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Latest news: ACT Government

ACT Government introduces night-time economy bill

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The ACT Government introduced a bill to reduce red tape, and assist licensed businesses take part in Canberra’s night-time economy.

ACT Heritage Festival 2024: ‘Connections’

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The Heritage Festival (13 to 18 April) is "an incredible opportunity to learn about the rich history of Canberra and the region".

‘Economic disaster’: Light rail stage 2A will cost $1.46 billion

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At almost $1 million per metre, $1.46 billion is an “astronomical” figure for 1.7 km of track, the Canberra Liberals say.

ACT business: ‘deteriorated’ or ‘positive’?

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Leanne Castley, deputy opposition leader and Shadow Minister for Business, is concerned by a “poor business climate” in the ACT.

ACT Government: Amendment ‘step forward’ for child protection

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The Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2024 (No. 2) was introduced in the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

Canberrans invited to name public green spaces at CIT Woden

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Canberrans can suggest names for the three public green spaces surrounding the main building at the new CIT Woden Campus.

Canberra Liberals: Government must be open about infrastructure

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The Canberra Liberals say the government has released no business cases, completion dates, or detailed funding for infastructure projects.

ACT pokies control: national-leading or extortionately expensive?

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Government has begun a market sounding for a system to control poker machines. But Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson has concerns.

Opinion: It’s time to prioritise community safety and well-being

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The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT Government has not made the safety and well-being of police and emergency services a priority.

Public consultation on ACT Government’s anti-violence strategy

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The ACT Government has drafted its 10-year Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy, and the public can comment until 28 April.

Scholarships for ACT Aboriginal secondary students

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Ten ACT Indigenous students have received Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarships, the government announced.

ACT sportsgrounds prepare for winter sport

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Most ACT Government irrigated turf sportsgrounds will close from Monday for a two-week maintenance period.

ACT Government: Build-to-Rent and buskers

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Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn will build 54 affordable units in Curtin, and buskers have an easier and safer way to get paid.

Can St Vincent de Paul maintain the Green Shed’s legacy?

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Although Vinnies promises continuity and a “smooth transition”, many Canberrans are dismayed, and Green Shed staff dejected.

A busy Enlighten festival, with happy crowds

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The busiest night at Enlighten's Festival Hub surpassed the busiest night in 2023, and attendance was up by 27 per cent on last year,.

Funding for ACT retirement village residents’ rights

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Retirement Villages Residents Association has a $25,000 government grant to help residents understand and exercise their rights.
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