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ACT Greens challenge Labor MPs to back light rail at federal level

The ACT Greens are trying to pressure ACT Labor’s federal MPs to prove they are using their influence in Canberra’s favour.

Federal Budget: Political responses

Federal Budget: Federal Labor politicians, ACT Government, Senator David Pocock, Canberra Liberals, and ACT Greens.

Woden youth homelessness facility opens after year-long wait

The Woden Education First Youth Foyer has opened, providing accommodation for 20 young people at risk of homelessness.

Federal, ACT governments strike $250m housing deal

The ACT and Commonwealth governments have struck a $250M housing deal to deliver 4,900 Canberra homes, including 1,700 for first home buyers.

New bulk-billing clinics for Canberra

Three new bulk-billing GP Clinics will be built in the ACT this year, while Tuggeranong's Interchange Health Co-has a new lease on life.

Federal funding pathway for Burrangiri

The federal government will fund the Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre as a cottage respite service.

Woden Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens

A Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Woden, providing walk-in, bulk-billed care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

New youth trauma service to support at-risk young people in ACT

A new Youth Trauma Service will open in Canberra next year, providing free, trauma-informed mental health support for teenagers.

Provider named for new Woden urgent care clinic

A provider has been selected to operate the new Woden Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, which opens in January.

Lesley’s Place upgraded to better support women in recovery

The ACT Government has refurbished Toora Women’s Lesley’s Place, a facility for women rehabilitating from drug dependence.

Canberra’s lyric theatre: a world-class venue?

Canberra will have one of the world's biggest lyric theatres. Feedback wanted on Aquatic Centre and on Liberals' coercive control bill.

More housing proposed near light rail

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

Allegations of bullying against ANU Chancellor

Plus: Belconnen Basketball Stadium expansion moves to design stage. Free period product dispensers in ACT schools.

ACT politics bulletin: Cost-of-living crisis and budgets

The cost-of-living crisis continues for Canberra’s low income earners, ACTCOSS warns. More ACT budget announcements. Women’s safety survey.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 5 June

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

Election results: ACT returns Labor, Pocock; Bean hangs in balance

Independent senator David Pocock and incumbent Labor politicians have been re-elected — except in Bean, which still remains in doubt.

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