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ACT Government to recognise the dingo as a local native animal

A genetic study has shown that all wild dogs in Namadgi National Park are descended entirely from dingos, not feral domestic dogs.

Solar-powered housing for Belconnen

Seventeen solar-powered homes have been added to the ACT’s public housing portfolio. But the Liberals say that the program is a failure.

Liberals: ACT Government ‘walked away’ from walk-in centres

The ACT Government has tried to walk away from the nurse-led walk-in centre model, the Canberra Liberals claim.

More support for disadvantaged ACT students through Equity Fund

The ACT Government’s Future of Education Equity Fund has helped 5,000 disadvantaged Canberra students with their schooling.

Canberra Liberals: Budget will ’cause pain’ for Canberrans

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT Government’s Budget shall cause more pain through higher rates and taxes. Andrew Barr disagrees.

‘One death is one too many’: Funding to lower road toll in ACT

The ACT and federal governments will jointly fund a $10 million program to reduce deaths and injuries on Canberra roads.

ACT Government seeks contractor for Canberra Theatre

The ACT Government is seeking construction industry expertise for construction of the expansion and renewal of the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Simply topping: CIT Woden Campus’s tall story

CIT Woden Campus has reached its maximum height of five storeys. A 'topping out' ceremony was held this morning.

Everybody needs good neighbours: resident quolls help newcomers settle in at Mulligans Flat

GPS tracking collars have revealed how newly reintroduced eastern quolls are settling in at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary.

Inner South Health Centre coming to Griffith

A greenfield site behind the Griffith shops will house a health centre for the Inner South from 2027, the ACT Government announced.

Outsmart the Offender: ACT Policing launches anti-crime campaign

ACT Policing and the ACT Government have launched a nine-week campaign, 'Outsmart the Offender', to lower property crime in Canberra.

New police officers for the ACT

Thirty-five new officers joined ACT Policing last month: 26 new recruits graduated last week, and nine experienced officers the week before.

Individual water metering for ACT units

Individual water metering will be introduced for new units, to create a fairer water billing system for Canberrans living in apartments.

ACT Disability Justice Strategy: Good, but room for improvement

Is the Disability Justice Strategy improving equal access to justice for disabled people? An independent review looks at its first 4 years.

ACT to create Charter for child protection Carers

The ACT Government is developing a Charter for Carers involved with ACT child protection services, Rachel Stephen-Smith announced.

ACT election thoughts: Dr Simon Copland (Pedal Power ACT)

Dr. Simon Copland from Pedal Power ACT shares insights on the upcoming ACT election, focusing on active travel and transport challenges.

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