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ACT infrastructure: City services, recreation, community facilities

Public recreation spaces, emergency services, corrections, public amenity, community facilities, urban forest, and cemeteries and crematoria.

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.

National Multicultural Festival: ‘Fantastic food and entertainment’

In four days’ time, the National Multicultural Festival, Australia’s largest celebration of cultural diversity, will return to Canberra

Canberra’s 2024 Multicultural Festival celebrates cultural diversity

The 26th National Multicultural Festival will be held in Canberra’s CBD and Glebe Park from 16 to 18 February.

Relief for ACT paramedics after four decades of gruelling shifts

The ACT Government will invest $19.7 million to increase the number of frontline paramedics and implement a new ACT Ambulance Service roster.

Majura Valley farmers welcome Canberra Liberals’ support

The ACT Government has promised to degazette Majura Valley farmers' land blocks from National Land, but the process is slow.

Diverse background, shared dedication: ACT Policing’s new recruits

Twenty-five new recruits joined ACT Policing at a ceremony at Parliament House on Friday; they range from lifeguards to intelligence agents.

Andrew Barr reshuffles ACT cabinet

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the lead-up to the 2024 election year.

Water safety tips for Canberrans this summer

Waterways can be dangerous, so Canberrans should stay safe this summer, whether in rivers and lakes, or in backyard pools.

ACT Government launches new planning system

Today marks the first day of the ACT’s new planning system, an update to the City Plan, and a new City Centre Urban Design Guide.

ACT Government supports Safe Work’s ban on engineered stone

The ACT Government will support a national prohibition on engineered stone, which can cause silicosis, minister Mick Gentleman said.

ACT has Australia’s first electric emergency services vehicle

Australia’s first fully electric emergency services vehicle – an electric breathing apparatus vehicle – joins the ACT Fire & Rescue fleet.

New program to enhance wellbeing in Canberra workplaces

The ACT Government’s Healthier Work program, rolled out today, is designed to help employers create healthy and safe work environments.

ACT Government: Canberra is prepared for summer bushfires

The EPSDD 2023-24 Bushfire Operations Plan describes preparedness and prevention activities across ACT parks and reserves for the next year.

Canberra Liberals: Is the ACT prepared for bushfires?

James Milligan MLA is concerned the ACT is not prepared for the 2023-24 bushfire season, and wants the Namadgi fire trail network restored.

ACT Government will enforce new planning system

The ACT Government will enhance its ability to enforce regulations to ensure that the ACT’s new planning system is followed.

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