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ACT light rail: PTCBR advocates for better passenger experience

The Public Transport Association of Canberra wants safe and convenient access for passengers to light rail.

ACT CFMEU pushes for more power

The Master Builders Association of the ACT and the Canberra Liberals demand that Labor reject the CFMEU's proposal for greater powers.

Pegasus report: ACT faces financial strain

The ACT’s financial position is weakening over time, warns Pegasus Economics’ Review of the ACT Budget 2024-25.

ANU forms new alliance for Aboriginal prosperity

The First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance will advocate for economic reforms to benefit Australian Indigenous people.

Australian-first baby registration trial in ACT

ACT parents can register the birth of their baby across federal and territory government agencies using myGov.

ACT Government: More funding for restorative justice

The ACT Government will reduce waiting times and improve services for victim-survivors of sexual violence.

2020 election commitment of tennis facility ‘a step closer’

In 2020, ACT Labor promised a tennis facility for Gungahlin; three months before the next election, the facility still has not been built.

City Safe: ACT Police tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in Civic

ACT Policing have launched City Safe, a high visibility police operation to address crime and antisocial behaviour in Civic.

Open verdict: Report into ACT coronial reform

A report to identify ways to enhance the coronial reform process has been released; it makes three recommendations.

Chifley gym to reopen next month

A new provider, Equipd Allied Health, has taken over the Chifley Health and Wellbeing Hub's gym, closed since April.

Melba oval upgrades a game changer for players and spectators

Upgrades to the pavilion and a new canteen at the Melba Neighbourhood Oval will help make game days a winner, the ACT Government says.

Belconnen skatepark unveils new half-pipe

A seven-metre half-pipe (vert ramp) is now open at Belconnen skatepark, the ACT Government announced this weekend.

Down to business: Private property is private

Property rights are one of the cornerstones of Australian democracy. It goes without saying that a private individual, family or company can own property and use it for pretty much any legal purpose.

Fit the Bill: ACT Government must encourage clubs, not destroy them

On a local note, many older Canberrans I know rely on their local licensed club/s for cheap meals, entertainment, and socialisation.

New all-abilities bike path for disabled kids coming to Canberra

A Road Safety Learn to Ride bike track and a bike storage shed will be built at the Evatt community playground.

Avian flu strikes again in ACT

A second site in the ACT has tested positive for avian influenza: backyard chickens at a home in the quarantine control area.

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