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Liberals promise intersection upgrades for Gungahlin

A re-elected Coalition Government would provide $30 million to accelerate planning and delivery of intersection upgrades across Gungahlin.

Three killed at Philippine polling centre

Officials in the Philippines have reported the deaths in a shooting incident of three guards protecting a polling station in the country's national election.

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate to 0.35 per cent

The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0.35 per cent following its monthly board meeting.

Labor, coalition switch pitch to senior voters

The two major parties are pitching directly to senior voters, promising an expansion to the health concession card and cheaper medications.

Labor commits to look after Canberra’s waterways

Federal Labor has committed $3.225 million to restore Canberra’s waterways if it wins the election, MPs announced today.

CSIRO Ginninderra site land release to accommodate 2000 homes

Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, today announced a portion of the CSIRO’s Ginninderra site will be directly sold off for housing.

French President Emmanuel Macron wins new term, pledges change

French President Emmanuel Macron beat far-right challenger Marine Le Pen with a solid margin, final results show, but he displayed no triumphalism as he acknowledged widespread discontent and all eyes turned to the June parliamentary ballot.

Bill Shorten visits ACT to spruik Labor’s NDIS reforms

Labor has promised to overhaul the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and Bill Shorten MP was in the ACT yesterday to push that message.

David Pocock names second candidate, confirms citizenship

Independent Senate candidate David Pocock has announced his running mate and officially renounced citizenship of his birth country.

Kim Rubenstein calls for a climate compact for Australia

ACT Independent Senate candidate Kim Rubenstein has called for a landmark Climate Compact to halve emissions by 2030.

ACTCOSS announces policy priorities for election

ACTCOSS wants federal election candidates to back six policies it believes will give a fair go to disadvantaged Canberrans.

Senator Zed Seselja ‘fighting’ for Canberra

Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja says he will be fighting for cost of living and affordable housing this election, among other issues.

Greens leader Adam Bandt campaigns in Canberra

The Greens campaign is gaining momentum in the ACT, says Federal leader Adam Bandt, who visited Canberra last week.

Kim Rubenstein announces running mate

There will be two ‘Kims’ for Canberra: Dr. Kim (“Kimbo”) Huynh, local ABC Radio presenter, ANU politics and philosophy lecturer, and dedicated Canberran, will join Kim Rubenstein on her ballot paper at...

Scott Morrison tipped to call election date this weekend

Australians are expected to find out the date of the federal election this weekend, with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison tipped to call it on Sunday.

Women lead the way in Labor win in South Australia

Women have led the Labor charge in South Australia, winning five seats for the incoming government, as the party looks to change the culture in parliament and pursue its bold policy agenda.

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