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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.

Everyday heroes: Canberra Independents seek support candidates

Independents for Canberra has launched an open round of nominations for support candidates: “everyday heroes who represent diverse voices”.

A new voice for Canberra: Independents for Canberra’s Sneha KC

Listen to everyone, learn from everyone; nobody knows everything, but everybody knows something.

Forgotten election promise, where is RSPCA ACT’s new shelter?

On one operating table in a small cottage, RSPCA ACT is expected to help an unending stream of abandoned, abused or unwanted animals from around the region.

Election: ACT Greens would boost bulk-billing for Canberra GPs

The ACT Greens have promised to deliver four bulk-billing GP clinics across Canberra in the next term of the Legislative Assembly

Independents for Canberra announce Brindabella candidates

Independents for Canberra have endorsed Dr Vanessa Picker and Nicole Lawsonn to run for the ACT Election in the electorate of Brindabella.

ACT Labor commits to hiring 800 healthcare workers

ACT Labor has committed to hire 800 more healthcare workers, Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Rachel Stephen-Smith have announced.

Independents for Canberra endorse first lead candidate

ACT Policing Acting Inspector Mark Richardson has been endorsed as Independents for Canberra’s leading candidate in Ginninderra.

ACT Greens: Vote for young people and permanent residents

The ACT Greens promise to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 and to give permanent residents the right to vote in the ACT.

From crime to campaigns: Mick Calatzis runs for Canberra Liberals

Veteran policeman Det. Supt. Mick Calatzis will be a Canberra Liberals candidate for the electorate of Kurrajong.

Independents for Canberra: Candidates in every electorate

Since Independents for Canberra was announced at the end of January, dozens of locals have expressed their interest in running as candidates.

Independents call for limited terms for ACT politicians

The Strong Independents propose limited terms (no more than three four-year terms) for Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Strong Independents propose citizens’ referendum

Independent candidates, the Strong Independents, have announced their first electoral policy: a People’s Poll.

Canberra Liberals promise cost-of-living relief

Should the Canberra Liberals win October’s election, they will provide a $65 million cost-of-living relief package.

Canberra youth demand a bite of the democracy sausage

Both the Australian Young Labor and Young Liberal movements accept membership fees from 16-year-olds and engage them in policy development and campaigns, so it begs the question, why can’t they vote?  A non-partisan,...

Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan claims victory in election

President Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in Turkey's presidential election, a win that would steer his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade after he saw off his toughest political challenge yet.

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