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Chris Steel will use ministerial powers to direct CIT

Skills minister Chris Steel will use his powers to direct the CIT Board to remedy the "unacceptable" multi-million dollar contracts.

Elizabeth Lee: CIT internal review ‘rings alarm bells’

Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee remains unsatisfied with the response from both CIT and the ACT Government

CIT promises independent audit of multi-million Think Garden contract

The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) will review its chief executive’s nearly $5 million contract with Think Garden immediately.

Light rail stage 2A business case will not be revised

The ACT Government refused the Canberra Liberals' call to revise the business case and economic analysis for light rail stage 2A.

CIT’s $9 million contracts a concern for taxpayers

Why have taxpayers given the Canberra Institute of Technology nearly $9 million to spend on jargon-ridden and opaque contracts?

Liberals call for greater ACT Government transparency

Canberra Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee wants to make ACT government cabinet documents public within 30 business days of a decision.

Plastic straws will be banned from July

From 1 July, single-use plastic straws, cotton buds with plastic sticks, and all oxo-degradable plastics will be banned in the ACT.

Canberra lights up yellow for National Road Safety Week

The ACT Government is asking Canberrans to take the pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week, 16-22 May.

Labor commits to youth foyer for vulnerable students

A Labor Government would build student accommodation at the Woden CIT campus for young people at risk of homelessness.

Hall’s ‘band-aid’ stormwater solution frustrates residents

One of the ACT’s oldest residential areas, Canberra’s historic village of Hall has gone 140 years without a stormwater drainage system.

Have your say on proposed ACT tree canopy laws

The ACT Government has released new laws for consultation, to better protect Canberra’s trees and to help grow the urban forest. 

Electric garbage truck trialled in Canberra

An electric garbage truck is being trialled in Canberra, as the ACT Government moves to zero emissions trucks for waste collection.

Grants to plant trees in Canberra’s parks

Canberrans can now join a volunteer group and apply for grants of up to $20,000 to grow more trees in the city’s parks.

ACT Legislative Assembly debates housing, education, business, bins

Business, housing, waste collection, and education were among the topics debated in the Legislative Assembly’s third siting week for 2022.

Insurance premium refunds for Canberra motorists

Canberra motorists who renew their vehicle registration over the next 12 months will save money, thanks to lower insurance premiums.

E-scooters to connect Belconnen and Civic

Canberrans can now ride e-scooters directly from Belconnen to Civic and back. The two e-scooter shared zones have been connected.

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