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ACT Government promises more certainty for Majura farmers

The ACT Government is committed to provide 25-year leases, with no withdrawal clauses, for Majura Valley landholders.

Kippax Fair upgrade ‘will benefit Canberrans for a generation’

The ACT Government and the owners of Kippax Fair have agreed on a major upgrade of the West Belconnen shopping centre.

New noise standards for Canberra entertainment venues

The ACT Government has introduced new Noise Standards in the City, allowing for louder entertainment noise levels from venues.

ACT Government’s plans for Sullivan’s Creek

The ACT Government has released its Sullivan’s Creek Re-naturalisation Opportunities Report, to make it a biodiversity corridor.

Canberra Hospital’s Emergency Department opens this weekend

The new Critical Services Building (Building 5), housing the Emergency Department, will open at Canberra Hospital on Saturday.

ACT above average on NAPLAN scores

Although a third of Australian students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy standards, the ACT is performing well above the average, according to the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results released today.

Independents: Barr should not be both Chief Minister & Treasurer

Independents for Canberra would prevent the same person from being both Chief Minister and Treasurer concurrently – as Andrew Barr is now.

Canberrans, register MyWay cards for new system

The ACT’s public transport system will adopt MyWay+ in November, and Canberrans should register their MyWay cards for the new system.

Opinion: More plans to make plans from the ACT Government

Independents for Canberra candidate Tom Emerson wonders whether the government will deliver on its ambitious transport plan.

ACT Government sets up building QA team

From next year, the ACT Government will assess the work of private certifiers and building applications. The industry wants more detail.

ACT Government releases transport update

The ACT Government released its transport update to the Infrastructure Plan – but other parties argue projects could take years.

ACT Government releases land for community facilities

Later this month, the ACT Government will release more than 23,000m2 of land on which community facilities will be built.

Nominations open for ACT Inclusion Awards

Nominations for the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards, celebrating disabled community leaders and supporters, close on Monday, 23 September.

Concerns over financial mismanagement in ACT Health contracts

Canberra Health Services audits have revealed “failures in financial management”, following an audit into contracts with NTT.

Rent increase calculator for Canberrans

The ACT Government has launched an online rent increase calculator to help Canberrans navigate rent increases.

New Canberra Hospital building officially opened

The new nine-storey Critical Services Building at Canberra Hospital officially opened this morning, the ACT Government announced.

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