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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.

$185K federal funding to protect Mulligans Flat wildlife from bird flu

Local Newstime Media - January 30, 2026

The federal government will invest $185,000 in Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary to protect the endangered eastern quoll from H5 bird flu.

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.

ACT Container Deposit Scheme to expand next year

Local Nicholas Fuller - January 27, 2026

Beginning next year, more containers eligible for a 10-cent refund - but the ACT Greens believe it is not enough in an environmental crisis.

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 launches community climate grants, critics say no new funding

Local Newstime Media - January 12, 2026

Environmental advocates say the ACT's new grants for climate leadership merely replace an existing program without new investment.

Environmental groups want Monaro Rock Quarry proposal rejected

Local Newstime Media - December 11, 2025

The ACT Conservation Council wants the proposed Monaro Rock Quarry rejected, warning of “serious and irreversible” environmental damage.

ACT reactions to environmental law reforms

Local Newstime Media - November 28, 2025

Federal environmental reforms are set to pass parliament, but ACT politicians question whether the deal delivers the protection nature needs.

ACT Greens to join mass blockade of Newcastle coal port

Local Newstime Media - November 27, 2025

ACT Greens MLAs will join a mass blockade in Newcastle, while federal parties reach a last-minute deal to pass environment law reforms.

ACT’s next Climate Change Strategy – Greens question pace

Local Newstime Media - October 27, 2025

The ACT Government has begun work on its next Climate Change Strategy, but the ACT Greens say it falls short of expectations.

This week in ACT politics

Local Newstime Media - September 5, 2025

The ACT Legislative Assembly debated wood heaters and federal funding. .Government releases wallabies and legislation.

Critically endangered lizard at risk

Local Newstime Media - August 6, 2025

Road through habitat of the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon condemned. Former Chief Ministers support Closing the Gap principles. And more.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 10 June

Local Newstime Media - June 10, 2025

Fewer Canberrans are gambling, but gambling harm has risen. Mental health and transport in the ACT budget. Greens propose corporation tax.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 5 June

Local Newstime Media - June 5, 2025

Climate activists protest gas project extension. Budget invests in young women in construction. Allegations over bikies in construction.

ACT election: Results and reactions so far

Local Nicholas Fuller - October 22, 2024

ACT Labor has claimed its seventh consecutive term in government, beginning an unbroken stretch of 27 years in power.

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