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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.

Simply topping: CIT Woden Campus’s tall story

CIT Woden Campus has reached its maximum height of five storeys. A 'topping out' ceremony was held this morning.

Individual water metering for ACT units

Individual water metering will be introduced for new units, to create a fairer water billing system for Canberrans living in apartments.

CIT CEO Cover’s conduct was corrupt: Integrity Commission

The ACT Integrity Commission has found CIT ex-CEO Leanne Cover guilty of serious and corrupt conduct in her $8.8 million contracts.

ACT Government: 21,000 more homes for Canberrans by 2029

The ACT Government will release land to deliver more than 21,000 new homes by the end of the decade, this year's ILRP states.

CIT CEO Leanne Cover resigns, report blocked

CIT CEO Leanne Cover has resigned, while legal action has been taken to prevent the publication of a report investigating corruption.

Mark Parton defends Liberal transport policy despite Steel criticism

The ACT Government has criticised the Canberra Liberals' bus lane proposal, while the opposition calls for transparency over light rail.

ACT Government’s 2024-25 Planning Priorities

ACT planning minister Chris Steel has released his Planning Priorities for the next financial year, focusing on more housing.

New laws targeting drink and drug driving in the ACT

The ACT Government has passed the Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 to stamp out high-risk drink and drug driving.

MyWay+ coming to ACT public transport by end of year

Canberra’s public transport smart ticketing system, MyWay+, is expected to begin operations in November, minister Chris Steel announced.

Federal government: More funding for ACT light rail planning

The Federal Government has announced it will provide $50 million to plan for Stage 2B of the Canberra Light Rail.

Canberra CIT to have Australia’s first TAFE Centre of Excellence

The Canberra Institute of Technology will host Australia’s first TAFE Electric Vehicle (EV) Centre of Excellence.

Road Safety Week 2024: Drive so other Canberrans survive

National Road Safety Week (5 to 12 May) provides an opportunity for people to recommit to being safe drivers, minister Chris Steel says.

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