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Latest news: Chris Steel

Canberra’s new BMX facility hosts its first event this weekend

The new BMX freestyle facility at University of Canberra Stromlo Forest is hosting its first event: the ACT Jam 2023.

3,600 more fee-free TAFE places at Canberra’s CIT

The Federal and ACT Governments will deliver 3,600 more Fee-Free TAFE places at the CIT over the next three years.

Warning period begins in ACT for mobile phones in cars

For the next three months, motorists whom mobile device detection cameras detect using their mobile device will receive a written warning.

ACT Government releases tender for Athllon Drive upgrade

The ACT Government has released a tender for a design to upgrade Athllon Drive, Minister Chris Steel announced. 

Canberra Liberals call for taxpayer money to be spent in suburbs

Basic maintenance of suburbs has steadily declined, despite the government collecting a record amount of taxes from Canberrans, Liberals say.

15 million passengers on ACT light rail

Canberra’s light rail system has reached a passenger milestone, the ACT Government announced: 15 million total passengers this weekend.

ACT passes circular economy legislation

The ACT Government this week passed legislation to create a circular economy in Canberra, Chris Steel MLA announced.

Electric bus about to hit ACT roads

A new Australian-made electric bus – a Custom Denning ‘Element’ low floor battery electric bus (BEB) – is about to hit Canberra roads.

Canberra Liberals and ACT Government clash over union contracts

The Canberra Liberals have accused Chris Steel MLA of refusing to reveal the value of contracts awarded to unions since 2016.

ACT teens want to vote, but Greens bill fails

ACT Labor and the Canberra Liberals voted down a long-standing ACT Greens motion to lower the voting age from 16 to 18.

Name the cranes building CIT Woden

What should the cranes building the CIT Woden campus be called? Canberra children have suggested 10 creative names.

Canberra Liberals’ Freedom of Information bill fails

Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee wanted to make the government release cabinet documents within 30 days, rather than after 10 years.

2023 ACT Training Awards recognises CIT’s excellence

The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) won five categories at the ACT Training Awards, held at the National Museum on Thursday.

Umbagong District Park has new bridges

Closed since 2021, the two smaller pedestrian bridges opened in July, and the third pedestrian bridge in opened today.

Tuggeranong foreshore project begins

Construction has begun on upgrades to local shops, playgrounds, community facilities, and dog parks on the Tuggeranong foreshore.

‘We need action’: Cycling petition presented to ACT government

Cycling advocates Pedal Power ACT presented their petition demanding better active travel infrastructure to Chris Steel MLA.

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