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ACT fast-tracks public and community housing as priority laws pass

Local Newstime Media - December 3, 2025

The ACT Government sped up public and community housing construction by removing third-party appeals and granting priority project status.

49 new affordable homes planned for Taylor

Local Newstime Media - November 10, 2025

Community housing providers will build affordable homes in the Gungahlin suburb under the ACT Government’s Affordable Housing Project Fund.

Greens propose amendments for government planning bill

Local Newstime Media - November 10, 2025

The Greens say amendments to Territory Priority Projects bill balance Canberra’s housing needs with environmental and cultural protections.

ACT’s ‘Missing Middle’ housing reforms move a step closer

Local Newstime Media - October 28, 2025

Canberra's 'missing middle' reforms aim to boost housing options with more townhouses and low-rise apartments for all.

Anti-Poverty Week in ACT: Poverty and housing stress deepen

Local Newstime Media - October 17, 2025

As Anti-Poverty Week ends, poverty and housing stress is worsening for Canberrans on the lowest incomes, community organisations say.

ACT falls more than 2,000 homes short of housing target

Local Newstime Media - October 17, 2025

Master Builders concerned: the ACT delivered less than half of what we need to build to stay on track with the Housing Accord.

Housing scheme will level the playing field: PM

Property News AAP - October 1, 2025

First-home buyers can now get government help with their mortgage deposit but analysts are concerned the policy could push up property prices.

ACT bushfire season begins

Local Newstime Media - October 1, 2025

Also: More ACT construction apprentices dropping out than finishing. Developer licencing scheme opens to raise building standards.

More housing proposed near light rail

Local Newstime Media - September 22, 2025

More medium-density housing planned near north Canberra light rail stops. Plus: milestone in ANU Indigenous scholarships; government grants.

ACT leads nation in making housing a human right

Local Newstime Media - September 18, 2025

The ACT yesterday became the first jurisdiction in Australia to make housing a human right - “a landmark for social justice”, the Greens say.

Canberra in Crisis: ACT Shelter

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 9, 2025

“Tackling the housing crisis is the defining social and economic challenge of our time," says housing peak body CEO Corinne Dobson.

ACT Greens slam government over surge in public housing waitlist

Local Newstime Media - August 8, 2025

Liberals question legality of Budget. Emerging Scientist of the Year. Multicultural grants. Suicide prevention. Forrest rezoning inquiry.

Majority backs ‘missing middle’ housing reforms: ACT Government

Local Newstime Media - July 22, 2025

Broad support for housing diversity in established suburbs. Opposition accuses government of withholding business cases.

ACT falling behind on housing targets

Local Newstime Media - July 18, 2025

Declining construction activity and labour shortages - industry groups and ACT Greens. Petition for Rent Relief Fund. Anti-Israel protest.

Rising cost to build a wake-up call on housing dream

Property News AAP - July 16, 2025

Australians looking to build their own homes are facing a reality check as construction costs rise, with the increase likely to also weigh on inflation.

More social homes for ACT; Liberals claim sector under attack

Local Newstime Media - July 3, 2025

The Commonwealth will fund 85 new social homes in Canberra, but the Canberra Liberals say approvals for housing dwellings are at a record low.

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