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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.

New Canberra Code of Practice for psychosocial hazards at work

The ACT Government has introduced a new Code of Practice to treat psychosocial hazards at work, coming into effect next month.

ACT Government replaces fire-damaged heritage huts in Namadgi

Two new huts in Namadgi National Park will replace heritage-listed stockman huts destroyed during the 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire.

ACT Government briefed on ANU attack

The ACT’s Chief Psychiatrist will review the circumstances surrounding the stabbing attack at the Australian National University this week. 

ACT to have Australia’s first all-electric emergency services vehicle

The ACT will have Australia’s first zero emissions truck – a fully electric breathing apparatus truck – next year.

Three years later, work begins on Acton emergency services station

Construction has begun on the Acton Emergency Services Station – first announced in 2020, with a completion date of 2022-23.

Canberra Liberals demand release of Planning Bill papers

The Planning Bill 2022 passed the Legislative Assembly in June, but the Territory Plan and District Strategies have not yet been released.

Commissioner Georgeina Whelan leaves ACT ESA

Ministers praised the exceptional leadership of the first female Commissioner of the ACT Emergency Services Agency.

Canberra Liberals call for more land release

Peter Cain, Shadow Minister for Planning, estimates the land release program meets only half the projected increase in population growth.

Have Your Say on Kippax Group Centre community hub design

Canberrans are invited to help shape the early design of a new community hub at the Kippax Group Centre in Holt.

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