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Community feedback sought on southside cemetery

The ACT Government has revised and updated its masterplan for the Southern Memorial Park Cemetery, based on community feedback.

New procurement process will reward ethical suppliers

Come February, the ACT Government will introduce a new procurement process to ensure government contracts go to the most ethical suppliers.

Bus mechanics ‘all aboard!’ for reskilling to electric

As the ACT transitions to electric buses, mechanics will learn how to maintain them. The first six will be trained at the CIT next week.

Drink-riding bill to promote safer use of e-scooters

New penalties will be introduced for people who use e-scooters and other vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Next phase of JobTrainer begins

Free training is now available for Canberrans in aged care, digital skills, early childhood education and care, and disability care.

Callam Street closes as main works on Woden interchange begin

As part of the ongoing work being conducted around the Woden Town Centre in preparation for the new CIT precinct and future light rail, there will be a number of road closures over the coming months.

Canberra’s public events will be plastic-free

In what has been described as an Australian first, the Royal Canberra Show and other public events would be plastic-free.

Liberals call for long-term mowing plan

The Liberals want the ACT Government to update the mowing schedule to respond to changing weather patterns and improve road visibility.

FOGO waste collection begins in Belconnen

The ACT Government's Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) bin collection service has begun in Belconnen. 

Have your say on the new Woden Town Centre

 The ACT Government is calling for community input on the new Woden CIT precinct and public transport interchange.

Business roundtables and public survey for light rail disruption

As work gathers momentum on Stage 2 of light rail to Woden, Canberra’s largest infrastructure project, the ACT Government is seeking feedback from the public and from local businesses about how to...

Live more sustainably this National Recycling Week

Find out how to reduce waste and care for the planet for National Recycling Week - and what the ACT is doing to care for the planet.

Light rail vehicles will be checked for cracking

Tripartite agreement was reached yesterday on checking Canberra’s light rail vehicles for cracks - although sparks flew between politicians.

Belconnen suburbs are ready to FOGO

The new FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) household waste collection services will start in some Belconnen suburbs in two weeks.

Government to use artificial intelligence for road repairs

As the ACT Government embarks on its annual road resurfacing program, it will trial an artificial intelligence system to identify road defects.

COVID stimulus infrastructure projects near completion

Government ministers opened a cycle path on Lake Burley Griffin, and announced other suburban infrastructure projects had been completed.

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