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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.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 30 September

Nineteen days to the election. ACT Labor: Bulky waste collection ACT Labor would trial a kerbside collection program in 20 suburbs from 2025, offering free disposal of unwanted household items. Labor would organise ‘Second Hand...

Cow-cuddling, a moo-ving experience

Life is tough, and we could all do with a hug, so here’s a public service announcement: there are 30 friendly cows in Braidwood waiting for a cuddle.

A Certain Justice: Domestic violence

Reports of domestic violence have doubled in the ACT over the last decade, and crisis services struggle to meet demand.

ACT politics bulletin: 27 September 2024

ACT Labor has announced its night-time economy policy.

Pixar Putt returns to take Canberra to infinity and beyond!

Australia’s popular pop-up mini-golf experience, Pixar Putt, is back in Canberra just in time for the school holidays. Now open at Civic Square, tickets are on sale now.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 26 September

ACT Labor: more free school meals. Canberra Liberals: health workers and disabled people. Belco Party: community sport.

Vaulting ambition: 149 candidates contest ACT election

149 candidates – 12 more than in the 2020 election – want to become the next 25 Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Thor’s Hammer celebrates 30 years of innovation in timber recycling

One of Canberra’s most iconic and favourite local businesses, Thor’s Hammer, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year—and there is plenty to celebrate.

Canberra Liberals’ plan to tackle the housing crisis

A Canberra Liberals Government will deliver 125,000 new dwellings by 2050, dramatically improving housing affordability and choice in the ACT.

Why international flags fly high near Lake Burley Griffin

Ever wondered where the international flags that cast a reflection on the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin came from? Well, here’s your answer.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 25 September

The Canberra Liberals pledge 70,000 elective surgeries and to support seniors, and the ACT Greens promise a city-wide bike network.

Canberra’s suburban diplomacy unique in the world

We always knew Canberra was special, but few locals know we’re the only capital city in the world to encourage embassies to adopt traditional architectural styles of their country – everywhere else it’s just bricks and mortar. 
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