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ACT Budget: City services

Funding for a new recycling facility, toilets, FOGO, and mowing and horticultural maintenance, the ACT Government announces.

Tales from Telstra Tower high-life

News that Telstra Tower is re-opening has caused a flurry of excitement (Black Mountain was like Pitt Street on the weekend) and no-one’s more excited than former elevator operators Sharon Dodds and...

Could Canberra’s Lily O’Brien be Australia’s next Top Model?

Lily O'Brien is one of just five Canberrans heading to the finals of Top Model Australia in Melbourne this weekend.

ACT election thoughts: Angela Burroughs (AEU ACT)

Angela Burroughs, branch president of the Australian Education Union (AEU) ACT, gives the ACT Government their report card for this term.

ACT Greens: Free ambulances

The ACT Greens have announced they would abolish the fees charged by the ACT Ambulance Service for emergency call-outs, if elected.

Canberra Liberals promise RSV vaccines for all infants

The Canberra Liberals would ensure all newborns and vulnerable infants could access a new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Gathering Momentum: How intermediaries improve justice in ACT

Australia’s first conference exploring how intermediaries support vulnerable people in the justice system opens tomorrow.

Master Builders ACT: Budget must support local infrastructure

Master Builders ACT wants the ACT Government Budget to invest in infrastructure, CEO Michael Hopkins says.

ACT Budget: Elective surgeries

The ACT Government has announced extra budget funding for its four-year elective surgery plan and to expand operating theatre capacity.

ACT Budget: Infrastructure

The ACT Government has announced funding for the Canberra Theatre; a convention centre; the Bruce precinct; and Exhibition Park.

ACT Budget: Community health services

The ACT Government’s $2024–25 Budget allocates more than $15 million over the next four years to community health services

Pet of the Week: Bella

In this edition of Pet of the Week, we meet beautiful Bella, a popular lady in the village where she and her parents live.

ACT election thoughts: Maria Edwards (REIACT)

Maria Edwards, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of the ACT, is concerned about rental property standards, land tax, and rates increases.

Rescue a Lonely Heart: Tank

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

ACT election thoughts: Tom Adam (Phillip Business Community)

Tom Adam, president of the Phillip Business Community, assesses the ACT Government's performance in the lead-up to the upcoming election.

Man vandalises Australian War Memorial with pro-Palestine slogans

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly committed criminal damage at the Australian War Memorial in the early hours of this morning.

ACT election thoughts: Julie Tongs OAM (Winnunga Nimmityjah)

Julie Tongs OAM urges the ACT Government to address systemic issues affecting vulnerable people, particularly the Aboriginal community.

ACT Budget: Domestic, family, and sexual violence

The ACT Government has allocated more than $12 million extra in the 2024-25 ACT Budget to address domestic, family and sexual violence, including coercive control.

ACT Budget: Roadworks

The ACT 2024-25 Budget will invest in duplicating Athllon Drive, road maintenance, and active travel infrastructure.

Safe haven for critically endangered rock-wallaby opens in ACT

The Jedbinbilla Safe Haven at Tidbinbilla will save the brush-tailed rock-wallaby, the ACT's mammal emblem, from extinction.

Forgotten election promise, where is RSPCA ACT’s new shelter?

On one operating table in a small cottage, RSPCA ACT is expected to help an unending stream of abandoned, abused or unwanted animals from around the region.

The real cost of getting Olympians to the podium

Olympics is the pinnacle of sporting achievement and it may look exhilarating but it’s also expensive, so the ACT Government is chipping in $100,000 for 34 local athletes.  To give you an idea of...

Canberra clubs sector slams ACT Labor poker policy

ClubsACT argues that ACT Labor’s policy announced this week to phase out poker machines could destroy the club industry.

ACT Greens: Free support for people with autism and ADHD

The ACT Greens plan to establish a Neurodiversity Centre offering free support for neurodiverse people, including those with autism and ADHD. 

ACT election thoughts: Joel Dignam (Better Renting)

Joel Dignam, Executive Director of Better Renting, offers insights on the ACT Government's housing policies ahead of the upcoming election

Reality TV more compelling than Survivor films in Canberra

A film crew descended on Canberra today, Thursday 13 June, to film a reality TV show – not with paid B-grade actors seeking 15 minutes of fame – but with philanthropists who...

New health centre for Gungahlin

The ACT Government will build a new health centre, an ACTAS Ambulance and Fire Station, and an indoor sports facility in Gungahlin.

Canberra twins trade in birthday presents for groceries

For the third year in a row, Canberra Twins Asher and Ellie Barclay have chosen not to receive presents for themselves on their birthday.

ACT Labor commits to reduce pokies if re-elected

ACT Labor, if re-elected, would further reduce the number of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in Canberra.

ACT launches Australia’s first local food plan

The ACT will become the first Australian state or territory to launch a plan to support and grow its local food system.
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