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ACT politics bulletin: Friday 13 June

ACT Budget: $10 million funding boost for community services; $100 million for new aquatic centre and convention precinct.

‘Newish’ venue pairs passion for rowing with food

John Gasson’s public high school was gifted some rowing boats in the early-1970s.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 12 June

More than $15 million in the ACT budget to upgrade suburban infrastructure in Tuggeranong, and a veterans' lounge at Canberra Hospital.

Week of many milestones for the Raiders

Josh Papalii wasn’t the only Canberra Raiders player celebrating a career milestone this past week.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 11 June

ACT Greens child abuse bill; $30m domestic violence funding; Canberra Liberals attack "budget blowout"; Ginninderra Falls reopening campaign.

Emotions high for fans celebrating Papalii record

There was no way one very popular Canberra Raiders fan — the Raiders Drummer — was going to miss Josh Papalii’s milestone match on Sunday.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 10 June

Fewer Canberrans are gambling, but gambling harm has risen. Mental health and transport in the ACT budget. Greens propose corporation tax.

Canberra gallery immortalises Matildas forever

Matildas fever continues in Canberra with the commissioning of a portrait of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ squad at the National Portrait Gallery.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 5 June

Climate activists protest gas project extension. Budget invests in young women in construction. Allegations over bikies in construction.

Fans come out to play for sold-out Canberra Matildas match

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn became an honorary Matilda at the professional women’s soccer team’s match on Monday.

ACT news bulletin: Wednesday 4 June

The CIT has appointed its new CEO: Dr Margot McNeill. Chief Minister Andrew Barr will lead a trade mission to the Pacific.

Hometown hero Heyman scores in historic match

The Matildas’ friendly against Argentina on 2 June broke the record for the biggest crowd for a women’s sporting match in Canberra.

Papalii to break long-standing Raiders record

Soon-to-be club games record-holder Josh Papalii is the “epitome” of the Canberra Raiders culture, according to rugby league legend Mal Meninga.

ACT has fastest business growth rate in Australia

The ACT has recorded the fastest business growth rate in the country from 2019 to 2024, increasing every year.

Canberra winters the envy of Queensland

Gosh Canberra’s frosty mornings are lovely – said no one ever.

New exhibition cranks up curiosity, sparks imagination

ZAP! CLANK! POW! Your way to Questacon’s latest exhibition.

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