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ACT students urged to consider school-based apprenticeships

More Canberra students should consider Australian School-based Apprenticeships (ASbAs) to build rewarding careers and meet ACT skills needs.

ACT Government releases tender for Athllon Drive upgrades

The ACT Government has released its tender to upgrade Athllon Drive between Drakeford Drive and Sulwood Drive.

Liberal attacks on Venues Canberra are baseless, Steel says

According to the Canberra Liberals, the ACT Government cannot determine whether maintenance by Venues Canberra delivers value for money.

Mobile phone detection cameras coming to Canberra

Mobile phone detection cameras will be installed on the ACT’s roads next year to reduce driver distraction and make the roads safer.

ACT Government exceeds tree planting target

The ACT Government states it has exceeded its tree planting target by around 80 per cent, an Urban Forest Strategy report shows.

Container your excitement: ACT deposit scheme to expand

The ACT Government plans to include wine bottles, spirit bottles, and cordial bottles in Canberra’s container deposit scheme.

Have your say on the ACT’s circular economy

The ACT Government plans to reduce its impact on the environment through its Circular Economy Strategy. Canberrans are asked to help.

What’s in the Budget for the ACT?

More funding for light rail and upgrades to the AIS Arena are among budget items for the ACT this week.

Horse sense?: Greens vote against public subsidy for racing

A motion to phase out $41 million government funding for horseracing failed, but the industry could rely less on public funding.

Light rail – London Circuit construction work begins

Work has begun on the ACT Government’s project to raise London Circuit and connect it to Commonwealth Avenue

New bus interchange and timetables for ACT

The ACT Government will build a temporary bus interchange at Woden and move to a new bus timetable to support major infrastructure projects.

40 Bluetooth sniffers aim to ease light rail construction traffic

In a $1.1 million traffic surveillance investment, the ACT Government are adding 40 new Bluetooth sniffers to track Canberra traffic during the construction of Light Rail Stage 2.

Have your say on new dog parks and playgrounds for ACT

Two new dog parks and playgrounds, part of the ACT Government’s suburban infrastructure program, are open for consultation.

ACT Training Award winners celebrated 

For the first time since 2019, Canberra’s vocational education and training sector celebrated in-person at the ACT Training Awards.

Takeaway containers and plastic bags to be banned in ACT

Takeaway containers and plastic bags are next on the list for the ACT Government’s single-use plastic ban.

New designs for Tuggeranong foreshore and Casey park

The ACT Government will upgrade Tuggeranong foreshore and Casey recreation park next year. The public can have their say online.

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