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Planning Amendment Bill passes ACT Legislative Assembly

The ACT Government says the bill will create a modern, accessible planning system. But the Liberals suspect it is all about urban infill.

Australian-first vehicle joins ACT Fire and Rescue

ACT Fire & Rescue now has the most modern firefighting vehicle in the world: Australia’s first plug-in hybrid electric heavy vehicle.

Canberra architecture student awarded prestigious internship

Canberra architecture student Andrew Parish has been awarded the prestigious Alastair Swayn Internship.

ACT Territory Plan listening report published

The government says they will respond to the ‘on-the-ground’ feedback, but the Liberals want the debate adjourned.

ACT’s Orroral Valley reopens on the weekend

Canberrans will be able to reconnect with some favourite nature spots when Namadgi National Park’s Orroral Valley reopens on Saturday.

ACT’s Jarramlee-West MacGregor nature reserve restored

A three-million-dollar project to restore Jarramlee–West MacGregor Grasslands Nature Reserve and build a cultural garden is now complete.

ACT road users urged to ‘drive so others survive’

Today marks the start of the tenth National Road Safety Week, and politicians and police urge the public to ‘drive so that others survive’.

ACT planning bill needs more planning

The Greens say the ACT government has addressed many concerns, but will pursue amendments, while the Liberals cannot support it at all.

Survey on Canberra parks and reserves

Canberrans can take part in a survey on parks, reserves and plantations – and win a free annual pass to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

Motion for investigation into ACT police numbers rejected

Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, Shadow Minister for Police, said he was disappointed that the ACT Government yesterday voted down his motion to refer the issue of ACT police numbers and resourcing...

Without smokes, fire? Concerns over ACT’s tobacco-free prison policy

Smoking will be banned in Canberra’s prison, the Alexander Maconochie Centre, by mid-year, but Julie Tongs OAM is worried.

ACT’s 2023 Community Protection Medal recipients

The ACT Government today recognised six emergency service members for their outstanding commitment and service to the ACT Community.

Rebecca Minty is new ACT Inspector of Correctional Services

Rebecca Minty has been appointed as the ACT’s new Inspector of Correctional Services for the next five years.

Anglican diocese wins tender for school in Molonglo

A new Anglican school will be built in Wright, the Molonglo Valley. It will fully open by 2029, and more than 1,800 students will attend.

Feedback on draft Territory Plan closes in a fortnight

Canberrans have two more weeks to comment on the draft district strategies and Territory Plan, released last November.

Union, Liberals call for more funding for ACT police

After the publication of the ROGS police data this week, the AFPA is calling for 300 more police, while the Liberals want an inquiry.

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