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Latest news: Dr Devin Bowles

ACTCOSS: Cost-of-living crisis worsens

Canberra workers cannot buy food or pay power bills; homelessness is increasing; and cash-starved community services might go belly up.

Public housing crisis: Strong Independents call for action

Strong Independents released their social housing policy: the next government must double social housing quickly to end homelessness.

Canberra Liberals: Budget will ’cause pain’ for Canberrans

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT Government’s Budget shall cause more pain through higher rates and taxes. Andrew Barr disagrees.

ACT Budget disappoints Canberra organisations

Canberra’s organisations, from community services to education, from business to construction, are disappointed by yesterday's Budget.

ACT Budget: Cost-of-living relief

The 2024–25 ACT Budget will support Canberrans who are most impacted by cost-of-living pressures, the government promises.

ACT Government releases electricity plan

The ACT Government has released the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) 2024–30, setting the long-term pathway for net zero emissions by 2045.

More funding for Canberra drug checking service

The ACT Government will fund CanTEST, Australia’s first fixed-site health and drug checking service, until June 2027.

ACT Greens launch housing policy

The ACT Greens have launched their first policy platform for the 2024 election: addressing the housing crisis.

ACTCOSS: Inclusive energy transition or risk disadvantage

Transitioning the ACT from fossil fuels to electricity could be grim for low-income Canberrans, unless they are prioritised from the outset.

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