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ACT election: Caretaker period begins

The caretaker period of the ACT election begins - and could ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury be the next Chief Minister?

ACT faces fiscal uncertainty: Credit outlook negative

S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on the ACT’s credit rating from stable to negative; it could be downgraded in the next 2 years.

Canberra Liberals promise city stadium

The Canberra Liberals have promised to build a stadium in the city at the Acton waterfront - but ACT Labor thinks the site is unsuitable.

Canberra Liberals drop Elizabeth Kikkert as election candidate

MLA Elizabeth Kikkert MLA, member for Ginninderra, has been unendorsed as a Canberra Liberals candidate in next month’s election.

Opinion: Andrew Barr: Progressive, practical achievements

The Res Gestae Divi Andrewi: Chief Minister Andrew Barr congratulates Labor on the successes of the last term.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 3 September

The final sitting week of the ACT Legislative Assembly's current term begins - and the Greens and the Liberals have Labor in their sights.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 30 August

ACT Labor and ACT Greens announce election commitments; squabbling over gambling; sportsground plans changed.

Ceremony to honour Canberra’s athletes

To honour Canberra's Olympians and Paralympians, a special ceremony will be held at Floriade on Tuesday, 17 September.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 27 August

The ACT Greens promise light rail two years before Labor. The Canberra Liberals want a review of assistance payments. And more.

Opinion: ‘Andrew Barr must go’, says Independent for Canberra

Dr Vanessa Picker won’t support Andrew Barr as Chief Minister, but remains open to supporting a Labor Government. The Belco Party differs.

ACT Labor promises light rail and buses

The ACT needs both buses and light rail, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said, announcing ACT Labor’s public transport policy today.

Canberra Liberals announce education policy

The Canberra Liberals have a plan to improve literacy and numeracy, better support teachers, and maintain schools.

Canberra beekeeping business named ACT Exporter of the Year

HiveiQ was named ACT Exporter of the Year and Emerging Exporter at the 2024 ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards tonight.

Independents: Barr should not be both Chief Minister & Treasurer

Independents for Canberra would prevent the same person from being both Chief Minister and Treasurer concurrently – as Andrew Barr is now.

Dr Bjorn Sturmberg named ACT Scientist of the Year

Clean energy technology scientist Dr Bjorn Sturmberg has received the 2024 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award.

Nominations open for ACT Inclusion Awards

Nominations for the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards, celebrating disabled community leaders and supporters, close on Monday, 23 September.

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