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Light rail 2B’s environmental impact: Have your say

The public can review the draft environmental impact statement for Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden, released today.

More social homes for ACT; Liberals claim sector under attack

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

Leanne Castley: The outsider leading the Liberals

Self-described “chick from Charny”, “hard-working ordinary family battler”, and country singer, Leanne Castley MLA, is the new leader of the Canberra Liberals — and the first to admit she is not a typical politician.

ACT politics bulletin: Criminal responsibility raised to 14

Minimum age of criminal responsibility raised to 14 . ACT Government reduces health levy to $100. And more.

ACT Budget targets health and housing, draws fire over tax burden

Treasurer Chris Steel MLA has delivered his first budget, focused on health, housing, and financial recovery.

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: Cain resigns from shadow cabinet

Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain has resigned from the shadow cabinet. Gay men can donate blood. Health care and Belconnen in the budget.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 18 June

ACT Govt to spend millions on police and helping vulnerable access legal services. But other parties want them to restore rent relief.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 13 June

ACT Budget: $10 million funding boost for community services; $100 million for new aquatic centre and convention precinct.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 5 June

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

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 27 May

A public awareness campaign to help the community recognise coercive control, and the ACT Youth Conference will be held annually.

ACT politics bulletin, Monday 26 May: Light rail

Suppressed ACT light rail business cases reveal a 27-cent return per dollar, decade-long delays, and rising costs, Canberra Liberals say.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 20 May

ACT Government changes housing density laws. Transport minister apparently ignored warnings about MyWay+. Floriade: science and nature.

MyWay+ customers’ personal data exposed in breach

As I parked my car at home after work on Friday, 9 May, an email popped up about a data breach of my MyWay+ account.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 13 May

Labor incumbent MP David Smith has retained the seat of Bean; independent candidate Jessie Price will contest the 2028 election.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 12 May

The ACT Government announces a support package for businesses affected by light rail construction, but will it fix the night-time economy?

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