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Federal, ACT governments strike $250m housing deal

Local Newstime Media - April 20, 2026

The ACT and Commonwealth governments have struck a $250M housing deal to deliver 4,900 Canberra homes, including 1,700 for first home buyers.

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury retires from ACT politics

Local Nicholas Fuller - April 20, 2026

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury has announced he will retire from politics, bringing to a close a 17-year career in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed

National AAP - March 30, 2026

New cost-of-living measures have been announced to help Australians staring down the barrel of sky-high petrol and diesel prices.

ACT has two public holidays for Anzac Day

Local Newstime Media - March 25, 2026

Both Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April will be Anzac Day holidays in Canberra, the ACT Government has announced.

Women’s empowerment leader is Canberra Citizen of the Year

Local Newstime Media - March 21, 2026

Tendayi Ganga, founder of the Born To Shine organisation, has been named the Canberra Citizen of the Year for 2026.

Canberra Convention and Entertainment Centre progresses

Local Newstime Media - March 12, 2026

Canberra’s Convention and Entertainment Centre: the ACT Government completed the first stage of its funding agreement with the Commonwealth.

Gold for the ACT at national tourism awards

Local Newstime Media - March 7, 2026

Canberra events, institutions, and businesses won gold and bronze at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Fremantle this week.

Review of anti-vilification laws in the ACT

Local Nicholas Fuller - February 26, 2026

The ACT Government will begin a targeted consultation today on strengthening anti-vilification laws.

Chief Minister Barr visits India

Local Newstime Media - February 10, 2026

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has gone on a six-day trade mission to India aimed at strengthening education, tourism and sporting ties.

Hospital funding impasse ends in last-minute $25b deal

National AAP - January 30, 2026

National cabinet has signed off on an extra $25 billion of federal funding for public hospitals over the next five years.

New Woden pool planned, but no diving at Aquatic Centre

Local Nicholas Fuller - January 29, 2026

A new ACT Aquatic Strategy includes plans for a Woden pool, while debate continues over diving facilities at Commonwealth Park.

Light rail tracks laid – major milestone or bad for business?

Local Newstime Media - January 23, 2026

The first sections of track for Light Rail Stage 2A (Civic to Commonwealth Park) have been laid.

ACT flags lowered as leaders condemn Bondi terror attack

Local Newstime Media - December 16, 2025

Flags outside the ACT Legislative Assembly were flown at half-mast and ACT political leaders expressed solidarity with the Jewish community.

Contract signed for Canberra’s new lyric theatre

Local Newstime Media - December 15, 2025

The 2,000-seat will be purpose-built to host large-scale productions, including opera, ballet, musicals, and international touring acts.

ACT farewells retiring Supreme Court justice

Local Newstime Media - December 15, 2025

Supreme Court Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson has retired, after more than three decades of service to the legal profession.

Fireworks, DJs and free transport for Canberra’s New Year’s Eve

Entertainment Newstime Media - December 11, 2025

The ACT Government's plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations: ring in 2026 with fireworks, music and food on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.

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