors.

Help keep the wheels turning: ACT’s Bike Library needs support

Funding for the Bike Library in Gungahlin runs out at the end of this year. They are running a fundraiser to continue.

ANU forms new alliance for Aboriginal prosperity

The First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance will advocate for economic reforms to benefit Australian Indigenous people.

ACT Greens promise funding for environmental volunteers

The ACT Greens would increase funding for environmental volunteers, build biodiversity in suburbs, and launch a sustainability hub.

Australian-first baby registration trial in ACT

ACT parents can register the birth of their baby across federal and territory government agencies using myGov.

ACT Government: More funding for restorative justice

The ACT Government will reduce waiting times and improve services for victim-survivors of sexual violence.

Canberra Balloon Spectacular to separate from Enlighten in 2025

In 2025, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular will take place from 15 to 23 March, separating it from the Enlighten Festival, which runs from 28 February to 10 March.

Pet of the Week: Louie the Boxer

In this edition of Pet of the Week, we meet Louie the Boxer, part-time fun police, full time very good boy.

Rescue a Lonely Heart: Hunter

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

99 days to the ACT election

In 99 days, on Saturday 19 October, Canberrans will vote. But for whom? Party leaders and candidates hold forth.

Australia takes second place in the Kids Lit Quiz World Final

Australia’s national finalist team takes second place in the world final of the Kids Lit Quiz earlier this week.

From old lags to old masters: Art exhibition by ACT prisoners

The NAIDOC Community Art Exhibition showcases the talents of First Nations artists in the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Canberra’s prison.

2020 election commitment of tennis facility ‘a step closer’

In 2020, ACT Labor promised a tennis facility for Gungahlin; three months before the next election, the facility still has not been built.

Fatal Adelaide Avenue crash: Police closing in on suspects

A stolen black Genesis GV80 SUV picked up two people involved in a fatal collision on Adelaide Avenue in April, ACT Policing states. 

80’s retro roller rink rolls into South.Point Shopping Centre these school holidays

From Monday 8 July, South.Point Shopping Centre in Tuggeranong is transforming into a groovy roller party with the arrival of a custom designed retro roller-skating rink.

A day for veterans and their families at the ACT Veteran’s and Families’ Expo

The Hughes Community Centre will transform into a hub of information, resources and connection that joins together organisations dedicated to veterans' wellbeing and services.
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