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Latest news: Budget

Community sector welcomes government homelessness spend but says more is needed

The pre-budget spending announcements are coming thick and fast ahead of next Tuesday’s ACT Budget; with the government allocating homelessness services their first $2 million of a promised $18 million over the...

ACT Government recommits to PACER mental health election promise

Before the first Budget of the ACT’s new parliamentary term is revealed next week, the Government has recommitted to its election promise of extending PACER - Police, Ambulance and Clinician Early Response...

ACT Government to fund training for 50 teacher librarians

Up to 50 ACT public school teachers will undergo training to become teacher librarians under an ACT Government scholarship program.

Additional $63 million to go toward ACT’s ongoing pandemic management

A health investment of $63 million across COVID-19 pandemic management and health service support was announced by the ACT Government today.

ACT households fare ‘better than most’ from Budget

Canberra households were likely to do “better than most” from the Budget because ACT incomes were higher than most other cities and regions, according to the ANU Social Research Centre.

Indigenous artists miss out in Budget

Despite an uncertain art market, the cancellation of the visual art calendar’s major events and the loss of international tourist sales, already struggling Indigenous artists are among those to miss out in...

Libs to match federal funding for infrastructure

The Canberra Liberals have announced they will match funding from the Federal Government for infrastructure projects in the ACT, including $87.5 million for the Molonglo River Bridge, if elected. Senator for the ACT...

Liberals want to return ‘Canberra refugees’ from Queanbeyan and surrounds

The Canberra Liberals want to fund their election spending slate by enticing “Canberra refugees” to move back from Queanbeyan and surrounds.

Cuts to benefits could put 80,000 children into poverty

Economists have labelled yesterday’s economic update by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Mathias Cormann “confusing”, saying the economic stimulus of the increased JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments had been successful in propping...

DIY: One-of-a-kind plant pot

If you’re taking the opportunity to grow your own Mother’s Day gift (as per our DIY: Blooming brilliant Mother’s Day gift idea piece), why not create a one-of-a-kind plant pot to go...

$10m upgrade for Queanbeyan CBD

The Queanbeyan CBD is set for an upgrade thanks to $10 million in government funding. Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the funds from the $170 million Drought Stimulus Package will be used...

$214 million rescue package for households, businesses and health

The ACT Government’s $214 million economic relief package for households, businesses and frontline health includes rent and rate support schemes.

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