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Sir Joseph Banks memorial sculpture stolen from Botanic Gardens

ACT Policing are seeking information after the Sir Joseph Banks memorial sculpture at the Australian National Botanic Gardens was stolen earlier this week.

International students arrive in Canberra for Kids’ Lit Quiz finals

Four Canberra Grammar School students are putting their literacy knowledge to the test in the finals of the Kids’ Lit Quiz on 10 July.

CIT CEO Cover’s conduct was corrupt: Integrity Commission

The ACT Integrity Commission has found CIT ex-CEO Leanne Cover guilty of serious and corrupt conduct in her $8.8 million contracts.

Shane Rattenbury: Budget reply speech

If you want Canberra to be greener, healthier, fairer and more affordable, the ACT Greens have the answers, Shane Rattenbury says.

Elizabeth Lee: Budget reply speech

On 19 October, Canberrans will have the opportunity to make a decision about our future, opposition leader Elizabeth Lee says.

ACT framework for disaster recovery

The ACT Government has released its first Social Recovery Framework, to help Canberrans recover from disaster.

Avian influenza found in ACT

Avian influenza (bird flu) has been found in the ACT, but minister Vassarotti says the risk to the public is low.

ACT Greens promise ‘housing, not horseracing’

The ACT Greens intend to turn Thoroughbred Park, the racecourse in Lyneham, into a new residential suburb inhabited by 10,000 people.

ACT passes property developers act

Today, the ACT Legislative Assembly will vote on establishing Australia’s first licencing and regulation scheme for property developers.

ANU’s strategy to protect Canberra youth from gambling harm

Help is on the way for young people in the ACT who are at risk of gambling harm, the ANU Centre for Gambling Research states.

Lifeline Canberra’s Southside Bookfair this weekend

Lifeline Canberra will hold its annual Southside Bookfair at the Tuggeranong Southern Cross Basketball stadium this weekend (28 to 30 June).

Canberra Royals rugby celebrate First Nations players

Wallabies legend Glen Ella will join Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club this Saturday at their First Nations Round.

ACT passes law to support care leavers until 21

Young Canberrans leaving statutory out-of-home care may access support until they turn 21, under new legislation passed this week.

A new voice for Canberra: Independents for Canberra’s Sneha KC

Listen to everyone, learn from everyone; nobody knows everything, but everybody knows something.

ACT introduces new renter protections

New laws will provide renters with fairer conditions and greater financial surety, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury states.

Greater access to abortions in ACT

Nurse practitioners and authorised midwives will be able to prescribe abortion medication in the ACT under new legislation.

ACT removes barriers to altruistic surrogacy

The ACT Government passed the Parentage (Surrogacy) Amendment Bill 2023, allowing more Canberrans to pursue altruistic surrogacy.

MBA ACT CEO Michael Hopkins to leave Canberra

Master Builders ACT’s CEO, Michael Hopkins, will take up a new leadership rôle with Master Builders Queensland next month.

ACT Greens: By and For the Suburbs – ‘a copycat’, say Liberals

The ACT Greens have promised $40 million to give locals the power to allocate a portion of budget funds to priorities in their suburbs.

Charity begins at home for Community Bank Canberra and Regions

Community Bank Canberra and Regions has thrown open its own doors to provide a new home for Canberra’s independent community foundation Hands Across Canberra.

ACT economy growing, but business confidence low

Chief Minister Andrew Barr gave Canberra businesses an overview of the ACT economy - but confidence is low, the Business Chamber says.

Australian Fertility Summit gives back to hopeful families in historic first

The first Australian Fertility Summit will be held in Canberra in July, with one lucky attendee receiving a free IVF thanks to Genea Fertility.

ACT Budget disappoints Canberra organisations

Canberra’s organisations, from community services to education, from business to construction, are disappointed by yesterday's Budget.

ACT Greens: Budget is ‘meh’

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury says the Budget doesn't invest enough in housing, public transport, healthcare, or the environment.

ACT Government releases 2024-25 budget

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has released the ACT Government's 2024-25 Budget. Read more for more information.

Liberals slam ‘out of touch’ ACT Government after 2024/25 Budget released

The Canberra Liberals have declared the 2024/25 ACT Budget is "all spin, no relief", saying it fails to address the significant cost of living pressures that Canberrans are enduring.

ACT targets living cost pressure in pre-election budget

Immediate pressures on households have been balanced with slower-burn challenges of housing and essential services in the ACT government's pre-election budget.

Canberra Liberals: Barr’s Bogus Budgets

The Canberra Liberals' new book lists more than 150 promises they say Treasurer and Chief Minister Andrew Barr has broken.

Canberrans reach Nutbush city limits

Nutbush City: population 259. Civic Square: population 350. Canberrans reached Nutbush city limits today as 350 line-dancers kicked up their heels to the Tina Turner smash hit, led by the closest thing to...

ACT Budget: Cost-of-living relief

The 2024–25 ACT Budget will support Canberrans who are most impacted by cost-of-living pressures, the government promises.
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