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ACT politics bulletin: Friday 11 October

Eight days to the ACT election. The ACT Greens have announced their election plan and the Canberra Liberals their environment plan.

Building a community event brick-by-brick

LEGO enthusiasts will be given the opportunity to marvel at the artwork of others or create their own masterpieces at the Canberra Brick Show.

Strong demand for early voting in the ACT

Early voting for the ACT election began on Tuesday; more Canberrans than ever before have voted early, Elections ACT states.

Step back in history to Canberra’s National Carillon

Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II officially opened Canberra’s National Carillon in 1970? If you didn’t, now you do.

Musicians and media go head-to-head in charity footy clash

Watch or take part in a community Aussie Rules match this Sunday while supporting a good cause.

No beach? No problem for Canberra surf lifesavers

Canberra’s lack of a beach (Kambah Pool doesn’t count) hasn’t stopped 50 Canberra families from joining a surf lifesaving club and adopting the Batemans Bay Nippers as their own.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 10 October

9 days to election. Promises: ACT Labor: end-of-life care; Canberra Liberals: Indigenous and diabetes. Strong Independents: light rail $?!

A new era: Canberra Liberals unveil vision for Canberra

Our vision is to create a fresh opportunity for Canberra. A Canberra that lives up to its potential and of which we can all be proud.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 9 October

The ACT Greens promise more food relief; ACT Labor, more build-to-rent projects; and the Canberra Liberals, a partnership with UC.

Questacon forced to close after small fire

A small structure fire has occurred at Questacon the National Science and Technology Centre causing road closures in the area.

Early voting begins for ACT election

Canberrans can begin casting their ballots for the ACT election from today; Chief Minister Andrew Barr was one of the first to vote.

Opinion: An Independents for Canberra crossbench

Independents for Canberra's Statement of Expectations explains what approach candidates would take in a balance-of-power situation.

Opinion: ACT Greens promise a fairer health system

The ACT Greens say Canberrans should vote for them for a genuinely free and accessible health care system this election. 

ACT Greens: Reducing crime

The ACT Greens promise a "smart on crime" approach to reduce recidivism and harmful behaviours - but advocates and independents criticise it.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 7 October

Twelve days to the election. Politicking continues, and parties make promises.

Peter Cain’s textbook: Is the timing of this story political?

Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain's 2002 textbook has sparked controversy - but why now, two weeks before the ACT election?

Opinion: It’s time our seniors decided their best living options

A statement / op ed from Independents for Canberra candidate Sneha KC regarding a rating system for retirement villages in the ACT.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 4 October

Fifteen days to the election. More election promises: public housing from Labor, and Tuggeranong funding from the Liberals.

Parliament House raided by anti-corruption commission

Federal anti-corruption officers have carried out a raid at Parliament House as part of an investigation. Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission conducted the raid on Thursday, but the subject of the raid...

Working dog Rip tears up the competition

A mob of roos had just split up a herd of cattle as I spoke with Yass farmer Ben Coster about his bid for Australia’s best working dog in this week’s 2024 Cobber Challenge.

Canberra’s 2024-25 bushfire, storm season has officially started

The 2024-25 storm and bushfire season has officially started in the ACT.

Floriade comes to life in the dark with NightFest

A field of more than 5,000 handmade roses is the star of the show of Floriade’s NightFest.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 3 October

ACT Labor takes to the skies with cheap flights to Adelaide, while the Canberra Liberals stay down to earth in Murrumbidgee.

Belco Party promises free public transport

The Belco Party has pledged to make public transport free for everyone all year round.

Unbelievable finds at Lifeline Bookfair

Century-old rare maps, private notes between Senators and autographed memoirs of past Prime Ministers are amongst the treasures unearthed at Lifeline Bookfair over the years.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 2 October

ACT Labor announces better trains to Sydney - are they on the right track? - and the Liberals reveal their plan for Gungahlin, oop north.

Multiple vehicle crash on Monaro Highway near Cooma

Emergency service crews are responding to a multiple vehicle incident on the Monaro Highway near Chokola Road at Bunyan, just north of Cooma.

Let the game of life begin – again

Before the starting gun even fires, 230 people are already winners at this week’s Transplant Games in Canberra because each competitor is only at the starting line because of organ donors.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 1 October

ACT Labor promises $120 million for new and renewed infrastructure; the Canberra Liberals a $40 million reform of the mental health system.

ACT Labor attacks independents, independents push back

ACT Labor claims that voting for independents could lead to a Canberra Liberals government. Three independent parties respond.
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