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Motion on ACT’s future climate strategy

Local Newstime Media - March 18, 2026

The government must set a direction for the ACT’s next climate change strategy, but won't bring forward the net zero target by five years.

ACT Government releases Nature Conservation Strategy

Local Newstime Media - February 9, 2026

Community consultation is open until Monday 23 March. All residents are encouraged to share their views on nature conservation in the ACT.

Community consultation on ACT Climate Change Strategy

Local Newstime Media - January 29, 2026

The ACT Conservation Council claims the draft 2026–35 Climate Change Strategy does not set out any meaningful action, targets or ambition.

Canberra heatwave – Greens call for government climate action

Local Nicholas Fuller - January 28, 2026

With temperatures in Canberra reaching 42 degrees today, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning until Friday.

Water cycle instability drove global water-related disasters

News Newstime Media - January 13, 2026

Shifts in the global water cycle amplified floods, droughts and heat extremes in 2025, according to a new report led by the ANU.

Greens: Climate inaction will worsen ACT Budget pressures

Local Newstime Media - January 13, 2026

ACT Greens and the Conservation Council urge the ACT Government to fund long-term climate adaptation or else illness and inequality worsen.

ACT school climate leaders recognised at 2025 awards

Local Newstime Media - December 9, 2025

The ACT Government has recognised students and teachers leading climate action efforts at the 2025 Climate Choices Schools Awards.

Low quality carbon offsets weaking global decarbonisation efforts

News Newstime Media - October 17, 2025

ANU experts argue that policy makers must phase out offsets from government-run carbon pricing schemes to meet Paris Agreement targets.

ACT Greens’ policy for climate-resilient Canberra

Local Newstime Media - September 18, 2024

The ACT Greens have announced their plan for “a smart, climate-resilient [Canberra] that remains cool and liveable as the climate changes”.

ACT Government seeks community input on nature conservation

Local Newstime Media - May 20, 2024

As part of a 10-year statutory review of the Nature Conservation Act 2014, the ACT Government seeks community views.

Climate-wise and beautiful, how to have the perfect Canberra garden

Home & Garden Jessica Cordwell - May 12, 2024

Want a beautiful garden but not sure where to start? Look to Canberra weather patterns and climate-wise principles.

Australia’s Environment Report: ‘2023 was a climate rollercoaster’

National Newstime Media - March 19, 2024

2023 was a “year of opposites” for Australia’s environment, but overall conditions remain stable, the ANU says.

109 climate protesters arrested after Port of Newcastle blockade

National AAP - November 27, 2023

More than 100 climate protesters will face court, following a weekend blockade at Port of Newcastle against fossil fuels.

Heat builds up across east coast as temperature records tumble

National AAP - September 16, 2023

The heat is building up along the east coast of Australia, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 10 to 15 degrees above the average in some parts of NSW over the coming days.

ACT Government wins climate innovation award

Local Newstime Media - September 8, 2023

The ACT Government has won the Cities Power Partnership's Innovation Award for their ‘Make Your Next Choice Electric’ web tool.

Afternoon siestas gain backing from ANU researchers

Local Georgia Curry - August 9, 2023

The afternoon siesta has been practised in hot climates around the globe for centuries and now it has scientific backing from ANU researchers.

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