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Independents call for limited terms for ACT politicians

The Strong Independents propose limited terms (no more than three four-year terms) for Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

ACT Legislative Assembly’s first sitting week of 2024

Light rail, hospital wait times, and cost of living were once more debated in the ACT Legislative Assembly's first sitting week for 2024.

Canberra celebrates Year of the Dragon

To celebrate the lunar new year, an all-day family-friendly street party will be held in Dickson’s Woolley Street, on Saturday.

ACT Government progresses light rail with Federal Government

The ACT Government has sent a submission to the Australian Government, to progress planning approvals in the National Capital Area.

ACT sets up voluntary assisted dying taskforce

The ACT Government will establish a Voluntary Assisted Dying Implementation taskforce to prepare the health system and health workforce.

ACT infrastructure: Once-in-50-year projects, or same old?

The ACT Government will fund three “once-in-a-generation” infrastructure projects – but the Canberra Liberals claim these are old projects.

More funding for ACT Indigenous advisory group

The ACT Government will invest $1.19 million over three years in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body. 

Chief Minister: 2024 priorities for ACT Government

The ACT Government will focus on completing its progressive agenda, infrastructure, and the cost of living, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.

ACT Government announces more affordable rental homes

Seventy affordable rental homes will be built as part of a new 140-unit Build‑to‑Rent development in Phillip.

ACT Government funds Olympic and Paralympic athletes

“The ACT has a proud history of supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes,” Chief Minister Andrew Barr and sports minister Yvette Berry said.

ACT Government releases Active Travel Plan

To encourage more Canberrans to walk and ride, the ACT government has released the Active Travel Plan 2024-2030.

From Enlighten to the economy: Chief Minister’s plans for tourism

The Enlighten Festival (1 to 11 March) will once more light up Canberra nights - and the Chief Minister plans to increase tourism.

Canberra Liberals promise cost-of-living relief

Should the Canberra Liberals win October’s election, they will provide a $65 million cost-of-living relief package.

ACT Government: Early childhood, more workers, mental health

Three more announcements from the ACT Government - and the opposition's calls for ministerial heads to roll.

Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024

Voters in the ACT, Queensland and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place.

ACT’s most liked Instagram photos

Whether it was sunrise or sunset, VisitCanberra’s most liked Instagram photos in 2023 highlighted the ACT's natural beauty, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.

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