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Great snakes! Calls for reform of ACT snake legislation

A petition calls on the ACT Government to review snake licensing arrangements and to allocate resources for snake catching and education.

Canberra Liberals demand transparency on infrastructure costs

The Canberra Liberals have expressed concerns over the ACT Government's infrastructure plan; the government defends it.

Road works: $230.5 million to upgrade Monaro Highway

Work on the new Lanyon Drive Interchange, the first of three interchanges planned for the Monaro Highway, has begun

ACT Government releases heritage review

The ACT Government has released a report on ACT heritage and the government response, minister Rebecca Vassarotti announced.

Apply for ACT’s Community Zero Emissions Grants for 2024

The program funds projects that support the ACT’s transition to net zero emissions or increase community resilience to climate change.

ACT Government commissions agricultural study

As the first act of its food strategy, the ACT Government has commissioned Natural Capital Economics to study agricultural production and the food system in the ACT and local region to guide...

ACT trade delegation to India and Singapore

The ACT will send a trade delegation to Mumbai, Delhi and Singapore, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced today

ACT Government’s plans for East Lake precinct

The East Lake precinct amendment under the Territory Plan and the final place plan for the East Lake precinct were released today.

ACT Government relaunches 1980s bus safety campaign

In May 1989, the fledgeling ACT Government launched a Bus Safety Rap video, featuring Lyneham High School students, Neighbours actors, and pseudo-American accents. It was a different world: an age of big hair,...

City Renewal Authority Precinct includes Dickson site

The City Renewal Authority Precinct has been expanded slightly to include Section 72, Dickson, the ACT Government announced.

ACT implements border controls to halt fire ant invasion

Materials from red fire ant-infested areas in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland will be restricted from entering the ACT.

ACT infrastructure: City services, recreation, community facilities

Public recreation spaces, emergency services, corrections, public amenity, community facilities, urban forest, and cemeteries and crematoria.

Canberra Day ‘celebrates our wonderful city’

On 11 March, Canberrans can take part in the Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run, then enjoy entertainment and fun activities in Commonwealth Park. 

Water rebates for ACT farmers available

ACT rural leaseholders can now apply for rebates to install, repair or replace water infrastructure for livestock or horticulture. 

Supporting a community climate movement: ACT grants open

Applications for the 2024 Environment Grants and for the 2024 Nature in the City: ‘Cooling your Suburb Grants’ are open until April. 

Have YourSay on Canberra’s City Hill park

The City Renewal Authority is seeking Canberrans’ ideas on how to make City Hill park more welcoming, comfortable, and engaging.

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