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Saving the pink-tailed worm-lizard

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The ACT has Australia’s biggest reserve for the endangered pink-tailed worm-lizard, and the government is saving the creature.

Northern corroboree frog hopping away from extinction in Namadgi

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The northern corrobboree frog, once common, is now critically endangered, but a long-running project between the ACT Government and the Australian National University to conserve and establish a wild population is showing...

ACT government to review home warranty system

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The ACT’s home warranty system is set to be reviewed by the ACT Government and the local construction sector is on board.

Burn Right Tonight and reduce smoke impacts

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This year’s Burn Right Tonight campaign reminds Canberrans how best to use their wood heaters to protect their health and the environment.

Community gardens will help ease food insecurity

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The 2022–23 round of the ACT Government’s Community Garden Grants, launched today, will set up more community gardens around Canberra.

Lake Burley Griffin is heritage-listed, Canberra won’t be

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The Federal Government has heritage listed Lake Burley Griffin and adjacent lands, but rejected a proposal for Canberra itself.

Have your say: Protect the ACT’s mature native trees

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Canberrans have six weeks to comment on the ACT Government's draft action plan to protect mature native trees.

Curious about Canberra? Come to the Heritage Festival

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The Canberra and Region Heritage Festival will return in April for its 39th year. This year's theme: "Curiosity."

Painting the truck red: Fire Brigade Museum restores historic engine

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For 30 years, the Thornycroft fire engine operated at Canberra Airport; now, it will return to its former glory.

More funding for homelessness services

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Community services have welcomed $2.5 million from the ACT Government to expand homelessness services and accommodate rough sleepers.

Calling ACT’s stewards: Environment grants open today

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The ACT Government’s environmental grants have increased for the first time in 25 years, and the grants are easier to apply for, too.

Rapid response team tackles invasive species

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Canberra’s environment is under threat from climate change and invasive species, but a newly established team will protect the environment.

Mercure is accommodation partner for Heritage Festival

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The heritage-listed Mercure Canberra will be the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival's first-ever accommodation partner.

New ACT Landcare program offers Wellbeing in Nature

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Landcare ACT's new nature-based wellbeing program - guided walks, conservation, and therapeutic gardening - will heal body and soul.

Ensure your pool is safe this summer

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Canberrans with backyard pools should check if their pool fencing and barriers meet current standards, to avoid injuries and tragedies.

Micro-forest will be planted this weekend

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This weekend, volunteers will plant 1,000 seedlings for a community micro-forest in Wade Street Park, Watson.
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