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ACT’s long-term plan for community mental health services

The ACT Government has released a strategic plan outlining how it will fund and support non-government mental health services.

Mark Parton elected new leader of the Canberra Liberals

Mark Parton MLA has been elected Leader of the Canberra Liberals, with Deborah Morris MLA as Deputy Leader.

Construction delays draw criticism for Tuggeranong Health Centre

Tuggeranong residents to have “better access to quality health care closer to home” when the centre opens — months after it was promised.

Community invited to comment on Northside Hospital proposal

The ACT Government is seeking community feedback on its proposal to declare the Northside Hospital Project a Territory Priority Project (TPP).

ACTivate: ‘Major milestone in innovation and entrepreneurship’

ACTivate Capital Fund will invest in Canberra-based start-ups and early growth companies, with capacity to grow to $50 million.

Inquiry finds systemic failures in MyWay+ rollout

MyWay+ was “clearly not ready for launch”. ACT's first successful censure motion in 15 years moved against transport minister Chris Steel.

Opinion: The ACT has had a parliamentary crisis for some time

In the wake of the Canberra Liberals’ suspension of Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain, Leigh Cox — former campaign coordinator for Independents for Canberra — argues that the time has come for a credible new political force in the ACT.

Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain suspended from Canberra Liberals

Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley MLA has suspended MLAs Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain from the party room after the two backbenchers broke ranks with their colleagues and voted with the ACT...

ACT signs new agreement to strengthen primary care collaboration

The ACT Government and Capital Health Network signed an agreement to improve access to affordable, coordinated primary health care.

ACT Greens want to expand fare-free public transport travel

Andrew Braddock MLA: “Free fares for those who need it most is a simple measure, so let’s get in there and get it done.”

One year since ACT election

Yesterday marked one year since the 2024 elections, when ACT Labor was re-elected for its seventh consecutive term in government. Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA said: “A year ago today, Canberrans voted for...

Coercive control committee meets today

A steering committee advising the ACT Government on legislation to criminalise coercive control will meet for the first time today. The government recently introduced laws making coercive control a standalone offence by mid-2026. Dr...

AFPA calls for more funding for ACT Director of Public Prosecutions

The DPP handles complex and high-risk cases, but is being asked to do more with less each year, AFPA president Alex Caruana said.

Chief Minister visits Thailand and Singapore

Also: Alicia Payne MP gives birth to baby boy. ACT Government launches funding program for Canberra’s artists and designers.

Consultation opens for inner south health centre

The ACT Government has released a draft plan to rezone land near the Griffith shops for a new Inner-South Health Centre.

Liberals call for crackdown on illicit tobacco

Also: The Yankee Hat Rock Art Site officially reopens after 3 years. New ministerial direction issued to police.

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