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Pedal Power ACT calls for government to reprioritise funding

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In its budget submission, cycling advocacy group Pedal Power ACT has called for the ACT Government to fund active travel infrastructure.

Apply for ACT Government’s Community Garden Grants

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The ACT Government has launched another round of the Community Garden Grants program; $100,000 funding is available.

ACT Greens: Public transport policy

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The ACT Greens have released their transport policy for October’s election – including buses running every 20 minutes on weekdays.

ACT Government releases literacy and numeracy report

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Minister Yvette Berry has released the Final Report of the Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel, and accepted its recommendations.

Help RSPCA ACT through ruff times at the Million Paws Walk

Local Jessica Cordwell -
The Million Paws Walk returns to Patrick White Lawns on Sunday 26 May to raise much needed funds for the RSPCA ACT.

Canberra vigil to mark start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Today is the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the National Day of Remembrance.

Woden library to close until August for upgrades

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Woden library will be closed from Wednesday 8 May until mid-August this year for significant upgrade works to a range of areas.

Transport Canberra: Five years of light rail success

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The ACT Government has published a five-year analysis of light rail, Five Years On: Benefits Realisation of Light Rail Stage 1.

Latest stage of Canberra’s new suburb of Jacka now open

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Jacka, a planned new suburb north of Canberra city, has officially opened its latest stage, paving the way for more than 500 new homes.

Canberra Liberals push for coercive control laws

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The Canberra Liberals will introduce legislation to create a standalone criminal offence for coercive control.

The boys are back, Crusade for Connor continues to raise awareness

Local Jessica Cordwell -
The Crusade for Connor returns to raise awareness and funding for schizophrenia, this year they invite the public to join in.

Debrief: Drop the robes and jump in the Winter Solstice charity swim

Local Jessica Cordwell -
The Ian Lindeman Memorial Winter Solstice Swim encourages locals to strip down and take a plunge for Lifeline Canberra this June.

ACT Sexual Assault (Police) Review Report released

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The Sexual Assault (Police) Review Report, released today, recommends changes to improve system response to sexual crime.

Celebrating 10 years of North Canberra Hospital’s Birth Centre

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This Sunday, in John Knight Memorial Park, North Canberra Hospital will celebrate 10 years of its Birth Centre. 

Enrolments for ACT schools in 2025 now open

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ACT public school enrolments from preschool to year 12 open today for the 2025 school year, education minister Yvette Berry announced.

ACT Government launches Rent Relief Fund

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The ACT Government will give grants worth up to four weeks’ rent to eligible households experiencing financial hardship.

Riotact co-CEO Michael McGoogan charged with assaulting woman

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Michael McGoogan, Co-CEO of Region Media, has been charged with assaulting a woman.

North Curtin: 1,300 homes planned for former horse paddock

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More than 1,300 homes will be built in north Curtin, and the public can have their say on the design of the site.

Canberra Liberals: ACT’s elective surgery waiting list lengthens

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Elective surgery waitlists have increased by 30% since 2022, and more than 8,800 people are waiting for their operations, the Liberals say.

Consultation opens on ACT’s next Age-Friendly City Plan

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Minister Emma Davidson has opened community consultations on a 10-year plan to make Canberra a great place to grow older.

From Demolition to Design: The Versatility of Recycled Timber by Thor’s Hammer

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There’s both an art and a particular type of science to timber recycling in 2024. Thor’s Hammer, founded by Thor Diesendorf almost 30 years ago, has cracked the code.

Over 30,000 gather at War Memorial for Anzac Day Dawn Service

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A crowd of more than 32,000 people gathered in the dark this morning at the Australian War Memorial for the Anzac Day Dawn Service, commemorating the 109th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.

Known unto God, the Unknown Australian Soldier

Local Jessica Cordwell -
The Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier honours those sacrificed their lives and is a resting places for those who never came home.

ACT sees record increase in taxation revenue

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT had the biggest increase in taxation revenue in the country this past financial year, and is the second-highest taxing jurisdiction.

Construction crisis: Canberra Liberals to hold roundtable

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The Canberra Liberals will host a roundtable forum with the construction industry amidst a wave of company closures.

Resurgence of the Rubik’s Cube

Local Georgia Curry -
Canberra student Liam Sawade – who averages 9.55 seconds at home - is contesting this weekend’s Speedcubing Australia competition.

US drug-decriminalisation U-turn: lessons for ACT, Liberals warn

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Last month, the American state of Oregon ended three years of drug decriminalisation. James Milligan MLA says it is a "salutary experience" .

Canberra Liberals: Rebates for IVF

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The Canberra Liberals have made an election commitment of rebates for IVF or certain Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatments.

PTCBR calls for urgent improvements to Canberra public transport

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In its ACT Budget submission, the Public Transport Association of Canberra recommends changes to Canberra’s bus and light rail network.

Strong Independents commit to stronger primary education

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The Strong Independents has announced its policy on primary education: a five-point plan for ACT public schools.
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