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More funding for ACT Walk-in Centres

The Commonwealth Government will invest $7 million to expand services and hire more healthcare professionals in ACT walk-in centres.

ACT signs National Skills Agreement

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the five-year National Skills Agreement will support a strong and skilled workforce for Canberra’s future.

Pro-Palestine rally divides Canberrans

The ACT Greens have publicised a pro-Palestine rally this week, angering many, appalled by Hamas atrocities and celebrations of the attack.

Canberra Liberals blame Chief Minister for credit rating downgrade

The ACT's credit rating was downgraded from AAA to AA+ last month - and deficits could be larger and more prolonged than forecast.

Have your say on Canberra Theatre Centre renewal

Community consultation has opened on the Canberra Theatre Centre expansion project until Monday 20 November.

Mr Barr goes to Washington

Chief Minister Andrew Barr is leading an ACT Government trade mission to the USA, visiting Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC.

ACT Street Party for sustainable travel options

A wide range of sustainable travel options will be displayed at a street festival to be held in Braddon in November.

ACT Government has sights set on space

Canberra could become Australia’s gateway to space, according to the ACT Space Update 2023, ‘launched’ today.

ACT Government briefed on ANU attack

The ACT’s Chief Psychiatrist will review the circumstances surrounding the stabbing attack at the Australian National University this week. 

GymAware is ACT Exporter of the Year

Kinetic Performance Technology (GymAware) was named the 2023 ACT Exporter of the Year at the ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards ceremony.

Motion to exempt ACT GPs from payroll tax fails

A payroll tax on general practitioners is devastating Canberrans’ ability to access essential healthcare, Elizabeth Lee says.

Michael Long retraces Long Walk two decades on for the Voice

Former Aboriginal footballer Michael Long OAM arrived in Canberra today on his ‘Long Walk’ from Melbourne to raise support for the Voice.

ACT Government extends Rent Relief Fund

An extension of the ACT Government Rent Relief Fund will provide targeted, short-term emergency support for low-income private renters.

New community health centre for Tuggeranong

South Tuggeranong will have a new health centre, in Conder, with services tailored to local needs, the ACT Government announced.

Sofronoff asks ACT Chief Minister to retract ‘unethical’ claims

Walter Sofronoff, the chair of the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, has demanded the ACT chief minister retract suggestions about his conduct.

Sofronoff report tabled: ACT Government commits to reforms

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr officially tabled the report of the Board of Inquiry into the Criminal Justice System in the Australian Capital Territory – better known to the public as the Sofronoff report into the Brittany Higgins case.

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