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Government rejects Liberals’ MyWay+ app privacy concerns

The Canberra Liberals have raised privacy concerns about the MyWay+ app, questioning its need for extensive permissions that allow access to users’ personal data and files.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 30 September

Nineteen days to the election. ACT Labor: Bulky waste collection ACT Labor would trial a kerbside collection program in 20 suburbs from 2025, offering free disposal of unwanted household items. Labor would organise ‘Second Hand...

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 9 September

Reports on ceiling insulation. Labor promises free public transport. Rolling out phonics. Government plans for skills and disaster management.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 5 September

Will the ACT meet its National Housing Accord target? New suburbs in Molonglo. Free public transport. Independents election commitments.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 29 August

Paddle boats return to the Lake; parties make election commitments; and more legislation passes the ACT Legislative Assembly.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 27 August

The ACT Greens promise light rail two years before Labor. The Canberra Liberals want a review of assistance payments. And more.

Proposal for new Stromlo nature reserve

A minor plan amendment is being prepared to create a nature reserve at Block 403 in Stromlo, and the undeveloped areas of Block 12 Denman Prospect.

ACT Labor promises light rail and buses

The ACT needs both buses and light rail, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said, announcing ACT Labor’s public transport policy today.

ACT Government promises more certainty for Majura farmers

The ACT Government is committed to provide 25-year leases, with no withdrawal clauses, for Majura Valley landholders.

Canberrans, register MyWay cards for new system

The ACT’s public transport system will adopt MyWay+ in November, and Canberrans should register their MyWay cards for the new system.

ACT Government releases transport update

The ACT Government released its transport update to the Infrastructure Plan – but other parties argue projects could take years.

Rail Safety Week in the ACT

To mark the beginning of Rail Safety Week, four new light rail safety wraps designed by Canberra students were unveiled. 

ACT apprentices’ cost-of-living payment ‘does not go far enough’

ACT apprentices and trainees will soon receive a $250 cost-of-living payment - but Master Builders ACT says it's worth two two tanks of fuel.

Ex-CIT CEO receives half-million-dollar payout

Leanne Cover, former CEO of the Canberra Institute of Technology, received a payout of nearly half a million dollars.

New community centre for Woden

The ACT Government will build a new community centre in Woden, home to Woden Community Service. Construction begins in 2026-27.

Chifley gym to reopen next month

A new provider, Equipd Allied Health, has taken over the Chifley Health and Wellbeing Hub's gym, closed since April.

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