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ACT motor accident injuries scheme is faster

The ACT’s Motor Accident Injuries Scheme is delivering cheaper premiums, broader coverage, and faster support for people injured on the road.

Speed vans and paid parking return after lockdown

From today, mobile speed vans will be back in Canberra’s suburbs, including near schools, while paid parking will return in mid-November.

New roundabout to minimise light rail traffic disruption

The ACT Government will upgrade the Corranderk Street roundabout on Parkes Way while Stage 2 of light rail is built.

Expression of interest for Molonglo River Bridge tender

The ACT Government have released an expression of interest for the tender to design and construct the Molonglo River Bridge.

ACT Budget: More trees to be planted in Canberra

Around 54,000 new trees will be planted across Canberra by 2024 – to make Canberra more attractive and sustainable for decades to come.

JobTrainer expansion means more jobs

Canberrans will be able to upskill or reskill - free training places are available, after a $16.75m extension of the JobTrainer program.

London Circuit closes this Friday for light rail work

London Circuit between Constitution Avenue and Edinburgh Avenue will be closed from Friday 24 September to Tuesday 28 September.

Libraries are the perfect escape in lockdown

Canberrans will have more opportunities to lose themselves in a good book now they can get ACT library resources delivered to their homes.   

Southside residents want Sulwood bike path on northern side

The ACT Government say their proposed new bicycle path along Sulwood Drive will make active travel easier for Southside dwellers – but some neighbours aren’t happy with its location.

A new chapter for ACT Libraries begins

Canberrans can write the future of the ACT’s nine public libraries through a co-design process launched yesterday.

Liberals and Business Chamber concerns over light rail works

Liberals say government has misled Canberrans about light rail, and Canberra Business Chamber worries about small businesses closing.

Four years of traffic congestion from light rail works

Construction works for stage 2A of the light rail (from Civic to Commonwealth Park) will bring more than four years of traffic congestion.

COVID infrastructure construction projects complete

Community infrastructure projects fast-tracked last year to stimulate the economy and create jobs through the COVID-19 pandemic are complete.

Way ahead for Woden’s new interchange

Work begins this week on Woden’s new public transport interchange - an important first step in the regeneration of Woden Town Centre.

Plastics ban and other sustainable initiatives begin this week

The government is banning single-use plastics, encouraging responsible dog ownership, and rolling out free bulky waste collection.

More than 5,000 Canberrans caught speeding in Civic 40km zones

More than 5,000 motorists have been caught speeding in City 40km/h zones since Monday. The ACT government is not pleased.

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