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Acton Waterfront park receives Ngunnawal name

The public park at the Acton Waterfront will be known as Ngamawari (pronounced ‘nar-mar-wa-ree’), a Ngunnawal word meaning ‘cave place’.

Canberra Liberals: Credit rating must be accountability measure

The ACT’s credit rating was downgraded for the first time in two decades. The Liberals say it must be an accountability measure in budgets.

ACT Government: More than a billion on public education

The ACT Government has announced it will invest more than a billion dollars in public education facilities over the coming decade, to build new schools, renovate existing ones, and establish state-of-the-art skills...

ACT initiative to bring solar power to apartment dwellers

The Solar for Apartments Program will help apartment residents to reduce their energy costs and power the ACT with cheap, clean solar energy.

ACT Greens MLA Johnathan Davis stood down over underage sex allegations

ACT Greens member for Brindabella Johnathan Davis has been stood down amid reports of serious misconduct.

ACT Government and University of Canberra sign new partnership

The ACT Government and the University of Canberra have entered a new five-year partnership to increase economic growth and innovation. 

ACT Government increases stamp duty concession

The stamp duty concession for off-the-plan purchases will include properties valued up to $800,000, so more Canberrans can buy homes.

Capital Property Group to build $150 million office in Civic

A new $150 million office in the City Centre will be developed after the ACT Government sold a block of land to Capital Property Group.

Nara Candle Festival celebrates 30 years this weekend

The Canberra Nara Candle Festival, held this Saturday, marks 30 years of Canberra's relationship with its sister city in Japan.

Canberra Liberals call for taxpayer money to be spent in suburbs

Basic maintenance of suburbs has steadily declined, despite the government collecting a record amount of taxes from Canberrans, Liberals say.

Voluntary assisted dying bill introduced in ACT

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2023 will bring Canberrans a step closer to being able to choose how and when they die.

Opinion: Canberra Liberals deplore ACT Government’s ageism

Nicole Lawder MLA, Shadow Minister for Seniors, believes the ACT Government holds older Canberrans in contempt.

Canberra Business Chamber State of the Territory Address

Canberra Business Chamber State of the Territory Address, Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia. Photos: Kerrie Brewer

ACT Government says stamp duty exemption will boost housing

The ACT Government will introduce a new stamp duty exemption for dual occupancies on suburban residential blocks.

Chief Minister: State of the Territory

Chief Minister Andrew Barr made his State of the Territory address today, emphasising employment, education, and wellbeing.

Canberra Liberals: State of the Territory

Opposition leader Elizabeth Lee outlines her priorities and calls on Chief Minister Barr to explain what she considers significant failures.

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